On November 2nd from 2:30 to 3:30 the Aylus Great Neck Branch held another successful AAPI themed reading session at the Parkville Library. On that day, there were many children who showed up to listen to the volunteers read and then proceeded to engage in the many activities provided. Kylie first read Everything Aloha to […]

Reported by Emma Tao  The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in the Youth Volunteer at Patrick Henry Library on November 1st, 2024 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Volunteering at a library allow students to contribute towards their community by supporting a vital resource site for information and learning. Libraries offer accessible knowledge through books, magazines, […]

Written By Felix Zheng On November 2nd, the Syosset AYLUS Organization went to the Long Island Native Plant Initiative to assist Pam, one of the greenhouse workers, who guided us in completing our tasks and assigned us our next activities. Today, we had a large group of AYLUS members. Some of us worked inside the […]

AYLUS Open Sky Book Club Hosts Autumn Reading Marathon, Kicking Off World Read Aloud Day, Cary, NC – This summer Reading Marathon was successfully concluded with the praise of many participants. To welcome more participants, we will launch more reading activities that cater to different interests and styles. There are history and culture, celebrity speeches, […]

On October 28, 2024, the Aylus Raritan Valley community volunteers donated clothes – ranging from T-shirts to winter jackets – to Goodwill. Goodwill is a nonprofit organization that is ambitious to help out the community, like our volunteers. A whopping 225 clothes were donated to Goodwill! Appreciation and gratitude to everyone who decided to support […]

On Friday, October 25th from 3-5, the Chatham Aylus branch helped the Chatham Library for preparations with arts and crafts. 2hrs: Lilah Nydam Michael Lin Spencer Mathews Kevin Wang Mason Lud

On Friday, August 4th from 3-5, the Chatham Aylus branch helped the Chatham Library for preparations with arts and crafts. 2hrs: Spencer Mathews Kevin Wang Ryan Klepper Caston Harwell Layton Nydam Bryan Xu Raiyaan Iqbal Leon Wang Hassun Khan

On October 26th, 2024, 2 members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the Brown Bag Ministry in Apex. We made sandwiches for local low-income families. In addition, we also assembled food bags with sandwiches, snacks, and sweets. This is a great way to give back to the community. Volunteers: Annika Liu (2 hours) Lexi […]

Reported by Karen Zhou Posted by Ellie Zhou On Novermber 2nd, we donated 47 pet toys to the Plano Animal Shelter. We collected the pet toys we made in previous events, then went to Plano Animal Shelter and donated the toys.  Overall, it was a fun and rewarding experience. We were happy to contribute to […]

Reported by Karen Zhou Posted by Ellie Zhou On November 1st, we made 20 pet toy kits to prepare for the craft activity in the AGAPE Special Needs program at DCFC. We first cut the collected old t-shirts into 1-inch wide long strips, then we tied 4 strips together to create each kit. We made […]

On Saturday, October 18th, the East Pittsburgh Aylus Branch volunteered at the Westmoreland Food Bank. Our task this time was to help with the conveyor belt. rather than placing items in, we were in charge of disposal of all the boxes and plastic coming from the various food crates. These items included non-perishable goods such […]

In November, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Empowerment Committee Chair Xing Liao continued hosting a free tutoring program at 19 S 2nd Street, Highland Park, to help Turkish and Syrian refugee family students through a network with Interfaith RISE.  AYLUS has scheduled this Free Tutoring for any elementary, middle, or […]

Since 2018, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) has been creating a positive impact on both children with autism and volunteers in the communities we serve throughout the State of New Jersey. Through various programs and initiatives, GPA aims to foster a deeper relationship between nature and children with autism plus […]

In November 2024, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its conservation, a continuing effort for the GPA students to put their influence on the local community since 2018. GPA conservationists collect donated foods & clothes, recycle plastic bags & batteries, pick up trash at nearby parks and trails, and have […]

In November, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) helped Alliance of Arts Exchange to organize a series of Art & Life Community Exhibitions and Lectures in New Jersey. Dr. Liu is a professor at the COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES of Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, New Jersey. He invited […]

Halloween Celebration at Great Neck Ice Rink On October 27, 2024, from 3PM to 5PM, AYLUS Great Neck branch volunteers participant the Halloween Celebration at the Great Neck Ice Rink, brought together community members and families for an afternoon filled with fun, treats, and seasonal festivities. This event, hosted by the Great Neck Park District, […]

On October 9, 2024, the following members volunteered for the Memphis Food Bank, supporting its Nutrition On Wheels (NOW) program by distributing food at LifeDoc Health in the Lennox Park office park. The volunteers assisted the NOW driver by collecting forms, bagging food items, and handing out food to clients in need. Thanks to their […]

On October 7, 2024, the following members volunteered at the Food Lounge Memphis. Faced with nearly 2,000 pounds of food, they collaborated with the Recover Food Feed Hope ministry of the Church of the Holy Communion. The volunteers washed pans, portioned, packaged, and labeled food, and filled thermal bags for distribution to partner organizations. Their […]

On October 12, 2024, the following members volunteered to clean Shelby Farms Park from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. Their efforts contributed to maintaining a clean and enjoyable environment for all park visitors. Each member received the following volunteering hours: Osborn Chen: 2 hours Oswald Chen: 2 hours Cece Gao: 2 hours Dominic Gao: 2 hours […]

On October 25 2024, members of the Greater Buffalo branch are proud to help immigrants and refugees find a supportive community in Buffalo. The Aylus Instrumental Team volunteered with Bridges From Borders in their OneWorld Choir to help participants create long-lasting relationships that extend far beyond the choir’s rehearsals. Volunteers created music alongside the choir […]

On October 26th, AYLUS Oakland Gardens’ 128th event, AYLUS Oakland Gardens set up attractions at the Halloween Festival at Fort Totten Park. This is our second time doing activities at the Halloween Festival in Bayside. It was a cold day, but the sun was out. We started the event from 12:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. […]

Reported by Sarah Tao  The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in the Community Invasive Species Cleanup Event at Accotink Stream Valley Park on November 1st, 2024 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Invasive Species has been a prevalent issue in many parts of the world today, harming both the environment as well as disrupting the ecosystem […]

On 10/26/2024, Jasmine Zheng & Kevin Pan volunteered at FAM food pantry from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm for three and a half hours. The supervisor was Dean Zheng, Jasmine’s dad. During the three and a half hours they spent at the pantry, the two volunteers sorted food into fridges, stacked banana boxes, wrapped up […]

On October 26th, 2024, West Essex members volunteered in the Love Serving Autism tennis class offered to special needs children at West Orange Tennis Club. The program provides inclusive therapeutic racquet sports instruction for neurodivergent children to enhance communication, motor coordination, life skills, and behavior on and off the courts. In the class, the coaches […]

On October 19th, 2024, West Essex members volunteered in the Love Serving Autism tennis class offered to special needs children at West Orange Tennis Club. The program provides inclusive therapeutic racquet sports instruction for neurodivergent children to enhance communication, motor coordination, life skills, and behavior on and off the courts. In the class, the coaches […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou  The AYLUS San Diego Committee organized a Community Cleanup Event at Marvin Gerst Trail on October 31, 2024. Trash pollution is a prevalent issue in many parts of the world today, harming the environment as well as wildlife within the area. We believe that as global citizens, it is our mission […]

Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the morning of October 27th, 2024, Frisco & Plano AYLUS Branch members gathered at the Lexington Country clubhouse to crochet. This time, there were quite a few volunteers who had never crochet before so other volunteers taught them the basics of how to crochet a hat. […]

On October 27, 2024, Fullerton Branch members tutored kids ranging from 5th to 6th graders in Coding. They were able to teach the kids the fundamental basics for coding. TOTAL HOURS David Li, Eric Wei:  4 Hours

On October 26, 2024, AYLUS Fullerton Branch members helped distribute and load food at the St. Vincent De Paul Pantry. They aided with several tasks including distributing, breaking down boxes, and packaging food. They aided over 100 families in the Fullerton Area. TOTAL HOUR David Li, Michelle Li, Daisy Wei, Aaron Yoo, Xinyao Ju, Yun […]

Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the afternoon of October 26th, 2024, Frisco & Plano AYLUS Branch members gathered at Collin County Chinese Fellowship Church for the Fall Festival. AYLUS was hired by the event organizers to come and make balloon art, do face painting, and give out cotton candy. During the […]

In November, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers continued to help our local community at Community Food Bank of New Jersey (31 Evans Terminal Road #1, Hillside, NJ 07205), Mercer Street Friends Food Bank (824 Silvia Street, Ewing, NJ 08628), Princeton Community Kitchen for Low-Income Families, and Rise Food Pantry […]

Reported By: Bryan Wang On 10/27/2024, Aylus Farmington branch members volunteered at The New England Concours d’Elegance. This special event celebrates Hemmings’ 70th anniversary while benefiting The Hometown Foundation and the Klingberg Family Center. All proceeds from the event will support The Hometown Foundation’s five pillars, including animal warfare, emergency response personnel, military, major illness/those […]