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City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Supported Project Rise and Shine in October 2024

AYLUS Pearland has been a partner of Project Rise and Shine (PRS) since 2020 and has received an annual grant from the Hogg Foundation to promote the mental health of minority youth. As part of the grant requirements, AYLUS Pearland submits expense reports, maintains a list of programs with statistical data, and reports to PRS […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Serve at Community Trunk ’n Treat on Oct. 27, 2024

On the afternoon of October 27, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers supported the LACP community’s Trunk ’n Treat event. They set up a station to create twisting balloons, where costumed kids eagerly lined up to request their favorite designs. Volunteers also distributed flyers to fellow vendors, promoting sponsorship and vendor packages for the upcoming 2025 Lunar […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Volunteers Conduct Online English Tutorial in October 2024

Pearland volunteers conducted online English classes for elementary school children in China, focusing on beginner-level conversation and reading. The goal was to create a native English-speaking environment to help students develop basic conversational skills and expand their vocabulary. A small fee was charged for each class, with all proceeds being donated to the tutoring program […]

AYLUS Birmingham Branch Volunteers at the Birmingham Zoo’s Halloween Event (October 26-27, 2024)

On October 26 and 27, members of the Birmingham Branch of AYLUS volunteered at the Birmingham Zoo. Volunteers participated in the annual Halloween event, handing out candy to trick-or-treaters at multiple locations within the zoo. Members also helped transport the candy stations to each location. Thank you to all of the following members for participating: […]

Frisco & Plano Branch Sorted Prek-4 Books for 7th African Library in Kenya on October 25th, 2024

Reported by Jenny Wang After collecting PreK-4 books for our 7th African library, we sorted them into two reading levels: PreK-1st grade and 2nd-4th grade. Each of us read the books to determine their appropriate levels. We then placed the sorted books into two separate 2’x12’x12’ media boxes, as required by the African Library Project. […]

McLean, VA

Status: New   On the October 27, 2024, three students from McLean (VA) worked together to create the McLean AYLUS branch. It marks the 173rd AYLUS branch in the nation! Founders:             The founders of McLean Branch are Sarah Tao, Emma Tsao, and Emma Tao.  Congratulations. You are awesome! The […]

Newtown AYLUS Members Tutor Math at Local Chinese School on October 25, 2024

Reported by Lucas Zhang On Friday 10/25/2024, 3 members of AYLUS taught students ranging from third-graders to ninth-graders in various math topics at the local Chinese school, the Newtown Yardley Chinese School. Lucas Zhang (Event Leader), Albert Chen, and Alex Hu participated, teaching from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Our volunteers taught two different classes, one for […]

AYLUS Idaho Falls Branch Collaborates with Idaho Falls High School Honor Society on Football concessions on Oct 25th

On Friday October 25th, three AYLUS Idaho Falls branch members volunteered with Idaho Falls Honor Society to serve food during football game.  Honor Society was in great need of volunteers and our members helped prepare foods from hotdogs to pretzels as well as receiving orders from hungry fans. The demand was so great that all […]

Frisco & Plano Branch Collected Prek-4 Books for 7th African Library in Kenya on October 24th, 2024

Reported by Jenny Wang We needed many PreK-4 books for our 7th library in Kenya. To help gather 1,000 Prek-4 English books, we posted flyers on social media for book donations. Many generous friends and neighbors responded, and we picked up their book donations. We are excited to announce that we have collected 1,000 PreK-4 […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (42nd) (10/26/2024)

On October 26, 2024, Aylus Murrieta members gathered once again to carry out their weekly garden tasks. With a sense of excitement and curiosity, they checked on the sprouts they had transplanted just a week earlier, eager to see how the young plants were adapting to their new home. As they carefully examined the garden […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (87th) ( 10/27/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On October 27th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS helped at local senior centers. At Torrey Pines Senior Living: The volunteers started with preparing the residents’ snacks, cutting up raisin toast and spreading jellies over it, then placing them onto separate napkins. They helped lead the residents through their daily exercise regimen, then […]

AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteers at Parkville Library for AAPI Event (7th) 10/26/24

On October 26th, 2024, the Great Neck branch of AYLUS volunteered at Parkville library to read AAPI-themed picture books to children and to organize arts and crafts activities. The volunteers read Piper Chen Sings, Night Market Rescue, and Bilal Cooks Daal. The stories intrigued the children and taught them lessons about cultural pride, empathy, and […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 45th Smiling Stars — Halloween Party on October 26, 2024

Reported by Andrew Zhou Smiling Stars Reading Program is a new project by AYLUS San Diego and kicked off on September 23, 2023. This program serves a dual purpose: to facilitate meaningful connections with local children with autism and improve their communication skills, while simultaneously improving their foundational reading comprehension skills. Our commitment is not […]

AYLUS Memorial Branch Volunteered at MAM Resale Store on October 25th, 2024

On October 25, 2024, members of the Aylus Memorial Branch in Houston, Texas volunteered at Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM). These volunteers helped clean the windows and tidy up the place by re-organizing the clothes to give customers a better shopping experience.   Participants: Bellissa Nguyen (2 hrs), Chloe Wang (1.5 hrs), Johanna Pham (1.5 hrs), […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Raise Funds for Inclusive Park on Oct. 26, 2024

On the morning of October 26, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers set up a booth at the Pearland Town Center Vendor Fair to raise funds for the city’s second inclusive park. They sold stickers, plants, and created twisting balloons for visitors. In the afternoon, as trick-or-treating began, volunteers handed out candies along with the balloons, drawing […]

Slam n Splash (#137): Pearland Branch Community Tennis Class (#67) October 26, 2024

On the evening of October 26, AYLUS volunteers held their fall semester tennis class. They divided the students into two skill-level groups and kicked off the session with an energetic warm-up to boost engagement. Participants practiced drills to improve their forehand and backhand techniques, while also beginning to learn the fundamentals of volleys and serves. […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Sorted and Organized Storage Room for PCA on Oct 26, 2024

On October 26, the dedicated AYLUS Pearland volunteers made significant strides in organizing the PCA storage space. The team began by carefully opening all remaining boxes, revealing a variety of items that had accumulated over time. Each item was meticulously counted, ensuring an accurate inventory that would help streamline future operations. Once everything was cataloged, […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Host “Not Very Spooky” Face Painting Event to Promote Birthday Service Fundraiser on Oct. 26, 2024

On October 26, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers organized a free “Not Very Spooky” face painting event to promote their newly launched birthday service fundraiser aimed at raising funds for the city’s second inclusive park. Volunteers printed flyers to attract neighborhood kids and set up a stand in the afternoon, offering Halloween-themed face painting based on […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#188): Pearland Volunteers Lead Bucket Drumming Class at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston on Oct. 26, 2024

On October 26, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers held their monthly bucket drumming class at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston, a Down syndrome achievement center. They taught participants basic beats and demonstrated how different parts of the bucket produce unique sounds. The session included playing along to various songs, fostering both rhythm and fun. At the end, volunteers […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Support Martial Arts Competition on Oct. 25, 2024

At the request of the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA), AYLUS Pearland volunteers participated in the opening ceremony of a martial arts competition on October 25, 2024. Two AYLUS volunteers and a parent advisor represented PCA on stage to congratulate participants and celebrate the event’s kickoff, showing their support for the local martial arts community. Volunteers(6-8 […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Support Pearland Hops and History Event on Oct. 25, 2024

On the evening of October 25, 2024, four AYLUS Pearland volunteers assisted at the Pearland Hops and History event at Vallensons Brewery. They managed the welcome desk, handled guest check-ins, distributed tokens and flashlights, and provided directions. The event featured a guided historical tour of Old Settler’s Cemetery, with actors portraying historical figures who shared […]

Santa Clarita Valley members volunteered for “Cold Sassy Tree” of Mission Opera on October 26, 2024

Santa Clarita Valley members volunteered for “Cold Sassy Tree” of Mission Opera on October 26, 2024 from 12:30pm to 4:00pm at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center. They helped with different operational aspects of the production. Concessions: Handling the sale of snacks and beverages during intermissions. Ushers: Guiding attendees to their seats and assisting with any seating […]

Event 26: Spreading Halloween Joy- Costume Collection & Donation Event in October 2024

This Halloween, thanks to the efforts of AYLUS Morris Branch members, costumes were collected from our generous community and donated to children and families in need. The members worked hard to gather costumes of all kinds, from superheroes to classic Halloween costumes, ensuring that kids in local shelters, schools, and community centers could fully participate […]

Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Refugee Students through Interfaith RISE (90th) in October 2024

In October, 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 […]

Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Supports Community Halloween Events (11th) at Princeton HomeFront in October 2024

In October, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported a few Community Halloween events.  GPA members helped with the annual HomeFront Halloween 5K/1-Mile Run/Walk event in Princeton, NJ. This event went live and in person at 502 Carnegie Center, Princeton, and there were awards for the top finishers. It was a […]

Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Supports Central New Jersey Heart Walk Events (1st) in October 2024

In October, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported Central New Jersey Heart Walk events.  GPA members helped with the annual Central New Jersey Heart Walk event in Mercer County Community College. This event went live and in person at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550. GPA Volunteers (10/27, […]

Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Business for Charity Committee Hosts Flea Market Booths (65th) in October 2024

In October, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued to host more flea market booths in New Jersey for charity.  GPA leaders Tom Cui and Steven Li purchased products in Amazon overstock outlets, collected donations, set up flea market booths, and raised funds for AYLUS Save a Life Diabetes Children Fund […]

AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch Volunteers at ALFC Generosity Center on 10/19/2024

On October 19, 2024, the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga was bustling with activity as 28 youth volunteers gathered for a day of service. Organized by the local community, the event ran from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM, with volunteers diligently distributing canned food and other essential items to families in need. The smooth […]

AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch Volunteers at ALFC Generosity Center on 10/26/2024

On October 26, 2024, youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered at the ALFC Generosity Center for a day of service. This event was marked by improved efficiency as the organizers managed to distribute food via six cars simultaneously, enabling the volunteers to serve more community members than ever before. The enhanced setup […]

AYLUS Great Neck Branch Participated in Volunteer Activities at the Farmers Market in Firefighter’s Park on 10/20/2024

On October 20, 2024, AYLUS Great Neck participated in volunteer activities at the farmers market in Firefighter’s Park. For the event, we set up a table to raise funds for CP Nassau, with volunteers contributing from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Some volunteers arrived early to prepare the display, arranging handcrafted items—bracelets, Lego creations, crocheted […]