On August 31st, 4 members of AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch member began work at the PEACE Farm in Saddleback. At the farm, our volunteer assisted in moving dirt and helping fill in planters. They also remove old, bad dirt and added new freshly soil. Ethan Zhang 2 hour Matthew Zhang 2 hour Aiden Ji […]

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch members volunteered at the PEACE Farm in Saddleback on August 24th. Three participate shows up to help out. The Volunteers helped with a variety of tasks, including chopping wood and stacking them. Ethan Zhang 2 hour Matthew Zhang 2 hour Danny Wang 2 hour             […]

On September 7, the Syosset AYLUS organization participated in the Long Island Native Plant Initiative, a dedicated effort to restore and enhance the natural beauty and ecological health of Long Island’s landscapes. This initiative focuses on planting native species, supporting local ecosystems, and promoting environmental sustainability. Our team engaged in a hands-on project, planting various […]

On Monday, July 15th from 10-12, the Chatham Aylus branch helped the Chatham Library for Tech Help, as well as help and preparations for arts and crafts. 2hrs: Hassun Khan Lilah Nydam Mason Ludwig Kevin Wang

The Birmingham Branch of AYLUS regularly volunteers at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, assisting with the upkeep and maintenance of the gardens, as well as with regular seasonal events. On September 7th, members of the Birmingham Branch helped with the cleanup of the annual Fall Plant Sale at the Botanical Gardens. Volunteers moved plants that were […]

On September 7, 2024, West Essex members volunteered in the Love Serving Autism tennis class offered to special needs children at West Orange Tennis Club. The program provides inclusive therapeutic racquet sports instruction for neurodivergent children to enhance communication, motor coordination, life skills, and behavior on and off the courts. In the class, the coaches […]

Reported by Karen Zhou Posted by Karen Li In the morning of September 7th, 2024, a group of AYLUS volunteers helped out special needs kids at the DCFC Church. In the beginning of the program, new volunteers were trained on what to do and expect. In the first half of the program, we danced and […]

AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteers will be volunteering at Arboretum State Park on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The volunteers’ goal this time was to plant coral trees and spread wood chips on the land near the plants that needed protection. As soon as the volunteers arrived at the designated location, […]

Three Greater Triangle Branch volunteers went to the Cary Learning Center today. They have done a great job of helping students and teachers this afternoon. They directed the students to the suitable class, helped the teacher set up the classroom as needed, and cleaned up all the mess after class. They tried hard to ensure […]

On September 7, 2024, AYLUS Phoenix woke up early in the morning to volunteer at their local Midwest Food Bank from 9am to 11am. Volunteers packed soap into usable portions and sealed them to be packed later on. These small but impactful packages would be later shared among homeless communities and hygiene stations around Arizona. […]

In September-October, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) worked with the New Jersey Special Olympics Volunteer Manager Ms. Fair and scheduled GPA volunteers to help the youth athlete league teams with score keeping, equipment such as that compound bow, order keeping, etc.  About New Jersey Special Olympics: Our Mission Our mission […]

On 9/7/24, members of AYLUS Syosset worked with members of AYLUS Great Neck at the Planting Fields Arboretum to plant new shrubs and mulch areas of the Arboretum. First, members worked to use shovels to dig holes, and then plant shrubs known as Florida Sunshine Illicium. Since there were multiple areas of the Arboretum that […]

This is the 120th event hosted by AYLUS Oakland Gardens. On Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024,from 9:00 to 11:00.  AYLUS Oakland Gardens donated books to their local library. These books came from donations from our members. As our branch had collected a lot of books for our two international projects, there were still many books in […]

On September 2, 2024, that marked the 119th event of the AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch. The AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch partners with Books for Taiwan to donate and create a library for kids in Taiwan.    Books for Taiwan is a non-profit volunteer group in New Jersey, USA. They have a history of more than […]

On September 7th, 2024, two members from our community branch continued working on a heartwarming mission: bringing comfort and joy to cancer patients through their own artistic talents. These dedicated youths, armed with creativity and compassion, poured their hearts into crafting beautiful and thoughtful items – knitted hats, friendship bracelets, journals and origami – specifically […]

Members of the Morris AYLUS Branch devoted their time to fundraise for under represented individuals. Our members believe in the power of education to transform lives. By teaching community kids to fundraise for underprivileged children, we instill values of empathy, responsibility, and social awareness. It’s about building a compassionate community where everyone contributes to lifting […]

Aylus Great Neck Branch Volunteer at The Arboretum State Park on 8/3/24  On August 3rd 2024, The AYLUS Team worked tirelessly rooting out weeds and made sure to keep the plants in the arboretum healthy and beautiful. Using the tools provided by the Arboretum staff, such as shovels, rakes and buckets, they were able to […]

On September 1st and 2nd, 2024, members of AYLUS Puget Sound hosted two 1.5 hour long concerts for Sunrise of Bellevue and  Aegis Living Lake Union. A total 23 volunteers performed 30 performances at these two concerts.   MCs: Caileen W, Christina L  ​          CaileenW  ​Performers: Christine Z, Jingqi L, Anna […]

On Saturday, Sept. 7th, AYLUS held its weekly iPad Club at the Fellowship Village. Members had taught seniors how to make a group email, and how to enlarge their screens, how to prevent getting viruses, and solved a senior’s problem regarding their computer being locked for ling periods of time. Members had also answered question […]

In September, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued to host more flea market booths in New Jersey for charity.  GPA leaders Tom Cui and Steven Li purchased products in Amazon overstock outlets, collected donations, set up flea market booths, and raised funds for AYLUS Save a Life Diabetes Children Fund […]

In September, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond 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 […]

On September 7th, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Leadership Team hosted an open-to-the public event. The GPA leaders spoke to the public and promoted youth volunteerism among our community. The speakers shared their experience on how to create unique projects to serve the community with the non-AYLUS attendants. AYLUS promotes […]

Baoqing Zhong and Alina Yu from AYLUS Edison led the English Enrichment Zoom meeting in August 2024. The members are very popular with the participants and they have built up very good relationships. Each member attributed 2 hours each time. Class Dates: 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 8/4: 8/11: 8/18: 8/25:  

On September 6th from 2:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m, volunteers helped set up, clean up, and aid vendors at the Warrington Farmers Market. We helped vendors set up tents, picnic tables, benches, trash cans and umbrellas. 6 hours: Alejandro Wu Mula, Adam Wu Mula 7 hours: Daniel Chen   Reported by Kurt Wu:

On 9/2/2024, Jasmine Zheng & Eastwood Zhang volunteered at FAM food pantry for three hours from 9 am to 12 pm; the supervisor was Eastwood’s mom. For nearly two hours, Eastwood and Jasmine sorted boxes of various meats by animal protein categories (poultry in one box, seafood in another, beef in yet another, and so […]

On September 4th, 2024, two members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch, Brenna Li and Estella Li,  resumed an in-person weekly tutoring session for the 2024/2025 school year at the Abbey Church Village in Dublin, Ohio. This community is part of the national church residences and serves low income families, including new immigrant families. AYLUS Columbus members […]

In September, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) members volunteered at the 2024 Cranbury Helen Codey 5K and Fun Run event. The 16th Annual Helene Cody Cranbury 5K & 1 Mile Race was on Saturday, September 7th at Heritage Park! Register for the 5K or 1 mile run/walk! The organizers were […]

In early September 2024, the American Youth Leadership Foundation (AYLF) Board of Directors selected Frisco & Plano,TX，Pearland, TX，Cheshire, CT，Great Neck, NY，Syosset, NY，New Jersey Greater Princeton & Far Beyond, NJ，Murrieta, CA，Oakland Gardens,NY，San Diego, CA，Roslyn, NY Branch of the Month Award for August 2024. Congratulations to all the students from these branches! – AYLF Board of Directors

West Essex members Zoe Leung, Jaden Leung, Hebe Leung and Jeremiah Au volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children in 2024 July and August. 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. They also helped in […]

In September, 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 […]

On September 2, 2024, the following members volunteered at a lemonade sale for the Tennessee’s Regional Intervention Program (RIP), helping to raise funds for the program. Through their efforts, they supported the program’s mission to assist children and families in need of behavioral interventions. This experience allowed the volunteers to practice teamwork, communication, and community […]

On August 24 and 31, 2024, the following members volunteered at a nursing home, providing valuable social interaction for elderly residents who often face loneliness and isolation. By engaging in conversations and participating in activities, these volunteers helped improve the residents’ mental and emotional well-being, enhancing their overall quality of life and making them feel […]

On August 17, 2024, the following members volunteered at a lemonade sale for the Tennessee’s Regional Intervention Program (RIP), raising funds to support the program’s initiatives. Their efforts contributed to helping children and families in need of behavioral interventions. Through the lemonade sale, the volunteers not only supported a good cause but also gained valuable […]

Reported by Tanya Fu Posted by Jenny Wang On September 1st, 2024, 11 volunteers from the Frisco & Plano AYLUS branch gathered together from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM to crochet mini hat keychains and small bird amigurumi keychains. During this event, each of our volunteers were able to complete a hat keychain (pictures below)! […]

Reported by Colin Xie On September 1st, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 226th 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 […]