In May 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 […]

Volunteers at AYLUS visited Steppingstone Park on May 19th 2024 to clean up and landscape their neighborhood park. Steppingstone is a local park in Great Neck that overlooks the Long Island Sound. People go there to party, picnic on the positively maintained fields of grass, go sailing in the sound, play in the playground and […]

On May 18, 2024, 9:30AM to 12PM, volunteers from the Aylus Great Neck branch carried out an environmental protection activity in the Friendship Garden, using various tools to remove invasive alien plants. In the early morning, after the volunteers gathered, they received a brief introduction, learned about the harm of alien plants, and divided into […]

On Saturday, May 18, 3 volunteers volunteered at the Dublin Miracle league located on Darree Fields. These volunteers became game day buddies where they helped disabled 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, so the […]

The Warren AYLUS branch performed in Bernard Township’s Charter Day Concert on May 18th, 2024. The Charter Day event was held in downtown Bernard and displayed a variety of performances as well as stands from local businesses in the community. The event was held at 1 E Oak St, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Warren AYLUS […]

On 5/20/24, volunteers from AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch volunteered today at the “Unity Walk”. Firstly, volunteers at the event listened to the speeches about how unity has impacted and helped create the community we know today. In addition, volunteers walked around the lake near the East Brunswick Public Library. The event started at 7:00 pm […]

On 5/19/24, members of AYLUS Syosset volunteered at Sunrise Day Camp’s Planting Day with Duke Alums Engage. First, members aided with planting flowers in the flowerbeds such as marigolds. The group proceeded to help pack supplies in ziploc bags. When Sunrise Day Camp starts, buses pick up kids from all over New York and these […]

Celebrating One is a non-profit organization in the Columbus area. They give cards with encouraging quote to people in need in order to cheer up their spirit, making them feel seen and appreciated. Columbus branch president, Brenna Li, co-ordinated with the nonprofit . A total of 11 branch volunteers wrote the quote on a total […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou Smiling Stars Reading Program is a new project by AYLUS San Diego and kicked off on September 23, 2023. This program serves a dual purpose: to facilitate meaningful connections with local children with autism and improve their communication skills, while simultaneously improving their foundational reading comprehension skills. Our commitment is not […]

The Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island and the Roslyn AYLUS branch worked together on May 12 from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. Volunteers collaborate with educators and students each Sunday to create a safer and more effective learning environment. We support educators in providing for the needs of their students so that they are not […]

On May 18, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the Great Neck Branch of Aylus volunteered at a home run by the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County (CP Nassau). The homes provide a safe and positive living environment for people living with disabilities. Today our volunteers planned many fun activities including arts and […]

Reported by Kathleen Jiang Posted by Jenny Wang Arriving from 9-10 ready to serve, first, the team got the gym ready by bringing out and unfolding tables. Kathleen and Joy helped wash and dry multiple boxes of strawberries to get the food ready before lunch. Once the program started, the team divided and each eagerly […]

Bernards PEC held its Touch-a -Truck event at The Mahan Collection Foundation 53 cross rd, Basking Ridge, Nj,07920. Bernards PEC is a non-profit organization focused on helping individuals with disabilities reach their full potential. Our members helped with setups, Check-in table and activities such as tattoos, face painting, and small jewery table and cleanups. They […]

On May 18, 2024, members of the AYLUS Fullerton Branch volunteered at the St. Vincent De Paul Pantry. They contributed to several essential tasks, including distributing food, breaking down boxes, and packaging items. Their efforts ensured that numerous families in the Fullerton area received the necessary supplies. In addition to these activities, the volunteers helped […]

Saturday Morning, at Lakeview Senior Center, four participate came to help out the busy hour of Saturday. The Participate includes Ethan Zhang, Matthew Zhang, Danny Wang, and Derek Liu. As always, Saturday is usually the busiest hour at the senior center. There is a lot of shows and food to prepare. The participate came to […]

Saturday Morning at 9 am there has been in total of nine participate join the events! Some are relatively new. The Recycle Bin Event are nothing rocket science, you grab as much can doesn’t matter if its plastic or tin. It is known that some people have specially went to the part or places around […]

On May 18 2024, AYLUS members volunteered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace in the Eastern Hills Mall from 8:45AM to 1PM. Volunteers assisted in building beds for children and families in need. Volunteers: Sophie Wang (4.25 hours)

On May 18 2024, a member of AYLUS volunteered at the Buffalo Science Museum from 1PM to 4PM She managed the coloring table and interacted with kids by painting and discussing astronomy with them. Volunteers: Reilin Lyu (3 hours)

On 5/18/2024 members of AYLUS Syosset went to Bayard cutting arboretum to help remove the invasive species preventing our plants from growing. After arriving at Bayard cutting arboretum there were so many invasive plants that we couldn’t believe we could remove all this in just about 2 hours. Members of the Syosset used tools such […]

In May, 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 […]

Every month, the Greater Princeton branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers, who are primarily middle and high school students, gather at Brookdale Senior Living in Hillsborough, New Jersey (600 Auten Road; Community 908-431-1300), to put on a one hour long concert for a senior audience, bringing talent, charisma, and joy to the seniors.  During these concerts, […]

Together We Remember.  In May, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) encouraged its members to support a local 5K event by Good Grief in Mercer County Community College (1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550). The 5K Run & Walk is our opportunity to join together as individuals, families, and […]

On May 18th, 2024, 10 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: Ryan Chen (2 hours) Jeffery […]

On May 11th, 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: Ryan Chen (2 hours) Jeffery […]

In May, 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 […]

Gave away 11 moringa starter plants and 3 weeping willow starter plants to Houston and Sugar Land locals

AYLUS Basking Ridge participated in Bernard Township’s Charter Day Concert, which was held at downtown located at  1 E Oak St, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, and promoted AYLUS volunteerism on 5/18/24. During the concert, our members performed a dance solo Fate, Guzheng and piano duet Sound of the Snow, dance Ben Cao Gang Mu and […]

On Saturday, May 18th, AYLUS held its weekly iPad Club at the Fellowship Village. Today was relatively on the slower side but today we worked with a senior to learn about her new ipad and the information and details that are undeniably important when it comes to an ipad like her email, organization, how to […]

In May, 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 softball league teams on bench (Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550), the swimming sectional competitions (The Peddie School, 201 S […]

In May, 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 […]

In May, 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 […]