In February 2024, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Environment Committee continued its conservation, a continuing effort for the GPA students to put their influence on the local community since their last public speech to the West Windsor Council in 2019. GPA conservationists collected & recycled plastic bags, batteries, clothes, picked up trash at […]

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 […]

Since 2018, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) has been creating a positive impact on both children with autism and volunteers in the communities we serve throughout the State of New Jersey.  Through various programs and initiatives, GPA aims to foster a deeper relationship between nature and children with autism plus […]

Reported by ERIC LI On February 2, 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 28th, 2024 from 10am to 12pm,  6 members of the AYLUS San Clemente Branch helped out at our 3rd Community Clean Up. They helped to collect 6 bags of trash! They were able to collect a variety of items like soda cans, water bottles, cigarettes, plastic bags, metal pins, and even used roller […]

In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported local libraries, such as the Summit Free Public Library, West Windsor Public Library, Montgomery Public Library, Plainsboro Public Library, Livingston Public Library, and more. BECOME A VOLUNTEER: HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Library Programs (teaching Chess, tutoring, etc.) Book sorting (categorize […]

In February, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers continued to help our local community at Community Food Bank of New Jersey (31 Evans Terminal Road #1, Hillside, NJ 07205), Mercer Street Friends Food Bank (824 Silvia Street, Ewing, NJ 08628), Princeton Community Kitchen for Low-Income Families, and Rise Food Pantry & Thrift Store […]

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. […]

The “Young Writers Club” project, a program aimed at supporting and inspiring young writers in the San Diego Region, was a great success. Organized by Hans Yang from the AYLUS San Diego Branch, a Young Writers Club Session took place on January 20th, 2024. The project got together and worked on the New Years Competitions […]

The “Young Writers Club” project, a program aimed at supporting and inspiring young writers in the San Diego Region, was a great success. Organized by Hans Yang from the AYLUS San Diego Branch, a Young Writers Club Session took place on January 6th, 2024. The project got together and worked on the New Years Competitions […]

In January, West Essex AYLUS joined  Blossoming in Nature to educate students and volunteers on helping special needs children, specially autistic children to enjoy outdoor activities.  Blossoming in Nature is a high school students run nonprofit organization who focuses on bringing special needs children to hiking and other outdoor activities to enjoy nature. The goals […]

On 1/26/24, West Essex AYLUS hosted a QA session to help high school students set their academic goals, choose suitable courses, and explore to more fields of study.  Students shared their experiences in course selection, challenges they faced in different courses and answered questions from high school students and their parents. Livingston High School will […]

On 1/14/24 West Essex AYLUS helped Special Olympics Skating team clean up team closet.  Members took out skates, costumes, equipment, props, decorations and supplies from the team closet.  Members then sorted through the items, identified items for different teams, put skates into storage bins and hang up costumes.  Organized inventories were then stored in different […]

West Essex member participated in the monthly concert in Fellowship Village hosted by AYLUS Basking Ridge and King’s Academy of Dance Art (8000 Fellowship Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920) on 12/17/2023. Per AYLUS Basking Ridge branch, most of the AYLUS Basking Ridge members attending King’s Academy of Dance Arts, AYLUS BR and KADA planned this […]

Attached are the pictures of Zoe Leung and Hebe Leung  volunteering 2 hours at Taekwondo class on 1/29. 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: Zoe Leung and Hebe Leung

These are the pictures of Zoe Leung and Hebe Leung  volunteering 2 hours at Taekwondo class on 1/2. 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.  

On Dec.18th, West Essex members helped out at Martial Arts class. Zoe Leung and Hebe Leung  volunteering 2 hours at Taekwondo class on 12/18. 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.

In Jan.2024, West Essex AYLUS supported Livingston High School Fencing team fundraising event. Members helped high school team communicate with local vendor, decide on fundraising dates, and design fundraising flyers.  The fundraising was a success and both the high school team and the vendor are looking forward to more events in the future.   West […]

On Jan.15th， West Essex AYLUS hosted a card for hospitalized children table at the Livingston Day of service event. The Livingston Committee for Diversity & Inclusion (LCDI) held its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day of Service on Jan.15th at the Livingston Senior and Community Center, where many organizations conducted service projects and several […]

In Jan. 2024, West Essex AYLUS conducted a yarn drive to collect yarns for St. Barnabas hospital.  The yarns will be used to make baby hat for babies at the hospital.  West Essex members collected from family, friends and MLK a day of service event participants West Essex members: Ella Chai, Hebe Leung, Zoe Leung, […]

In Jan. 2024, West Essex conducted a food drive to help Livingston Chinese Association (LCA) collect canned food to help low income families. Livingston  Committee for Diversity and Inclusion (LCDI) organized a day of service event to celebrate MLK day.  Livingston Chinese Association initiate a food drive as part of the service day activity.  To […]

On Jan.31st, West Essex AYLUS volunteered at inclusive martial art class.  Members guided participate during warm up, served as companies for participating children, and worked as assisted coach to teach participants steps and forms. Taekwondo may promote self-confidence in social and physical abilities, leisure exploration, and participation in children with social interaction skills deficits.” (Calinog et […]

On Jan.17th, West Essex AYLUS volunteered at inclusive martial art class.  Members guided participate during warm up, served as companies for participating children, and worked as assisted coach to teach participants steps and forms. Taekwondo may promote self-confidence in social and physical abilities, leisure exploration, and participation in children with social interaction skills deficits.” (Calinog et […]

On Jan.10th, West Essex AYLUS volunteered at inclusive martial art class.  Members guided participate during warm up, served as companies for participating children, and worked as assisted coach to teach participants steps and forms. Taekwondo may promote self-confidence in social and physical abilities, leisure exploration, and participation in children with social interaction skills deficits.” (Calinog et […]

On Jan. 27th 2024, 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 […]

On Jan. 20th 2024, 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 […]

On Jan. 13th 2024, 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 […]

On Jan. 6th 2024, 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 […]

On Jan. 28th 2024, 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 Jan. 21st 2024, 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 Jan. 14th 2024, 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 12/16/23, West Essex AYLUS volunteered with Essex special skating team to perform synchronized skating for the annual Ice Show.  Members served as unified partner for special skaters.   West Essex members: Olivia, Jessica Choy,  

On 1/27/24, West Essex AYLUS volunteered with Special Olympic swimming team at JCC metro west. West Essex member worked as unified partner as well as assisting coach to help participates improve swimming skills. Our member also worked with younger swimmers to help them understand the “swimming team” format and learn basic swimming skills. West Essex […]

On 1/20/24, West Essex AYLUS volunteered with Special Olympic swimming team at JCC metro west. West Essex member worked as unified partner as well as assisting coach to help participates improve swimming skills. Our member also worked with younger swimmers to help them understand the “swimming team” format and learn basic swimming skills. West Essex […]

On 1/13/24, West Essex AYLUS volunteered with Special Olympic swimming team at JCC metro west. West Essex member worked as unified partner as well as assisting coach to help participates improve swimming skills. Our member also worked with younger swimmers to help them understand the “swimming team” format and learn basic swimming skills. West Essex […]

On 1/6/24, West Essex AYLUS volunteered with Special Olympic swimming team at JCC metro west. West Essex member worked as unified partner as well as assisting coach to help participates improve swimming skills. Our member also worked with younger swimmers to help them understand the “swimming team” format and learn basic swimming skills. West Essex […]

AYLUS Bellaire Branch members volunteered at Ed White Elementary School from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, January 27, 2024.   The main focus of the program is to assist children that come from low-income families with reading and math. Members of AYLUS tutored kids on topics, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Also, some […]

On Saturday, January 20, 2024,  AYLUS Bellaire Branch members volunteered at E.D. White Elementary School. The weekly volunteering program aims to help students with disadvantaged families with mathematics and reading. Members tutored kids in 4th and 5th grade on topics ranging from fractions, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and English. Some volunteers even communicated in Spanish […]