On Sunday, April 19th, 2026, the Carol Woods Retirement Community in Chapel Hill hosted a live music event, featuring volunteers from the Chapel Hill AYLUS branch. The group — consisting of three pianists — performed a program of varieties pieces for the residents. The recital was well-received, with audience members showing their appreciation through smiles […]

On Sunday April 12th, 2026, members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill branch partnered with the Chinese American Friendship Association of North Carolina (CAFA) and the AYLUS Morrisville branch for a collaborative cleanup effort at Jordan Lake. United by a shared commitment to environmental protection, volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work clearing trash […]

On Sunday morning, April 12th, two members of the AYLUS-Chapel Hill branch picked up two carts of flower bouquets and potted plants from the local Trader Joe’s. These flowers were then delivered to Charles House, just one of many recreational activity centers in Carol Woods, and watered to keep fresh. Throughout the week, residents will come by […]

On April 1, 2026, the Chapel Hill Branch continued caring for the Little Library along the Bolin Creek Trail, near the Gene Strowd Community Rose Garden. Filled with a wide selection of gently used books, the library offers something for everyone—from children’s stories to adult fiction and non-fiction. This small but meaningful space brings the […]

On April 1, 2026, AYLUS Chapel Hill volunteers came together to clean up Bolin Creek Trail and parts of Town Community Center Park. The group removed trash along the trail and climbed up the hill beside the road to pick up litter that others often overlook. They also ventured into deeper areas of the woods, clearing […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Cleanup at Mason Park Date: April 26, 2026 Time: 4:30-6:30 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Allen Zhang Event DescriptionVolunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch organized a community park cleanup to help maintain a clean and welcoming environment for local residents. During the event, members worked together to […]

On Friday, 4/24/2026, 4 members of AYLUS taught students ranging from third-graders to eighth-graders in various math topics at the local Chinese school, the Newtown Yardley Chinese School. Randall Zhang (Event Leader), Alex Hu, Albert Chen, and Evan Lee participated, teaching from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Our volunteers taught two different classes, two for […]

On Apr. 26, 2026, West Essex AYLUS Members: Jasmine Guo, Rihanna Guo, Sara Wei, Nanxing(Cecilia) Zhang, Sophia Chen gathered at Livingston Library from 3pm to 4:30pm to crochet handmade items to donate to children in need during the holiday season. 1.5 hours for each members: Jasmine Guo, Sara Wei, Nanxing(Cecilia) Zhang, Sophia Chen, Rihanna Guo.

On April 18, 2026, AYLUS West Essex Members volunteered at the West Essex YMCA(321 S Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ) Healthy Kids Day event. The event aimed to promote healthy living and active lifestyles for children and families in the community. Throughout the day, they also assisted with activities. Their helpful attitudes and willingness to assist […]

West Essex AYLUS is working with Seesaw vision center for the youth volunteer program. AYLUS volunteer’s work involves patient communication and basic front desk duties, as well as assisting the physician during patient care encounters. The goal of the program is to raise awareness about eye health in the youth community and give them an […]

West Essex AYLUS members volunteered to teach Woodland senior center Chinese speaking residents basic English communication skills on the weekly basis. This event bridged cultural and language gaps while promoting mutual learning between AYLUS members and elders. It not only empowered seniors and helped members grow into more thoughtful, globally minded citizens, but also helped […]

Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching AYLUS Gainesville Branch — April 26, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch organized its Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching Program at Oaks Hall School on Sunday, April 26, 2026, as part of the Huagen Chinese School weekend program open to all community members. Volunteers Jalen Zheng, Logan Wu and Michael Huan […]

AYLUS Gainesville Branch Teacher Assistance at Huagen Chinese School April 26th, 2026 On Sunday, April 26th, 2026, AYLUS Gainesville Branch volunteers Jalen Zheng and Logan Wu participated in teacher assistance activities at Huagen Chinese School. The volunteers contributed their time and effort to support younger students and teachers through classroom assistance and educational engagement. 1st […]

  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 […]

Weekend Science4Kids Class On Sunday, April 26th, the AYLUS Gainesville Branch hosted its latest Future Science Leaders of Gainesville workshop at Oak Hall School. Operating as a core component of the Huagen Chinese School’s weekend curriculum, the initiative brought together volunteers Brayden Yang and Nitya Rao, who each dedicated an hour to mentoring local youth. […]

West Essex AYLUS members volunteered to teach Woodland senior center Chinese speaking residents basic English communication skills on the weekly basis. This event bridged cultural and language gaps while promoting mutual learning between AYLUS members and elders. It not only empowered seniors and helped members grow into more thoughtful, globally minded citizens, but also helped […]

Weekend Science4Kids Class On Sunday, April 19th, the AYLUS Gainesville Branch hosted its latest Future Science Leaders of Gainesville workshop at Oak Hall School. Operating as a core component of the Huagen Chinese School’s weekend curriculum, the initiative brought together volunteers Brayden Yang and Nitya Rao, who each dedicated an hour to mentoring local youth. […]

AYLUS Activity Report – Crochet Class at Huagen Chinese School Date: Sunday, 4/26/2026 Participants/Volunteers: Winny Wang and Rachel Dai                                                                          […]

West Essex members Jason Dong and Zhicheng Zheng volunteered for the Daffodil Day Festival at Reeves Reed Arboretum from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm on 04/12/2026. Volunteers helped with crafts and activities such as decorating a bag at the seed ball station, organizing the stations, helping out the kids, and giving out the decorated bags. […]

West Essex AYLUS is partnering with Livingston neighbors helping neighbors for a variety of volunteering and donation opportunities this year. PB&J Sandwiches Drive is going to be an on-going activity to support homeless people in Newark. 04/12/26: Kenneth Wu (2.5 hours) Samuel Xue (2.5 hours)

West Essex AYLUS is partnering with Livingston neighbors helping neighbors for a variety of volunteering and donation opportunities this year. PB&J Sandwiches Drive is going to be an on-going activity to support homeless people in Newark. 04/05/26: Kenneth Wu (2.5 hours) Samuel Xue (2.5 hours)

West Essex Aylus Volunteers attended Livingston Huaxia Chinese School on Saturday, 4/25/2026. Volunteer activity/location: Livingston Huaxia Chinese School (Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Livingston). Activities – Teacher Assistant, helped in the main office to figure out the volunteer tasks, helped with the morning traffic direction, guided the parents and students to find their classroom, ringed the […]

On 4/26/26, West Essex AYLUS members volunteered at the Essex NJ earth day event from 10:30am – 3:30pm. Prior to Earth day regular event, members helped participating children interact with the animals and worked on setup, popcorn station, food and drink table and tear down. Essex County held its annual Earth Day celebration for 2025 […]

On Sunday April 26, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 AM, Newtown AYLUS Branch members helped the Churchville Nature Center with their wildflower sale by assisting the staff and buyers looking for flowers. Wherever extra help was needed, AYLUS members assisted as needed. Multiple jobs were carried out during the session such as guidance for […]

On 4/25/2026, Aylus volunteers went to the Energy and Nature Center in Jones Beach from 9:30am to 12:00am . What we’re mainly doing today is to remove invasive plants like mugworts and crowned vetch using shovels, gloves, and small hoes. Even though it’s drizzling, Aylus volunteers still managed to do work. It is important to […]

On Saturday, April 25th, from 11:00–6:00 PM, the Roslyn Branch volunteered at Stop & Shop in Glen Cove to hold a food drive benefiting NOSH, a Long Island food pantry that supports local families in need. During the event, volunteers stood outside the store and handed shoppers lists of requested donation items. We collected a […]

On Sunday, April 19, AYLUS Roslyn volunteers went back to visit the CP Nassau residents at their Bayville location from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. We started the day by saying hi to all the residents.  We started off with bowling because the residents always have a ton of fun with it. Everyone got to […]

On April 25th, members of the Syosset AYLUS joined the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) to assist with their support for local environmental initiatives. We spent the day outside, separating weeds from soil. The soil will be reused. Volunteers did this with many pots of old soil, including boxes of plants that have died […]

On April 21st, AYLUS members Madison and Daniel organized and hosted a cancer awareness booth at a local library. In preparation for this event, the team had previously researched and organized key cancer-related topics for the month of April. These materials were then refined and compiled into clear, easy-to-understand flyers, making the information more accessible […]

On April 11th, AYLUS members Madison and Bryan visited Blake Nursing Home to spend time with the residents and facilitate engaging activities. During the visit, they set up and guided several interactive activities, including matching games, coloring, and puzzles. These activities were designed to provide both entertainment and meaningful companionship for the residents, creating a […]

On April 4th, members of AYLUS visited the Blake nursing home to spend time with the residents and engage them in interactive activities. During this visit, we organized a simple throwing game, where residents aimed at a dartboard. This game was designed to give residents a chance for physical activity. Many elderly residents spend long […]

On Sunday, April 12th, AYLUS Columbus volunteers returned to the Senior Star at the Dublin Retirement Village, where eight members performed music on a variety of instruments. Hours: 1. Eric Hong – 1 2. Austin Xiao – 1 3. Tianson Guo – 1 4.  Angela Gao – 1 5.  Summer Zheng – 1 6. Ethan […]

On April 18th, AYLUS members Bryan and Sarah visited Blake Nursing Home to engage with residents in the memory care unit through interactive and stimulating activities. For this visit, our team borrowed a memory-based video game system from a local library. The game, designed at a children’s level, was especially well-suited for elderly residents in […]

Reported by: Aaron Huang On April 25th, 2026, the AYLUS Farmington Branch continued its tradition of supporting the Farmington Library yearly through a community fundraising event. Students held a small-scale sale featuring lemonade, snacks, books, and toys. The event raised $68 in total, which will be donated to the Farmington Library to support its resources […]

On April 25, 2026, youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch came together at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga for a productive day of community service. With a shared goal of giving back, they arrived early and dedicated their morning to helping those in need. Volunteers served from 7:20 AM to 1:00 […]

  On Apr.25, 2026, three volunteers went to the CLA to work on a weekly project as TAs. We have done a great job of helping students and teachers this afternoon by directing students to the suitable class, assisting the teacher in setting up the classroom, and cleaning up all the mess after class. We […]

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 […]

Reported by Charles Liu On April 25th, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00PM, Volunteers from the San Diego Branch of AYLUS organized and participated in the Computer for Kids Lab, repairing and cleaning electronic devices in order to prepare them to send to children of low-income families. This helps the kids achieve academic success through possible […]

Reported by Charles Liu On April 11th, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00PM, Volunteers from the San Diego Branch of AYLUS organized and participated in the Computer for Kids Lab, repairing and cleaning electronic devices in order to prepare them to send to children of low-income families. This helps the kids achieve academic success through possible […]

Reported by Charles Liu On April 4th, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00PM, Volunteers from the San Diego Branch of AYLUS organized and participated in the Computer for Kids Lab, repairing and cleaning electronic devices in order to prepare them to send to children of low-income families. This helps the kids achieve academic success through possible […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Helping at Soup Kitchen Date: April 25, 2026 Time: 7:30 AM- 12:30 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Peter Hsu Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch participated in a community service event at a local soup kitchen, supporting its mission of providing meals and assistance […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Writing Cards at Heritage Park Library for Senior Center (Mothers Day) Date: April 25, 2026 Time: 10AM-12PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Chloe Tang Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch gathered at the Heritage Park Regional Library from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to create […]

Reported and posted by Charlotte Chen On the morning of April 19th, 2026, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at the Frisco Public library for a Loops For Love event. After they arrived and signed in, volunteers got straight to work on their crochet projects. Some volunteers were new to crocheting, so more experienced […]

Reported and posted by Charlotte Chen On April 12th, 2026, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse to crochet for a Loops For Love event. At the event, volunteers got signed in after they arrived and got straight to work on crocheting their stuffed animals. Throughout the event, volunteers focused […]

On April 12, 2026, members of the AYLUS Bridgewater branch brought music and joy to the residents of Laurel Circle senior center in Bridgewater. Our volunteers shared their musical talent through solos performances of piano, violin, bass and other musical instruments. It is our commitment to serve the local community. This marks the third time […]

On 4/19/2026, West Essex AYLUS members held a musical class for special needs children at Livingston Genius academy. Members set up classrooms, taught children’s music and simple percussion instruments to enrich the kids with more music knowledge. 1.5 hours each – Zihua (Jennie) Zhang, Isabelle Ni, Hadrian Zheng, Hubert Zheng, Owen He

On Saturday, April 18th, 2026, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held its 223rd event at P.S. 203. For this event, our group collaborated with the PTA of P.S. 203 to hold a clothing drive. The donated clothes would go to the people in need and would help fundraise and support the school.  Our branch started this event […]

On Saturday, April 18, 2025, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held their 222nd event at 233 – 20 Northern Boulevard, Doglaston. This event took place from 8:45 am to 12.15 pm. AYLUS Oakland Gardens worked with Stewardship to help plant trees and shrubs at Alley Pond Park Forest Restoration. We were first introduced to Claire and Rebecca. […]

Monday, April 20th, from 17:30-19:00, Catherine Tao, Jolynn Li and Ryder Li and Ting Lan Chen went to Great Neck House to help in the Accessible Art Program During this program, we helped students with special needs explore their creativity through art. Today we made sun catchers. Our teachers provided many times of beads stringing […]

On April 19th, 2026, AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteered at Kings Point Park to continue improving the park’s walking paths. Although the weather was a bit chilly, everyone showed up on time and stayed motivated throughout the activity. This time, our main task was clearing small branches, leveling uneven sections of the trail, and spreading […]

On Sunday, April 19th, seven volunteers from the Alyus Therapeutic Skating Program met at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink. From 2:15 to 3:15 p.m., each volunteer paired up with a young skater to provide one-on-one help and guidance.  ​The main goal was to make sure every child felt safe and happy while trying out new […]

On Dec 15, 2025, members of AYLUS Basking Ridge volunteered at the Ridge Oak Senior Center as part of their ongoing weekly service program. Every Monday, volunteers visit the center to assist seniors with a variety of technology-related questions, helping them better navigate devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. This work log was missing […]

Activity & Impact On March 18-19 and 25-26, AYLUS North Hollywood executives organized a churro fundraiser for the purpose of funding the shipment of books to Tanza, Philippines. The fundraiser took place in front of the Science Academy STEM Magnet, starting at 8:00 AM and ending at 8:30 AM. Students bought cinnamon churros for $2 […]

On April 21st, Great Neck AYLUS hosted another successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch from 6:00-7:00 pm. Junlin assisted a 5th-grade student with unit-conversion questions, exchanging units between imperial and metric units. They also worked on a variety of reading comprehension questions involving seatbelts and how they function. Linzi helped an […]

On April 20, 2026, members of AYLUS Basking Ridge volunteered at the Ridge Oak Senior Center as part of their ongoing weekly service program. Every Monday, volunteers visit the center to assist seniors with a variety of technology-related questions, helping them better navigate devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. Although attendance was lighter than […]

On April 18th, from 3:45 to 5:00, the AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteers held an AAPI event at the main library. There was storytelling and arts and crafts activities. The event began with story time, where volunteers read three separate books to the children. Nathan started by reading “Abuelita’s Gift”, followed by Ryder reading “Sparkles […]

On April 17th, volunteers of AYLUS went to Firefighter Park to play fun games and activities. We played games such as tag, table tennis, catch, and frisbee. It was one of the hotter days in spring with a little bit of rain but that didn’t stop us from having a fun experience. It is important […]

Reported by: Feiyang Niu On April 18th, 2026, the AYLUS Farmington Branch continued its tradition of supporting the Farmington Library through a community fundraising event. Students held a small-scale sale featuring lemonade, snacks, books, and toys. The event raised $97 in total, which will be donated to the Farmington Library to support its resources and […]

Reported By Colin Xie On April 18th and 19th, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 305th 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 […]

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 […]

On April 18th, AYLUS volunteers went to Bayard Cutting Arboretum.The main goal of this activity was to help restore the natural environment by removing invasive plant species. During the event, we focused on clearing plans such as English ivy, Glechoma Hederaces, and mugwort. These plants grow very quickly and can harm native ecosystems by taking […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Cleanup at Mason Park Date: April 19, 2026 Time: 5-7:30 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Allen Zhang Event DescriptionOn April 19, 2026, volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch organized a park cleanup at Mason Regional Park from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. During the event, members worked together […]

On Friday, 4/17/2026, 3 members of AYLUS taught students ranging from third-graders to eighth-graders in various math topics at the local Chinese school, the Newtown Yardley Chinese School. Randall Zhang (Event Leader), Alex Hu, and Lucas Zhang participated, teaching from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Our volunteers taught three different classes, one for 7th and […]

  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 […]

On April 18th, members of the Syosset AYLUS joined the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) to assist with their support for local environmental initiatives. We spent the day inside, working with removing seeds from mature plants to increase the amount of inventory. We used a technique where we scraped sticks of a plant against […]

  On Apr.18, 2026, four volunteers went to Cary Learning Center as TAs. We directed the students to the suitable class, helped the teacher set up the classroom as needed, and cleaned up all the mess after class. We also put much effort into supervising students during classroom activities, ensuring they remained focused and engaged. […]

Reported by Eric Huang, Hometown Sammamish Youth Action Group – Habitat Restoration Project Lake Washington Branch   On April 17, 2026, members of the AYLUS Lake Washington Branch partnered with the City of Sammamish to celebrate Earth Day weekend by supporting a habitat restoration project initiated by the Master Stewards of the Washington Native Plant […]

Reported by Eric Huang, Hometown Sammamish Youth Action Group – Habitat Restoration Project Lake Washington Branch   On April 11, 2026, members of the AYLUS Lake Washington Branch partnered with the City of Sammamish and volunteered at the Evan’s Creek Preserve Planting Event.   During the three‑hour event, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, members […]

Today at Fellowship Village, there were several different issues such as how to delete things, send messages, get instagram to work, and change their apple id password. Another senior had questions on how to reserve spots for dinner, exit apps, and stop and reset a stop watch. Our volunteers also helped a senior with questions […]

Today was a relatively slow day. One volunteer helped a senior resolve issues regarding a video editing software which was lagging on their phone.    Our members helped seniors feel a sense of belonging into the new modern age of technology. The volunteers also talked and engaged with the seniors, learning what it truly means […]

On April  12th, 2026  5 volunteers went to the JADE Youth Expo to showcase AYLUS. We had a great time introducing AYLUS and its mission to a younger audience. Volunteer Hours: 3 Hours Volunteers: Lucy Chen, Megan Wang, Isabel Chen, Alex Ren, Alex Du , Mechael Luo , Eric Luo

On Friday, April 10, 2026 from 7:15pm – 8:45pm, AYLUS Twin Cities members volunteered in a food packing event at Feed My Starving Children, an organization that sends food to communities with food insecurity. We had a great time and will definitely come back to volunteer again! Event organizer: Megan Wang Event supervisor: Jing Wang […]