On Dec. 3rd 2023, West Essex AYLUS volunteered with Essex Special Skaters to help skaters with disabilities train and practice for Special Olympics Figure skating program. The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them […]

On Dec. 3rd, West Essex AYLUS members volunteered with Essex Special Skating unified synchronized team at Terry Conners Open Synchro Competition in Stamford Connecticut. Volunteers assisted special skaters during off ice practice and helped special skaters perform the programs on ice. West Essex members: Olivia, Jessica Choi,

On Dec. 16th West Essex members volunteered with Caring Kids from 12pm to 2pm to collect donated toys, wrap gifts and make cards for children. West Essex members: Ava Lee and Orion Lee

On Dec.13th West Essex branch members assisted in Martial Art class for beginners.  Volunteers helped participating children choose and dress in their uniform.  Then members assisted master to teach children understand and follow the rules. members also demonstrated TKD form poses. West Essex members: Jasmine Chen, Hebe Leung and Zoe Leung (1 hour each)

On Dec. 13th, West Essex AYLUS members baked cookies, brownies, and cupcakes for Livingston Library ELL season end celebration. The Livingston Public Library offers a variety of ELL programs to residents interested in practicing their English speaking, listening, and reading skills. Opportunities to tutor are also available. The Livingston Library is offering adult learners interested in […]

In the week of Dec. 11th, West Essex members volunteered at Martial Arts Taekwondo classes in Florham Park and Morristown. Volunteers coordinated and helped with teaching, warming up, Taekwondo forms nunchucks, and sparring footwork,  so participants who are between 6-15 years old can increase their martial art skills. West Essex members: Jeremiah Au (2 hours), […]

On Dec. 16th West Essex AYLUS volunteered with Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities at the Livingston NJ Camuso Display for Special Needs Family Event.  The event was reserved for special needs families in Livingston and nearby areas. Special Event For Adults And Kids With Disabilities The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) and the Camuso […]

On Dec.16th, West Essex AYLUS hosted snack station from 8am to 3pm for NJ High School Fencing Event at Livingston High School.  Girls and boys varsity teams from four New Jersey high schools participated in the event. They are Columbia High School, Livingston High School, Millburn High School, and Montclair High School. West Essex members: […]

In Dec. West Essex members conducted holiday toy drives for Toys for Tots and Livingston youth and Community Services Annual Toy Drive Campaign. Toys for Tots are looking for New and UNWRAPPED toys to donate to children. Livingston youth and Community Services Annual Toy Drive Campaign: Join the community in collecting toys for children in need this Holiday Season […]

On 12/10/2023 ,West Essex members volunteered at the Festival of Trees Event from 10:30am to 3:30 pm at Reeves-Reed Arboretum (165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901). The event will feature children’s arts and crafts activities celebrating Kwanzaa, Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Winter Solstice. Other activities include games, stories, a story walk, musical entertainment, photo opportunities […]

In the week of Dec. 4th, West Essex members volunteered at Martial Arts Taekwondo classes in Florham Park and Morristown. Volunteers coordinated and helped with teaching, warming up, Taekwondo forms nunchucks, and sparring footwork,  so participants who are between 6-15 years old can increase their martial art skills. West Essex members: Jeremiah Au (2 hours), […]

In Dec. 2023, West Essex members conducted a holiday drive for Grace. Members collected new holiday decor, wrapping supplies (holiday wrapping paper, tape, etc.), new winter socks/mittens/gloves. West Essex members: Gabriel Au, Jeremiah Au, Ava Lee, Orion Lee, Hebe Leung, Jaden Leung, Zoe Leung, Forest Yang (1 hour each)

On December 3rd 2023, West Essex AYLUS members volunteered for Saturday in Motion at Somerset Hills YMCA .  Saturdays in Motion (SIM) is a recreational program for children with autism.  Autistic children and their families join together at Somerset Hills YMCA on Saturdays for two hours of recreation. Volunteers first meet up for preparation including […]

On Dec. 3rd 2023 West Essex AYLUS volunteered at Reeves -Reed Arboretum from 11am to 1pm to help put holiday lights on the trees.  The trees will then be decorated by  local businesses, non-profit organizations, families, scout, and local school groups. West Essex members (3 hours each): Joshua Chen, Yuan Du, David Yu, Leonardo Yuan […]

West Essex members conducted a food drive in Nov. and helped packing for Market Street Mission. Since 1889, the Market Street Mission has been changing the lives of those who are homeless, poor and struggling with addiction through the power of Christ and the extraordinary support of our community. Members collected everyday pantry needs from […]

On Nov. 28 2023, West Essex members volunteered at Reeves-Reed Arboretum (165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901) to help decorate for the annual festive of trees event scheduled for Dec. 10th. Using hot glue gun and wires, members turned leaves, branches, pine cones to decoration crafts.  Our member also decorated the visitor center using holiday […]

In the week of Nov. 27th, West Essex members volunteered at Martial Arts Taekwondo classes in Florham Park and Morristown. Volunteers coordinated and helped with teaching, warming up, Taekwondo forms nunchucks, and sparring footwork,  so participants who are between 6-15 years old can increase their martial art skills. West Essex members: Jeremiah Au (2 hours), […]

On Nov. 25th, 2023, West Essex members volunteered at Reeves-Reed Arboretum (165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901)  to help decorate for the annual festive of trees event scheduled for Dec. 10th. West Essex members: Hebe Leung, Jaden Leung, Zoe Leung (2 hours each)

On Nov. 25th, West Essex AYLUS members volunteered with My Circle of Friends to provide music class for special needs children.  Members first read the lyrics together with the participants.  Volunteers worked with each participant to sing line by line till they can sing it out loud.  Then volunteers and participants sang the song as […]

On Friday, December 22th, From 3pm to 7pm, The Aylus Chatham Branch volunteered at the Library of Chathams, they made boxes and helped manage a gift wrapping competition for children. 4 hours: Aiden Wong Leon Wang Michael Lin Layton Nydam Kevin Wang    

Between December 7th through 13th, The Aylus Chatham Branch led and participated the Toys for Tots Donation Event in Chatham community. They designed the artwork to promote and spread the event message in Chatham neighborhood and their friends  groups, collected and sorted the toys, and dropped off the donation to Chatham location on December 14th. […]

On Friday, December 8th, From 3pm to 5pm, The Aylus Chatham Branch volunteered at the Library of Chathams, they helped set up and manage an igloo-making event for children. Volunteers: 2 Hours Kevin Wang Layton Nydam Leon Wang Weixian Reported by Kevin Wang

On Saturday, December 2nd, From 3pm to 5pm, The Aylus Chatham Branch volunteered at the Library of Chathams, they sorted and organized the books based on the recommendations of librarians, and displayed books for children’s club. Volunteers: 2 Hours Xiang Li Kelly Nie Reported by Xiang Li

On Monday, November 28th, the Chatham Aylus Branch helped prepare gingerbread houses for Children to decorate.   2hrs: Michael Lin Aidan Wong Layton Nydam Kevin Wang Reported by Kevin Wang

On Thursday, November 23rd, Thanksgiving Day, from 12pm to 2pm, The Aylus Chatham Branch volunteered at the local Grace Distribution Center. They welcomed, served, and helped guests with their Thanksgiving lunch. Volunteers: 2 Hours Xiang Li Kelly Nie Shirley Nie Adults on duty: Xue Gu Reported by Xiang Li

On Sunday, November 5th, the Chatham Aylus Branch walked along the Manor woods trail, cleaning up trash, from 3pm-6pm. 3hrs: Leon Wang Layton Nydam Lilah Nydam Kevin Wang Adults on duty: Elsa Yu Reported by Kevin Wang

On Saturday, October 28th, the Chatham Aylus Branch walked along the Manor woods trail, cleaning up trash, from 10am-1pm. 3hrs: Mason Ludwig Davis Zhang Michael Lin Sabrina Wang Aidan Wong Kevin Wang       Adults on duty: Elsa Yu Reported by Kevin Wang

On the Thursday, September 21st, the Chatham Aylus Branch filled out mental health surveys. A total of 7 members filled out those forms, each referencing, 2 or more people. 2hrs: Mason Ludwig Sabrina Wang Snowden Lange Kevin Wang Lilah Nydam Michael Lin Hawi Ondondo   Reported by Kevin Wang       

On Thursday, September 14th, from 5-8pm, The Aylus Chatham Branch volunteered at the local GRACE distribution center. They distributed food to the local families/individuals who could not afford food. The total impact value was around $100. Volunteers: 3hrs: Hawi Ondondo Kevin Wang Mason Ludwig Aidan Wong     Adults on duty: Elsa Yu Reported by Kevin […]

On Thursday, September 7th, from 5-8pm, The Aylus Chatham Branch volunteered at the local GRACE distribution center. They distributed food to the local families/individuals who could not afford food. The total impact value was around $80.   Volunteers: 3hrs: Mason Ludwig Kevin Wang Hawi Ondondo Michael Lin          Adults on duty: Elsa Yu Reported by […]

On January 1st 2024, to start the 2024 project of the Oakland Gardens Branch, members went to a local CVS Pharmacy to set up a donation box for a book drive. Our goal for 2024 is to prepare a library for children who live in higher poverty areas in Africa. We need to raise 1,000 […]

On December 30th, 2023, seven 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: Lucy Zhao 2 Sunny Zhao […]

The dedicated AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch members continued their efforts to provide online tutoring services from November to December. Members of Raritan Valley AYLUS volunteered to continue tutoring students from China, no matter where they live, as long as they need help. All of our tutors taught engaging and fun classes that elevated students’ English […]

From September to December, AYLUS Raritan Valley members continued working to spread awareness about the All of U.S. Research Program. All of Us is a groundbreaking precision medicine research initiative sponsored by the National Institute of Health and funded by Congress. This program strives to include more Asian Americans in research for better precision medicine.  […]

Reported by: Monica Chen From September 10th, 2023 to December 10th, 2023, Orange members Monica and Ethan went to Southern Connecticut Chinese School to teach an art class. The purpose of the class was to give those who didn’t have a class during that time period a place to be and something interesting to do. […]

From December 17th to December 31st, 4 members of AYLUS Twin Cities participated in a clothes drive. In addition to personal clothing donations, the members designed posters and organized bins for donations. This was a great event to do, especially during the cold winter months when warm clothing is a necessity, and we plan to […]