Reported by Charlotte Chen 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 the evening of February […]

On Saturday, February 17th, 2024, the Roslyn Branch volunteered at the Blueberry House which is run by the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. During our time volunteering, we assisted the residents in the house with different activities, ranging from helping them paint and doing crafts to playing games. While spending time together, one of […]

AYLUS Greater Triangle Volunteers 2/20/2024 Jordan Lake Clean up 11::-13:00    February 20, 2024,  Despite the cold weather, members of the AYLUS Greater Triangle Volunteers gathered today at a designated site by the Jordan Lake management for a cleanup event. From 11 AM to 1 PM, volunteers actively participated in cleaning up the lakeshore, working […]

On February 19, President’s Day, the Museum of Idaho was running a pop-in program to teach children and adults about how coco tree is pollenated by a Midge, and how different types of chocolate are made. Two members helped for 5 hours and served more than 300 people.   From left to right: Zach Long […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge Branch organized the 8th monthly Concert in Fellowship Village (8000 Fellowship Rd, Baskin gridge, NJ, 07920) on 2/19/2024. During each monthly concert, AYLUS Basking Ridge sends out a performance signup form a month ahead to AYLUS members in the local area. Around 12 performances are collected for each one-hour long concert. Based […]

On February 7th, volunteers from the AYLUS Bridgewater Branch came to the Centerbridge Senior Center to play in a short concert. Members played a variety of instruments (piano, clarinet, flute, saxophone, violin, cello) and worked in two teams to play pieces together.   Participants (3 hours each): Bryan Zou Grace Gu Wesley Lin Suzanne Lu […]

In January 2024, AYLUS Missouri City member Catherine Sun volunteered in the Math Tutoring at Bellaire High School, Houston, TX 77401 on every Thursday. Catherine tutored classmate in current and previous math material in Algebra and Algebra 2. The event lasted 2 hour on every Thursday. There are totally 8 hours in January 2024.  

On February 3, 2024, 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): Haley Niu Mahathi Chillikuri David […]

On February 18th, the AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch organized a concert at the Carol Woods Community Center, and it was a special time spent with seniors. Our performance featured a mix of classical and modern music that brought joy to the elderly residents. The seniors loved our music, and it was heartwarming to see them […]

On Sunday, February 11th, two members from AYLUS-Chapel Hill fulfilled their monthly duty at PORCH, a local nonprofit hunger relief organization. Their duties started off sorting donated vegetables, soups, pasta, and more, and extended to folding recipes for envelopes and then greeting donors. Right before the Superbowl, AYLUS showed true commitment to serving the community! […]

Reported by Colin Xie On February 18th, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 203rd 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 February 11th, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 202nd 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 February 10, 2024, Bergen member Dawson Lin collaborated with a local Chinese association to host its 2024 Lunar New Year Gala. This is the second time that Dawson has helped out this association with this particular event, in the hopes of fostering collaboration between the two community organizations. Members: Dawson Lin (7 hours)

Aylus Greater Triangle Volunteers 2/19/2024 Remove invasive shrubs In spring, head to the forest to remove invasive shrubs. Contribute to the preservation of nature and the beauty of our surroundings. Volunteers should bring their own tools such as garbage bags, scissors, shovels, gloves, and clippers. 1.Sky tianyi Han (2.5hrs)2.Michael Yang (2.5hrs)3.Alex Liu (2.5hrs)4.Ria Wu (2.5hrs)5.Chenyue […]

Saturday, January 13th – Alan, Jack, Eric Lee, Rachel, Angela, Ryan, and Eric Zhou gathered to discuss plans to raise funds and spread news about the upcoming Lunar New Year festival. They devised a plan on what streets and businesses they would go to, and what they would say to those businesses. In the one […]

In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) collected personal care products with Feeding Hands (https://www.feedinghandspantry.org, 186 Route 206, Hillsborough, NJ 08844) for low-income families. About Feeding Hands: Our Mission Feeding Hands exists to live out God’s commandment to care for the poor by loving and serving our neighbors in need. […]

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 32th Beast Academy online class in 2023-2024 was on  Feb. 12-18, 2024. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and middle […]

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 32th AoPS on-line class was  on Feb. 12-18., 2024. AoPS is a mathematics program for elementary, middle, and high school students, […]

On February 18th, the AYLUS Auburn Branch cleaned up the Samford Avenue Pickleball and Tennis Center (901 East Samford Avenue). Auburn High School tennis teams used to have their tennis practices and home matches on these courts. Now, this newly renovated center is open for free to the public. It is one of the most […]

In February, the Greater Princeton branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers, who are primarily middle and high school students, gather at Cedar Knolls Adult Medical Day Care (48 Horsehill Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927 973-539-2969), to put on a one hour long concert for a senior audience, bringing talent, charisma, and joy to the seniors.  During […]

Reported by Colin Xie On February 4th, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 201st 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 February 19th the President Day of Service, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) distributed food donations to low-income families with Feeding Hands Pantry at 186 Route 206, Hillsborough, NJ 08844. About Feeding Hands: Our Mission Feeding Hands exists to live out God’s commandment to care for the poor by loving and serving our […]

On 2/18/24 AYLUS Miami Branch organized a performance for seniors at NSPIRE Healthcare in Kendall. The performance was hosted by Vice President, Bianca Li. Participants (2/18, 3 hours): Bianca Li, Amanda Li, Dominic Li, Nathan Liu, Leo Xiao, Margo Xiao, Jeremy Huang, Alisa Wu

On 1/21/24 AYLUS Miami Branch organized a performance for seniors at NSPIRE Healthcare in Kendall. The performance was hosted by President, Alisa Wu and Vice President, Bianca Li. Participants (1/21, 3 hours): Alisa Wu, Bianca Li, Senli Spicer, Leo Xiao, Margo Xiao, Jeremy Huang, Sophia Xue, Marilu Lie

Edmond AYLUS member Julia Chen played piano for residents of Harbor Chase Assisted Living Center during their lunchtime to provide entertainment. Julia Chen (30 min performance)

On February 17th, 2024, five 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: Xuanjin Zhu (2 hours) Joyce […]

Reported by Karen Zhou Posted by Jenny Wang On February 17th, seven AYLUS volunteers met at the Frisco Public Library to create gemstone bracelets. Throughout the session, volunteers collectively produced numerous bracelets in various colors. We will sell them at the TMMTD flea market fundraising event at the Children’s Medical Center in Plano to raise […]

In February, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Empowerment Committee Chair Xing Liao continued hosting a free tutoring program at 19 S 2nd Street, Highland Park, to help Turkish and Syrian refugee family students through a network with Interfaith RISE.  AYLUS has scheduled this Free Tutoring for any elementary, middle, or high school subjects […]

In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Business Committee worked together again to promote youth volunteerism among nearby students and to dress up new AYLUS memberships with our home-printed cardinal red uniforms. This project is to encourage GPA members to use their talents in all kinds of crafting and business […]

Every month, the Greater Princeton branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers, who are primarily middle and high school students, gather at Brookdale Senior Living in Hillsborough, New Jersey (600 Auten Road; Community 908-431-1300), to put on a one hour long concert for a senior audience, bringing talent, charisma, and joy to the seniors.  During these concerts, […]

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 […]

Over the past few weeks, Bergen branch members have been working hard to gather up shoes to donate to Soles4Souls. We’re hoping that those in need can have warm shoes to last through the new year. The items that were donated were collected over a few weeks and then dropped off at a nearby donation […]

Reported by Guanyan Li Posted by Jenny Wang AYLUS Orchestra was invited to perform Chinese traditional music Jasmine Flower at the Chinese New Year Gala on 2/10/2024. We were excited and honored for this opportunity to perform in front of hundreds of people. Since Jasmine Flower is a very important piece in Chinese culture, we […]

Central Jersey American Chinese Associations Alliance held Central Jersey Regional Lunar New Year Festival on RVCC,118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876, on 2/17/24. AYLUS Basking Ridge, Warren and Bridgewater Branch worked together to support the event. Our volunteers arrived as early as 10:30am, they volunteered to set up the stage, help with dress rehearsal, deliver […]

On the morning of February 17th, AYLUS Auburn Branch helped clean up after Food Truck Friday. Food Truck Friday is an award-winning event of the Opelika Chamber. It is hosted in downtown Opelika, AL on various Friday nights throughout the year, and attracts food trucks, live music, vendors, and thousands of visitors who dine, drink, […]

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 Feb 5, 2024 – Feb 11, 2024.   The goal of tutoring classes is […]

Written by Christina Mink On February 3rd, 2024, AYLUS Oyster Bay members visited Sunrise Senior Center in Glen Cove for a heartwarming performance, marking their third collaboration with the Fortune Star Band. The event commenced with the National Anthem, followed by the band’s rendition of songs like “Sea of Stars” and “Viva la Vida,” featuring […]

In February, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported multiple events celebrating the Lunar New Year throughout the State of New Jersey.  Lunar New Year is the beginning of the new year based on the lunar calendar or lunisolar calendar. The lunar calendars follow the lunar phase while lunisolar calendars follow both the lunar […]

Aylus Greater Triangle 2/17/2024 Launches Open Sky Book Club to Help New Immigrants Read Aloud AYLUS volunteers are assisting new immigrants in integrating into American society by promoting English communication through activities such as reading aloud and discussing current affairs. Building upon this, the “Open Sky Book Club” program has been launched, not only aiding […]

In a spirited collaboration, members of AYLUS Woodbridge recently joined forces with our school’s National Chinese Honor Society to lend a helping hand during their Chinese New Year party. Leading up to the event, on February 16, volunteers dedicated their time to set up tables, organize materials, and ensure everything was in place for the […]