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Jericho Branch : Painting Birds for Summer Camp at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary 5/24/2024

On May 24, 2024, the Jericho AYLUS Branch embarked on a creative project, painting various bird species for an upcoming summer camp event at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center. Demonstrating our members’ passion for environmental education, we meticulously portrayed 15 bird species including the Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, Downy Woodpecker, Wood […]

Fullerton Branch Members Help distribute food at St. Vincent De Paul Pantry at (6/1/24)

On June 1st, 2024, AYLUS Fullerton Branch members took part in a community service event at the St. Vincent De Paul Pantry, focusing on food distribution and loading. Their responsibilities included sorting donations, distributing food to those in need, breaking down cardboard boxes for recycling, and packaging food items for easier distribution. Additionally, they ensured […]

Greater Princeton AYLUS Volunteers in Local Libraries (45th) 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 […]

Syosset AYLUS help teachers teach Chinese at SUNY Old Westbury 6/2/2024

On Sunday June 2nd, members of the syosset branch of AYLUS helped teachers at SUNY Old Westbury University teach Chinese to students varying from kindergarten to middle school. Volunteers helped Chinese teachers accomplish a variety of tasks such as printing classwork materials, taking children to the bathroom, regulating class behaviors and clean up after younger […]

Greater Princeton AYLUS Recycles Tennis Balls for Future Court Construction (2nd) in June 2024

In June, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted a Tennis Balls Recycling event among communities across the State of New Jersey. Do you know? Nationwide, approximately 125 million used tennis balls wind up in America’s landfills every year. That is 20,000 metric tons of methane-producing, near non-decomposable rubber waste. U.S. […]

Greater Princeton AYLUS Donates Backpack and Supplies to Local School Districts (10th) 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 live 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 Monitors Bluebird Box (124th) 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 Serves at National Historic Landmark Morven Museum Giving Garden (59th) in June 2024

In June, members of the Greater Princeton branch of AYLUS (GPA) served at Morven Museum Giving Garden (55 Stockton Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540; Phone 609-924-8144). A National Historic Landmark, Morven is on five pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. The home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence […]

Pearland Branch Slam n Splash (#115) Community Swimming Class (#57) June 1, 2024

The AYLUS swim lesson held on 6/1 consisted of a wide variety of activities, ranging from kicking to flip turns. The four volunteers, Edwin, Eddie, Andy, and Ranbin, helped correct and improve the techniques of the swimmers involved. Edwin helped Emma with her freestyle arms and flip turns. Andy helped Audery, who was a little […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#124): Pearland Branch Supported SMILE Katy Inclusive Play&Learn (#9) on June 1, 2024

On June 1st, 2024, the Pearland Branch showcased their unwavering commitment to inclusivity by actively participating in the SMILE Katy Inclusive Play & Learn event (#9) in Katy. Volunteers from AYLUS Pearland facilitated the attendance of special needs individuals from Pearland, ensuring they could join the festivities. During the event, the volunteers engaged participants in […]

Greater Princeton AYLUS Helps Refugee Students through Interfaith RISE (56th) 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 Monitors Bluebird Box (123rd) 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 […]

San Diego Branch Sending Mother’s Day Greeting Cards to St. Paul’s Senior Services Foundation on May 8, 2024

Reported by ERIC LI On May 8, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch delivered Mother’s Day Greeting Cards to St. Paul’s Senior Services Foundation. St. Paul’s Senior Services has provided care to San Diego seniors since they were founded as a non-profit in 1960. Since then, They have expanded their programs and offerings to include three […]

San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on May 12, 2024

Reported by ERIC LI On May 12, 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 […]