This week, the Great Neck Branch of AYLUS volunteered at the Valley Stream State Park. They helped to clear the area of invasive bamboo, which grows extremely fast. Some volunteers helped to cut down the bamboo, and others helped move the bamboo away to be cleared. The volunteers cleared a large area of the invasive […]
In January, Chapel Hill Branch hosted a volunteer event where we crafted handmade gifts for Kits to Heart. Throughout the month, we gathered handwritten letters and sewed cloth masks to contribute to cancer care kits. Our members spend hours sewing masks and adding extra touches like hand-drawn pictures and encouraging words specially made for those […]
On Sunday, January 28th, 2024, AYLUS Chapel Hill dedicated their time to volunteer at Charles House, a house at Carol Woods Retirement Community. Members helped collect flowers from Trader Joe’s and brought the flowers to the Charles House. We hope these flowers will help improve the lives of seniors who reside at Carol Woods. In […]
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is an international organization that applies engineering solutions to aid in the development of underprivileged communities through community-centered design. EWB-OSU is the student led chapter at The Ohio State University of the national organization. In addition to international projects, such as building a school for Ecuador, current local projects include designing […]
Reported by Andrew Zhou “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see” -Mark Twain Countless people live in poverty. As a result, they cannot afford human necessities such as glasses. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2.2 billion people globally are visually impaired. Most do not have access […]
This weekend, our AYLUS Chapel Hill members baked and whipped up over one hundred thirty cookies for Meals on Wheels, a nonprofit that spreads love through tasty meals for seniors. Each of us bakes in a few dozen, and the outcome is pure kitchen magic! All those delicious cookies were delivered to seniors on January […]
On January 25th, 2024, members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch held an in-person weekly tutoring session for the 2023/2024 school year at the 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 helped 6 elementary, middle, or high […]
AYLUS Pearland volunteers played a pivotal role in hosting the Pearland Lunar New Year Celebrations. They diligently prepared supplies for culture booths and the food court, including marking 384 bouncing balls for the astrology booth and cutting alumni foil to fit lunch boxes. The volunteers also crafted Lunar New Year song lyrics in Chinese, pinyin, […]
Reported by Keira Yang Posted by Jenny Wang On 1/27/24 volunteers gathered at the McKinney public library to distribute free face painting to kids for the Chinese New Years celebration. Volunteers began in the morning and painted Chinese New Years themed designs on kids. There were the 12 zodiacs, as well as Chinese lanterns, fireworks, […]
Cedar Park members Elizabeth and Richard Geng helped out at Reveal Resource Center. Richard was in charge of sorting the organic foods pre-placed on the cart, and inserting them to the box where processed foods like donuts, lasagna, and etc are placed. Participants: Richard Geng (2 hours) Elizabeth Geng (2 hours) 01-29-2024 2:00
On January 27th, the AYLUS Auburn Branch conducted its first community cleanup activity of 2024. We organized the cleanup around the Calhoun Tennis Center, which is nestled in a tranquil valley surrounded by whispering trees and a white-water, flat-rock creek. This area is popular among people of all age groups and experiences heavy daily use. […]
Reported by: Kaden Luo From 4:00 to 5:00 pm on January 29th, 3 members of the AYLUS Gladstone Branch presented to seniors in the Long Hill Public Library regarding cybersecurity awareness. Topics covered in the presentation included: password management, complex/strong passwords, phishing, vishing, smishing, common internet scams, and social media safety. The seniors were very […]
In a heartwarming continuation of our partnership with Sending Sunshine, AYLUS Woodbridge recently organized another event focused on spreading joy to the elderly. On January 24, 2024, volunteers gathered to craft heartfelt cards, delivering warm messages and cheerful wishes to seniors. The event, centered around the simple yet impactful act of writing cards, aimed to […]
On January 28, 2024, 1:30-5:00 pm, the Roslyn AYLUS branch volunteered at the Chinese cultural association of Long Island to help out teachers with the kids. Our goal is to keep the children in place, and safe, and to help out the teachers who have a lot on their hands. We aided the teachers by […]
Reported by Lauren Kan On Jan. 27th, San Diego students of Aylus hosted its 31st digital art workshop. The goal of this workshop is to foster the talents and interests of 5-9th grade students interested in digital art and provide a platform for them to share their creativity with the community. Another goal of this […]
Reported by Kevin Kan On Jan. 20th, San Diego students of Aylus hosted its 30th digital art workshop. The goal of this workshop is to foster the talents and interests of 5-9th grade students interested in digital art and provide a platform for them to share their creativity with the community. Another goal of this […]
Reported by Lauren Kan On Jan, 20th, San Diego students of Aylus hosted its 13th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling […]
On January 28, 2024, AYLUS Cupertino branch conducted the clean-up event at Machato Park. We picked up roughly 3 full bags of trash, including things like empty bottles, gums, chip bags and cigarette butts. The collected items were disposed of safely. Members that participated were: Truman You, Hengrui Chen, Guizhen Zhang (2 hours for each member)
On January 21, 2024, AYLUS Cupertino branch conducted the clean-up event at Central Park. We picked up roughly 2 full bags of trash, including things like empty bottles, gums, chip bags and cigarette butts. The collected items were disposed of safely. Members that participated were: Truman You, Hengrui Chen (2 hours for each member)
Reported by ERIC LI On Jan 28th, 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 […]
Reported by Andrew Zhou In cooperation with the Libraries of Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2023-2024 Solution for Hope on-line classes to raise funds for the Libraries of Love. The 29th AoPS on-line class was on Jan. 22 – Jan. 28., 2024. AoPS is a mathematics program for elementary, middle, and […]
Reported by Andrew Zhou AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the Covid period. From 2023-2024, we cooperated with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 29th Beast Academy online class in 2023-2024 was on Jan. 22 – Jan. 28, 2024. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for […]
On January 20, the AYLUS Birmingham Branch set up a display table at the East Asian Festival located at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Members taught guests how to create origami dragons as well as other animals related to the festival. Volunteers also demonstrated Chinese calligraphy and showcased Chinese cultural items, including tapestry, fans, and […]
On November 22, AYLUS Birmingham members gathered at the Moss Rock Preserve in Hoover, AL to initiate a cleanup of the trails. Volunteers split into two groups and removed a variety of debris and litter from the preserve, including water bottles, beer bottles, plastic products, discarded clothes, diapers, and food packaging. Members collected multiple bags […]
Reported by Victoria Liang Posted by Jenny Wang On 1/27/2 AYLUS presented 2024 Happy Lunar New Year Concert, a charismatic performances for the Pioneer Place Senior Housing in Plano. Volunteers spent hours practicing to deliver the joy to the audience. Volunteers also prepared homemade desserts and snacks for the seniors. They devoted to the musicality […]
The Magic City Half Marathon is Alabama’s premier fall race and hosts thousands of runners annually. On November 19, the AYLUS Birmingham Branch volunteered at the 2023 Magic City Half Marathon and 5K. Members helped participants store their belongings before the event and assisted with their retrieval after the race ended. During the race itself, […]
The Birmingham Branch of AYLUS regularly volunteers at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, assisting with the upkeep and maintenance of the gardens, as well as with regular seasonal events. On November 18, AYLUS members created a trench behind the Natives lath house at the Botanical Gardens to redirect water flow. Although wet and muddy, all the […]
On October 28 and 29, members of the Birmingham Branch of AYLUS volunteered at the Birmingham Zoo. Volunteers participated in the annual Halloween event, handing out candy to trick-or-treaters at multiple locations within the zoo. Members also helped transport the candy stations to each location. Thank you to all of the following members for participating: […]
The AYLUS Birmingham Branch partnered with Grace Klein, an organization dedicated to sharing resources for the purpose of building relationships to ignite restoration of individuals, families, and communities. Grace Klein holds drive-thru sites to fight food insecurities and provides a variety of other resources for families, including baby products as well as school supplies for […]
On September 30, the AYLUS Birmingham Branch prepared for the annual Mid-Autumn Festival held in Birmingham, AL. They created paper lanterns and other homemade crafts to display and sell at the festival. The next day, volunteers helped distribute tickets and food at the festival. AYLUS members also set up a craft table to fundraise for […]
Reported by ERIC LI On Jan 12, 2023, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]
Reported by Steven Xiao Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2023-2024 Solution for Hope on-line classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of January 22, 2024 – January 28, 2024. The goal of tutoring classes is […]
On January 20, 2023, 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 (2.75 hours each): David Sun William Chu Junxi […]
Reported by Colin Xie On January 28th, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 200th online English for the Elderly activity. The goal of this activity is to help elderly men and women from China learn the basics of English so that they’re able to use them in their daily lives. Due to the current […]
Reported by Colin Xie On January 21st, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 199th online English for the Elderly activity. The goal of this activity is to help elderly men and women from China learn the basics of English so that they’re able to use them in their daily lives. Due to the current […]
On January 27th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the volunteers of the Queens Branch collaborated with Dream Center NYC. Their goal was to organize the Long Island City warehouse before distributing various items to marginalized and underserved communities in Queens in February. These items included baby diapers, plushies, shampoo, sunglasses, and more. Upon entering […]
On January 28th, members of the AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch went to mulch young trees. We were invited by the New York Park Natural Area Restoration Team, as in November we had helped plant much of the young trees. We had to help mulch the trees, as there were thousands of them and needed mulch […]
On January 27th, 2024, AYLUS Great Neck Branch prepared for a New Year party at the main library. We made lots of red envelopes and decorated the event venue to make the library more lively. We put some chocolate and a funny item which represents happiness in the red envelopes. We will give them to […]
On January 28, 2024, the AYLUS branch of San Fernando Valley volunteered for half-an-hour after school, from 3:00 p.m to 3:30 p.m, spreading out across the park and picking up trash. Members of the branch Jason Xie, Vaibhav Sridhar, George Wang, Max Gorodetzki, and Gabriel Beltran-Castillo spread out all over the park and picked up […]
1/17/2024 On 1/17/2024, Aylus Great Neck still hosted the Scrabble game for kids and their parents. The activity started at the Great Neck Station Branch Library. Two volunteers, Kevin Zhang and Zixi Zhang, and the kid with his parent joined the game. We learnt new vocabulary through the Scrabbles. This time we used […]
On Saturday, January 27th, 2024, we went to Planting Fields for 3 hours. On the breezy morning of January 27th, the Aylus Roslyn Branch went to Planting Fields for 3 hours. Upon arrival we were informed of the plants nearby, and how staff at Planting Fields wanted an area cut back for others to see […]
For January on the dates January 7, January 21, and January 28 Fullerton Branch Members tutored multiple subjects to students online. The signup sheet was created and sent to the community to recruit 50+ students. The material was made beforehand for the tutoring to begin. David Li, Eric Wei: 12 Hours
On Sunday, January 28, from 1:00 – 4:30 pm, the Roslyn Branch volunteered with Greater Roslyn Association for Chinese Enrichment (GRACE) to host a carnival in the Bryant Library. GRACE is an organization dedicated to serving and supporting the Chinese American families in Roslyn by promoting cultural awareness and improving diversity inclusion within the community. […]
In January, on the 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, 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. January 6 David Li, Michelle Li, Eric Wei, […]
Members of AYLUS Syosset participated in another invasive plant removal project with the members of AYLUS Great neck and Dix hills and the Stewardship Saturday Program at the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. Members learned about the dangers of invasive species like devil’s ivy, porcelain berry, multiflora rose and honeysuckle vines. Removing invasive vines […]
Reported by Adora Xiao : On Sunday, January 28, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at local senior centers. At Torrey Pines Senior Living: The volunteers arrived at the tail end of the residents’ workout, helping them put away their exercise materials. Pouring guava juice and water, the residents hydrated and were also given some light snacks. […]
The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteered at the Planting Fields Arboretum to help clear out invasive species. Volunteers used multiple different tools like clippers, saws, and scissors to remove invasive vines and other already dead plants. The vines were strangling the native plants living there, so they needed to be removed along with dead trees […]
Throughout the holiday season, AYLUS Queens partnered with Love For Our Elders to write letters to elderly around the world. Through this activity, our members have actively written to elders that have been in need of a friendly shoulder to lean on. Our shared conversations have brightened not just their days, but also ours. Holiday […]
Starting from winter break (Dec 27), we(East Pittsburgh Aylus) started to brainstorm ways to have a positive impact on the world. During our discussion, we came across a website called freerice.com. Essentially, freerice.com is an educational, non-profit website that donates 10 grains of rice to the United Nations Food Programme(WFP) per correct answer, which operates […]
1/28/24 AYLUS Dix Hills volunteers collaborate with Long Island Chinese school to act as teacher assistants January 8th, the AYLUS Dix Hills Branch worked as a teacher’s assistant, helping kids who were struggling to understand the lesson, making sure students were on task, watching the students during break times, passing out classwork, photocopying paper, and […]
On January 27th, 2024, the Pearland branch of AYLUS organized a fun Lunar New Year Festival promotion at the local library. The event featured complimentary face painting and balloon twisting sessions for enthusiastic community children. Our dedicated volunteers crafted sword, flower, and dog balloon figures, sparking joy among the attendees. The face painting crew skillfully […]
On January 27th, AYLUS Pearland organized the 2nd SMILE Inclusive Play & Learn at West Houston Christian Church. Collaborating with the church youth group, volunteers seamlessly arranged an array of activities, including coloring, balloon twisting, bucket drumming, basketball, and various physical games. Six individuals with special needs, accompanied by their siblings, actively engaged in the […]
In the evening of January 27, volunteers from the Pearland branch collaborated with individuals from LSA Special Needs Care Center and Pearland My PlayClub in an uplifting bucket drum session. Together, they skillfully played various sections of the happy song, enhancing the experience by incorporating a violin into the performance. The team engaged in discussions […]
AYLUS Pearland volunteers played a vital role in coordinating the first rehearsal for the upcoming 2024 Lunar New Year Gala. Three dedicated volunteers reviewed performances, documenting valuable insights from the directors. Additionally, two volunteers efficiently managed the roll call and organized the seamless lineup of performers, contributing to the overall success and smooth execution of […]
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 […]
In a commendable effort to revitalize local green spaces, the Upper Manhattan Branch organized a park cleanup event at Catharine Turner Richardson Park on January 27, 2024. Spearheaded by community members Mark Li and Richard Xu, the initiative focused on addressing the aftermath of seasonal festivities and natural debris accumulation. The primary task for the […]
This week, the Great Neck Branch of AYLUS visited the Planting Fields Arboretum. They helped to clear the area of invasive plants, and of many other dead plants to help the native, living ones thrive. Some of the invasive plants included porcelain berries and oriental bittersweet vines. The volunteers were very diligent, and used a […]
AYLUS Basking Ridge Branch is the one of the main volunteer group supporting the RVCC Chinese New Year Celebration. From planning the event, recuiting the actresses/actors/host/backstage manager and on site volunteering. Today the committee hosted the 2nd plan meeting. They discussed and planned more details of the program and got serious trainning with a professional […]
On Saturday, Jan. 27th, 2024, AYLUS held its weekly iPad Club at the Fellowship Village. Volunteers helped seniors with a variety of technology issues like setting up and factory resetting a new apple ipad, downloading and renaming files to export on an external drive, helping with aol and connecting ones gmail account, and much more. […]
On Sunday, January 21, 2024, AYLUS Twin Cities hosted another session of tech support for patrons at the Hopkins Public Library in Hopkins, MN. The 2 AYLUS members worked from 1-3 PM assisting with technology while also helping with inventory. As always, it was a great experience connecting with the staff and the patrons at […]
On Saturday, January 27, 2024, AYLUS Twin Cities went to support Special Olympics MN’s Polar Plunge in Vadnais Heights, MN from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, totaling 4 hours of service. The AYLUS members were in charge of checking in and assisting those who wanted to plunge as a way of fundraising and bringing awareness […]
On January 27th, 2024, a group of AYLUS volunteers from Pearland, Houston and Katy branches tutored Ed White ES students’ various subjects, including reading passages, math games, and worksheets. It was a great opportunity to allow students to engage in the material. The students learned and picked up new material or reviewed older material so […]
Reported by Adora Xiao : On Saturday, January 27, Murrieta AYLUS members participated in the A Brush with Kindness program. The volunteers set up tarps around the home, taping down paper and taping up the edges to make sure the work was clean. Careful to cut around the edges of the windows and doors, the […]
On Jan. 15th, 2024, AYLUS Missouri City Branch member Ryan Tang and Catherine Sun participated in volunteering at Barton House Uncommon Alzheimer’s Care Center, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Ryan, Catherine and other members taught residents how to fold origami. They spent two hours and had fun with the seniors .
On January 27th, 2024, four 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: Alison Wu (2 hours) Joyce […]
AYLUS Pearland volunteers gathered at Independence Park on Jan 20th, working diligently to set up the monthly farmer’s market. They played key roles at the welcome desk, warmly greeted guests, managed donations for a local nonprofit, and facilitated merchandise sales. Additionally, they passionately supported Light and Salt’s charity clinic, promoted the All of Us initiative, […]
Reported by ERIC LI On Jan 19, 2023, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]
Reported by ERIC LI On Jan 5, 2023, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]
Reported by ERIC LI On Jan 2nd, 2023, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]
On Thursday, January 26th, members from Oakland Gardens Branch went to a house to pick up books. The house belonged to an elderly lady, with walking aids. Her daughter had gone to the CVS pharmacy in which we had placed our donation bin at. Her daughter, Liz, told us as she was exiting the store, […]
In the wake of a severe snowstorm that hit the area, the Upper Manhattan Branch rose to the occasion and organized a diligent snow and ice cleanup event at Little Neck Train Station on January 20, 2024. The operation began early in the morning, with volunteers equipped with shovels, bags, and a steadfast determination to […]
On January 21, 2024, members of AYLUS Syosset hosted music lessons open to all community members to learn and join in the world of music at the NY Conservatory for Musical instruments & Lessons. Each of the volunteers led their own class and taught their instrument or vocals to their pupil. Members who participated: […]
Reported by ERIC LI On Jan 21st, 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 […]
Reported by ERIC LI On Jan 16th, 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 […]
Reported by ERIC LI On January 4th, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]
Reported by ERIC LI On January 3rd, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]
On January 20, 2024, members from the AYLUS Bridgewater Branch went to our local food pantry to volunteer. Volunteers helped in various tasks to assist food distribution. Thank you to our volunteers: Jeffrey Hu (4h), Jonas Liu (4h), Angela Gong (2.5h)
In January 2024, The Aylus Chatham Branch volunteered at the Chatham Library, helping people with their computer technical problems. Volunteers: 2 Hours: Amy Zhang Michael Lin Mason Ludwig Aidan W
Reported by Karen Zhou Posted by Jenny Wang Frisco & Plano Branch members collected donations for sale and raised funds to support Plano Children’s Medical Center foundation, address is P.O. Box 847253, Dallas TX 75248, email is giving@childrens.com, contact name is Carolyn Allsup and phone number is 214 456 8360 On January 24, 2024 volunteers […]
On January 15, 2024, three members from the AYLUS Bridgewater Branch came to Feeding Hands, our local food pantry, to help out. Volunteers organized a large stock of food donations, sorting them into categories for distribution. Thank you to our volunteers: Jeffrey Hu, Anna Gu, and Sabrina Tang (4 hours each)