On Saturday, June 8th, the Roslyn branch toiled away at the beach from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Audubon Center’s Be a Good Egg Program. Many endangered bird species such as the Piping Plover and the American Oystercatchers nest on the beach. With more and more visitors frequenting the beach as summer rolls […]
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Twin Cities Branch: Community Wellness Clinic Event
On May 11th, 2024, AYLUS Twin Cities members volunteered at the Community Wellness Clinic hosted by the Chinese Community Center from 9AM-12:30PM. Volunteers checked in patients and directed them to the doctors for free screenings and information. Participants: Katie (3.5hrs) & Jeffrey (3.5hrs)
Aylus Twin Cities Branch: Asian Fair Event on 6/1/2024
On June 1st, 2024, AYLUS Twin Cities members volunteered at the Asian Fair in Plymouth from 10AM-7PM. Volunteers advertised and educated fairgoers about AYLUS and fundraised for AYLUS through selling animal balloons and candy. We had a great time setting up and volunteering at booths, including Asian Fair booths and the AYLUS booth, while selling […]
Aylus Twin Cities Branch: Volunteered at Tonka Youth Triathlon (5/18/24)
On Saturday morning May 18th, aylus members participated in the annual Tonka Youth Triathlon, and handed water to students participating. It’s a yearly event AYLUS does, and is a great way to celebrate students and help the community. Participants (4 hours): Isabel Chen, Lucy Chen
Twin Cities Branch: Gardening at the Liu Ming Yuan Garden (6/8/24)
On June 8th, from 12:30 to 4:30pm, 7 AYLUS members volunteered at the Liu Ming Yuan Garden. We helped plant various plants and also weeded out some areas. The weather was great and we had lots of fun! Participants (4 hrs): Claire Cao, Kaining Zhang, Lucy Zhang, Jessica Cao, Tony Liu, Thomas Chen, Jacob Lee
AYLUS Queens Branch Volunteered at the Community Health Fair in Corona, Flushing on 6/8/2024
On June 8th, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Queens branch took part in helping the Queens Community Board 3 set up and run the annual community health fair in Corona, Flushing. We started by setting up tables and chairs on the street for health information stations. Afterward, our volunteers went around the neighborhood […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#127): Pearland Branch Taught at SNCC Day Hab (#88) on June 7, 2024
On June 7th, 2024, the AYLUS Pearland volunteers taught origami skills to special needs individuals which is a fantastic initiative that can have a profound positive impact. It not only helps in skill development but also provides emotional and social benefits. AYLUS leads instructed the participants how to fold and draw, which significantly improved their fine motor […]
Pearland Branch Slam n Splash (#118) Community Swimming Class (#60) June 7, 2024
On Friday, June 7th, 2024, a group of AYLUS volunteers and competitive swimmers – Edwin, Eddie, Ranbin and Andy – helped to teach and improve several children’s swimming techniques. This is the seventh lesson that is part of a 2 week long series. Eddie and Andy worked with Audrey on her freestyle kick, with her […]
Morrisville Branch Volunteers at Local Brown bag Ministry on June 8, 2024
On June 8th, 2024, 4 members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the Brown Bag Ministry in Apex. We made sandwiches for local low-income families. In addition, we also assembled food bags with sandwiches, snacks, and sweets. This is a great way to give back to the community. Volunteers: Sunny Zhao (2 hours) Taylor […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Helps Community Food Bank Food Pantry and Thrifty Stores (129th) 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 Leaders Speak to Promote Youth Volunteerism (7th) on June 8th, 2024
On June 8th, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Leadership Team hosted an open-to-the public event. The GPA leaders spoke to the public and promoted youth volunteerism among our community. The speakers shared their experience on how to create unique projects to serve the community with the non-AYLUS attendants. AYLUS promotes […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Helps Refugee Students through Interfaith RISE (57th) 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 […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Supports Plainsboro Community Bike Rodeo Event (1st) in June 2024
On June 8th, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported the Township of Plainsboro for its first Bike Rodeo Community Event at 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536. Plainsboro Township Bike Rodeo: Saturday, June 8, 2024; 10:00am-2:00pm Ages 4-12 Join the Plainsboro Township Police Department and Plainsboro Recreation for our 2024 […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch Volunteered at Firefighter Park on 6. 7. 2024 (21st)
On June 7, 2024, the Aylus Great Neck branch hosted its weekly Friday Inclusive Sports Day activity at the Firefighter Park to encourage interpersonal and outdoor activities for the community kids, especially for those kids with special needs. Our volunteers, including Zoe Xia, Raymind Li, Yingxiang Liu, Yuya Liu, Felicia Liu, Austin Wang, Melody Fan, […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (50th) (6/7/2024)
Reported by Hsin Chen(Julie) Lu : On June 7th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped out at their local food bank, the Community Mission of Hope. The members got there early before opening time to help set up. They started with sorting boxes of bread onto the bread racks before moving on to bagging frozen meats. […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (49th) (6/6/2024)
Reported by Jessica Lu : On June 6th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS helped their local food bank. Upon arrival, members signed in and donned gloves before beginning their tasks. Members were given a couple boxes of breads and desserts to sort out into their categories. Following this, they moved on to sorting produce. Members carefully inspected […]
AYLUS Bridgewater Volunteered at Raritan Food Pantry (6/1/2024)
On June 1st, 2024, the AYLUS Bridgewater Branch volunteered at Raritan Food Pantry, a local food bank in Raritan. The volunteers helped with stocking shelves, bagging the clients’ food, and cleaning up during closing. Volunteers: Ivy Zhang, Jeffrey Hu, Sarah Diao, Hannah Diao (3h each)
AYLUS Plantation Hosts Used Shoe Drive to Help Support Disabled Sports Team — June 7th, 2024
The Plantation Branch of AYLUS has hosted a shoe drive in order to raise funds for a local wheelchair basketball team, the Fort Lauderdale Sharks. Beginning since about two months ago, members of AYLUS have worked together with ProjectKix to collect new and gently used shoes from members of the community, placing donation boxes in […]
Aylus Greater Triangle 6/8/2024 Launches Open Sky Book Club to Help New Immigrants Read Aloud
AYLUS volunteers are assisting new immigrants in integrating into American society by promoting English communication through activities such as reading aloud and discussing current affairs. Building upon this, the “Open Sky Book Club” program has been launched, not only aiding new immigrant children in improving English reading and language skills but also creating an […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Monitors Bluebird Box (125th) 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 Supports Special Olympics for People with Disabilities (25th) in June 2024
In June, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) worked with the New Jersey Special Olympics Volunteer Manager Ms. Fair and scheduled GPA volunteers to help the youth athlete league teams with score keeping, equipment such as that compound bow, order keeping, etc. About New Jersey Special Olympics: Our Mission Our mission […]
Pearland Branch Sorted and Packed Donated Items for the Partner on June 2nd, 2024
In the Morning of June 2nd, AYLUS Pearland volunteers dedicated their time at a partner’s warehouse, actively contributing to the sorting and packing of donated items for the special needs program and AYLUS Pearland summer teaching program students . The partner, a steadfast supporter, has consistently donated high-quality goods to aid AYLUS Pearland’s activities. On […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#126): Pearland Branch Taught Bucket Drumming at GiGi’s Playhouse (#1) on June 6th, 2024
AYLUS Pearland volunteers initiated a new project at GiGi’s Playhouse for individuals with Down syndrome, introducing them to bucket drumming. On June 6th, 2024, the first day of the project, AYLUS volunteers arrived at GiGi’s Playhouse in Sugar Land. They taught seven teenagers the basics of bucket drumming, starting with different sounds produced by striking […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#125): Pearland Branch Taught at SNCC Day Hab (#87) on June 5th, 2024
Entering the fourth year of the youth-supported Adult Day Hab for special needs program, AYLUS Pearland volunteers organized an art lesson on June 5th, 2024, where participants learned to draw a Blue Jay using markers. For those unable to draw, coloring pages were provided. Additionally, they designed a session on Blue Jay-related skills, including symbolic […]
AYLUS Plantation Returns to Cleveland Clinic Florida to Perform Music For Patients and Visitors — June 6th, 2024
On Thursday 06/06/24, members of the Plantation Branch of AYLUS traveled to Cleveland Clinic Florida to perform music once again for patients and visitors at the hospital. After a great deal of rehearsal, members traveled to the hospital to play piano and violin for an hour. Members (4 hours each): Emily Wang Julie Ye Kayla […]
AYLUS RSM Volunteers Cross line Church food pantry Jun 4-5
June 4th On the morning of June 4th, a total of four participate join to help with packing food at Cross line Church. This activity is a great way to train their individual working skills and how to work efficiently as a team. They pack food in a box and car will come by and […]
Pearland Branch Slam n Splash (#117) Community Swimming Class (#59) on June 5, 2024
During the AYLUS swim lesson held on Wednesday, 6/5, 4 volunteers – Eddie, Edwin, Andy, and Ranbin, continued to help teach and further improve the techniques of the swimmers that participated. Ranbin and Eddie helped Audrey to practice her kicks, with Audrey being more confident and being able to kick further by the lesson’s conclusion. […]
AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch Mulch the Meditation Garden in Kissena Corridor Park (06/02/2024)
This is the 73rd event held by AYLUS Oakland Gardens on Sunday June 2nd 2024. During the event we finished our team’s beautification of the Meditation Garden in Kissena Corridor Park with the help of Roxana and other park employees. The last time we were in the Meditation garden we pulled an invasive tree species […]
Pearland Branch Organized Health Fair (#4) at Ed White Elementary School on June 4, 2024
The Pearland Branch organized its 4th Health Fair for the Ed White Elementary School community during the school’s family event on the afternoon of June 4th. The event featured partnerships with Hummingbird Community Outreach, Light and Salt Association (LSA), and Bellaire Pediatrics. LSA provided a range of free services, including Hepatitis C testing, FIT kit […]
Pearland Branch Supported Ed White Elementary School’s Field Day on June 4, 2024
Pearland volunteers arrived at Ed White Elementary School early in the morning to assist with the end-of-year field day. As a long-time partner of AYLUS Pearland, Ed White Elementary benefited from the dedication and support of our volunteers. They were assigned to various game stations, where they helped organize students, distribute supplies, and interact with […]
Pearland Branch Slam n Splash (#116) Community Swimming Class (#58) June 3, 2024
During the AYLUS swim lesson held on Monday, 6/3, 3 volunteers – Eddie, Andy, and Ranbin, continued to help teach and improve technique of the swimmers that participated. Eddie continued to help Audrey practice her kicks, with Audrey becoming more confident and kicking further by the lesson’s end. In addition to that, Eddie began to […]
AYLUS Roslyn Assists with SunriseWalks to Host Game Day for Kids Battling Cancer (2nd) on June 2nd, 2024
On Sunday, June 2nd, from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, members of the Roslyn AYLUS Branch volunteered at SunriseWalks to assist in their annual walkathon. The event took place at the Sunrise campground, a summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings, offered free of charge. The event was a result of a very […]
AYLUS Orlando Helps in “Sight” Movie Viewing at local Church (August 19, 2023)
Reported by Dylan Wang On August 19, 2023, the AYLUS Orlando branch participated in OCPA’s “Sight” movie viewing ceremony located at a local church in Winter Park. Participants did the following: Prepared for the event through setting up the tables and all of the food. Helped hand out all of the food and assist […]
AYLUS Orlando combines with HOPE Helps’ Back to School Bash on 08/25/2023
Reported by Dylan Wang On August 25th, 2023, the AYLUS Orlando branch participated in HOPE Helps’ Back to School Bash by helping assist participants, handing out school supplies, organizing the items, and cleaning up the area after the event ended. This was the first Back to School Bash that AYLUS members have participated in. […]
College Station Branch Volunteers at the Brazos Valley Food Bank on June 4th
Reported By Andrew Li: The College Station Branch of AYLUS volunteered at the Brazos Valley Food Bank, a non-profit organization serving people in need in the Brazos County area. On June 4th, members created over 300 food packages by packaging and organizing canned goods. These bags were later delivered to people who cannot leave their […]
AYLUS Roslyn Volunteers at Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County’s Group Home (15th) on 6/1/2024
On Saturday, June 1st, 2024, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, the Roslyn Branch of AYLUS worked with the AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteered at a CP Nassau Group Home in Farmingdale. CP Nassau (Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County) is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing quality services for children and adults […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteers at Steppingstone Park on 6/2/24(6th)
Stepping Stone Park is a scenic and popular park located in Great Neck, New York. This park is known for its beautiful waterfront views, lush greenery, and various recreational activities, making it a favored destination for both residents and visitors. On 6/2/2024, 16 volunteers came to the park to help remove weeds and lay wood […]
AYLUS Orlando Branch, Boonie Falls Trail Renovation #1 (June 2nd, 2024)
Reported by Dylan Wang On June 2nd, 2024, the AYLUS Orlando visit the Boonie Falls by the Econ River Trail and underwent a mini renovation project. 5 members of AYLUS walked approximately 4 miles to scout the land of the trail before further renovations occurred and picked up some trash along the way. Members […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteers for CP Nassau on 6/1/24 (3rd)
06.01 CP Nassau Report On June 1st, Aylus of the Great Neck branch hosted another volunteer event in a cerebral palsy home which brought delight to many of the participants. We first started off with a popular baking activity that all participants ultimately enjoyed with most of them trying to actively help create the cookies. […]
AYLUS Syosset Volunteers at Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center (6/1/24)
On 6/1/24, members of AYLUS Syosset went to the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center to cut invasive species out of the surrounding area. The center is a building constructed from 10 acres of cement taken straight out of the parking lot to be repurposed. Volunteers focused on mugwort in the fields in front of […]