At the Mira Vie in East Brunswick on December 30th, 2024, multiple members of AYLUS worked together to volunteer at the Senior Center. At the event, members helped with different activities such as Jeopardy, Trivia, and fun games like Wordle. This event provided a valuable opportunity to help out people at the senior center and […]

On Sunday, December 29, 2024, Tim Zhu volunteered for the Starry Nights event at Shelby Farms Park, located near 6903 Great View Drive North, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The volunteering activity lasted for 4 hours. Tim was stationed near the ticketing booth, where he directed traffic to ensure a smoother flow of vehicles […]

In December 2024, AYLUS volunteers dedicated their time and energy to spreading joy and kindness to the elderly through various activities. These events aimed to bring companionship and happiness to senior residents, particularly during the holiday season. The volunteers participated in meaningful interactions, such as playing games and organizing activities, which provided entertainment and strengthened […]

On December 22, 2024, Junyi (Shirley) Chen volunteered at the Shelby Farms Light Show from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, contributing 3 hours of service. Junyi played a vital role in navigating road traffic, ensuring a smooth flow for visitors and enhancing their experience at this festive event.

On December 24, 2024, members of the AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch volunteered at Shelby Farms Park to pick up trash from 1:15 PM to 3:15 PM. Their efforts helped to preserve the beautiful scenery at Shelby Farms Park and contributed to the health of the environment. Each member received the following volunteer hours: Amira Zhan: […]

On December 24th, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch members volunteered to deliver donation boxes aimed at raising funds for the Tennessee’s Regional Intervention Program (RIP). They were delivered to the local restaurants Dim Sum King and Tokyo Grill.  Each member received the following hours:  Amanda Xiao: 1.5 hours Amira Zhan: […]

  On December 22, 2024, several AYLUS members came together to create and sell handmade Christmas ornaments and hairpins to raise funds for AYLUS. The group worked diligently to produce 8 ornaments and 42 Christmas-themed hairpins. The activity began at 2:00 PM with shopping for materials and concluded at 7:00 PM after all the crafts […]

On December 22, 2024, from 1:00pm to 4:30pm, members volunteered to create donation boxes to raise money for the Regional Intervention Program, which would be placed in local restaurants to collect donations to support children and families in need. Each member below participated in the event: Alex Shi: 3.5 hours Daniel Wang: 3.5 hours Harrison Xiao: […]

Gave away 2 mulberry, 4 pomegranate and 3 moringa starter plants to Houston and Sugar Land locals.

West Essex AYLUS helped GRACE for food distribution. Volunteers helped handing out groceries to people in the community who come to GRACE.   Members(2.5 hours each member): Orion Lee, Sophia Karpov, Aily Wei, Ella Chai, Vivian Zheng, Jeffrey Yang

West Essex AYLUS is partnering with Livingston neighbors helping neighbors for a variety of volunteering and donation opportunities this year. PB&J Sandwiches Drive is going to be an on-going activity to support homeless people in Newark. 12/16/24: Jessica Yu (2 hours) Carson Yu (2 hours) Calvin Cheng (3 hours) Scott Yao (3 hours) 12/17/24: Zoe […]

In December, 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 […]

On December 15th, AYLUS Houston members volunteered at the KCM Resale Center, dedicating their time to supporting the organization’s mission of helping families in need. Our volunteers worked diligently on various tasks, including sorting and organizing donated items. The effort put forth by our team helped ensure that the center operates efficiently. The volunteers’ commitment […]

Thanksgiving Brunch: Feeding the Homeless Date: November 24, 2024 Participants: 3 AYLUS Members Hours: 4 On November 24, 2024, three members of our AYLUS branch joined our church group to host a Thanksgiving brunch for the homeless. We prepared scrambled eggs, pancakes, and served fruit and juice, working together to provide a warm and welcoming […]

North Spessard Beach Cleanup Date: December 29, 2024 Duration: ~1 hour On December 29, 2024, three members of the AYLUS branch, joined by two additional volunteers, participated in a beach cleanup at North Spessard Beach. In just one hour, the group collected 27 pounds of trash. The waste included large amounts of styrofoam and glass […]

In December 2024, 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 Sunday December 22, Great Neck AYLUS members came together at the Great Neck house to participate in a farmers market from 10am to 2pm. Volunteers Kevin and Carrie arrived about half an hour earlier to setup the booth. We sold homemade cookies, homemade handbags, keychains, knitted pouches, scarves, hats, bracelets, and other trinkets such […]

On Friday, December 27th, 2024, the Roslyn Aylus Branch volunteered at NOSH Delivers ! Food Pantry from 9 A.M to 1 P.M. NOSH Deliver’s main objective is to provide food and essential items to the community of North Shore.    Members worked alongside the staff to organize and prepare the items for this week’s distributions. […]

Volunteers arrived at Nosh Delivers Food Pantry in Glen Cove on Thursday, Dec 26, at 9:00 a.m. The staff and other volunteers greeted us and gave us instructions for the day. Volunteers split up into groups where one group helped other staff and the other group of volunteers took inventory of the new stock that had come in that morning, such […]

Event Name: Winter Clothing Donation Drive Event Date: December 10–22, 2024 for donation, 12-23, 2024 for bringing to Goodwill Donation Total: 150 pieces of clothing Report： From December 10 to December 22, members of the Aylus East Brunswick organized a Winter Clothing Donation Drive to help those in need during the holiday season. A total […]

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 […]

On December 28th, 2024, 10 members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the Brown Bag Ministry in Apex. We made sandwiches for local low-income families. In addition, we also assembled food bags with sandwiches, snacks, and sweets. This is a great way to give back to the community. Volunteers: Emma Wang (2 hours) Ryan […]

On December 27th, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted a Happy New Year Concert for senior at Sage Adult Care Center in New Jersey. GPA Volunteers: Kevin Li (12/27, 8-12 pm, 4 hrs), Jacob Li (12/27, 8-12 pm, 4 hrs), James Li (12/27, 9-11 am, 2 hrs), Henry Yuan (12/27, […]

On Friday 12/20/2024, two members of AYLUS Newtown presented a chess information session from 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM at the Newtown Yardley Chinese School. AYLUS volunteers led an engaging session on the benefits of chess and ways to get into the game. They shared valuable insights on how chess can improve cognitive skills, promote […]

On Sunday, volunteers from the AYLUS Chapel Hill branch gathered flower donations from the local Trader Joe’s. After a careful and thoughtful delivery, the vibrant blooms were brought to Charles House, a center dedicated to caring for the elderly and individuals with dementia. We hope that our actions will brighten the residents’ day, spreading joy […]

On December 21st, 2024, members from the Bergen branch donated items to the Goodwill NYNJ Donation Center in Nanuet, NY. The items included children’s clothes, t-shirts, pants, dresses, appliances, and others! We were so grateful to be able to help out the community once again and can’t wait to go back! Members: Grace Zhou (3 […]

By 2025, AYLUS will celebrate its 10th anniversary! In December 2024, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) called for its members to work together and design a variety of posters for the AYLUS national poster contest. AYLUS stands for the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States. We are a […]

In December, 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, […]

On 12/19/24 members of Stony Brook AYLUS visited a local senior home (The Villas) a hosted a tech related Q&A session for the residents of the community.   Members + Hours: Zeyu (Frank) Wang (2 hours), Bharath Kanagal Raj (2 hours)  

On 12/13/24 Stony Brook AYLUS Member Zeyu (Frank) Wang helped members of setauket meadows senior community with tech. Members + Hours: Zeyu (Frank) Wang (2 hours)

Reported by Sarah Tao By partnering with GotSneakers organization, we were able to create our own flyer and spread this donation to our local high school: Mclean High School. Together, us students were able to advertise and create a collection of sneakers in our school’s main entrance. Over the course of 20 days, every single […]

Reported by Emma Tao and Emma Tsao The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in the Clock Tower Thrift Shop Volunteer on November 27th, from 11 am to 4 pm. Volunteering at a thrift shop is both impactful and rewarding for several reasons. It also aids volunteers through skill development, community engagement, sense of purpose, etc. Thrift […]

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 […]

On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, AYLUS Chapel Hill members volunteered to restock and maintain the little library we installed this past 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 […]