In June, 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, Sean Xu, 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 […]
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Greater Princeton AYLUS Hosts Crafts for Hope Events (4th) in June 2024
Caring For Others One Stitch At A Time. In June, 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 Helps Community Food Bank Food Pantry and Thrifty Stores (131st) in June 2024
In June, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers continued to help our local community at Community Food Bank of New Jersey (31 Evans Terminal Road #1, Hillside, NJ 07205), Mercer Street Friends Food Bank (824 Silvia Street, Ewing, NJ 08628), Princeton Community Kitchen for Low-Income Families, and Rise Food Pantry […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Donates Backpack and Supplies to Local School Districts (13th) in June 2024
In June-July, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted its donations of backpacks with school supplies for children in need that reside in Central New Jersey through Rise (619 NJ-33, Hightstown, NJ 08520). Preparing Students For Success! No child should grow up without access to the resources and opportunity to meet their potential. School […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Continues Conservation Efforts (199th) in June 2024
In June 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 (47th) in June 2024
In June, 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 (7th) in June 2024
Changing Lives, Book by Book. Work together with AYLUS! In July 2024, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) completed 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, […]
STEM n Tech (#15): Pearland Branch Supported Data Tracking for LSA (#14) in June 2024
Since May 2023, AYLUS Pearland has been supporting LSA to build a database to track their events participations and monitor their class progression. The database was successfully built by the end of summer in 2003 and implemented into their daily management. In June 2024, AYLUS volunteers continued their efforts to refine the database based on […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Helps Refugee Students through Interfaith RISE (60th) in June 2024
In June, 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 […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#149): Pearland Branch Teaching Bucket Drumming at GiGi’s Playhouse (#10) – June 29, 2024
On June 29, 2024, Pearland volunteers conducted a bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston for 2-6 year old kids with Down syndrome. The session began with a review of previous lessons, including producing different sounds by striking the bucket’s center, rim, and side. The participants then practiced varying tempos and counting beats. To add […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#148): Pearland Branch Teaching at SNCC Adult Day Hab (#96) – June 28, 2024
On June 28, 2024, Pearland volunteers assisted the LSA Special Needs Caring Center’s day hab program. Volunteers supported the center instructors by teaching a life skills class on making spring rolls, providing participants with hands-on culinary experience. They also led a discussion on July 4th traditions, sharing the history and customs associated with Independence Day. […]
Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Liberty Fest Fundraising Materials Sourcing on June 28, 2024
At the coming Liberty Fest this Sunday, AYLUS decided to sell Cool drinks for fundraising. The volunteers went to different local stores,like Kroger, HEB,Sam’s Club, Costco to compare prices, finally they decided to purchase the stuff from Sam’s club. They got 72 bottles of 1-gal water, 12 bags of fresh lemon, 12 cans of lemon powders and […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#147): Pearland Branch Construct Adaptive Game Set (#3) – June 28, 2024
During the hot summer day, a group of volunteers worked tirelessly in constructing a new set of toys to donate to SMILE, an organization dedicated to helping out the special needs community. Today the volunteers finished the paint job of the last project, they painted desert, camel, pyramid and Egyptian Pharaoh Volunteers (6 hours): Edwin […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#145): Pearland Branch Construct Adaptive Game Set (#2) – June 26, 2024
During the hot summer day, a group of volunteers worked tirelessly in constructing a new set of toys to donate to SMILE, an organization dedicated to helping out the special needs community. Today the volunteers finished the paint job of finishing games and fan darts. They drafted with pencil first on the wood board, then […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#141): Pearland Branch Construct Adaptive Game Set (#1) – June 24, 2024
During the hot summer day, a group of volunteers worked tirelessly in constructing a new set of toys to donate to SMILE, an organization dedicated to helping out the special needs community. On the first day, they made designs, purchased necessary materials, put online orders, and cut the big plywood board. Volunteers: Edwin Gao ( […]
Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley #21– ABWK Senior Home Painting Project (6/29/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On June 29, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at the A Brush with Kindness program. They arrived early in the morning to beat the heat, immediately starting on the frame of the house. They separated into different elevations, with some on ladders to cover the higher spots that volunteers on […]
Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Tealine Fundraiser on June 27, 2024
On the night of 6/27, during the AYLUS tennis lesson, a group of volunteers began to sell drinks. Before all of that could happen though, another group of volunteers had to prepare the drinks. They mixed the right amount of water and powder, then cut up lemons for each individual cup of lemonade. Finally, they […]
Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Storage Organizing and Moving on June 26, 2024
On Tuesday, June 26 th , AYLUS volunteers helped to organized/ sorted / moved the stuffs from individual member’s house to the new storage, which includes, signs, corns. banners, lawn games, costumes… They labeled each box in the new space. Volunteers (1.5 hours): Ethan Gao, Edwin Gao
STEM n Tech (#14): Pearland Branch Community Robotics Class – June 25, 2024
On Tuesday, June 25 th , AYLUS hosted the first of six robotics lessons to a group of 6 students. The event was hosted at the newly built Brazoria County Library and the purpose of the first lesson was to introduce and get the students interested in robotics, along with assessing their already existing skill […]
City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Supported Project Rise and Shine in June 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 […]
Slam n Splash (#127): Pearland Branch Community Tennis Class (#62) June 27, 2024
On the evening of June 27, AYLUS volunteers coached tennis as part of their continued summer tennis lessons for fundraising. The students were split between 2 courts where William, Nathan, and Wyatt lead the beginners. Alexander, Will and Caroline lead the intermediates with Zide and Derek overseeing the coaches. After warmup, the beginners worked on […]
San Diego Branch Participated the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank on June 13th, 2024.
Reported by ERIC LI On June 13th, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]
San Diego Branch Participated the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank on June 7th, 2024.
Reported by ERIC LI On June 7th, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]
Newtown AYLUS volunteers at Salvation Army Camp in June 2024
Reported by Diana Zhang From June 24 to June 28, members of the Newtown Branch of AYLUS dedicated their time between 9 AM and 1 PM to volunteering at the Salvation Army Worship & Community Center (575 E State St, Trenton, NJ) summer camp. Our volunteers provided tutoring and counselor services to young campers ranging […]
San Diego Branch Participated the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank on June 6th, 2024.
Reported by ERIC LI On June 6th, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]
San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on June 16, 2024
Reported by ERIC LI On June 16, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch made sack lunches for Interfaith Community Services. 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 […]
San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on June 2, 2024
Reported by ERIC LI On June 2, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch made sack lunches for Interfaith Community Services. 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 […]
AYLUS Bellaire Branch volunteered for trash clean-up at Evelyn’s Park on June 23, 2024
On June 23, 2024, members of the AYLUS Bellaire Branch volunteered for trash clean-up at Evelyn’s Park. From 6:00pm to 7:00pm, volunteers wore gloves and used old plastic grocery bags to collect trash/litter around Evelyn’s Park. The volunteers picked up a variety of trash, including food wrappers, straws, and plastic containers. Two volunteers found […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Monitors Bluebird Box (129th) for Mercer County Park and Plainsboro Preserve in June 2024
In June, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its bluebird box monitoring project along with Mercer County Park and Plainsboro Preserve. Eastern Bluebirds were once a common bird in New Jersey. With habitat loss and competition from introduction of aggressive, non-native birds, the populations of these beautiful birds declined. Through […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Organizes College Planning Lecture in Edison on June 29th, 2024
On June 29th, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) organized a College Planning Lecture in Edison, NJ. Location: 2035 Route 27, unit 2000, 2nd floor, Edison, NJ 08817 Time: Sat 6/29, 10AM-1PM Speakers: Rising freshmen of Duke and USC GPA Volunteers helped with the College Planning Lecture setup, guest registration, and […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Gives a Best Day on Beach to Young People with Disabilities (5th) in June 2024
Between June and 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 […]
AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Volunteers Distributing Food at ALFC Generosity Center June 29, 2024
On June 29, 2024, the ALFC Generosity Center was bustling with activity as youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered for a day of service. Despite the high temperature of 101°F, the dedicated volunteers worked tirelessly to distribute food to those in need. This event was particularly notable for welcoming a new volunteer, […]
Riverside County AYLUS Continues Its Support for the American Cancer Society on June 23rd, 2024
Members of the RCA branch returned to the local Discovery shop that functions as a resale boutique to help support the American Cancer Society. The Discovery shops are a crucial part of helping the American Cancer Society operate. By lending a helping hand the members want to help assist such an important organization in their […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Return to Volunteer at a Local Senior Home on June 22nd, 2024
On June 22nd, 2024, RCA members Evan Chang and Kyan Chang returned to the local senior home to volunteer. They started to entertain the seniors by playing 8 rounds of Bingo games. They assisted with reading out the numbers and helped the seniors as well with checking them. Once that was done, the entertainment continued […]
San Diego Branch Participated the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank on June 21st, 2024.
Reported by ERIC LI On June 21st, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]
San Diego Branch Participated the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank on June 14th, 2024.
Reported by ERIC LI On June 14th, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]
AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch’s Little Bay Park Cleanup and First Award Ceremony (06/27/2024)
In honor of all the hard work of their members, AYLUS Oakland Gardens hosted an award ceremony in Little Bay Park on June 27th, 2024. Presenting the President’s Volunteer Service Award was New York State Senator for District 16, John C. Liu, who was also a member of the Bayside community. He attended New York […]
AYLUS Syosset Members help at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center 06/28/24
On Saturday June 28th 2024, AYLUS Syosset members helped Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center. The members helped in multiple ways, ways like, Collecting and Spreading out woodchips, Saving young tadpoles lives, and removing Duck Weed from their pond. Duck Weed takes up nitrogen and quickly multiplies if not removed and treated properly. The Duck […]
San Diego Branch hosted the AI&STEM summer activity/camp June 24, 2024
Reported by Emmy Zhu The AI&STEM summer activity/camp, organized by AYLUS San Diego Branch, took place from June 24 to June 28, 2024. The camp aimed to provide students from grades 6 to 10 with an engaging learning experience in use Arduino kit to build project, driven by the software programming. Students were grouped […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch Volunteered at Heckscher State Park on 6/22/2024
Aylus Great Neck Branch volunteered at Heckscher State Park on Saturday, June 22 from 10am – 3pm for the Centennial Celebration. Today, June 22nd, 2024, AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteered at Heckscher State Park. At this park, there were numerous booths, each with its own historical period. This event commemorated NY State Parks’ 100th […]