On July 19th, 2026, the AYLUS Foundation hosted our third Arts & Crafts Workshop, where volunteers crocheted mini octopuses to donate to hospitals, homeless shelters, and other community organizations. Since many of the participants were new to crochet, we decided to continue with the octopus project so everyone could learn the fundamentals before moving on […]

On July 19th, 2026, members of our Chapel Hill branch completed a flower delivery service project to support seniors at Charles House. Volunteers Leah Yang and Irena Gao picked up fresh flowers from Trader Joe’s. After carefully loading and organizing the flowers into their vehicle, they delivered them to Charles House in Chapel Hill. The flowers will be used by the senior residents […]

On Thursday, July 23rd, the Great Neck AYLUS Branch hosted another excellent tutoring session at the Great Neck Station Library. Due to the larger number of students today, each tutor was able to attend to a child. Brian Zhang assisted a student with AMC-8 practice questions, focusing on identifying patterns and sequences in math. Olivia […]

On July 18, 2026, dedicated youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga for another impactful day of community service dedicated to combating food insecurity. Driven by a shared commitment to leadership, compassion, and civic responsibility, volunteers served from 7:20 AM to 1:00 PM, with each […]

Reported by Lexin Zhu On July 22nd, Anna, two of my classmates, and I volunteered to tutor students in the Artificial Intelligence class at the Virginia Summer Residential Governor School. Together, we spent approximately two hours providing guidance and support as they worked on their final AI projects. Throughout the tutoring session, we assisted students […]

On Thursday, July 23, members of the AYLUS Greater Buffalo Branch participated in the Youth Initiative Bristol Village Senior Engagement Program, visiting residents at Bristol Village Assisted Living and Memory Care. During the visit, student volunteers performed violin, flute, and piano pieces for the senior residents, bringing joy and creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. […]

On June 28th, RCA members got together to keep the local community clean. They collected litter scattered along the community, walkways, bushes, and around a high school. Regular clean-up projects like this are part of RCA’s mission to encourage environmental awareness, promote community pride, and inspire others to care for our parks and natural areas. […]

On the morning of July 23 at 10:00 AM, AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with GRACE (Giving and Receiving Assistance for our Community’s Essentials) to organize a community donation drive focused on supporting women and families in need. As part of this service initiative, AYLUS Morris Branch members and community supporters collected essential female hygiene products […]

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch On the 21st of July, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington members Elissa Song, Jiayi (Joey) Zhu and Xingchen Song volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden with the Sammamish Botanical Garden Society. They helped remove invasive plants in the garden, deadheaded flowers, and learned about important environmental […]

Activity & Impact On June 28, 2026, 7 members of AYLUS North Hollywood attended the branch’s fourth CicLAvia event at Leimert Park from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. CicLAvia is a community festival that hosts live entertainment, vendors, and fun activities. At the event, AYLUS volunteers collected 100 notes from community members that uplifted and […]

Activity & Impact On July 19, 2026, two members of AYLUS North Hollywood volunteered at a Studio City Cleanup at Vitello’s Restaurant from 8:30 to 11:30 AM. Members had an opportunity to meet with Adrin Nazarian, a member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 2nd District. Members picked up trash and cleaned up […]

On Tuesday, July 21, the Great Neck AYLUS branch hosted a successful tutoring session from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the Great Neck Station Library. A positive highlight; during this session, an onlooking parent came up to our tutors and asked for their children to be included in the program, increasing our number of students […]

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 2:00pm – 5:00pm, AYLUS Twin Cities Member Megan Wang taught the fourth AYLUS Chinese, Art, and Math Workshop along with two new AYLUS assistants. We are so glad to see the kids return to this workshop each Saturday. In class, the students learned the Chinese story “Summer Palace,” then […]

On July 19, 2026, the AYLUS Great Neck Branch returned to Kings Point Park to continue maintaining and improving the walking trails, welcoming one new member to the team. Working together, the volunteers cleared overgrown sections of the trails while enduring the summer heat and persistent mosquitoes. Their dedication helped make even more of the […]

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the AYLUS Great Neck Branch hosted its weekly AAPI event at the Great Neck Main Library. The event started off with three volunteers reading aloud books to the children. The reading began with Ryder reading “I’ll Go and Come Back.” Jiangyuan’s reading of “Tic-Tac-Toe Chicken.” Concluding with “Baba’s Peach Tree” […]

On the afternoon of July 21 at 2:00 PM, AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with the Helping Hands Family Center to conduct our second Back-to-School Drive of the summer. This meaningful community service project was organized to help local children and families prepare for the upcoming school year by providing essential school supplies and new clothing. […]

The most dangerous transaction in decentralized finance is not always the one with the highest advertised yield. It may be the transaction that quietly combines three ordinary actions: moving assets across chains, depositing them for staking rewards, and buying an NFT in a marketplace that uses unfamiliar contracts. Each step can look simple in a […]

Reported and Posted by Karen Li In Spring 2026, AYLUS youth volunteers organized a Local Honey Fundraiser that promoted community wellness, supported a local small business, and advanced the organization’s charitable mission. Partnering with a local Dallas-area beekeeping business, the event featured locally harvested natural wildflower honey while raising funds to support childhood cancer charitable […]

Reported by Amanda Yin and Posted by Emily Yin On July 19th, 2026, members of the AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch came together for another Loops for Love event. This involved continuing and finishing past crochet projects for future donation or fundraising. All in all, we are so grateful for the volunteers who showed up […]

On July 19, 2026, members of the AYLUS Greater Buffalo Branch volunteered at the Starry Bridge Summer Sunday Flea Market in Williamsville, NY. This inclusive community event welcomes families and youth of all abilities, including neurodivergent youth, while encouraging youth entrepreneurship and bringing the community together. Student volunteers helped set up tables, prepare and serve […]

This week, Ryan returned to volunteer with Variety St. Louis, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children with disabilities enjoy meaningful and memorable experiences. Throughout the week, Ryan supported children as they participated in a wide range of activities, including swimming, ice skating, face painting, feeding fish, exploring the Missouri Botanical Garden, playing sports, […]

This is the 238th volunteer event of AYLUS Oakland Gardens, held on July 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The purpose of this project was to create promotional flyers and posters for our upcoming Family Fun Day and help spread awareness throughout the community. To prepare for this event, our Parent Advisor assigned every member of the 2026–2027 Leadership […]

On Sunday, July 17th, 2026, from 8:30 am to 1:00pm, volunteers from AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch participated in a general clean up at Flushing Friends Quaker Meeting House with Maureen Regan for their 237th event. The purpose of the event is to clean out weeds and fallen branches to preserve the Flushing Friends Quaker Meeting […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Writing Cards for Local Police Department Date: July 19, 2026 Time: 1-3 pm Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event DescriptionOn July 19, 2026, volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch participated in a meaningful card-writing activity to show support for the local Irvine Police Department. From 1:00 […]

On July 19, 2026, AYLUS Bridgewater branch members organized and ran a charity sale at a local flea market to raise funds for community service projects. Volunteers set up and managed a booth with a variety of donated items, including plants, toys, household goods, and clothing. They interacted with customers, handling sales and promoting AYLUS’s […]

On July 6th, 2026, five of us — Eric, Ryan, Roy, Jacob, and Leo — volunteered at the Senior Care Center (24-20 Broadway, Fair Lawn, NJ) from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM to teach local seniors how to use AI tools in their everyday lives. We each put together our own presentation slides and walked […]

Based on the Branch of the Month evaluations from May 2025 through April 2026, and following review and approval by the Board of Directors, we are proud to announce the 2025–2026 Branches of the Year: San Diego, CA Murrieta, CA Great Neck, NY West Essex, NJ Roslyn, NY Pearland, TX Frisco & Plano, TX Syosset, […]

On July 18th, 2026, 4 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: Viola Luo (2 hours) Xinyue […]

On July 11th, 2026, 6 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: Viola Luo (2 hours) Lucas […]

On Sunday, 07/09/2026, 2 AYLUS-Columbus volunteers volunteered at the Dublin Giving Garden, watering and weeding the vegetable beds. The volenteers removed weeds growing in the planting area due to the recent rain. The plants and fruits are growing quite well, with some plants almost ready for picking Volunteer Hours : David Wang, Aimee Wang – 1 […]

On Sunday, 07/16/2026, 3 AYLUS-Columbus volunteers volunteered at the Dublin Giving Garden, watering and weeding the vegetable beds. There were a large amount of weeds within the vegetable beds, and most were removed. Some plants are grown, but are not ripe for picking yet. Large amounts of leek or a similar plant also seem to […]

On Saturday, July 11th , 2026, 2 volunteers volunteered at the Dublin Miracle league located on Darree Fields. These volunteers became game day buddies where they helped physically challenged kids play a game of baseball. The volunteers became buddies for 3 different games, each game assisting a different kid. The games played had 2 innings each, […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge is honored to receive the 2025–2026 Branch of the Year Award in recognition of its continued dedication to youth volunteerism and community service. Each year, only 10 branches out of more than 197 AYLUS branches nationwide receive this prestigious honor, making this achievement a testament to the hard work, passion, and commitment of our members. Throughout […]

  The Summer Reading Marathon has successfully concluded, having received the praise of many participants. To welcome more participants, we will launch more reading activities that cater to different interests and styles. Further events would include history and culture, celebrity speeches, children’s stories, world classics and other series. During the event, volunteers used their reading […]

The AYLUS Birmingham Branch assists regularly with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, where members work to maintain various gardens and help with other roles. On July 18th, AYLUS volunteered at the Little Ones’ Memory Garden to assist in a project with the botanical gardens. Members planted various plants around the garden, including pachysandra, rosemary, and asters, […]

The AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita team spent five days teaming up with Crossline Church to help out our local community. Every morning, our volunteers jumped right in to sort and pack thousands of grocery staples—from fresh produce and dairy to meats—into care packages for families in need. The whole operation was a massive team effort, […]

Today at Fellowship Village, volunteers provided one-on-one technology support by helping a resident organize photos on their Android device. During the session, volunteers demonstrated how to move and organize images into albums, explained different photo management options, and answered questions about keeping pictures organized for easier access. At today’s technology support session, volunteers helped the […]

Today at Ridge Oak, volunteers provided one-on-one technology support by assisting a resident with questions about a mobile application. During the session, volunteers helped the resident search for a specific feature within the app and determined that the feature was not available. They then assisted the resident in navigating the process of canceling the app’s […]

To support local agricultural initiatives, the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch recently volunteered at the Saddleback Peace Farm. The team collaborated with local residents on various maintenance tasks, which included weeding planting beds, turning soil, and caring for the roses. These efforts successfully prepared the farm for its upcoming growing season, ensuring a harvest of […]

Today at Fellowship Village, volunteers helped seniors with a variety of technology questions. One senior needed assistance installing the Fellowship Village Go Icon application on their computer through a web browser. Volunteers also demonstrated how to edit bookmarks and shortcuts in Google Chrome to make frequently used websites easier to access. Other questions included how […]

Members of the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch recently volunteered at the Lakeview Senior Center, providing event support and companionship for local seniors. The volunteers handled all logistics, including greeting and checking in guests, setting tables, and serving meals. To brighten the afternoon, one volunteer performed a selection of piano pieces for the attendees. The […]

Reported by Katherine Backues Public libraries are invaluable community institutions that merit both recognition and unwavering support. Our local public library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, recently opened on November 9, 2024. The new library is an 18,000 square foot building designed to fit the changing needs of a modern neighborhood. It has a bookstore that […]

Summer Prelagebra Camp AYLUS Gainesville Branch — July 13th, 2026 – July 15th, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch worked with the Frazer School Summer Prealgebra Camp at the Frazer School from July 13 to July 15, 2026, as an independent community partner supporting local youth education. Volunteers Daniel Wei, Jolie Huang, and Coco Yao each […]

Summer Prealgebrea Camp AYLUS Gainesville Branch — July 7th, 2026 – July 10th, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch worked with the Frazer School Summer Prealgebra Camp at the Frazer School from July 7 to July 10, 2026, as an independent community partner supporting local youth education. Volunteers Jolie Huang, and Coco Yao each contributed  16 […]

Reported by: Feiyang Niu On July 18th, 2026, the AYLUS Farmington Branch hosted a seated Tai Chi session at the Holiday Farmington Senior Center. Feiyang Niu led the class by demonstrating a series of gentle, wheelchair-friendly Tai Chi movements, while Audrey Wang assisted residents and provided individual guidance throughout the session. The seniors enjoyed the […]

Reported by: Bernice Zhang On July 11th, 2026,  the AYLUS Farmington Branch visited the Holiday Farmington Senior Center to continue a tradition of preparing and performing a diverse recital. Participants played the piano, sang, and played various stringed instruments to engage Holiday residents throughout a light-hearted afternoon while encouraging the residents to sing along. A […]

On July 16, 2026, volunteer members of Aylus gathered at the Great Neck Station Library for their bi-weekly tutoring session. The evening was a success thanks to the hard work of the tutees and tutors. As a result, a wide array of subjects was covered–including mathematics and English. For instance, members helped students study pre-algebra. […]

On July 11, 2026, dedicated youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch came together at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga for a rewarding community service initiative focused on addressing local food insecurity. United by a shared commitment to compassion, leadership, and service, volunteers worked diligently from 7:20 AM to 1:00 PM, with […]

A volunteer group is a team of people who choose to work together to help others without expecting to be paid. Volunteers give their time, skills, and effort to support their communities, protect the environment or assist people in need. What I did was that I took out the potatoes and stored them in crates […]

On the morning of July 17 at 11:00 AM, AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with Green Village Church to support local families in need through a household cleaning supplies donation drive. Thanks to the generosity of our members and community supporters, we collected over 30 bottles of essential cleaning products, including laundry detergent, disinfectants, and other […]

Reported by Elissa Song On the 14th of July, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington members Elissa Song, and Kevin Chen volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden with the Sammamish Botanical Garden Society. They helped remove invasive plants in the garden, weeded around the perimeter, and learned about important environmental skills and ways to […]

On July 12th, 2026, the AYLUS Foundation held our second Arts & Crafts Workshop, where volunteers continued crocheting mini octopuses to donate to hospitals, homeless shelters, and other community organizations. At the beginning of the workshop, we gathered our materials, welcomed everyone, and everyone got ready to start working.  During this workshop, Emma Wei taught […]

Reported by Lillian Qian Posted by Lillian Qian   On July 12, 2026, members of the AYLUS Frisco & Plano branch gathered at Lexington Country Community clubhouse to crochet for Loops for Love. Volunteers continued to create stuffed animals for the Children’s Medical Center. Every volunteer worked extremely diligently this session to complete their items! […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Helping Assist in Concert and Playing Games with Residents Date: July 15, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM- 11 AM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Chloe Tang Event Description Volunteered at a senior center by spending time with seniors through simple activities, including serving snacks, playing balloon games, and reading […]

Reported by Arjun Rammohan Lake Washington Branch   From July 6–10, 2026, Yufei Ye and Arjun Rammohan successfully led a five-day Middle School Physics Summer Camp designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of middle school physics.   Each session ran from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and was followed by an extended Q&A […]

Reported by Arjun Rammohan Lake Washington Branch   From July 6–10, 2026, Yufei Ye and Arjun Rammohan successfully led a five-day Middle School Physics Summer Camp designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of middle school physics.   Each session ran from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and was followed by an extended Q&A […]

Reported by Arjun Rammohan Lake Washington Branch   From July 6–10, 2026, Yufei Ye and Arjun Rammohan successfully led a five-day Middle School Physics Summer Camp designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of middle school physics.   Each session ran from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and was followed by an extended Q&A […]

Reported by Arjun Rammohan Lake Washington Branch   From July 6–10, 2026, Yufei Ye and Arjun Rammohan successfully led a five-day Middle School Physics Summer Camp designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of middle school physics.   Each session ran from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and was followed by an extended Q&A […]

Reported by Arjun Rammohan Lake Washington Branch   From July 6–10, 2026, Yufei Ye and Arjun Rammohan successfully led a five-day Middle School Physics Summer Camp designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of middle school physics.   Each session ran from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and was followed by an extended Q&A […]

On the afternoon of July 15 at 3:00 PM, AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with ECLC of New Jersey (Education, Careers & Lifelong Community for children and adults with special needs) to organize a summer clothing donation drive to support individuals and families in the community. With the generous support of our members and community donors, […]

On the afternoon of July 15 at 1:00 PM, AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with the United Methodist Church to organize a community service event focused on fighting hunger and supporting local families in need. Through the dedication and generosity of our members and community supporters, we collected over 25 pounds of canned and nonperishable food […]

On Tuesday, July 14th, Great Neck AYLUS held its weekly tutoring session from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Great Neck Station Library. With fewer students attending during summer break, tutors were able to spend more time working individually with each student. Olivia helped a student review coding concepts and answered questions to reinforce their understanding. Junlin […]

On the warm sunny summer afternoon of Friday , Yucheng, Baiyu, and Amber came to the park and played with Jack at the park so they feel appreciated in the Great Neck community. The volunteers played in the park with him. They swung on the swings together and pushed each other on them. They also […]

During May and June, AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch tutors continued teaching English to students overseas. Volunteers prepared lessons on vocabulary, reading, grammar, and writing to help students improve their English skills. Although many tutors were busy with final exams and other school activities, they remained committed to teaching and providing engaging lessons. Their hard work […]

Reported by QI (Derek) Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 91th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on July 6-July 12 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary […]