The Light and Salt Association invited Pearland youth to assist in the assessment and evaluation of its newly launched teen mental health program. The evaluation process involved youth volunteers participating in three 1.5-hour sessions, where they completed surveys and provided detailed feedback on the instructors and course materials. The volunteers thoroughly reviewed the teaching methods […]
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Achieve Together: Pearland Branch Conducted Online English Tutoring Fundraiser in September 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 […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (83rd) ( 9/29/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On September 29th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS helped local senior centers. The volunteers helped lead the residents through light exercises while preparing cut fruits for the fruit salad for snack. They celebrated the new non-broken trash can, before taking the residents outside for some sunshine. Outside, they were able to serve […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteers at CP Nassau (14th) 9/28/24
On Saturday, September 28th from 1-4 p.m., the Roslyn and Great Neck Branches of AYLUS volunteered for the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County at a group home in Seaford. CPNassau helps individuals with disabilities through different programs such as schools, day programs, and homes for the residents. Today, we went to one of the […]
Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Organized Online Fundraiser for Inclusive Park on September 15, 2024
On September 15, 2024, Pearland volunteers successfully organized an online fundraiser in support of the city’s second inclusive park. The volunteers marketed a variety of donated items, including garden spray bottles, weed barriers, thermoses, stretch balls, and DIY fruit plates. They photographed the items, promoted the sale on social media, and handled deliveries to buyers. […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#186): Bucket Drumming for All (#23) at GiGi’s Playhouse on September 28, 2024
On September 28, 2024, Pearland volunteers led a successful bucket drumming class at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston as part of the SMILE 4 Special Needs initiative. The volunteers trained local youth on how to conduct lessons, emphasizing the importance of adapting to different learning styles across age groups of individuals with special needs. They also reviewed […]
AYLUS Basking Ridge Attended Bernards PEC Mentor training and volunteered to social with kids in special education on 9/29/24
The Bernards PEC or the BERNARDS PARENTS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, organized PEC Mentor trainning in Bernards library, 32 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, on 9/29/24. AYLUS Basking Ridge members participated in the training and played with the kids in the special education. During the mentor training, they had been taught the tools and […]
AYLUS Bridgewater ShopRite Food Drive in Hillsborough (9/28/24)
On September 28, 2024, members of AYLUS Bridgewater branch volunteered at a food drive event for Feeding Hands outside of ShopRite of Hillsborough. We were able to collect many donations of food which will be distributed through Feeding Hands to local families in need. Volunteers: Charles Wang, Annabelle Wong, Jeffrey Hu, Jonas Liu (2 Hours […]
AYLUS Roslyn Volunteers at the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County’s Group Home (26th) on September 28th, 2024
On Saturday, September 28th from 1-4 p.m., the Roslyn and Great Neck Branches of AYLUS volunteered for the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County at a group home in Seaford. CPNassau helps individuals with disabilities through different programs such as schools, day programs, and homes for the residents. Today, we went to one of the […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch Weekly Sports Event on 9/27/2024(32nd)
On September 27th, AYLUS Great Neck Branch hosted their weekly sports event to help special needs kids at Firefighter Park. The members of AYLUS and the children participated in fun activities. We started with volleyball, then one of the kids asked to play frisbee. After a little while, one of the special needs kids suggested […]
The Phoenix Branch Packs Food at Feed My Starving Children on 9/28/24
On September 28th, 2024, the Phoenix Branch volunteered at the local FMSC. During the volunteering event, the members of the branch packed ingredients such as rice, soy, vegetables, and vitamins into plastic bags for children around world. The volunteers all had specific jobs in the process, such as scooping, bagging, weighing, or sealing. By the […]
Morrisville Branch Volunteers at Local Brown Bag Ministry on September 28, 2024
On September 28th, 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: Vanessa Wang (2 hours) Sophia […]
Morrisville Branch Volunteers at Cary Dragon Boat Festival on September 28, 2024
On September 28th, 2024, three members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the Triangle Area Dragon Boat Festival in Cary. The Dragon Boat Festival is a part of Asia Fest, where about 10,000 visitors attend each year to enjoy nearly 100 displays and fun activities such as cultural displays, games, performances, food, and the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Senior Home on September 22nd, 2024
On September 22nd, 2024 Sophie Chung, Hayley Foo and Evan Chang volunteered at a local senior home. The visit began with an ice-cream social, where they enjoyed meaningful conversations and listened to fascinating inside stories the seniors shared with them. The ice-cream social had an Oktoberfest theme, with the background TV displaying images of traditional […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Organize a Clothing Drive on September 22nd, 2024
On September 22nd,2024 several RCA members organized a clothing drive to support their local community. The members sorted through their own closets and donated clothes that were still in good condition. After thoroughly cleaning and folding the items, they packed them for donation. This initiative aimed to assist individuals facing homelessness and the financial pressures […]
AYLUS Saratoga Members Volunteered With Resource Area For Teaching (9/22/2024)
Reported by: Angel Shi Event Description: On Sunday, September 22nd, 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”, […]
Woodbridge CT Branch Loaves and Fishes Food Distribution September 14, 2024
In a recent community service event, AYLUS Woodbridge volunteered at Loaves and Fishes, a local nonprofit organization that operates as a food bank, providing essential food supplies to individuals and families in need. On September 14, our volunteers were divided into teams to assist in multiple areas of the operation. Some members took part in […]
AYLUS Greater Triangle “Open Sky Book Club” Volunteer Community Autumn Marathon Read Aloud 9/28/2024
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 […]
Chapel Hill Branch Restocks and Maintains Little Library on Sept 22, 2024
On Sunday, September 22, 2024, volunteers from AYLUS Chapel Hill dedicated their time to purchasing tools from Lowe’s and fixing the door of the little library at Bolin Creek Trail, near the Gene Strowd Community Rose Garden. The door had swollen due to rain exposure, making it difficult to close and putting the books at […]
Chapel Hill Branch Collects Flowers for Charles House on Sept 22, 2024
On Sunday, September 22nd, 2024, two members of AYLUS Chapel Hill volunteered at Charles House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eldercare, located at the Carol Woods Retirement Community. They gathered a variety of beautiful flowers donated by the local Trader Joe’s and delivered them to the senior residents. These cheerful blooms are sure to bring […]