On Sunday, 07/16/2026, 3 AYLUS-Columbus volunteers volunteered at the Dublin Giving Garden, watering and weeding the vegetable beds. There were a large amount of weeds within the vegetable beds, and most were removed. Some plants are grown, but are not ripe for picking yet. Large amounts of leek or a similar plant also seem to […]

On Saturday, July 11th , 2026, 2 volunteers volunteered at the Dublin Miracle league located on Darree Fields. These volunteers became game day buddies where they helped physically challenged kids play a game of baseball. The volunteers became buddies for 3 different games, each game assisting a different kid. The games played had 2 innings each, […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge is honored to receive the 2025–2026 Branch of the Year Award in recognition of its continued dedication to youth volunteerism and community service. Each year, only 10 branches out of more than 197 AYLUS branches nationwide receive this prestigious honor, making this achievement a testament to the hard work, passion, and commitment of our members. Throughout […]

  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 […]

The AYLUS Birmingham Branch assists regularly with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, where members work to maintain various gardens and help with other roles. On July 18th, AYLUS volunteered at the Little Ones’ Memory Garden to assist in a project with the botanical gardens. Members planted various plants around the garden, including pachysandra, rosemary, and asters, […]

The AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita team spent five days teaming up with Crossline Church to help out our local community. Every morning, our volunteers jumped right in to sort and pack thousands of grocery staples—from fresh produce and dairy to meats—into care packages for families in need. The whole operation was a massive team effort, […]

Today at Fellowship Village, volunteers provided one-on-one technology support by helping a resident organize photos on their Android device. During the session, volunteers demonstrated how to move and organize images into albums, explained different photo management options, and answered questions about keeping pictures organized for easier access. At today’s technology support session, volunteers helped the […]

Today at Ridge Oak, volunteers provided one-on-one technology support by assisting a resident with questions about a mobile application. During the session, volunteers helped the resident search for a specific feature within the app and determined that the feature was not available. They then assisted the resident in navigating the process of canceling the app’s […]

To support local agricultural initiatives, the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch recently volunteered at the Saddleback Peace Farm. The team collaborated with local residents on various maintenance tasks, which included weeding planting beds, turning soil, and caring for the roses. These efforts successfully prepared the farm for its upcoming growing season, ensuring a harvest of […]

Today at Fellowship Village, volunteers helped seniors with a variety of technology questions. One senior needed assistance installing the Fellowship Village Go Icon application on their computer through a web browser. Volunteers also demonstrated how to edit bookmarks and shortcuts in Google Chrome to make frequently used websites easier to access. Other questions included how […]

Members of the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch recently volunteered at the Lakeview Senior Center, providing event support and companionship for local seniors. The volunteers handled all logistics, including greeting and checking in guests, setting tables, and serving meals. To brighten the afternoon, one volunteer performed a selection of piano pieces for the attendees. The […]

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 […]

Summer Prelagebra Camp AYLUS Gainesville Branch — July 13th, 2026 – July 15th, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch worked with the Frazer School Summer Prealgebra Camp at the Frazer School from July 13 to July 15, 2026, as an independent community partner supporting local youth education. Volunteers Daniel Wei, Jolie Huang, and Coco Yao each […]

Summer Prealgebrea Camp AYLUS Gainesville Branch — July 7th, 2026 – July 10th, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch worked with the Frazer School Summer Prealgebra Camp at the Frazer School from July 7 to July 10, 2026, as an independent community partner supporting local youth education. Volunteers Jolie Huang, and Coco Yao each contributed  16 […]

Reported by: Feiyang Niu On July 18th, 2026, the AYLUS Farmington Branch hosted a seated Tai Chi session at the Holiday Farmington Senior Center. Feiyang Niu led the class by demonstrating a series of gentle, wheelchair-friendly Tai Chi movements, while Audrey Wang assisted residents and provided individual guidance throughout the session. The seniors enjoyed the […]

Reported by: Bernice Zhang On July 11th, 2026,  the AYLUS Farmington Branch visited the Holiday Farmington Senior Center to continue a tradition of preparing and performing a diverse recital. Participants played the piano, sang, and played various stringed instruments to engage Holiday residents throughout a light-hearted afternoon while encouraging the residents to sing along. A […]

On July 16, 2026, volunteer members of Aylus gathered at the Great Neck Station Library for their bi-weekly tutoring session. The evening was a success thanks to the hard work of the tutees and tutors. As a result, a wide array of subjects was covered–including mathematics and English. For instance, members helped students study pre-algebra. […]

On July 11, 2026, dedicated youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch came together at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga for a rewarding community service initiative focused on addressing local food insecurity. United by a shared commitment to compassion, leadership, and service, volunteers worked diligently from 7:20 AM to 1:00 PM, with […]

A volunteer group is a team of people who choose to work together to help others without expecting to be paid. Volunteers give their time, skills, and effort to support their communities, protect the environment or assist people in need. What I did was that I took out the potatoes and stored them in crates […]

On the morning of July 17 at 11:00 AM, AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with Green Village Church to support local families in need through a household cleaning supplies donation drive. Thanks to the generosity of our members and community supporters, we collected over 30 bottles of essential cleaning products, including laundry detergent, disinfectants, and other […]

Reported by Elissa Song On the 14th of July, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington members Elissa Song, and Kevin Chen volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden with the Sammamish Botanical Garden Society. They helped remove invasive plants in the garden, weeded around the perimeter, and learned about important environmental skills and ways to […]

On July 12th, 2026, the AYLUS Foundation held our second Arts & Crafts Workshop, where volunteers continued crocheting mini octopuses to donate to hospitals, homeless shelters, and other community organizations. At the beginning of the workshop, we gathered our materials, welcomed everyone, and everyone got ready to start working.  During this workshop, Emma Wei taught […]

Reported by Lillian Qian Posted by Lillian Qian   On July 12, 2026, members of the AYLUS Frisco & Plano branch gathered at Lexington Country Community clubhouse to crochet for Loops for Love. Volunteers continued to create stuffed animals for the Children’s Medical Center. Every volunteer worked extremely diligently this session to complete their items! […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Helping Assist in Concert and Playing Games with Residents Date: July 15, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM- 11 AM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Chloe Tang Event Description Volunteered at a senior center by spending time with seniors through simple activities, including serving snacks, playing balloon games, and reading […]

Reported by Arjun Rammohan Lake Washington Branch   From July 6–10, 2026, Yufei Ye and Arjun Rammohan successfully led a five-day Middle School Physics Summer Camp designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of middle school physics.   Each session ran from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and was followed by an extended Q&A […]

Reported by Arjun Rammohan Lake Washington Branch   From July 6–10, 2026, Yufei Ye and Arjun Rammohan successfully led a five-day Middle School Physics Summer Camp designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of middle school physics.   Each session ran from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and was followed by an extended Q&A […]

Reported by Arjun Rammohan Lake Washington Branch   From July 6–10, 2026, Yufei Ye and Arjun Rammohan successfully led a five-day Middle School Physics Summer Camp designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of middle school physics.   Each session ran from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and was followed by an extended Q&A […]

Reported by Arjun Rammohan Lake Washington Branch   From July 6–10, 2026, Yufei Ye and Arjun Rammohan successfully led a five-day Middle School Physics Summer Camp designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of middle school physics.   Each session ran from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and was followed by an extended Q&A […]

Reported by Arjun Rammohan Lake Washington Branch   From July 6–10, 2026, Yufei Ye and Arjun Rammohan successfully led a five-day Middle School Physics Summer Camp designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of middle school physics.   Each session ran from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and was followed by an extended Q&A […]

On the afternoon of July 15 at 3:00 PM, AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with ECLC of New Jersey (Education, Careers & Lifelong Community for children and adults with special needs) to organize a summer clothing donation drive to support individuals and families in the community. With the generous support of our members and community donors, […]

On the afternoon of July 15 at 1:00 PM, AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with the United Methodist Church to organize a community service event focused on fighting hunger and supporting local families in need. Through the dedication and generosity of our members and community supporters, we collected over 25 pounds of canned and nonperishable food […]

On Tuesday, July 14th, Great Neck AYLUS held its weekly tutoring session from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Great Neck Station Library. With fewer students attending during summer break, tutors were able to spend more time working individually with each student. Olivia helped a student review coding concepts and answered questions to reinforce their understanding. Junlin […]

On the warm sunny summer afternoon of Friday , Yucheng, Baiyu, and Amber came to the park and played with Jack at the park so they feel appreciated in the Great Neck community. The volunteers played in the park with him. They swung on the swings together and pushed each other on them. They also […]

During May and June, AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch tutors continued teaching English to students overseas. Volunteers prepared lessons on vocabulary, reading, grammar, and writing to help students improve their English skills. Although many tutors were busy with final exams and other school activities, they remained committed to teaching and providing engaging lessons. Their hard work […]

Reported by QI (Derek) Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 91th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on July 6-July 12 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary […]

Reported by QI (Derek) Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 90th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on June 29-July 5 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary […]

Status: Honor Description of the Bridgewater Branch The mission of our branch of AYLUS is to promote leadership, integrity, and innovation in its members, through the planning and subsequent implementation of volunteer projects that aim to benefit our community. We hope to allow our members to grow themselves not just now, but in the future, […]

Status: Honor Branch of the Month Award: 2023 (APR)   Description of the Bridgewater Branch The mission of our branch of AYLUS is to promote leadership, integrity, and innovation in its members, through the planning and subsequent implementation of volunteer projects that aim to benefit our community. We hope to allow our members to grow […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Assisting with Care of Residents at Senior Center (Woodbridge Terrance of Irvine) Date: July 13, 2026 Time: 9 – 11:30 AM, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description On July 13, 2026, members from the AYLUS Irvine Branch dedicated time to care […]

On July 11, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Lucy Zhang, Megan Wang, Benjamin Lim, and Summer Liu participated in a food packing volunteer session at Feed My Starving Children in Chanhassen. During the session, the volunteers worked together to package nutritious meals by measuring ingredients, weighing, sealing, and boxing food packs. They demonstrated […]

On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the AYLUS Twin Cities Branch successfully held Session 3 of our free Chinese, Art & Math Summer Workshop from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Excelsior Library Meeting Room (337 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331). During the Chinese class, students learned The Story of the Qixi Festival, explored the […]

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 1:00pm – 4:00pm, two AYLUS Twin Cities Members along with one assistant volunteer taught the second AYLUS Chinese, Art, and Math Workshop. We had a great turnout! Lots of students returned, and lots of new students showed up as well. The students learned the Chinese story “A Letter to […]

On July 12, 2026, members of AYLUS Greater Buffalo Branch volunteered at Taste of Buffalo, the largest two-day food festival in the United States. Throughout the weekend, our volunteers worked at the Huron Coke Tent, where they helped serve beverages, redeemed drink tickets, restocked supplies, kept the booth clean and organized, and greeted visitors with […]

On July 11, 2026, members of AYLUS Greater Buffalo Branch volunteered at Taste of Buffalo, the largest two-day food festival in the United States. Throughout the weekend, our volunteers worked at the Huron Coke Tent, where they helped serve beverages, redeemed drink tickets, restocked supplies, kept the booth clean and organized, and greeted visitors with […]

On July 11th 2026, AYLUS Houston members helped pack and hand out goods for people in Katy. For 3 hours members put a select amount of donated goods into bags before handing out the correct amount that other people needed.    During those 3 hours, volunteers laid out all of the food we were going […]

On the afternoon of July 13, AYLUS Morris Branch proudly partnered with the Helping Hands nonprofit organization to host a Fight Hunger community service event. Through the generosity and dedication of our members, we collected over 35 pounds of canned and nonperishable food to support local families experiencing food insecurity. After gathering the donations, AYLUS […]

Reported by Lillian Qian Posted by Lillian Qian   On Saturday, June 13, volunteers from AYLUS Frisco-Plano gathered at our local Goodwill Donation Center to donate gently-used clothing items. These clothes were collected from members of our local community and sorted by the volunteers to ensure they were viable for donating. Clothing donation helps reduce […]

Reported by Lillian Qian Posted by Lillian Qian   On Saturday, June 13, volunteers from AYLUS Frisco-Plano gathered at the Frisco Environmental Collection Center to donate used batteries. These batteries were collected from members of the local community and sorted by the volunteers to ensure they were viable for donating. Recycling batteries has a measurable […]

On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the AYLUS Great Neck Branch hosted its weekly AAPI event at the Great Neck Main Library. The program began with volunteers reading children’s books. More specifically, Jiangyuan read “Grandpa’s 14 Games”, Nathan read “Sometimes We’re a Little Different”, and Ryder read “This Is Not My Home”. The children listened attentively […]

On July 7, 2026, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held its 236th event. We celebrated the memorable Time Capsule Sealing Ceremony for America’s 250th Anniversary, also known as the Semiquincentennial. The Ceremony was held at the Flushing Library, also known as the largest libraries in Queens. The event began at 11:00 AM and ended around 12:30 PM […]

Greater Buffalo Branch Volunteers at BCHP Family Picnic (7/12/2026) On July 12, 2026, members of the AYLUS Greater Buffalo Branch volunteered at the BCHP Family Picnic held at Horseshoe Falls BBQ Area, Goat Island, Niagara Falls State Park. Student volunteers assisted with setting up tables and chairs, organizing food and supplies, supporting games and activities, […]

On 2026/7/12, Aylus volunteers participated at Farmers’ Market in Firefighter park from 9am to 1pm. They set up the station with bracelets, stuffed animal crochets, rubber bands, and other small items on the main table, and the face making and balloon station next to it. A new ring toss game was introduced for people to […]

On July 12, 2026, the AYLUS Great Neck Branch returned to Kings Point Park to clear and smooth the walking trails, welcoming three new members to the team. Tackling a deep section of the woods, the volunteers braved numerous mosquito bites to clear an exceptionally long pathway. The team covered so much ground that walking […]

A hardware wallet is not, strictly speaking, a wallet that stores your bitcoin. Bitcoin remains recorded on the blockchain; what the device protects is the private key needed to authorize a transaction. That distinction sounds technical, but it changes how users should think about Trezor Suite, the desktop software used to manage a Trezor device. […]

Planting the seeds of change! Volunteers from the AYLUS RSM branch had an awesome day giving back at the Saddleback Peace Farm. The team jumped right in alongside the community—tending to roses, weeding beds, and turning the soil. Thanks to everyone’s hard work, the farm is officially prepped to grow fresh, healthy produce for our […]

The AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch teamed up with Crossline Church for an impactful five-day project. Energetic volunteers hit the ground running each morning, sorting and packing thousands of essential groceries—like meats, dairy, and fresh produce—into care packages. This multi-step operation ran like clockwork, moving from packing to community distribution and final restocking. Through their […]

On July 11th, members of the AYLUS Birmingham Branch hosted a blueberry fundraiser to help support the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS). GBHS is an organization dedicated to providing contracted animal control services for Jefferson County, handling stray pickups, injured animal rescues, and aggressive animal responses. They investigate reports of animal neglect/abuse and work with […]

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 […]

  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 July 9th, Great Neck AYLUS held another tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch from 6:00–7:00 PM. Goldman Tian read books with students and led a library scavenger hunt to make learning fun and interactive. Junlin Yu helped a 6th-grade student with pre-algebra, fractions, percentages, decimals, reading comprehension, and spelling. Olivia Kang […]

On 7/11/2026, Aylus volunteers went to Bayard Cutting Arboretum from 9:30am to 12:00am (2.5 hours). Today we’re back at the farm in Bayard Cutting Arboretum. It’s almost an annual activity when volunteers either help to plant the crops or harvest them. Our job this morning is to harvest garlic. First, the leaves of the garlic […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Assisting with Care of Residents at Senior Center (Woodbridge Terrance of Irvine) Date: July 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description On July 10, 2026, members from the AYLUS Irvine Branch dedicated time to care for elderly residents. […]