Month: February 2024

Aylus Greater Triangle volunteers 2/5/2024 donates clothes to Goodwill

Aylus Greater Triangle volunteers 2/5/2024 donates clothes to Goodwill   AYLUS members and volunteers collect various donated items, including clothing, shoes, toiletries, and household goods, and deliver them to local donation centers. The gathered clothing and essentials will benefit those facing economic hardship, homelessness, and other difficulties, making a significant impact on the lives of […]

San Diego Branch hosts the 15th Smiling Stars Reading program on February 3, 2024

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 […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 30th Solution for Hope Beast Academy Online Class on January 29 – February 4 , 2024

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 30th Beast Academy online class in 2023-2024 was on Jan. 29 – Feb. 04, 2024. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge Members volunteered and performed in Summit Chinese New Year Celebration on 2/4/24

AYLUS Basking Ridge has been invited to assist Summit Chinese Association to volunteer and perform in Summit Chinese New Year Celebration in Summit Middle School, 272 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901, on 2/4/24 from 1pm-7pm. During the game session, our members helped on the suger writting, lantern making, Chinese Calligraghy, dragon dance and family photo […]

Greater Princeton AYLUS Hosts Personal Care Product Drive with Feeding Hands for Low-Income Families (3rd) in February 2024

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. […]

AYLUS Saratoga Members Volunteered with Resource Area For Teaching (2/4/2024)

Reported by: Angel Shi   Event description: From 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM PDT on Sunday, February 4th, members of the Saratoga AYLUS branch volunteered with the organization Resource Area For Teaching. Our goals included helping educators around the Bay Area. During the event, volunteers were able to make project kits for classrooms.    Participants: […]

The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteered at the Planting Fields Arboretum to help get rid of invasive species

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. As a continuation of last weeks work, volunteers already knew what they had to do. The vines were strangling […]

2024/2/4 Volunteers at Sunday Chinese School as teacher assistants and helpers

2024/2/4 Volunteers at Sunday Chinese School as teacher assistants and helpers  With the weekly Long Island Chinese School ongoing, AYLUS Dix Hills volunteers help facilitate and enhance learning for students and teachers. AYLUS partners with them to really ensure a beneficial learning environment and allows smoother teaching for teachers.    Some tasks include printing materials […]

AYLUS RSM Volunteers at Lakeview Senior Center | 20 January 2024

On 20 January 2024, the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch volunteered at the Lakeview Senior Center. Our members were working hard to help the senior center by distributing food, passing out fliers, and completing other helpful tasks. The assistance our members gave provided a close connection for the elders and encouraged the members to help […]

Aylus Greater Triangle Volunteers 2/04/2024 Clean-up adopted streets

Aylus Greater Triangle Volunteers 2/04/2024 Clean-up adopted streets. The purpose of this event is to enhance the cleanliness of the local area while promoting children’s community involvement and environmental responsibility. The focus is on cleaning the sidewalk along Highcroft Drive from McCrimmon Parkway to the whole food plaza. AYLUS’s commitment to maintaining and improving public […]

Pearland Branch Assisted in the Rehearsal of Lunar New Year Gala on Feb. 3rd 2024

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 […]

Pearland Branch Organized Pearland My PlayClub #8 on Feb. 3rd 2024

On February 3rd, AYLUS Pearland volunteers orchestrated a vibrant Pearland My PlayClub event, enhancing inclusive play at the Ed Thompson Inclusive Playground. Festivities included a face painting and bucket drumming station, with volunteers donning dragon and panda costumes to celebrate the lunar new year. Children eagerly posed for photos, relishing the playful atmosphere while enjoying […]

Pearland Branch Organized Spring Seeds Exchange on Feb. 3rd, 2024

On February 3rd, 2024, AYLUS Pearland orchestrated a Spring Seeds Exchange at the library. Diligently sorting and labeling donated seeds, volunteers prepared Ziplock bags, labels, and markers, streamlining the exchange process. Residents eagerly participated, swapping seeds and plants for a diverse array. The event also served as a platform for exchanging valuable gardening experiences among […]

Greater Princeton AYLUS Helps Refugee Students through Interfaith RISE (30th) in February 2024

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 […]

Pearland Branch Tutoring at Ed White Elementary School (#56) on February 3rd, 2024

On February 3, 2024, a team of dedicated AYLUS Pearland members volunteered at Ed White Elementary school’s Saturday tutoring program. Their primary objective was to provide invaluable assistance to the students in various academic areas, particularly reading and math. These volunteers were specifically assigned to collaborate with the teachers, aiming to provide enhanced learning and […]

AYLUS RSM Volunteers at the Saddleback Church PEACE Farm | January 2024

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch members volunteered at the PEACE Farm in Saddleback in January. Volunteers helped with a variety of tasks, including refill and refresh the dirt in the planters, and emptying planters for the next batch of crops. Our volunteers gained a deeper understand of the work that goes into creating the food […]