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San Diego Branch Hosted a Small Stuffed Animal Donation for a Local Orphanage from Dec.5 – Dec.12, 2024

Reported by Lauren Kan From December 5th to December 12th, students of the AYLUS San Diego Branch hosted a small stuffed animal donation for a local San Diego orphanage. A part of Canyon Crest Academy’s homeroom donation drive, small stuffed animals along with multiple other necessities and goods like pencils, clothing, and toothbrushes were donated […]

Aylus Scottsdale Hosts Annual Christmas Concert at Andara Senior Center (December 21st, 2024)

On December 21, 2024, members of the Scottsdale branch of AYLUS gathered to play an assortment of tunes for the senior citizens living at Andara Senior Center. With the variety of instruments and music on the program, attendees were sure to have an unforgettable listening experience. The piece selection was catered towards a Christmas theme […]

Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Continues Conservation Efforts (235th) in January 2025

In January 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, […]

AYLUS Roslyn Provides Food to Local Families through NOSH delivers! Food Pantry (44th) on December 30th, 2024

On Monday, December 30th, 2024, members of the Roslyn Aylus Branch participated in volunteering activities at the NOSH Delivers! Food pantry from 9 A.M to 12 P.M. This organization’s main mission is to provide food and essentials to the North Shore community, leaving a large impact on many.  As volunteers, we assisted the organization in […]

San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on December 30, 2024

On December 30, 2024, 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: AYLUS Volunteers monitor the Christmas Lights in the Independence Park Pearland December 2024

During Christmas days, the AYLUS Volunteers play an essential role in maintaining the Christmas light displays in the park. These dedicated individuals are tasked with regularly monitoring the lights, ensuring everything remains in working order throughout the holiday season. They inspect the entire park, walking through pathways and checking trees, sculptures, and other features illuminated […]

San Diego Branch Hosted the 10th used batteries recycling event in San Diego in December 2024

Reported by Lauren Kan. AYLUS San Diego Branch organized the 10th collection and recycling of used batteries in December 2024. We dropped the batteries to recycle at Staples, where our volunteers collected a total of 8.6 lbs of used batteries. Scientific researchers have claimed that recycling batteries can save 51.3% of natural resources. The recycling […]

San Diego Branch Hosted the Solution for Hope Online Tutoring Class on December 16 – December 22, 2024

Reported by Andrew Chen   Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2024-2025 Solution for Hope on-line classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of December 16, 2024 – December 22, 2024. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Volunteers Conduct Online English Tutorial in December 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 […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Support Lunar New Year Event Preparations in December 2024

In December 2024, Pearland volunteers dedicated their time and efforts to preparing for the upcoming 2025 Lunar New Year celebrations. Invited by several event organizers, including the Pearland Chinese Association, the Light and Salt Association (LSA), Town Center vendor fairs, and others, the volunteers played a vital role in ensuring the success of these festivities. […]

STEM n Tech (#38): Pearland Branch Volunteers Provided Web Site Development and Maintenance Services to Partners (#5) in December 2024

Since July 2024, AYLUS Pearland has been assisting Project Rise and Shine (PRS) partners in developing and maintaining a couple of responsive and engaging websites to help users learn about partners’ organizations, missions, programs, news, updates, and events. The website was first published in September 2024. After the initial round of testing, additional testers from […]

AYLUS Roslyn Provides Food to Local Families through NOSH delivers! Food Pantry (43rd) on December 28th, 2024

On Friday, December 28th, 2024, the members of the Roslyn Aylus Branch volunteered at NOSH Delivers! Food Pantry from 9 A.M to 12 P.M. NOSH Deliver’s main objective is to provide food and essential items to the community of North Shore.   As volunteers, we assisted with various tasks to support NOSH’s mission of fighting […]

Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Community Food Bank Food Pantry and Thrifty Stores (153rd) in December 2024

In December, 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 […]

Greater Buffalo Branch Collaborates With Bridges From Borders- (12/20/2024)

On December 20 2024, 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 performed beautiful music alongside the […]

Aylus Greater Triangle Performs for Brier Pointe Retirement Community on 12-30-2024

  On Dec.30, 2024, the members of the Greater Triangle Branch went to the Brier Pointe Retirement Community for a monthly performance. They played the piano, flute, and clarinet and sang. They delivered a mesmerizing recital for the residents. Their performance was a harmonious fusion of classical and contemporary pieces, showcasing the musicians’ exceptional talent […]