Edmond Branch hosted their third summer science workshop. Members instructed 9 kids on the principles of science and physics with fluids by using tubes to demonstrate the properties of water as it flowed between cups. Members assisted & instructed kids, passed out supplies, and provided snacks, ensuring that the workshop ran smoothly and efficiently. Member […]
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Edmond Branch Hosts Science Workshop on 7/20/24
Edmond Branch hosted their second summer science workshop. Members instructed 7 kids on the principles of engineering and weight distribution. The kids created towers out of paper cups and cardboard, then competed to see who could build the tallest tower that supported their weight. Members assisted & instructed kids, passed out supplies, and provided snacks, […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (35th) (8/1/2024)
Reported by Jessica Lu : On August 1st, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members cleaned up their local park. Members started off by going around the park, watching for any hidden trash in the bushes and under the tables. Then, they moved onto the lawn, noticing that there were a lot of candy wrappers thrown around. While […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (60th) (8/1/2024)
Reported by Jessica Lu : On August 1st, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at their local food bank. After checking in, members started by sorting produce. They were given 2 carts of boxes of unsorted produce and patiently sorted through them. When they finished, the boxes of veggies/fruits were filled with lemons/limes, apples, potatoes, onions, […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Hosts Crafts for Hope Events (8th) in August 2024
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 […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Continues Conservation Efforts (208th) in August 2024
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 […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Volunteers in Local Libraries (57th) in August 2024
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 […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Builds a Primary Community Library in Lesotho, Africa (15th) in August 2024
Changing Lives, Book by Book. Work together with AYLUS! In August 2024, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued another project to build a Community Library in Africa by collecting up to 700 gently used children’s books (preschool to 8th grade reading level books) and $650 (to cover the domestic and international shipping cost, […]
Columbus Branch Donated Backpacks Funded by Branch Fundraising Sales of Books and Crafts to a One Dublin and Supported its Annual Back-to-School-Event on August 1st, 2024
On August 1st, 20 (10-10:30am) new backpacks were dropped off by branch volunteer Brenna Li and Dianne Wang and donated to One Dublin to support its annual back-to-school event for local low- income families. The purchase of the backpacks were funded by fundraising sales of AP/SAT/ACT prep books and crafts, such as bracelets and bookmarks […]
Columbus Branch Volunteered at the Dublin Giving Garden on July 28th, 2024
On Sunday, 7/28/24, AYLUS-Columbus volunteered at the Dublin Giving Garden to harvest and water the vegetables from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. The volunteers picked the fully grown vegetables and herbs, placing them into the provided plastic bags and labeling them. They picked basil, green bell peppers, banana peppers, bay leaves, and parsley. Those will be […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the 221st Online English for the Elderly Program on July 28th, 2024
Reported by Colin Xie On July 28th, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 221st 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 […]
San Diego Branch Hosted Used Books Donation Event on July 31, 2024
Reported by Andrew Zhou During the month of July, San Diego members of AYLUS organized a “Donate Your Used Books for Charity Sale.” The goal of this event is to raise funds to support the Libraries With Love program, providing children in Africa with more opportunities to read books, while also offering the community fun […]
Slam n Splash (#133): Pearland Branch Community Tennis Class (#63) July 18, 2024
On the evening of July 18, AYLUS volunteers coached tennis as part of their continued summer tennis lessons for fundraising. The coaches split students into beginners and intermediate groups based on their skill level. After warmup, the beginners worked on forehand and backhand technique and even started learning the volley. The intermediate group focused on […]
AYLUS Cheshire Branch Volunteers at Local Tutoring Center 07/31/24
Reported by: Bradley Fang On July 31th, 2024, the AYLUS Cheshire Branch assisted in tutoring students in need of help at a local center. The tutoring is available to all grades, focusing on math and reading comprehension skills. The volunteers helped the students who needed assistance and performed various other activities to help them with […]
AYLUS Cheshire Branch Volunteers at Local Tutoring Center 07/30/24
Reported by: Bradley Fang On July 30th, 2024, the AYLUS Cheshire Branch assisted in tutoring students in need of help at a local center. The tutoring is available to all grades, focusing on math and reading comprehension skills. The volunteers helped the students who needed assistance and performed various other activities to help them with […]
Youth Entrepreneur: Volunteers Picked up Donations for Fundraising on July 31, 2024
On the afternoon of July 31, 2024, Pearland volunteers picked up cases of notebooks donated by a local warehouse. These donations will be used for future fundraisers to support the city’s second inclusive park. Volunteers (1 hr):Aila Jiang, Tina Dong, Erica Gao Parent on duty (1 hr): Carol Li
Riverside County AYLUS Members Return to Lend a Helping Hand to a Local Food Bank on July 26th, 2024
On July 26th, two RCA members returned to a Food bank they had previously been assisting during the week. They were assigned to help sort through food produce to help recover and salvage produce. Food banks significantly impact communities by addressing hunger and food insecurity, focusing on providing nutritious food to vulnerable groups such as […]
San Diego Branch organized a Community Cleanup Event at Solana Ranch Park on July 31, 2024
Reported by Colin Xie The AYLUS San Diego Committee organized ta Community Cleanup Event at Solana Ranch Park on July 31 , 2024. Trash pollution is a prevalent issue in many parts of the world today, harming the environment as well as wildlife within the area. We believe that as global citizens, it is our […]
Greater Buffalo Branch Volunteers with Buffalo Science Museum (7/31/2024)
On July 31 2024, a member of AYLUS volunteered at the Buffalo Science Museum from 9:45AM-4PM. She did the finger-paint demonstration. Volunteers: Leila Hu (6.25 hours)
Greater Buffalo Branch Volunteers with Buffalo Science Museum (7/30/2024)
On July 30 2024, a member of AYLUS volunteered at the Buffalo Science Museum from 9:45AM-4:00PM. She did the finger-paint demonstration. Volunteers: Leila Hu (6.25 hours)
Greater Buffalo Branch Volunteers with Buffalo Science Museum (7/29/2024)
On July 29 2024, a member of AYLUS volunteered at the Buffalo Science Museum from 10:45AM-4PM. She did the light filter demonstration. Volunteers: Leila Hu (5.25 hours)
San Diego Branch Hosted the 6th used batteries recycling event in San Diego in July 2024
Reported by Lauren Kan. AYLUS San Diego Branch organized the 5th collection and recycling of used batteries on July 31, 2024. We dropped the batteries to recycle at Staples, where our volunteers collected a total of 9.2 lbs of used batteries. Scientific researchers have claimed that recycling batteries can save 51.3% of natural resources. The […]
Greater Buffalo Branch with Heatwave Chess Tournament (7/28/2024)
On July 28 2024, members of AYLUS co-organized with Buffalo Chess Association the Heatwave Chess Tournament at UB from 9AM-5PM. The earnings from the tournament are all spent on school supplies that will be donated. There were 32 competitors from different ethnic backgrounds. After five rounds, winners received prizes and 3 others received Sportsmanship awards. […]
AYLUS Cheshire Fundraises Through Pre-Selling Krispy Kreme Donuts – 7/14/24
Reported by: Valerie Zheng On July 14th, 2024, AYLUS Cheshire Branch presold forty four orders of Krispy Kreme Donuts at the AYLUS barbeque fundraiser. This was done through Krispy Kreme’s donut fundraiser program, which is available to non-profit organizations. Advertising this event was done through Cheshire’s Parks and Recreation, as well as through other social […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#169): Pearland Volunteers Taught Bucket Drumming (#18) at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston on July 31, 2024
On the afternoon of July 31, 2024, volunteers conducted a bucket drumming session for adults with special needs at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston. Ten adults participated in the lesson. This was the final bucket drumming session for the adults’ class at the Houston location this summer. The volunteers began with a quick review of the basic […]
San Diego Branch hosted the 1st used crayon donation on July 31, 2024
Reported by Andrew Zhou In the AYLUS WeChat group, we saw that the Frisco & Plano branch hosted the Crayon Drive. We, at the San Diego branch, thought it was a wonderful and meaningful idea, and we also want to expand this activity to our branch. We discovered that we can use The Crayon Initiative […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#168): Volunteers Supported SNCC Adult Day Hab (#104) on July 31, 2024
On July 31, 2024, Pearland volunteers assisted with the LSA Special Needs Caring Center’s day habilitation program (SMILE summer camp). In the morning, the volunteers helped with a computer skills class and a life skills class. In the afternoon, they led a music class, guiding the campers in playing the ukulele and bucket drums. Volunteers: […]
AYLUS Cheshire Branch Recycles Bottles for Fundraiser – 07/28/24
Reported by: Valerie Zheng On July 28th, 2023, AYLUS Cheshire Branch recycled bottles at the local Stop & Shop. Bottles were collected from the volunteers’ homes and also from the many generous people who donated to our branch in the Bottle Drive. All proceeds from this event go toward AYLUS Cheshire Branch’s fundraiser for the […]
AYLUS Cheshire Branch Collects Bottles for Bottle Drive – 07/28/24
Reported by: Valerie Zheng On July 28th, 2024, AYLUS Cheshire Branch hosted a Bottle Drive Fundraiser at the Cheshire High School entrance. Volunteers were stationed to help receive bottles from any donors and collect them into piles. Branch leaders coordinated with local information outlets such as through Facebook and Wechat groups in order to organize […]
AYLUS Cheshire Branch Volunteers at Local Tutoring Center 07/24/24
Reported by: Valerie Zheng On July 24th, 2024, the AYLUS Cheshire Branch assisted in tutoring students in need of help at a local center. The tutoring is available to all grades, focusing on math and reading comprehension skills. The volunteers help the students who were in need of assistance and perform various other activities to […]
AYLUS Cheshire Branch Volunteers at Local Tutoring Center – 07/23/24
Reported By: Valerie Zheng On July 23rd, 2024, the AYLUS Cheshire Branch assisted in tutoring students in need of help at a local center. The tutoring is available to all grades, focusing on math and reading comprehension skills. The volunteers help the students who were in need of assistance and perform various other activities to […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#169): Pearland Volunteers Taught Bucket Drumming (#18) at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugarland on July 31, 2024
On the afternoon of July 31, 2024, volunteers conducted a bucket drumming session for adults with special needs at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston. Ten adults participated in the lesson. This was the final bucket drumming session for the adults’ class at the Houston location this summer. The volunteers began with a quick review of the basic […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#168): Volunteers Supported SNCC Adult Day Hab (#104) on July 31, 2024
On July 31, 2024, Pearland volunteers assisted with the LSA Special Needs Caring Center’s day habilitation program (SMILE summer camp). In the morning, the volunteers helped with a computer skills class and a life skills class. In the afternoon, they led a music class, guiding the campers in playing the ukulele and bucket drums. […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the 22nd monthly bottles and cans recycling event in San Diego on 7/27/24
Reported by Lauren Kan On July 27th, San Diego students of AYLUS hosted its 22nd monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling […]
City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Supported Project Rise and Shine in July 2024
AYLUS Pearland has been a partner of Project Rise and Shine (PRS) since 2020 and has received an annual grant from the Hogg Foundation to promote the mental health of minority youth. As part of the grant requirements, AYLUS Pearland submits expense reports, maintains a list of programs with statistical data, and reports to PRS […]
City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Community Chess Class (#66) on July 20, 2024
On July 20, 2024, AYLUS Pearland held a fun and educational chess learning event for kids at the West Pearland Library. The event, led by enthusiastic volunteers Brendon Jiang, Daniel Zhang etc, introduced young participants to the basics of chess and helped them develop new skills. The instructor Brendon guided the kids through the rules […]
Event 9: Formula Drive in July 2024 to support underprivileged moms
In July, 2024, The Morris Branch of AYLUS participated in the collecting and drop-off to the local church, Chatham United Methodist Church in Morris County. Inspired by Mothers’ Day, we created Formula Drive artwork & distributed around community to promote our Formula Drive, we collected total of 42 bottles (30 lbs) of baby products and […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Support Local Food Bank on July 24th, 2024
Food banks play a crucial role in supporting communities by alleviating hunger and food insecurity. They focus on helping vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and low-income individuals access nutritious food. Additionally, food banks help reduce waste by rescuing surplus food from retailers, manufacturers, and farms, contributing to sustainable resource management. RCA members have […]
STEM n Tech (#26): Pearland Branch Volunteers Web Site Development and Maintenance (#1) in July 2024
As one partner of AYLUS Pearland, Project Rise and Shine (PRS) stated their need to build a responsive and dynamic website for the end user to understand PRS organization, PRS mission, PRS program, and RPS events. AYLUS members Andy Shi, Katherine Wu, Aila Jiang, Jonathan Niu, and Matthew Niu joined this project as volunteers starting […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#165): Pearland Volunteers Taught Bucket Drumming (#17) at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston on July 27, 2024
In the afternoon of July 27, 2024, Pearland volunteers conducted a bucket drumming session for kids with special needs at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugarland. Nine children, aged 4-7, participated in the lesson along with their parents. This was the second bucket drumming lesson for kids at the Houston location. Volunteers began with a quick review of […]