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 […]
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Murrieta AYLUS Hosts a Beach Cleanup (29th) (10/27/2024)
Reported by Caien(Daisy) Chen : On October 27th, AYLUS members had a local beach clean up. They started at the upper park, making their way through the wet grass. Past the train tracks, they found a bottle of lemonade at the childrens playground which they promptly recycled. Most of the trash they found this time […]
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 […]
Event 25: Help Us Make a Difference- Food Drive for Our Community in October 2024
Collecting food for donation is a meaningful way to support our local community and help those in need. By gathering non-perishable items like canned goods, pasta, rice, and other staples, we can make a positive impact on families and individuals facing food insecurity. We invite everyone to participate by donating any extra food items that […]
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 […]
AYLUS Great Neck hosted their weekly Friday Sports(36th)
On Friday, October 25th, AYLUS Great Neck hosted their weekly Friday Sports Event from 5:30-6:30pm at Firefighters Park, to engage kids who have disabilities. Many activities were offered, like tennis, frisbees, and folding origami. Today, AYLUS volunteers taught the children how to throw the frisbee and the children taught AYLUS volunteers how to fold origami. […]
AYLUS San Clemente Branch Members Volunteered at FAM Food Pantry on October 22, 2024
On 10/22/2024, Jasmine Zheng & Eddie Leigh went volunteering at FAM food pantry for three hours from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The supervisor was Jasmine’s dad, Dean Zheng. For the first hour, the two organized egg cartons, checking for broken or expired eggs. They also sorted different crates of food into fridges and threw […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the 233rd Online English for the Elderly Program on October 20th, 2024
Reported by Colin Xie On October 20th, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 233rd online English for the Elderly activity. The goal of this activity is to help elderly men and women from China learn the basics of English so that they’re able to use them in their daily lives. Due to the current […]
Phoenix AYLUS volunteers at Midwest Food Bank on October 26, 2024
On October 26, 2024, AYLUS Phoenix woke up early in the morning to volunteer at their local Midwest Food Bank from 9am to 11am. Volunteers packed pasta into portions which will be distributed to the community. Overall, the students worked diligently to pack as many bags as they could while having fun conversing with friends. […]
AYLUS Greater Triangle “Open Sky Book Club” Volunteer Community Autumn Marathon Read Aloud 10/26/2024
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, […]
AYLUS Roslyn Receives Rising Star Award at the Cerebral Palsy State Annual Conference on October 21st, 2024
On Monday, October 21st, 2024, members of the AYLUS Roslyn Branch went to Saratoga, New York, to receive The Rising Star Award at the Cerebral Palsy State’s Annual Conference, for our dedicated volunteer work for CP Nassau. Maxim Li: We had a great time and met a lot of new people across New York […]
AYLUS Bellaire Branch volunteered at the Nature Discovery Center’s annual Pumpkin Patch Festival On October 19-20, 2024
On Saturday, October 19th and Sunday October 20, 2024, members of the AYLUS Bellaire Branch volunteered at the Nature Discovery Center Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival from 9:30AM to 1:30PM. The Pumpkin Patch Festival takes place every year and attracts hundreds of people around and outside the community with pumpkin-themed games, stalls, and events. They also […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Continues Conservation Efforts (221st) in October 2024
In October 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 […]
Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley #28– ABWK Senior Home Painting Projects (10/26/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On October 26th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped with the A Brush With Kindness Project. The volunteers arrived early in the morning and quickly attended the safety meeting. Taking the yellow paint for the main body, they started with the backside of the home where the sun would be for […]
Event 24: Successful Participation in Morris County Hazardous Waste Disposal Event in October 2024
Disposing of hazardous waste through specialized programs, like those managed by the Morris County MUA, is essential for protecting human health and the environment. These items—such as pesticides, automotive fluids, pool chemicals, and mercury-containing items—pose significant risks if discarded improperly. This Saturday morning, October 26th, our members from the Morris branch dropped off all the […]
The Dix Hills Branch volunteers at Bethpage State Park
On October 26th, AYLUS volunteers were back again at Bethpage Park to help on cleaning up a garden. The volunteers all got to go on a golf cart ride across the range to arrive at the field. All volunteers were given various tools like gloves, safety glasses, clippers, hand saws and more. Majority of the […]
Cupertino branch hosted tutoring event at ENGin (October 12, 2024)
On October 12, 2024, members of AYLUS Cupertino branch conducted online tutoring event to teach Ukraine student English. We helped the student in both reading and written parts of English. We want to contribute in every way we can to propel Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction and longer-term economic & social development. Members that participated were: Truman You, Feinan […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Lights the Night for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Mercer County Park (3rd) in October 2024
On October 26th, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) served our community for the Light the Night Walk event as volunteers. BRING LIGHT TO THE DARKNESS OF CANCER. When you or someone you love hears the words “you have cancer”… it’s one of the darkest moments in your life. The light and warmth that […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Supports Community Halloween Events (10th) 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 Forest Restoration Service (60th) in October 2024
In October, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) forest restoration team worked for the Forest Restoration events at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton (57 Mountain Avenue). Together, we can help protect our forest lands. Founded in 1969, FOPOS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to acquiring open space […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hold a Book Drive for the Little Libraries During the Month of October 2024
RCA continues to support the community by hosting regular book drives for the little library. The group wants to give back by supporting the idea of early literacy while providing easy access to literature in the neighborhoods. The group collected and gathered the books during the month of October and donated them to different little […]
AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch Crochet Hats For Loops For Love Project on October 20th 2024
Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the morning of October 20th, 2024, Frisco & Plano AYLUS Branch members gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse to crochet. Most volunteers had already started working on their hats, so AYLUS members continued crocheting hats to donate to cancer patients for the Loops for Love project. […]
Phoenix AYLUS packs food at Midwest Food Bank on 10/19/24
On October 19, 2024, AYLUS Phoenix woke up early in the morning to volunteer at their local Midwest Food Bank from 9am to 11am. Volunteers help make boxes that will later be contained with Thanksgiving meal packs to give to the community. Volunteers (2hrs): Yongfeng Chen, Wenting Chen, Lawrence Zhong
AYLUS Saratoga Members Volunteered With Resource Area For Teaching (10/6/2024)
Reported by: Angel Shi Event Description: On Sunday, October 6th, from 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., AYLUS Saratoga members participated in a volunteering event at RAFT (Resource Area For Teaching). This event was at RAFT’s San Jose location. At the event, volunteers were able to separate items necessary for production of new “learning kits”, […]