AYLUS Oakland Gardens held its 102th event on August 4th, 2024. The event took place at our local community garden, P.S. 390Q. We ripped up the weeds and watered the plants using buckets and hoses. When we started with the event, we noticed the change in the plants as more and more of them were […]

On Saturday, July 13th, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm, members of the Aylus Branch volunteered at the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County in Levittown. (CP Nassau is an organization that has been assisting individuals with disabilities since 1948.) Today four members came together and prepared some fun activities for the residents. We started with […]

On Saturday, July 6th, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County in Hicksville. CP Nassau is an organization that has been assisting individuals with disabilities since 1948. They offer an abundance of quality programs to provide care for individuals with disabilities and […]

On Saturday, August 3rd, from 1:00-4:00 PM, the Roslyn and Great Neck Branches of AYLUS volunteered for the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County (CP Nassau) at a group home in Seaford. Today the volunteers did many fun activities with the residents, and everyone had a great time. First, we started by baking chocolate chip […]

Alina Yu and Baoqin Zhong from AYLUS Edison led the English Enrichment zoom meeting in July 2024. The members are very popular with the participates and discussed a lot in the meetings. Each member attributed 2 hours each time. Meeting Dates: 7/8, 7/15, 7/21, 7/28 7/8: 7/15: 7/21: 7/28:    

From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Sunday, August 4, the Bellaire Branch of AYLUS volunteered at the Beacon (1212 Prairie St., Houston, TX 77002).   The Beacon is a nonprofit organization that provides services such as essential needs, civil legal aid, counseling, mentoring, and access to housing to individuals experiencing homelessness in Houston. It […]

  On Saturday, August 3rd, from 1:00-4:00 PM, the Great Neck and Roslyn Branches of AYLUS volunteered for the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County (CP Nassau) at a group home in Seaford. Today the volunteers did many fun activities with the residents, and everyone had a great time. First, we started by baking chocolate […]

Reported by Melody Zhang Posted by Jenny Wang From 7:00-10:00PM, our volunteers worked diligently to set up, advertise, and clean up a three-item stand at Russel Creek Park. Volunteers cooperated to serve fresh-made boba milk tea, shaved ice, and cotton candy to help fundraise for the African Library Project. The project recognizes the importance of […]

Reported by Jenny Wang As we are getting ready to ship a full primary library to Botswana via African Library Project, we still didn’t collected enough PreK-4 books.  We posted flyer to social media of local communites and collected more than 50 books.  Hopefully our team will collect more than 1000 PreK-4 books by the […]

In August, members of the Greater Princeton branch of AYLUS (GPA) served at Morven Museum Giving Garden (55 Stockton Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540; Phone 609-924-8144). A National Historic Landmark, Morven is on five pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. The home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge Branch organized the 11th monthly Concert in Fellowship Village (8000 Fellowship Rd, Baskin gridge, NJ, 07920) on 8/4/2024. 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 […]

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 spaces in Cary Town includes cleaning this location […]

Written by Amanda Li On July 27, 2024, AYLUS Oyster Bay congregated at Laurel Hollow Village Beach to discover the significance of oyster gardens and to assist in gauging the average growth of these intriguing marine species. The Oyster Garden Protection program aims to “garden” these oysters in safe floats off residential areas. Oyster gardening […]

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 individuals in the community. This reflects AYLUS’s commitment to positively […]

Reported by Eric Xie  AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2024-2025, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 7th Beast Academy online class in 2024-2025 was on July 29-August 04, 2024. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary […]

Gave away 4 mulberry, 1 fig, 1 pomegranate and 3 Asian pear starter plants to Houston and Sugar Land locals

On August 3rd, 2024, Jericho Branch participated in the ‘Treats from the Heart’ program at Ronald McDonald House, a facility that provides a supportive and comforting environment for families with critically ill children undergoing treatment at nearby hospitals. As part of their involvement, Jericho spent the day baking a variety of cookies and brownies. These […]

On August 3rd, 2024, Jericho Branch assisted with trail maintenance at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary. They planted tall grass on a patch where weeds had been recently removed to help prepare for a quail release. The team loosened the soil, carefully planted the tall grass, and ensured the roots were well-covered. Finally, they thoroughly watered […]

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

On 8/3/24, members of AYLUS Syosset participated in another invasive plant removal project with the members of AYLUS Dix Hills and Great Neck under the guidance of Michael Ahernb Assistant Director at the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. Members learned about the dangers of invasive species and worked to remove large amounts of porcelain […]

For their 100th event, August 02, 2024, AYLUS Oakland Gardens’ board members each created a poster board that introduces and explains what AYLUS is. The board members included information on how to join AYLUS, our Mission Statement, and some examples of our past events. To recap, some of our most notable events included fundraising for […]

On 8/3/2024, West Essex members volunteered at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum from 10am to 12pm for the event “Saturday Morning Ground Force” (The address is 165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901). Reeves-Reed Arboretum provides many nature education classes and activities for the children in the town of Summit, NJ and nearby areas.  Members: Aily Wei (2 […]

Caring For Others One Stitch At A Time. In August, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Crafts for Hope Committee hosted an event at the Plainsboro Public Library Community Room. Participants learned how to crochet chemo hats for cancer patients with Kathie Wang. No previous experience needed. Limited materials provided. Sign […]

In August, 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 August 2024, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond 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 […]

In August, 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 […]

In August, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported the Best Day Foundation at the Great Lawn Beach, Long Branch & Brick Beach III Seneca Dunes, Mantoloking, New Jersey. Best Day Foundation is a volunteer organization that helps children and young adults with special needs build confidence and self-esteem through safe, […]

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 […]

On August 3rd, 2024, ALYUS Morrisville/Cary Branch offered FREE Summer Writing Workshop. This is a four week summer program called Inkwell Writing Workshop designed and ran by our own branch members Claire Zhong and Kenna Zhang. Inkwell Writing Studio’s goal is to inspire and empower young writers to reach their full potential. The workshop offers […]