Reported by Andrew Zhou Public libraries are invaluable community institutions that merit both recognition and unwavering support. On December 12, 2024, we, AYLUS San Diego branch donated five boxes of used books to a newly established library–Pacific Highlands Ranch Library–in order to support our local library and to contribute to the enrichment of our community. […]
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AYLUS Greater Buffalo Volunteers at the Buffalo Polar Plunge- (12/07/2024)
On December 7 2024, members of AYLUS Greater Buffalo Branch are proud to have volunteered for 2024 Polar Plunge. Special Special Olympics New York provides inclusive opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, who compete in Olympic-style, coached sports. This year they raised more than $466,000 for these wonderful people! Volunteers were tasked with selling the […]
AYLUS Roslyn helps out at a School of CCA of Long island (63) on December 8th, 2024
The Roslyn AYLUS volunteers assisted at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island’s school on December 8th. From 1:30 to 5 p.m. at Great Neck South High School, our group supported various activities at the school. As Teaching Assistants (TAs), we start our fulfilling afternoon by promptly moving to our assigned classrooms and checking in […]
Greater Tulsa Branch continued Africa Library Project at Pan-Asia Supermarket on December 7th, 2024
Reported by Kaiting Hsu On Saturday, December 7th, the AYLUS Greater Tulsa Branch went to our local Asian Supermarket to promote and fundraise for our Africa Library Project. Our goal for this project is to create a small library for children in rural Sub-Saharan Africa, helping them get the education they need. In order to […]
Greater Buffalo Branch Collaborates with Bridges From Borders – (12/06/2024)
On December 6 2023, 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 […]
AYLUS Greater Buffalo Collaborate with Bridge From Borders and Buffalo Chess Association- (12/06/2024)
On December 6 2024, the Aylus at Greater Buffalo collaborated with BFB and BCA together, and successfully organized and hosted the Bughouse chess tournament on December 6, 2024. Twenty people of various backgrounds, ages and ethnicities participated in the tournament. The following members volunteered by helping with check in, setting up, monitoring the tournament and […]
AYLUS Greater Buffalo Collaborate with Bridge From Borders and Buffalo Chess Association- (10/25/2024)
On October 25 2024, Aylus Greater Buffalo branch, in partnership with Bridges from Boarders and Buffalo Chess Association, launched BFB#OneWorldChessClub. The program aims to promote diversity, inclusion, and friendships among people of different ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities through the game of chess. This program is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals, […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Loops for Love Crocheting for Cancer Patients and for Fundraising on December 7th, 2024
Reported by Tanya Fu Reported by Jenny Wang On December 7th, 2024, 4 volunteers gathered together from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM to crochet Santa keychains to showcase December’s festive spirit. During this event, our volunteers learned how to crochet a Santa keychain. Our volunteers came very close to completing a keychain, and everyone worked […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch Tutoring Week 43( 12/10/2024,12/12/2024)
On 12/10/2024, the Great Neck AYLUS branch hosted another tutoring session at the Great Neck Station Library from 6-7 pm. Ivy li worked with one kid, reading books including Polar Express. Xingzhi Li read three books with another kid. He read them aloud with the student to practice pronouncing english words. Lia Huang read […]
AYLUS Roslyn Volunteers at the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County’s Group Home (33rd) on December 7th, 2024.
On December 7th, 2024 from 1 to 4 PM, the Roslyn and Great Neck branch of AYLUS joined the residents of CP Nassau’s East Meadow group home for an afternoon of fun. CP Nassau provides a variety of programs and services to help individuals with cerebral palsy reach their full potential. These services include […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Supports Community First Responders (41st) at Montgomery Emergency Medical Services in December 2024
In December, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its holiday greeting event to first aid and rescue squads, firefighters, police officers, and so many real heroes in our community, who sacrifice a lot to save lives, and deserve our honor and respect, especially in this holiday season. Montgomery Emergency Medical […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Supports Community First Responders (40th) at Westfield Fire Department in December 2024
In December, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its holiday greeting event to first aid and rescue squads, firefighters, police officers, and so many real heroes in our community, who sacrifice a lot to save lives, and deserve our honor and respect, especially in this holiday season. Established on March […]
Event 31: Spreading Holiday Cheers for December 2024
The Aylus Morris Branch is thrilled to bring holiday spirit to the Summit Community Center with their annual “Gift Wrap and Candy” initiative for the 2024 holiday season. This cherished tradition brings together community members and volunteers to spread joy through thoughtful gestures. A total of 115 beautifully wrapped holiday bags, weighing 22 pounds in […]
Fullerton Branch Members Tutoring Kids Coding at (12/8/24)
On December 8, 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
Fullerton Branch Members Help distribute food at St. Vincent De Paul Pantry at (12/7/24)
On December 7, 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 HOURS Michelle Li, David Li, Daisy Wei, Eric Wei, Rei Zhi Pei, […]
AYLUS Greater Memphis Members Package Sweet Potatoes to Combat Food Insecurity November 23
On November 23, 2024, AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch members joined forces to help package 40,000 pounds of sweet potatoes, contributing to the fight against food insecurity. This event brought together volunteers from elementary school to high school seniors, all working towards a common goal. The sweet potatoes will be distributed to various communities, providing a […]
AYLUS Greater Memphis Member Volunteer at the Double Chen Chinese Basketball Memorial Cup 11/29
On November 29, 2024, AYLUS Greater Memphis members participated in the Double Chen Chinese Basketball Memorial Cup, an all-day event held from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These members dedicated their time to support the Chinese community and ensure the success of this basketball tournament. Joshua Dong volunteered as a scorekeeper from 8:00 AM to […]
AYLUS Greater Memphis Members Volunteer at GMUCA Thanksgiving Carnival Games 12/01
On December 1, 2024, AYLUS Greater Memphis members volunteered at the GMUCA Thanksgiving Carnival Games. The event ran from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and was a resounding success, thanks to the dedication of the volunteers. Members assisted in setting up, cleaning up, and managing various activity stations, including a cake walk, spikeball, ring toss […]
AYLUS Greater Memphis Members Volunteer at Mid-Autumn Festival 9/15
On September 15, 2024, numerous volunteers from the AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch dedicated their time and effort to making the Mid-Autumn Festival at a local park a success. Volunteers assisted with setting up tables, chairs, and decorative lanterns, guiding attendees, serving dinner, and cleaning up after the event. Their hard work ensured a memorable and […]
Morrisville Branch Makes Handmade Crafts for Kits to Heart on December 7, 2024
On December 7, 2024, three members from our community branch worked on a heartwarming mission: bringing comfort and joy to cancer patients through their own artistic talents. These dedicated youths, armed with creativity and compassion, poured their hearts into crafting beautiful and thoughtful items – knitted hats, stickers, and journals – specifically designed to brighten […]
Cheshire Branch Volunteers at Local Tutoring Center – 12/10/24
Report by Bradley Fang On Dec 10th, 2024, AYLUS Cheshire Branch volunteers dedicated their time to volunteer at a local program designed to help students in need of tutoring. The tutoring is available to all ages with a focus on math and reading comprehension skills. The volunteers would help the students who were in need […]
Morrisville Branch Makes Handmade Crafts for Kits to Heart on December 8, 2024
On December 8, 2024, five members from our community branch worked on a heartwarming mission: bringing comfort and joy to cancer patients through their own artistic talents. These dedicated youths, armed with creativity and compassion, poured their hearts into crafting beautiful and thoughtful items – knitted hats, stickers, and journals – specifically designed to brighten […]
Aylus Great Neck Branch Volunteer at Firefighter Park on December 7th, 2024
Aylus Great Neck Branch Volunteer at Firefighter Park on December 7th, 2024 On Saturday, December 7th, 2024, the Aylus Great Neck branch volunteered at the Firefighter Park to help at the annual Light and Ice Festival. This is to celebrate the coming of winter and the soon-to-come Christmas only a few weeks away. They decorated […]
AYLUS Santa Clarita Valley branch members volunteered for Family Literacy Festival at the Newhall Public Library on December 7, 2024
AYLUS Santa Clarita Valley branch members volunteered for Family Literacy Festival at the Newhall Public Library on December 7, 2024 from 12:00pm to 2:30pm. They helped with set up/clean up, activity booths, navigating characters in costume and break down assigned stations, coordinated at event stations (crafts, sensory play, and giveaways), guided costume characters, and other […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Supports Community First Responders (39th) at Montgomery Police Department in December 2024
In December, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its holiday greeting event to first aid and rescue squads, firefighters, police officers, and so many real heroes in our community, who sacrifice a lot to save lives, and deserve our honor and respect, especially in this holiday season. The primary objectives […]
AYLUS Birmingham Branch Volunteers at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens (December 7th, 2024)
The Birmingham Branch of AYLUS regularly volunteers at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, assisting with the upkeep and maintenance of the gardens, as well as with regular seasonal events. On November 16, members of the Birmingham Branch aided the Botanical Gardens in clearing out a large patch of weeds, grass, and small trees in the Little […]
AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted 2024 Fall Scratch Coding Camp (Week10) on Dec.08,2024(#13)
Lake Washington Branch The AYLUS Lake Washington Branch Coding Club Project Team hosted an online intermediate scratch session on December 08, 2024. This is the final session of our 10-week 2024 HHWC Fall Intermediate Scratch Camp. Our branch members volunteered from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, contributing a total of 6 volunteer hours: – […]
AYLUS Greater Memphis Member Volunteers at St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend 12/06
On December 6, 2024, and December 7, 2024, Amanda Xiao, a dedicated member of the AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch, participated as a volunteer in the 2024 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend. Amanda played a crucial role in assisting runners by performing ID checks, managing registrations, distributing bib numbers, and providing food supplies at the finish […]
AYLUS Greater Memphis Volunteers At Zoo Lights 12/06
On December 6th, members of the AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch volunteered to assist with games and activity stations at a local event. Their efforts contributed to the smooth running of the activities, providing entertainment and engagement for attendees. This event allowed the volunteers to practice teamwork and organizational skills while giving back to the community […]
AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch Hosts Thanksgiving Performance for Elders at Nursing Home 11/23
On November 23, 2024, members of the AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch volunteered to deliver a heartwarming Thanksgiving performance at a local nursing home. This event, which lasted for two hours, featured musical performances and entertainment to brighten the day for the elderly residents. Music has been shown to provide numerous benefits for seniors, including improving […]
AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch Volunteers Create Donation Boxes for Regional Intervention Program 11/28
On November 28, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch members volunteered to create donation boxes aimed at raising funds for the Tennessee’s Regional Intervention Program (RIP). These boxes will be placed in local restaurants, allowing customers to donate and support children and families in need of behavioral interventions. Each member […]
City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Volunteers at knights of Columbus’s Market Day on December 8, 2024
On December 8, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers made a significant contribution to the Market Day at knights of Columbus. Their efforts included greeting guests, distributing flyers, and maintaining the cleanliness of the pavilion and game area. Volunteers: 3.5 hours: Katherine Wei, Aoyu Jin, Arianna Li 3 hours: Yuxuan(Alice) Yuan, Aoyu Jin, David Liu，Jerry Liu，Owen Song
AYLUS Miami Branch Performs for Seniors at NSPIRE Healthcare Kendall on December 8th, 2024
On 12/08/2024 AYLUS Miami Branch organized a performance for seniors at NSPIRE Healthcare in Kendall. The performance was hosted by Alisa Wu. Participants (Alisa Wu, Sarah Delcarmen, Ana Zayas, Bianca Li, Margo Xiao, Leo Xiao, Brianna Xin, Sophia Xue, Nathan Liu, Erin Rodriguez, 3 hours):
Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (47th) (12/8/2024)
On December 8, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members continued their dedicated garden work as usual, arriving early to maintain and improve their garden. Despite the crisp winter air, the volunteers arrived early, ready to tackle the tasks ahead. They pruned overgrown plants, cleared weeds from the garden beds, and applied fresh fertilizer to ensure healthy growth. […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (43rd) (12/8/2024)
On December 8 2024, Aylus Murreita members gathered at their adopted park to clean-up the park. They thoroughly searched the bushes, knowing that discarded water bottles and glass bottles are frequently hidden there, they also tidied up the lawn and playground area, where they discovered many small snack packages scattered around. Lastly, they turned their attention […]
Murrieta AYLUS volunteers at the Holiday on the Hill Event (12/7/2024)
Reported by HsinChen(Julie) Lu : On December 7, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped out their community’s annual Holiday on the Hill Event. The members were assigned to work at the desserts station. While they waited for guests to arrive, the members helped set up work areas, arranging the desserts, plates, and napkins on the tables. […]
Achieve Together: Pearland Branch Tutors at Ed White Elementary School (#65) on December 7, 2024
On Dec 7, 2024, two AYLUS Pearland members volunteered at Ed White Elementary School’s Saturday tutoring program, dedicating their time to assist students in subjects like reading and math. Working closely with teachers, the volunteers provided personalized support to help enhance the students’ learning experience. Volunteers (4 hours, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM): Lindsay Lin, Alissa Shi
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#194): Pearland Volunteers Host My PlayClub (#19) and 2nd Annual Special Needs Portraiture on Dec. 8, 2024
On December 8th, two impactful events were hosted to serve the special needs community in Pearland. The first was the 2nd Annual Special Needs Portraiture, where more than twenty individuals with special needs participated in portrait sessions with professional photographers from Wampii Studio. Sponsored by Hummingbird Community Outreach and supported by AYLUS Pearland, the event […]
AYLUS Puget Sound Hosts Concerts for Senior Homes (December 2024)
On December 7th and 8th, 2024, members of AYLUS Puget Sound hosted two 1 hour long concerts for Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront and Aegis Living Bellevue. A total 22 volunteers performed 25 performances at these two concerts. MCs: Megan L Abby C Performers: Anna L, Alicia F, Klara K, Christina […]
San Diego Branch hosted the 2024-2025 24th Solution for Hope Beast Academy Online Class on December 2-8, 2024
Reported by Eric Xie AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2024-2025, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 24th Beast Academy online class in 2024-2025 was on December 2-8, 2024. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]