On April 28, 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 […]
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Riverside County AYLUS Members Keep Local Neighborhood and Parks Clean on April 21st, 2025
RCA members cleaned up the local neighborhood and park area on April 21st, 2025. They collected litter scattered along walkways, bushes, and open fields, some of it was probably left from the Easter egg hunt. The group is committed to protecting the environment and ensuring that the local fauna and flora can continue to thrive. […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Bags for the Homeless During the Month of April 2025
This month, RCA members focused their efforts on supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. They assembled care packages containing essential items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks, protein bars, hygiene products, tea, coffee, lotion, and more. These supplies were gathered through a mix of donations and personal contributions. To make the packages more meaningful, members included handwritten notes […]
AYLUS Scottsdale Volunteers at Feed My Starving Children (April 25, 2025)
On April 25th, 2025, AYLUS Scottsdale attended an FMSC event to help give back to children in impoverished conditions around the world. Members packed, stored, and processed parts of Soy, Rice, Vegetables, and Vitamins for those who are starving from malnutrition. Members that attended include: Session 4 (1.5hrs each): Jason Kai Aiden Kai Session […]
AYLUS Scottsdale Volunteers at Feed My Starving Children (April 12, 2025)
On April 12th, 2025, AYLUS Scottsdale attended an FMSC event to help give back to children in impoverished conditions around the world. Members packed, stored, and processed parts of Soy, Rice, Vegetables, and Vitamins for those who are starving from malnutrition. Members that attended include: Session 4 (1.5hrs each): Jason Kai Aiden Kai […]
AYLUS Scottsdale Volunteers at Feed My Starving Children (April 10, 2025)
On April 10th, 2025, AYLUS Scottsdale attended an FMSC event to help give back to children in impoverished conditions around the world. Members packed, stored, and processed parts of Soy, Rice, Vegetables, and Vitamins for those who are starving from malnutrition. Members that attended include: Session 5 (2 hrs each): Jason Kai Aiden Kai
AYLUS Scottsdale Volunteers at Feed My Starving Children April 11, 2025)
On April 11th, 2025, AYLUS Scottsdale attended an FMSC event to help give back to children in impoverished conditions around the world. Members packed, stored, and processed parts of Soy, Rice, Vegetables, and Vitamins for those who are starving from malnutrition. Members that attended include: Session 4 (1.5hrs each): Jason Kai
AYLUS Scottsdale Volunteers at Feed My Starving Children (March 10, 2025)
On March 10th, 2025, AYLUS Scottsdale attended an FMSC event to help give back to children in impoverished conditions around the world. Members packed, stored, and processed parts of Soy, Rice, Vegetables, and Vitamins for those who are starving from malnutrition. Members that attended include: Session 5 (2hrs each): Jason Kai
AYLUS Scottsdale Volunteers at Feed My Starving Children (March 14, 2025)
On March 14th, 2025, AYLUS Scottsdale attended an FMSC event to help give back to children in impoverished conditions around the world. Members packed, stored, and processed parts of Soy, Rice, Vegetables, and Vitamins for those who are starving from malnutrition. Members that attended include: Session 5 (2hrs each): Jason Kai
AYLUS Roslyn helps out at a School of CCA of Long island (75) on April 27th, 2025
On Sunday April 27th The Roslyn AYLUS TA’s helped out at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island schools. Our group helped from 1:30 to 5 pm at Great Neck South High School. The TA’s helped with many activities at school. As being TA’s we helped the teachers and students to help ensure the children’s […]
Riverside County AYLUS Holds a Book Drive for the Little Libraries During the Month of April 2025
Throughout the month of April, RCA members collected books from family and friends among others and donated them to help stock local free little libraries. By supporting early literacy and making literature easily accessible within neighborhoods, the group hopes to inspire a love of reading and learning. It also gives underserved communities access to books […]
Twin Cities Branch: Packing Food at Feed My Starving Children (04/12/2025)
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the AYLUS Twin Cities Branch went to Feed My Starving Children in Chanhassen to address food insecurity and pack food for children in need. There was a huge group of people packing food that night, and we packed a total of 117 boxes! Participants (1.75 hours each): Jessica Cao, Jacob […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Hold a Donation Drive for the Discovery Shop on April 21st, 2025
Members of the RCA branch organized a meaningful donation drive in support of the Discovery Shop, a vintage thrift store benefiting the American Cancer Society. In preparation for the drive, the volunteers gathered gently used household items from their community and their own sources. The team worked together to sort, clean, and organize the donations, […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Keep Local Neighborhood Parks Clean on April 12th and 13th, 2025
During this weekend several RCA members got together to keep our local neighborhood parks and trails clean. They collected litter scattered along walkways, bushes, and open fields. Regular clean-up projects like this are part of RCA’s mission to encourage environmental awareness, promote community pride, and inspire others to care for our parks and natural areas. […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Cards for Hospitalized Children on April 19th, 2025
In an effort to brighten the days of hospitalized children, RCA members wrote thoughtful cards filled with encouraging messages and cheerful designs. These simple gestures offer emotional support to children who are facing difficult times away from home and family. Small acts of kindness like these help strengthen the community by showing young patients that […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the 14th used batteries recycling event in San Diego in April 30th, 2025
Reported by Brianna Zhang. AYLUS San Diego Branch organized the 14th collection and recycling of used batteries in March 2025. We dropped the batteries to recycle at Staples, where our volunteers collected a total of 7 lbs of used batteries. Scientific researchers have claimed that recycling batteries can save 51.3% of natural resources. The recycling […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Keep the Neighborhood Park Clean on April 9th, 2025
On April 9th, RCA members cleaned up a local neighborhood park surrounding a lake area. They worked together to pick up trash from the pathways, and bushes, then extended their cleanup efforts to the lakeside trails. RCA is proud to take part in preserving the beauty of our shared community spaces and will continue to […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Craft Toys for Local Animal Shelters During the Month of April 2025
During the month of April, several members worked on handmade toys for various local animal shelters, a project they have completed multiple times in the past. They started by sourcing the materials such as old t-shirts as well as the supplies needed to make them. They recycled old shirts and clothes and purchased stuffing as […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch Tutoring Week 14(4/29/25,5/1/25,5/3/25)
On Tuesday, April 29th, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, the Great Neck Branch volunteered at the GN Station Library to assist students with their homework. We partnered with the library to provide academic support to young learners. During the session, our team worked closely with students to address their academic challenges. Baiyu Chen focused on […]
Austin Branch Volunteer Provides Tutoring in Coding
Austin Branch volunteer provided coding tutoring to students in need. The sessions focused on foundational programming concepts and hands-on practice with Java. The program not only strengthened students’ coding skills but also increased their confidence in tackling future academic challenges. Volunteer: Michael Qu (2/1/25, 2/8/25, 2/15/25, 2/22/25, 3/1/25, 3/8/25, 3/15/25, 3/22/25, 3/29/25, 4/5/25, 4/12/25, 4/19/25 […]
Newtown AYLUS Volunteers at FabLab 3D Printing Event
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, members of the Newtown Branch of AYLUS dedicated their time from 1:45 PM to 4:15 PM volunteering at the FabLab Center (One Ivybrook Blvd. Ste 190, Warminster, PA). Fablab is a STEAM learning center where children and youth of all ages are able to explore various technologies and skills related […]
West Essex AYLUS PB&J Sandwiches Drive – 04/21/25-04/26/25
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. 04/21/25: Kenneth Wu (4 hours) Zoe Leung (2 hours) 04/22/25: Kenneth Wu (2 hours) Samuel Xue (4 […]
Houston Branch Volunteers at the Ballard House on April 27th, 2025
On April 27th, AYLUS Houston members volunteered at The Ballard House, a home that provides temporary housing for patients and their families receiving treatment in the Katy area. During our visit, volunteers assisted with essential cleaning tasks around the house, including tidying up the kitchen and organizing shared spaces to help maintain a clean and […]
Houston Branch Volunteers at Family Hope on April 26th, 2025
AYLUS Houston Supports Community Food Distribution with Family Hope On April 26th, 2025, AYLUS Houston volunteers came together in Fulshear, TX to support a vital community initiative—organizing, packing, and distributing food to those in need. With great care and coordination, our volunteers ensured the smooth distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables, helping families receive the […]
Summit NJ AYLUS develops and teaches VSA Future mathematics curriculum
In the continued effort to promote mathematics education and enrichment, the Summit NJ AYLUS branch expanded its involvement with VSA Future by designing and delivering an elementary school mathematics curriculum specifically tailored to the Math Kangaroo contest. This initiative provided young students with the opportunity to strengthen their problem-solving skills and build confidence in a […]
Greater Buffalo Branch Collaborates With Bridges From Borders- (4/26/2025)
On April 26 2025, members of the AYLUS Greater Buffalo branch volunteered at the 2025 BFB#OneWorld Community Concert & Exhibit Event Calls. During the exhibition, the kids played instruments, ran show cases, greeted people, served food and helped with donations. During the concert, volunteers created music alongside the choir and practiced at home to bring […]
Greater Buffalo Collaborates with Asian Food Court- (4/26/2025)
On April 26 2025, members of the AYLUS buffalo branch was invited by the organizers to participate at the grand opening celebration of the Asian Food Court, held in honor of Asian Heritage Month. At our dedicated booth, we introduced our organization to the community and promoted our upcoming activities. We also provided interactive activities […]
Greater Buffalo Branch Collaborates With Bridges From Borders- (4/25/2025)
On April 25 2025, members of the Greater Buffalo branch are proud to help immigrants and refugee 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 created music alongside the choir […]
Greater Buffalo Collaborates with Bridges From Borders and Buffalo Chess Association- (4/25/2025)
On April 25 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 […]
Farmington Branch Volunteers in Coppermine Village 4/27/25
Reported by: Audrey Wang On April 27th, 2025, Farmington Branch member Audrey Wang helped clean up Coppermine Village. She picked up trash and tree branches and brought them to one spot. Audrey Wang: 3 hours
Farmington Branch Raises Money for Farmington Public Library in Coppermine Village 4/12/25
Reported by: Audrey Wang April 12th, 2025. Audrey Wang is part of the AYLUS Farmington branch. She helped raise money for the Farmington Library by going door to door in her neighborhood. She walked to more than 40 houses and raised $54 to help the library buy new books. Audrey Wang: 3 hours
Farmington Branch Hosts Fundraiser to Support Farmington Public Library 4/29/25
Reported by: Feiyang Niu On April 29, 2025, the AYLUS Farmington Branch hosted a fundraiser to support the Farmington Public Library. Members sold lemonade, snacks, books, and toys, drawing a steady crowd throughout the afternoon. The money raised will help the library buy new books for the children’s section, giving more kids access to fun […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteers for Therapeutic ice skating (9th) 4/27/25
On Sunday, April 27th, from 1:45 – 3:15pm, volunteers from AYLUS Great Neck Branch gathered together to support and help the therapeutic ice-skating program at the Andrew Stergiopoulous rink. As coach assistants, it is our job to support the coaches in various aspects of the skating program. From teaching skaters new tricks to reviewing old […]
Mclean Branch TechMUN 04/11/2025-04/12/2025
The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in the Model UN Food Staff Volunteer on April 11th from 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm and April 12th from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 2025 Reported by Emma Tao and Emma Zhang The Aylus Mclean Branch volunteers participated as food staff in a MUN event. Providing help through this […]
Mclean Branch International Night 02/22/2025
The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in the International Night Event on February 22nd, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Reported by Anneliese Nguyen The volunteers prepared for many hours throughout the year in order to perfect their performances and performed a variety of acts that represented different cultures. They practiced dances, songs, and musical performances […]
AYLUS Roslyn Donated Artwork to Public Library Virtual Gallery (4th) in April 2025
The Bryant Library in Roslyn is not only a repository of books but also a vibrant center of community engagement and cultural activity. The library hosts an event called a “Virtual Art Museum.” The event aims to highlight the creative talents of local students and provide art lovers with a convenient place to view these […]
Greater Tulsa Branch did crocheting plastic mats for unhoused on April 27
Reported by Kaylin Chen On April 27, at Andrew’s house, three members of the Greater Tulsa Branch continued crocheting mats for unhoused individuals using recycled plastic shopping bags. We cut the plastic bags into rings, linked them into plastic string, and then rolled them into yarn. We continued working on a mat that had been […]
STEM n Tech (#50): Pearland Branch Supported Data Tracking for LSA (#21) in March and April 2025
Since May 2023, AYLUS Pearland has been supporting LSA to build a database to track their events participation and monitor their class progression. The database was successfully built by the end of summer in 2023 and implemented into their daily management. In the months of March and April 2025, AYLUS volunteers Leah Hong entered data […]
AYLUS Roslyn Volunteers at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center on Saturday April 26th, 2025
Members of the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center on Saturday April 26th 2025 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center provides a wide range of activities to do, education and research about the environment, and conservation. We helped pluck weeds and other plants, build birdhouses, and […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch Tutoring Week 13(4/22/25,4/24/25,4/26/25)
On Thursday, April 22, 2025, the AYLUS Great Neck branch successfully held a volunteer activity in the station library from 4:30P.M.—5:30P.M . Baiyu Chen and Anhang Lu each brought their own strengths and enthusiasm to the session. Baiyu Chen spent time with children in the picture book section, engaging them with expressive storytelling and helping […]