On Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 28th, 2024), the AYLUS Twin Cities Branch members went to The Target Lifetime Center to help at the Finish Line position at the Twin Cities in Motion Turkey Day 5K from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, which was for 4 volunteer hours. The volunteers helped mainly with handing out beef sticks […]
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Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Crafts for Hope Events (25th) in January 2025
In January, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued the Crafts for Hope program to support cancer patients. Caring For Others One Stitch At A Time. Since June 2024, GPA participants have learned how to crochet chemo hats for cancer patients. No previous experience needed. Limited materials provided. For our project, […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Alliance of Arts Exchange for Community Art Lectures and Exhibitions (4th) in January 2025
In January, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) helped Alliance of Arts Exchange to organize a series of Art Community Exhibitions and Lectures in New Jersey. Art Lecture and Exhibition Information: Sand Show & Musical in Windsor Athletic Club. Address: 99 Clarksville Road, West Windsor, NJ Many thanks to Alliance of […]
San Diego Branch Participated the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank on January 10th, 2025.
Reported by Eric Li On January 10th, 2025, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]
Morrisville Branch Makes Handmade Crafts for Kits to Heart on January 5, 2025
On January 5th, 2025, two 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 – stickers, and hand-written letters – specifically designed to brighten the […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch Tutoring Week 1( 1/7/2025)
On January 7th, 2025, the Great Neck AYLUS branch hosted another tutoring session at the Great Neck Station Library from 6-7 pm. Xiaomiao Yao, Linzi Yeung and Ivy Li helped students with their homework, focusing mainly on translating and explaining the science homework for students. Lia Huang read two books with a student, working on […]
December 2024 East Cobb Branch Contributed to the Missing Maps Project
In the months of December 2024, members of the East Cobb Branch of AYLUS contributed to the Missing Maps project. Missing Maps is an online project in which members use the HOT (Humanitarian OSM Team) Tasking Manager to create maps for OpenStreetMap. The members are shown a satellite image from Bing and must trace the image’s […]
Aylus Austin Branch Volunteers Created Handmade Holiday Greeting Cards
On December 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th 2024, Aylus Austin Branch volunteers dedicated their time and creativity to craft heartfelt holiday greeting cards. These beautiful handmade cards were donated to the nearby senior living facility, spreading joy and warmth to the elderly residents to brighten their holidays. The event highlighted the connection and giving during […]
San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on January 06, 2025
On January 06, 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 […]
City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Volunteers Distribute 2025 Lunar New Year Posters on January 5, 2025
To help spread the word and generate excitement for the event. With the festival fast approaching, on January 5th, one of the crucial tasks was to post festival posters in local shops, businesses, and community centers around Pearland to ensure maximum attendance and community involvement. The posters included essential event details, such as the date, time, […]
City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Sorted and Organized Storage Room for PCA on January 6, 2025
On January 6, 2025, the AYLUS volunteers gathered at the PCA storage. A significant part of the day’s task was to bring in and properly store the new purchases made specifically for the festival. These new items, which ranged from decorations to festival supplies, were crucial for ensuring a vibrant and authentic celebration of Lunar […]
AYLUS Memorial volunteered at the MAM resale store on January 6th, 2025
On January 6th, 2025, members of the AYLUS Memorial Branch volunteered to help out the MAM Resale Store (1625 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX 77080) to assist with organizing and grouping the inventory. The volunteers sorted donated clothes, collected stray coat hangers, and helped organize many different items such as shoes and pillows. Volunteers at this […]
STEM n Tech (#41) Pearland Branch Community Robotics Class (#16) on January 7th, 2025
On January 7th, AYLUS volunteers gave their second robotics class for students with special needs at the Light and Salt Association (LSA). This class marked an exciting progression, with a specific focus on teaching the students about sensors. Through interactive lessons, the volunteers guided the students in understanding how sensors work in robotics, such as […]
STEM n Tech (#40) Pearland Branch Community Robotics Class (#15) on January 3rd, 2025
On January 3rd, AYLUS volunteers gave their first robotic class for the Special Needs at the Light and Salt Association. This class is centered around the fundamental concepts of robotics, with a focus on basic knowledge of motors and sensors. AYLUSvolunteers tailor the lessons to be accessible, breaking down complex ideas into simpler, hands-on activities […]
STEM n Tech (#39)Pearland Branch Community Robotics Class (#14) on January 2nd, 2025
On January 2nd, 2025, the teachers of the AYLUS robotics class gathered to prepare the presentation for their upcoming event the next day at the Light & Salt Foundation. The presentation detailed different aspects of robotics. By combining engaging content with visually stimulating elements and hands-on experiences, the teachers of AYLUS robotics hope to provide an […]
AYLUS Orlando Supports Inspired Theater Company’s Christmas Special Production with Fundraiser Event (December 8th and 14th, 2024)
AYLUS Orlando Supports Inspired Theater Company’s Christmas Special Production with Fundraiser Event (December 8th and 14th, 2024) Reported by Dylan Wang On December 8th and 14th, 2024, the AYLUS Orlando branch partnered with the Inspired Theater Company to support their annual Christmas Special Production. This event not only celebrated the holiday season but also allowed […]
2025 Poster Contest
Welcome to the 2025 AYLUS Poster Contest! Top Three Submissions will be inducted into the AYLUS National Committee Submissions can be flyers made for own branch or for AYLUS as a whole. Deadline for submission is March 31st. NC – Chapel Hill Branch Designed By: Alwin Liu Designed By: Ethan Li Designed By: Luna Chen Website […]
AYLUS Bridgewater BCAA Christmas Celebration (12/15/24)
On December 15, 2024, AYLUS Bridgewater Branch volunteered at the Christmas Celebration Night, organized by the Bridgewater Chinese American Association (BCAA) at the Evangel Chapel, Bridgewater. Over 100 residents from the Bridgewater community attended the event, which featured dinner, cultural performances and speeches. AYLUS Bridgewater Branch cohosted the party and did performances with saxophone, violin, […]
Greater Tulsa Branch Performs Music at University Village Retirement Community on Jan. 4th, 2025
Reported by Kaiting Hsu On Saturday, January 4th, 2025, the AYLUS Greater Tulsa Branch performed music for the University Village Retirement Home Community. There was a total of 24 performers/volunteers and our program consisted of choir songs, violin solos, piano solos, violin and piano duets, viola solos, a flute solo, and a clarinet solo. we […]
AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted a Christmas themed Winter Break Beginner Level 5-Day Drawing Seminar from December 30th, 2024 to January 3rd, 2025 (#14-18）)
Reported by Elissa and Emily Lake Washington, WA The AYLUS Lake Washington Branch Drawing Project Team hosted a Christmas themed Winter Break Beginner Level 5-Day Drawing Seminar from December 30th, 2024 to January 3rd, 2025. Team members Elissa Song and Emily Qi designed and led this online seminar. They met and worked together at Emily’s […]
AYLUS Syosset Branch participated in an educational tour at Bayard Cutting Arboretum 12/21/2024
Reported by Yuqi Nie On December 21, 2024, AYLUS Syosset Branch members participated in an educational tour at Bayard Cutting Arboretum, located in Great River, New York. The event aimed to familiarize volunteers with the environment for future activities and to delve into the historical significance of the site. Event Details: Date & Time: […]
Newtown AYLUS Members Tutor Math at Local Chinese School
On Friday, 12/20/2024, two members of AYLUS taught students ranging from third to ninth grade various math topics at the Newtown Yardley Chinese School. Lucas Zhang (Event Leader) and Albert Chen participated, teaching from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Our volunteers taught two separate classes: one for younger students and another for older students. During […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Supports Community First Responders (45th) at Livingston Fire Department in January 2025
In January, 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. It is through […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (69th) (1/6/2025)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On January 6, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS volunteered at their local food bank. Starting with a quick safety briefing, the volunteers then put on their gloves and got to work. Responsible for a crate of oranges, they learned about what types of oranges and bruising were able to be kept and […]
Raritan Valley Branch East Brunswick High School Donation 2024-2025
Over the past few years, members of the AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch have demonstrated unwavering commitment to our Overseas Tutoring Program. These dedicated volunteers have taught English to children in China, often balancing lessons with multiple students each week. Their hard work has not only made a meaningful educational impact but also helped us raise […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#195): Pearland Volunteers Lead “Bucket Drumming for All” (#26) at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land on January 2, 2025
On January 2, 2025, volunteers from Pearland kicked off the new year with an energetic “Bucket Drumming for All” lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land. Five students participated in the session, including both seasoned drummers and first-time learners. The class began with a review of basic beats and drumming techniques, allowing everyone to quickly get […]
West Essex AYLUS Little Sunshine Chorus Musical Class – 1/5/2025
West Essex AYLUS members held a musical class for special needs children at Livingston Genius academy. Members set up classrooms, taught children’s music and simple percussion instruments to enrich the kids with more music knowledge. Members: 2 hours – Rena Wang, Valentina Zheng, Hubert Zheng, Hadrian Zheng, Isabelle Ni, Serena Ni
West Essex Aylus Volunteers help Livingston Huaxia Chinese School – 01/04/2025
West Essex Aylus Volunteers attended Livingston Huaxia Chinese School on Saturday, Jan. 04, 2025. Volunteer activity/location: Livingston Huaxia Chinese School (Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Livingston). Activities – Teacher Assistant, helped in the main office to figure out the volunteer tasks, helped with the morning traffic direction, and helped around the information desk. Teaching Violin in […]
West Essex AYLUS Volunteer Seeing Eye Puppy Raising 12/29/24-01/04/25
Aylus West Essex members, Aily Wei and Forest Yang, volunteer to raise Seeing Eye Puppies. They raised and trained their puppies with many commands such as walking, resting, lying down, sitting, and much more. These puppies will be the guiding dogs for blind people. 12/29 Aily Wei(2 hours) 12/30 Aily Wei(1.5 hours) 12/31 Aily Wei(2 […]
The AYLUS Bellaire Branch volunteered at The Beacon Day Center on January 5, 2025
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, 15 AYLUS Bellaire Branch members volunteered at the Beacon Day Center to help end homelessness with the start of the new year. The Beacon is a non-profit organization that serves individuals experiencing homelessness with daily services including breakfast and lunch meals, laundry, and showers, as well as counseling resources, mentoring, […]
Plant a Tree and Spread the Green Initiative #43 Jan 5, 2025
Gave away 2 mulberry, 2 pomegranate and 3 moringa starter plants to Houston and Sugar Land locals.
AYLUS San Clemente Branch Host 5th Clothing Donation to Goodwill on December 22nd, 2024
On December 22, 2024, AYLUS San Clemente Branch hosted its 5th Clothing Donation to San Juan Capistrano Goodwill . Four members donated gently used clothes and shoes for all ages. Altogether, six bags of clothing were donated, with each of the five members donating one or more bags of clothes. Members who participated ( 2hrs […]
AYLUS San Clemente Branch Members Volunteered at FAM Food Pantry on December 21, 2024
On December 21st, 2024, from 9am to 12:30am, two members of AYLUS San Clemente Branch volunteered at FAM Food Pantry. The members First sorted snacks into goodie bags and sorted basic preserved food into FAM bags. After that, they sorted fruits and greens into baskets to be frozen or given away and throw away the […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Collects Sporting Shoes, School Supplies and Medicine for Senegal Children (10th) in January 2025
In January 2025, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) called its members to collect gently used sporting shoes, school supplies, and medicines for Senegal children, as well as assisting an Africa Cries Out medical service team to provide local people much needed healthcare services. Africa Cries Out was birthed through the […]
AYLUS Roslyn Helps The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County at the Bayville Care Center (12th) on January 5th, 2025
On January 5th, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the AYLUS Roslyn Branch participated with the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, a program dedicated to supporting individuals with Cerebral Palsy. During this time, we collaborated with the AYLUS Syosset Branch. Our volunteers collaborated with residents with disabilities by playing various games, including UNO, […]
2025/1/5 The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch Volunteers at Long Island Chinese School
On January 5th, from 1:30 to 4:30, the AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteered at the Long Island Chinese School as teacher assistants. Volunteers assisted teachers in multiple ways such as getting teaching materials, printing out assignments, and escorting students to the bathroom. The printer had broke during the classes, but was quickly fixed by some […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Hosted Pet Toy Making Event on January 5th 2025
Reported by Karen Zhou Posted by Ellie Zhou On January 5th, we gathered at the Cypress Meadow Clubhouse in Allen, TX, to create pet toys from old clothes for the cats and dogs at the local animal shelter. Since many of our volunteers were new to this activity, we started by teaching them the basic […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Local Students through Interfaith RISE (104th) in January 2025
In January, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) National Empowerment Education Committee Chair Xing Liao continued hosting a free tutoring program at 19 S 2nd Street, Highland Park, to help local students through a network with Interfaith RISE. AYLUS has scheduled this Free Tutoring for any elementary, middle, or high school […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (97th) (1/5/2025)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On January 5th 2025, Murrieta AYLUS helped total senior centers. Given the residents were in better spirits, the volunteers put on a longer guided yoga session to stretch out muscles and improve balance. In the meantime, they also prepared snacks by cutting up bananas and spraying some whipped cream as […]
Murrieta AYLUS Hosts a Beach Cleanup (33rd) (1/5/2025)
Reported by Caien(Daisy) Chen : On Jan 5th, AYLUS members had a local beach cleanup. They started by picking up all the trash in the upper park which included paper scraps and the remains of a bag. They then made their way down to the lower areas of the park where they found a number […]