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West Essex AYLUS volunteers for Independence Day’s local event 7/4/2026

Date: 7/4/2026 Time: 10:30am-2:30pm Location: Livingston Oval Organization we partnered with: Livingston Chinese Association. On July 5th,2026, West Essex AYLUS volunteers for local events on Independence Day. West Essex branch members worked at Livingston Chinese Association table at the annual July 4th celebration event to provide free games, kids activities, photo booth and prize to […]

On June 30th, 2026, the AYLUS Foundation helped crochet mini-octopuses to donate to hospitals, homeless shelters, and more.

On June 30th, 2026, the AYLUS Foundation helped crochet mini-octopuses to donate to hospitals, homeless shelters, and more. When we first arrived, we introduced ourselves and started to set up in a room that had materials provided to us. We followed an instructor on how to make crochets and each step to making a perfect […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Branch Community Python Class (#8)6/28/2026

On Sunday, 6/28/2026 The second Python programming class built upon the concepts introduced in the previous lesson by expanding students’ understanding of data organization and code structure. The class began with a review of variables, user input, conditionals, and loops. Students then learned how to create and use lists to store multiple values, access and […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#281): Volunteers Support LSA Summer SMILE Camp for Special Needs (#140) on June 30, 2026

On June 30, 2026, Pearland AYLUS volunteers assisted the staff at the 2026 LSA Summer SMILE Camp held at the Special Needs Caring Center, helping provide engaging and meaningful activities for campers with special needs. During the cooking session, volunteers provided individualized support, giving participants opportunities to practice important independent living skills in a safe, […]

Achieve together: Pearland Branch Community K-Pop Dance Class (#35)6/23/2026

On Tuesday, 6/23/26, Anna Zheng and Grace Dai taught the seventh Aylus summer kpop dance lessons. The class begin with instructor Anna leading the kids through some stretches. Afterwards, instructor Grace beginning teaching the class a fun new dance called “Blue Flame” by lesserafim. Throughout class, Anna and Grace taught the students and helped out […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Volunteers Support LSA CARE Booth at Chinese Community Center for Fundraising on June 27, 2026

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, our volunteers joined members of the Light & Salt Association (LSA) to run their CARE Booth for a fundraising event at the Chinese Community Center through the sale of milk tea and fruit tea. The proceeds from the event will help support elementary school students from low-income families. Throughout the […]

AYLUS Bellaire Branch volunteered at the City of Bellaire Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2026

From 6:45 to 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 4, the Bellaire Branch of AYLUS volunteered at the City of Bellaire Independence Day Parade. The City of Bellaire hosts its annual Independence Day Parade every July 4th. Prior to the event, volunteers positioned traffic cones across multiple intersections to close roads and guided drivers around the […]

Achieve Together: Community Soccer Class(#2) on June 25, 2026

Our second community soccer class was held on the evening of June 25 at Southdown Park. The program once again drew an enthusiastic group of children ages 4–8, all eager to learn and play. Volunteers continued to introduce fundamental skills, and the students are already showing clear improvement in their technique. Volunteers (1.5hrs): Dwayne Li-Williams, […]

Achieve Together: Community Soccer Class Open House June 20, 2026

Our volunteers hosted an open house for the new summer soccer class. Dwayne Li-Williams, the lead instructor for the program, prepared a presentation showcasing the class schedule and the skills that participants will learn throughout the course. Roy Zheng entertained the children by creating balloon animals and twisted balloon creations, helping to make the event […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Branch Community Python Class (#7) 6/20/2026

On June 20, 2026, a beginner Python programming class was conducted for middle school students. The goal of the lesson was to introduce students to the basic concepts of computer programming and provide them with hands-on experience writing code in Python. During the class, students learned how to create and run simple Python programs. They […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Branch Community Chess Class (#75) on June 28, 2026

On Sunday June 28, 2026, Joshua Meng and Alicia Zhang hosted the Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson. The students competed against each other, seeing who could solve each position quickly and accurately. Through this, they learned to recognize different types of common motifs, such as the fork, pin, and skewer. Additionally, they learned the thought process when looking […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Support the American Cancer Society on June 13th, 2026

On June 13th, 2026 two RCA members organized a donation drive to support their local community. The members collected furniture, toys, and home décor items from their friends’ homes. These items were sorted, packed, and prepared for donation to the American Cancer Society. Through initiatives like this, RCA remains committed to helping those in need […]

AYLUS Irvine Tutoring 7/3/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 3, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 3rd, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including English, Chinese, and Math. Participating members dedicated several hours […]

AYLUS Irvine Tutoring 7/2/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 2, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 2nd, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including English, Chinese, and Math. Participating members dedicated several hours […]

AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch Volunteers at ALFC Generosity Center on 06/27/26

On June 27, 2026, youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered for a meaningful community service project at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga. Driven by a shared commitment to service and community engagement, the volunteers dedicated their morning to supporting food distribution efforts for local families experiencing food insecurity. Working from […]

AYLUS Great Neck Branch Tutoring at Station Library 124th (7/2/26)

On July 2, Great Neck AYLUS held another successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch from 6:00–7:00 PM. Brian Zhang worked with a 7th-grade student, playing chess to develop critical thinking and completing a fun dinosaur scavenger hunt. Goldman Tian assisted Brian throughout the session, helping engage the student and encourage participation. […]

Chapel Hill Volunteers Create Developmental Hearts, Heart Pillows, and Origami Gifts for Patients on June 30, 2026

On June 30, 2026, volunteers from the AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch came together to make developmental hearts for newborns at WakeMed, along with heart-shaped pillows and origami gifts for patients. During the event, volunteers spent several hours cutting, sewing, assembling, and folding the materials needed for each project. Every item was made with care, with […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 86th Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Bookstore Event on July 2nd, 2026

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 […]

AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch Holds public-speaking presentation on June 28, 2026

Reported by Hamsika Ganipineni; Posted by Charlotte Chen On June 28, during the Loops For Love event, volunteers gathered for their second speech workshop. During this workshop, volunteers were introduced to various public speaking topics, including tone and expression. They were also taught how they can apply these topics during AYLUS fundraisers. Volunteers were also […]

AYLUS Oakland Gardens Volunteers at Senator John Liu’s America 250 Community Celebration (6/28/2026)

On June 28th, 2026, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held its 235th event, volunteering at Senator John Liu’s America 250 Community Celebration, a free, family-friendly event held at Francis Lewis High School. The event brought together residents from across the city for an afternoon of free food, live music, games, historical activities, and the chance to contribute […]

San Diego AYLUS Accessibility program volunteer event on June 12, 2026

San Diego AYLUS Accessibility program plans and organizes events that will support the community of people with disabilities. In collaboration with TMI (Toward Maximum Independence), a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), we will plan and organize impactful events where AYLUS volunteers can make […]

AYLUS Irvine Tutoring 7/1/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 1, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 1st, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including Math, Chess, Reading, and Art. Participating members dedicated several […]

AYLUS Irvine Tutoring 6/30/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 30, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On June 30th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math, Science, and Spanish. Participating members each tutored for several hours. […]

AYLUS Irvine Tutoring 6/29/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 29, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On June 29th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math, English, Chess, Chinese, and Art. Participating members each tutored for […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 85th Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Bookstore Event on July 1st, 2026

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 […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers at martial arts class for Children on 06/22/2026

West Essex members Jaden Leung, Zoe Leung and Hebe Leung volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 06/22/2026. 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. Jaden Leung, Zoe Leung, and Hebe Leung also helped […]

AYLUSAYLUS Lake Washington Branch volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden with the Sammamish Botanical Garden Society on June 30, 2026.(#126)

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch On the 30th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington members Eric Huang, Elissa Song, Kevin Chen, Xingchen Song and Kerry Xu volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden with the Sammamish Botanical Garden Society. They helped remove invasive plants, dead leaves and flowers in the garden, […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted a week‑long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp (Session 7) on June 27, 2026(#125)

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch From the 21st of June to the 27th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Anthony Cao (TA) hosted a week-long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp for middle and high school students. The camp offered an enriching educational experience, helping students explore advanced concepts in […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted a week‑long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp (Session 6) on June 26, 2026(#124)

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch From the 21st of June to the 27th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Anthony Cao (TA) hosted a week-long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp for middle and high school students. The camp offered an enriching educational experience, helping students explore advanced concepts in […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted a week‑long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp (Session 5) on June 25, 2026(#123)

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch From the 21st of June to the 27th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Anthony Cao (TA) hosted a week-long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp for middle and high school students. The camp offered an enriching educational experience, helping students explore advanced concepts in […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted a week‑long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp (Session 4) on June 24, 2026(#122)

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch From the 21st of June to the 27th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Anthony Cao (TA) hosted a week-long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp for middle and high school students. The camp offered an enriching educational experience, helping students explore advanced concepts in […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted a week‑long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp (Session 3) on June 23, 2026(#121)

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch From the 21st of June to the 27th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Anthony Cao (TA) hosted a week-long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp for middle and high school students. The camp offered an enriching educational experience, helping students explore advanced concepts in […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted a week‑long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp (Session 2) on June 22, 2026(#120)

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch From the 21st of June to the 27th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Anthony Cao (TA) hosted a week-long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp for middle and high school students. The camp offered an enriching educational experience, helping students explore advanced concepts in […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted a week‑long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp (Session 1) on June 21, 2026(#119)

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch From the 21st of June to the 27th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Anthony Cao (TA) hosted a week-long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp for middle and high school students. The camp offered an enriching educational experience, helping students explore advanced concepts in […]

In June, members of the Roslyn AYLUS Branch organized an Arts & Crafts Supply Donation Drive to collect materials for upcoming arts and crafts workshops

In June, members of the Roslyn AYLUS Branch organized an Arts & Crafts Supply Donation Drive to collect materials for upcoming arts and crafts workshops. Throughout the project, members donated a variety of new and gently used supplies, including yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles, acrylic markers, stickers, cardstock, ribbons, tissue paper, origami paper, craft kits, […]

Summer Prealgebra Camp Online Office Hours AYLUS Gainesville Branch — June 22nd – June 26th, 2026

Sumer Prealgebra Camp Online Office Hours AYLUS Gainesville Branch — June 22nd – June 26th, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch worked together with the Frazer School Summer Prealgebra Camp Online Office Hours program at The Frazer School from June 22 to June 26, 2026, as an independent community partner dedicated to educational outreach. Volunteers Daniel […]

San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on June 29, 2026

Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis.  Food is our most basic human need, yet thousands of residents in North San Diego County are food insecure. Each day at Interfaith sack lunches […]

San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on June 22, 2026

Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis.  Food is our most basic human need, yet thousands of residents in North San Diego County are food insecure. Each day at Interfaith sack lunches […]

San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on June 15, 2026

Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis.  Food is our most basic human need, yet thousands of residents in North San Diego County are food insecure. Each day at Interfaith sack lunches […]

San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on June 8, 2026

Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis.  Food is our most basic human need, yet thousands of residents in North San Diego County are food insecure. Each day at Interfaith sack lunches […]

San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on June 1, 2026

Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis.  Food is our most basic human need, yet thousands of residents in North San Diego County are food insecure. Each day at Interfaith sack lunches […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge weekly iPAD club to Fellowship village on 6/27/26

Today at Fellowship village, volunteers helped seniors with a variety of technology questions. One senior had just received their first phone and needed help learning the basics of using it, including messaging, making phone calls, searching the internet, and navigating settings. Volunteers also answered questions about how to close the YouTube app after watching a […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge weekly iPAD club to Fellowship village on 6/20/26

Today at Fellowship Village, our volunteers assisted seniors by answering a variety of technology-related questions. One resident wanted to send invitations for a Zoom meeting and learn how to share their screen during the meeting. A volunteer helped draft the invitation emails and provided step-by-step guidance on using Zoom’s screen-sharing feature, ensuring the resident felt […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge supported Kings Academy of Dance Art annual performance on 6/21/26

On June 21, 2026, several members of the Basking Ridge Branch of AYLUS volunteered as stage assistants and performers in support of King’s Academy of Dance Arts (KADA), a nonprofit organization in New Jersey, during its annual performance at the Sieminski Theater (8000 Fellowship Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920). Our volunteers played an essential role […]