In March, 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 […]

Reported by Anson Ye On 3/22/25, members of AYLUS Syosset helped out at the Long Island Native Plant Initiative, doing various tasks to support the greenhouse. First, members planted a variety of plants, such as Bluecurls, Salt-Marsh Fleabanes, and Sweet Everlastings, and placed them in the nursery. Then, members spread rice hulls over plants, which […]

Reported by Lillian Qian Posted by Lillian Qian   On March 22 2025, AYLUS volunteers gathered to donate gently-used clothing to the local Goodwill Donation Center. These items were collected from the local community. Donating clothing allows for repurposing which is extremely important in order to prevent the creation of non-biodegradable items.   Volunteers: Lillian […]

Reported by Lillian Qian Posted by Lillian Qian   On March 22, 2025, volunteers from AYLUS gathered at the Frisco Environmental Collection Center to donate used batteries, collected from the local community. By recycling batteries, producers can reuse the non-renewable materials without further damaging the ecosystem. In addition, it reduces the possibility of harmful pollutants […]

The AYLUS Bellaire Branch serves at Books For Development on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 9 AM to 12 PM.  Books for Development is a non-profit organization based in Houston, Texas that aims to increase literacy around the world, especially in underserved, developing, English-speaking countries. Books are often taken for granted, Books for Development ships […]

In March, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued to host flea market booths in New Jersey running a business for charity.  Children’s Specialized Hospital is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges — from chronic […]

Since 2018, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) has been creating a positive impact on both children with autism and volunteers in the communities we serve throughout the State of New Jersey. Through various programs and initiatives, GPA aims to foster a deeper relationship between nature and children with autism plus […]

Activity & Impact On March 14, 2025, five members of the AYLUS North Hollywood branch volunteered at the Travel Town Railroad Museum in Griffith Park during two shifts: the first from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and the second from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The Travel Town Railroad Museum is a family-friendly museum dedicated […]

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 […]

Reported by Eric Chen On 3/22/2025, members of the AYLUS Newtown branch organized and participated in a heartwarming performance at the Sunrise Senior Center. From 2PM – 4PM, volunteers showcased their talents to entertain and engage the senior residents, creating a lively and joyful atmosphere. The event featured a variety of performances, including musical pieces […]

On March 22nd, Syosset AYLUS members visited a CP Nassau Group Home in Farmingdale to celebrate a resident’s birthday and do fun activities with them. The first activity we did was help celebrate the birthday of a resident. We sang “Happy Birthday,” and shared cupcakes with her. After the celebration, we did an arts and […]

On August 15, 2025, youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga for another meaningful day of community service. United by a shared commitment to supporting families in need, the volunteers arrived early in the morning, ready to dedicate their time and effort. From 7:20 AM […]

  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, […]

Reported by: Kaiting Hsu This evening, 23 members of the AYLUS Greater Tulsa branch performed music at Covenant Living in Bixby. The performance featured choir music, violin solos, a viola solo, piano solos, saxophone quartet and clarinet quartet. We played a wide range of music from classical compositions to modern pieces and even well-known movie […]

On March 16th, 2025, AYLUS Oakland Gardens completed its 139th event upon the submission of their poster entries for the 2025 AYLUS Poster Contest. This contents aims to promote the talent of young individuals among the collective thousands of active members while celebrating the organization’s achievement of 10 years in service. The Oakland Gardens branch […]

On Sunday, March 16th, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch visited the CP Nassau Bayville location. The Syosset Fortune Star Band returned for their second visit to CP Nassau, marking an exciting moment for both the residents and volunteers. Before the performance, we helped prepare the residents by ensuring everyone was […]

In March, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its Crafting Connections program for a cause. GPA members invited students and their parents to join for a day filled with joy, creativity, and community spirit. Together, we can make a difference. Hands-on sessions teaching pipe cleaner craft making. Community engagement to […]

  On Mar.22, 2025, Four Greater Triangle Branch volunteers helped at CLA as teacher Assistants. They guided the students to the classroom and helped them with the materials before the classes. They are also happy to have the opportunity to support teachers and students during the classes. Volunteers assisted the teacher in preparing lesson materials, […]

In March, 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 […]

On March 22nd, the AYLUS Dix Hills Branch participated in an environmental cleanup at Welwyn Preserve County Park, focusing on the trail and beach shoreline. Equipped with trash bags and grabbers, the volunteers took care to clean the area while ensuring minimal disruption to the surrounding ecosystem. As they hiked along the trail, they encountered […]

In March, Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported the annual Apex International Music Events.  The APEX music events are for ages 5-25 of all nationalities on piano/other instruments, voice, and composing.  AYLUS leaders and volunteers: Jerry Chen (8 hrs), Erich Dong (4 hrs), James Yang (4 hrs), Rosemary Wang (4 hrs)

Reported by Eric Chen On 3/18/2025, 2 members of the AYLUS Newtown branch assisted the Caring For Friends kitchen staff in preparing sandwiches and other food items to support low-income families. From 6PM – 8PM, volunteers worked together to assemble meals and ensure that every item was prepared with care and attention to detail. Participants […]

On March 22th, from 8:30am to 12:00 pm AYLUS volunteers went to Fisherman’s Beach in Suffolk county to clean up the beach. Few volunteers arrived at 8:30am, rode along the truck with the park organizer to gather tools. The majority of volunteers arrived at 9am, they were quickly debriefed on the instructions of how to […]

In March, 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 March, 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 March 22-23, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported the annual Millburn STEAM Festival at Hartshorn Elementary School and Millburn High School. The Millburn STEAM Festival consists of math, chess, film, and more contests for school district development. GPA Leaders and Volunteers (setup and cleanup, judges) on 3/22: Maxwell Mao […]

In March, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued to host flea market booths in New Jersey running a business for charity.  Children’s Specialized Hospital is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges — from chronic […]

In March, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported the 2025 World Water Day Events. During the day, each session offers games, explorations in the lab, water-themed arts and crafts, a vernal pool exploration hike, visits with critters that live in our water, and so much more! Try a sample from […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou  The AYLUS San Diego Committee organized a Community Cleanup Event at Marvin Gerst Trail on March 20,2025. Trash pollution is a prevalent issue in many parts of the world today, harming the environment as well as wildlife within the area. We believe that as global citizens, it is our mission to […]

Since fall 2024, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers, who are primarily middle and high school students, have been putting on “Music for Healing” concerts for the Special Education audience, bringing talent, charisma, and joy to the students.  During these concerts, AYLUS invites around 10 of its members to put […]

Reported by: Kaiting Hsu On Friday, March 21st, 21 members of the AYLUS Greater Tulsa branch performed music at Asher Point Independent Living. The performance featured choir music, violin, viola, and piano solos, and a saxophone quartet. We played a mix of classical compositions, modern pieces, and well-known movie soundtracks. Before the performance, we met […]

This is the 138th event held by AYLUS Oakland Gardens, on Saturday March 15th 2025 from 9:00 to 12:00 at the Lewis Latimer Museum. The Lewis Latimer Museum consists of Lewis Latimer’s house and surrounding property. Latimer was an inventor who improved many technologies of the time. He was also a patent draftsman. Lewis Latimer […]

Gave away 4 mulberry, 2 pomegranate starter plants to Houston and Sugar Land locals.

On March 19th, 2025, three members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch—Brandon Wang, Aurick Guo, and Brenna Li — held an in-person weekly tutoring session at Abbey Church Village in Dublin, Ohio. This community is part of the National Church Residences and serves low-income families, including new immigrant families. AYLUS-Columbus members assisted four middle school students with […]

On March 5th, 2025, three members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch—Grace Guo, Enoch Chung, Aurick Guo, and Brenna Li — held an in-person weekly tutoring session at Abbey Church Village in Dublin, Ohio. This community is part of the National Church Residences and serves low-income families, including new immigrant families. AYLUS-Columbus members assisted three middle school […]