In May, 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 […]

On Saturday, May 10, from 9:30am to 12pm, the AYLUS Dix Hills branch volunteered at the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center to remove invasive plants. Volunteers mainly targeted mug wort, cutting it at the bottom of the stem and making sure not to pull it out as the roots could fragment, growing even more […]

May 10th 2025 afternoon, members of the AYLUS Morris Branch participated in a meaningful community service effort by contributing to the Diaper Drive organized by the Chatham Library. With the price of diapers having increased nearly 50% since 2020, many families are struggling to afford this basic necessity. In fact, a typical family can spend […]

May 10th 2025 morning, members of the AYLUS Morris Branch came together in a meaningful act of service by partnering with Helping Hands to donate Mother’s Day gifts to women in need throughout the community. In preparation for the holiday, the students organized a collection drive and gathered thoughtful items such as women’s toiletries, perfumes, […]

On May 10th, starting in the morning, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) members helped set up the Princeton 5K Run/Walk event, volunteering at water stations, working at the finish line, and cleaning up the site after the event. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!  Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander […]

On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, AYLUS Twin Cities participated in a food packing event at Feed My Starving Children, an organization that sends food to communities with food insecurity. The event lasted from 7:00-8:45 PM, totaling 1 hour and 45 minutes. We had a fantastic time and can’t wait to volunteer again! Participants: Jessica Cao, Claire […]

In May, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its bluebird box monitoring project along with Mercer County Park and Plainsboro Preserve.  Eastern Bluebirds were once a common bird in New Jersey. With habitat loss and competition from introduction of aggressive, non-native birds, the populations of these beautiful birds declined. Through […]

In May, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Crafting for Connections Committee hosted events at the Ady Art Center to support children with special needs. The Ady Art Center buzzed with creativity and community spirit Friday evening as it partnered with GPA for another Pipe Cleaner Craft Sale and Free Crafting […]

In May 2025, 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 watershed samples, donate foods & clothes, recycle plastic bags & batteries, pick up trash at nearby parks and trails, […]

On May 6th 2025, 5pm to 7:30pm, our team hosted our 152th event. The AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch has partnered with African Library Project in order to collect books to donate. This is the second year that we have done this, motivated by our success from last year. African Library Project changes lives, book by […]

The Heart Pillow is a post-surgical operation support pillow for heart surgeries and/or other surgeries. It is heart-shaped and covered in flannel fabric. It is stuffed with fiberfill (stuffing) to allow the pillow to adjust to each patient’s comfort needs, while still maintaining the needed support required. The volunteers need go shopping and purchase cloth, […]

On May 5th, 2025, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm, our team hosted our 151th event. The AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch has partnered with African Library Project in order to collect books to donate. This is the second year that we have done this, motivated by our success from last year. African Library Project changes […]

On Sunday, May 4th, 2025, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held their 150th event at Kissena Park. The event was from 9 am to 12 pm. AYLUS Oakland Gardens worked with Roxana to clean up the park and prune along the fences of the park. The weather was nice, there was little wind and sun, but it […]

On May 3rd, 2025, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held its 149th event at the Udall’s Cove and Ravine Natural Resource Area. Organized by Walter Mugdan, today’s event focused on cleaning up accumulated trash around the Udall’s Cove area to beautify the space and provide visitors with a more pleasant experience. The overall event lasted from 9:30 […]

On May 3, 2025, youth volunteers from the Rancho Cucamonga Branch of the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS) gathered at the ALFC Generosity Center for another impactful service initiative. Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to alleviating food insecurity, these dedicated volunteers arrived early in the morning to support local families with care […]

In May, 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 […]

Celebrating One is a non-profit organization in the Columbus area. They give care cards with encouraging quotes to people in need to cheer up their spirits, making them feel seen and appreciated. Brenna Li and Henry Wang coordinated with the nonprofit and led the project within AYLUS. A total of 8 branch volunteers wrote the […]

In May, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Crafting for Connections Committee hosted events at Livingston Police Department. Through Crafting Connections, GPA is excited to walk into the local community, spreading creativity and compassion. GPA is to host monthly crafting sessions and sales moving forward, providing ongoing opportunities for community members […]

On May 5, 2025, AYLUS San Diego Branch made sack lunches for Interfaith Community Services. Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis.  Food is our most basic human need, yet thousands of […]

On Friday 4/25/25, two members of AYLUS Newtown and another presenter presented a robotics information session from 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM at the Newtown Yardley Chinese School. They presented a summary on robotics organizations and competitions. They explored the benefits of learning robotics. They explained about different robotics organizations, what grades can participate in […]

On May 3rd, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, volunteers from the AYLUS Roslyn Branch participated in a community service event at Nosh Food Delivery, a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering food and beverages weekly to individuals and families in need. Upon our arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the Nosh team. We began […]

On May 4, 2025, members of the AYLUS Great Neck Branch arrived at the Great Neck Main Library to engage children in multiple arts and crafts activities along with reading two books. Two members read the stories We Who Produce Pearls by Joanna Ho and Two New Years by Richard Ho. Some members assisted in […]

Reported by Eric Huang, #Hometown Sammamish Youth Action Project  Lake Washington Branch   On May 3rd, 2025, AYLUS Lake Washington Branch members Eric Huang, Kevin Chen, Haneesh Yalamanchili, Jiayi Zhu, and Jerry Yang volunteered at the Evans Creek Preserve Restoration Event in Sammamish. During the three hour-long event, our members worked hard to move mulch, […]

    Volunteers : Aiying Lu / Bill Chen / Oven Hsieh : 4 hrs ea Audrey Hsieh / Ethan Hsieh / Allison Hsieh : 8 am – 11 am / 3 hrs ea  

On Sunday, 09/08/24, 2024, from 10-11am, 3 AYLUS-Columbus members, Maggie Zhang, Avery Li and Brenna Li, volunteered at the Dublin Giving Garden to weed and water the flower and vegetable beds. Volunteers also harvested much of the produce, including peppers and herbs. Weeds in and around the garden were pulled and placed into provided lawn […]

On 5/03/25, AYLUS volunteers participated in the 25th annual Dublin Community Service day, which honors the commitment of Dublin’s volunteers for their hard work and dedication. The AYLUS Volunteers helped with yard work for senior citizens and other Dublin residents in need, primarily weeding, planting, and spreading mulch even through the rainy weather and early […]

  On Sunday, February 16th, volunteers from the AYLUS Columbus Branch returned to the Senior Star at the Dublin Retirement Village. Volunteers played several pieces on the piano and saxophone. The residents greatly enjoyed listening to our music and were excited for our next performance. Volunteer Hours: 1.5 Hour: Ayden He 1 hour: Vincent Li, […]

On November 23, 2024, Yongfeng Chen transcribed Women’s Rights National Historical Park – WORI – “Men and Women Are Created Equal” An Administrative History 2012 pages 157, 158, 159, 160, 161. Total hour: 4 hrs On November 30th, 2024, Yongfeng Chen transcribed Women’s Rights National Historical Park – WORI – “Men and Women Are Created […]

On April 19th, 2025, AYLUS Twin Cities members headed out to Lake Bde Maka Ska to celebrate Earth Day and our 3rd anniversary with a lake cleanup! 🌍✨ We spent the afternoon (2:30pm to 6:30pm) picking up trash, hanging out with friends, and doing our part to take care of the planet. It felt great […]

On May 4, 2025, Fullerton Branch members tutored kids ranging from 1st to 3rd graders in both Coding and English. They were able to teach the kids the fundamental basics of grammar and started reading their new book. TOTAL HOURS Daisy Wei, Michelle Li: 4 Hours

On May 3, 2025, 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 Eric Wei, Daisy Wei, Michelle Li, Leon Sun, Andre Tu: 4 […]

On Sunday, May 4, from 1:30 to 4:40pm, volunteers from the AYLUS Dix Hills branch served as teacher’s assistants at the Long Island Chinese School. They played a key role in administering and grading a speaking test, helping students with pronunciation and tone by pointing to specific words and evaluating their responses. In addition, volunteers […]

On Saturday, May 4th, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, two members of AYLUS San Clemente Branch, Tylon Zhou and Shuqi Hu volunteered at Mercy Warehouse to help sort and organize clothing. They signed in when they arrived at noon and got started right away. Their first task was sorting women’s dresses and shoes. They […]

On Friday, 5/2/2025, 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 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Our volunteers taught two different classes, one for younger students […]

On May 3rd, 2025, West Essex AYLUS volunteers helped LACD(Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities) to hold their annual Spring Party at Livingston Senior/Community Center(204 Hillside Ave, Livingston, NJ). Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities provides programs for people with special needs. All programs are free of charge. Their mission is to improve the lives of people […]

  AYLUS Open Sky Book Club Hosts 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, […]