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 […]
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Columbus Branch Held an In-Person Tutoring session at Abbey Church Village on March 5th, 2025
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 […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Volunteering At FMSC Event on March 14th, 2025
Reported by: Ryan Ma Posted by: Jenny Lin On March 14, 2025, we volunteered alongside other AYLUS members at the non-profit organization Feed My Starving Children, starting at 7:15 PM. This Christian nonprofit is dedicated to ending hunger. A total of eleven volunteers participated in the event. We packed MannaPack rice, which consists of four […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Volunteering at FMSC event on March 20th, 2025
Reported by: Claire Liang Posted by: Jenny Lin On March 20th, three members of AYLUS and one parent participated in a Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) packing session. Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit organization that collects donations in order to send food to the less fortunate. The volunteering process was pretty straightforward and […]
Cheshire Branch Volunteers at Local Tutoring Center – 3/15/25
Report by Bradley Fang On March 15th, 2025, 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 […]
Cheshire Branch Volunteers at Local Tutoring Center – 3/11/25
Report by Bradley Fang On March 11th, 2025, 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 […]
Cheshire Branch Volunteers at Local Tutoring Center – 3/8/25
Report by Bradley Fang On March 8th, 2025, 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 […]
Cheshire Branch Volunteers at Local Tutoring Center – 3/1/25
Report by Bradley Fang On March 1th, 2025, 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 […]
Cheshire Branch Volunteers at Local Tutoring Center – 2/25/25
Report by Bradley Fang On Feb 25th, 2025, 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 […]
Cheshire Branch Volunteers at Local Tutoring Center – 2/22/25
Report by Bradley Fang On Feb 22nd, 2025, 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 […]
AYLUS Roslyn Donates School Supplies to VetsConnect (1st) in March 2025
In the month of March, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch held a school supply drive to provide children of war veterans with necessary supplies for school. We collected binders, folders, notebooks, looseleaf, highlighters, pencils, erasers, post-its, and more. In total, we collected 3 large boxes of school supplies and it was picked up by VetsConnect. Members […]
AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted the first beginner Python camp (Week1) on Mar.16,2025(Event#30)
Reported by Joey Zhu, Hand in Hand We Code Club Lake Washington Branch The AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted its first Beginner Python Camp on March 16, 2025. This event marked the launch of the camp, led by Joey Zhu and supported by teaching assistants Xiao, Ryan, and Jerry. The class ran from 1:00 PM […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#201): Pearland Branch Sponsored Special Friends Festival on March 19th, 2025
The AYLUS Pearland Branch enthusiastically collaborated with fellow local organizations to co-host the much-anticipated annual Jungle Jims Special Friends Festival on March 19th, 2025. The dedicated volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of hundreds of guests, preparing hot dogs and nachos to satisfy their appetites. Additionally, they managed several game booths and […]
AYLUS Great Neck volunteers for Calligraphy class (3rd) 3/17/25
On March 17th, AYLUS volunteers gathered at the Great Neck Library with a shared purpose: to help prepare for the upcoming calligraphy class by organizing ink, brushes, and paper. These essential items were crucial to ensure that every participant had the necessary tools to engage fully in the lesson. During the class, each volunteer was […]
Space Coast Volunteered with the House of Hope
On March 19, 2025, AYLUS Space Coast helped out at the House of Hope. The House of Hope provides assistance for a variety of people, including the homeless, widows, and those battling addiction. The House of Hope includes a food pantry, clothing closet, bicycle shop, as well as medical and housing care. Their mission is […]
Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Organized Fundraising Event on March 15, 2025
On March 15, 2025, volunteers organized a fundraising event at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice block party. Volunteers set up an interactive stand offering face painting and balloon art for visitors’ enjoyment. Skilled young artists adorned children’s faces with vibrant flowers, rainbows, and various animals, bringing joy to both youngsters and their parents. Meanwhile, youth members passionately […]
AYLUS Roslyn helps out at a School of CCA of Long island (71) on March 16th, 2025
On Sunday March 16th, 2025, the Roslyn AYLUS Branch volunteered at the Chinese School of the Long Island Chinese Cultural Association from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The volunteers worked as teacher assistants (TAs) and helped the children with various assignments and activities. As teacher assistants, we played a crucial role in reducing the teacher’s […]
Arlington AYLUS hosts a Chandler Park Cleanup on March 19th, 2025
On March 19th, 2025, Arlington Branch Members did a cleanup of Clayton W Chandler Park from 11am-1pm. They worked together to pick up some litter and to help beautify the area. Volunteers (03/19/25, 11am-1pm, 2 hours each): Julianna Abbas Aracely Ramirez Danny Lin Divine Agwagom
Greater Buffalo Collaborates with Bridges From Borders and Buffalo Chess Association- (3/14/2025)
On March 14 2025, the 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 […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#200): Pearland Volunteers Support Katy Wonder Kids on March 15, 2025
On March 15, 2025, AYLUS Pearland volunteers accompanied individuals with special needs from Pearland to Katy’s monthly Wonder Kids Inclusive Play event. Volunteers engaged participants in interactive activities, including parachute games, discussions about pets, and shadow tracing art, fostering a fun and inclusive environment. Volunteers (3.5 hrs): Katie Jin, Zoey Dou, Erica Gao, Miles Jin […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Continues Conservation Efforts (251st) in March 2025
In March 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, […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Community Thrift Stores, Food Banks, and Food Pantries (172nd) in March 2025
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 […]
San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on March 17, 2025
Reported by Andrew Zhou On March 17, 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 […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Builds a Primary Community Library in Congo, Africa (2nd) in March 2025
Changing Lives, Book by Book. Work together with AYLUS! In March 2025, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued another project to build a Community Library in Congo, Africa by collecting up to 500 gently used children’s books (preschool to 8th grade reading level books). The African Library Project website: https://www.africanlibraryproject.org/ […]
San Diego Branch hosted the 13th Pacific Highlands Ranch Library bookstore event on March 15, 2025
Reported by Andrew Zhou Public libraries are invaluable community institutions that merit both recognition and unwavering support. Our local public library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, recently opened on November 9, 2024. The new library is an 18,000 square foot building designed to fit the changing needs of a modern neighborhood. It has a bookstore that […]
Greater Tulsa Branch finished book sorting, and boxing 1040 books for African Library Project on March 18
Reported by Kevin Chen On Tuesday March 18, 2025, the members of the Greater Tulsa Branch continued/finished packing and boxing the books that were collected for the African library project that has been ongoing for 5 months. We have collected a total of 1,040 books. We first sorted the books and then boxed them by […]
San Diego Branch hosts the 61th Smiling Stars Reading program on March 15, 2025
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 […]
AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch Crochet Hats For Loops For Love Project on March 16 2025
Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the morning of March 16th, 2025, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse for a Loops For Love event. More experienced volunteers started to crochet their hats right away after arriving while other less experienced volunteers learned from other AYLUS members […]
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at Reeves Maple Sugar Festival – 03/02/2025
On 3/2/25 West Essex AYLUS members volunteered at the Reeves Maple Surge Festival. Maple Magic: Exploring Maple Sugaring at Reeves-Reed Arboretum SUMMIT, NJ Prepare to embark on a captivating journey through the sweet wonders of maple sugaring at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. In celebration of nature’s bounty and the cherished tradition of turning sap into liquid gold, […]
AYLUS Auburn Branch Donated Food to Food Bank of East Alabama on March 17, 2025
On March 17th, the AYLUS Auburn Branch collected 66 lbs. of food from the local Asian Supermarket (3750 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801) and donated it to the Food Bank of East Alabama (355 Industry Dr, Auburn, AL 36832). Many thanks to the Asian Supermarket! Our members who participated in this activity are Annie Bao […]
Fullerton Branch Members Tutoring Kids Coding at (3/16/25)
On March 16, 2025, 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 Eric Wei, David Li: 4 Hours
Fullerton Branch Members Help distribute food at St. Vincent De Paul Pantry at (3/15/25)
On March 15, 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, David Li, Leon Sun, Aaron Yoo, Andre Tu, Renzhi […]
Chapel Hill Branch Restocks and Maintains the Little Library on March 16, 2025
On Sunday, March 16th, 2025, AYLUS Chapel Hill members volunteered to restock and maintain the little library we installed last summer. The little library is located at Bolin Creek Trail, near the Gene Strowd Community Rose Garden. It is a wonderful way to foster community and encourage a love for reading. We collected various genres […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteers with Great Neck Park District (26th) 3/16/25
AYLUS Great Neck members came to King’s Point Park on 3/16/2025 to contribute to improving the environment by spreading wood chips on trails and park areas. The purpose of this project is to provide better park pathways, making them safer and accessible for visitors, also benefiting the local residents. Volunteers worked together to spread and […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Volunteers in Local Libraries (95th) in March 2025
In March, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported local libraries, such as the Summit Free Public Library, West Windsor Public Library, Montgomery Public Library, Plainsboro Public Library, Livingston Public Library, and more. BECOME A VOLUNTEER: HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Library Programs (teaching Chess, tutoring, etc.) Book sorting (categorize […]
AYLUS San Clemente Members Volunteered at Mercy Warehouse (#5) on March 16, 2025
On March 16, 2025, AYLUS San Clemente members Tylon Zhou and Shuqi Hu volunteered at Mercy Warehouse from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, dedicating their time to sorting donated clothing in an effort to make it easier for people to find what they need. They began by focusing on winter clothing, carefully sorting jackets, sweaters, […]
West Essex AYLUS Volunteer Seeing Eye Puppy Raising 03/09/25-03/15/25
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. 03/09 Forest Yang(2 hours), Aily Wei(2 hours) 03/10 Forest Yang(2 hours), […]
West Essex Aylus Volunteers help Livingston Huaxia Chinese School – 03/15/2025
West Essex Aylus Volunteers attended Livingston Huaxia Chinese School on Saturday, Mar. 15, 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 – Love Serving Autism Tennis – 03/16/2025
West Essex AYLUS – Love Serving Autism Tennis – 03/16/2025 On 3/16/2025, West Essex members volunteered in the Love Serving Autism tennis class offered to special needs children at West Orange Tennis Club. The program provides inclusive therapeutic racquet sports instruction for neurodivergent children to enhance communication, motor coordination, life skills, and behavior on and […]
West Essex AYLUS – Special Olympics swimming team training – 03/15/2025
On 3/15/25 West Essex members AYLUS volunteered with the Special Olympic swimming team at JCC Metro West. West Essex members worked as unified partners and assisting coaches to help participants improve their swimming skills. Our members also worked with swimmers with special needs to help them understand the “swimming team” format and learn basic swimming […]