​On 5/4/24 8 AYLUS members went to Bethpage park, known for its world-class golf courses and beautiful scenery, to do something very special: planting American chestnut trees. ​Before the 1900’s, chestnut trees were everywhere–there were about 3 to 4 billion American chestnut trees in forests ranging from New York to Georgia. However, in 1904, a […]

On Saturday, May 5th 2024, Syosset AYLUS volunteers came together at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center to help at a plant sale. The sanctuary is home to flourishing native plants, songbirds, and more. Guests can also find a mile-long trail. The sanctuary focuses on spreading native plants, pulling out invasives, conserving natural resources, […]

On 5/4/24, members of AYLUS Syosset, AYLUS Oyster Bay and UCODA performed for the elderly veterans at the VA Medical Center in Northport. We started to set up at 1:30 pm and the performance started at 2:00 pm. Syosset iSchool’s Fortune Star Band performed 6 songs, followed by a trio playing the piano, guzheng and […]

At AYLUS’ weekly iPad club on 5/4/24, members helped a resident with familiar with how to use email and figuring out why some of the emails were disappearing from the unread inbox. Angelina Gao, Lucas Ni, Yige Zhou, Yihao Zeng( 2.5 HR each, 5/4/24)

In May, many people got a cold and cough day and night. The Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers supported our local community with an immediate medicine drop with Rise.  GPA members collected and purchased 500+ bottles of over-the-counter medications for flu, cold, and painkillers. Shopping and helping others go hand […]

Reported by Amelia Kuo Posted by Jenny Wang On May 4th, 2024, we were able to volunteer and help out the AGAPE Special Needs Program. The AGAPE Special Needs Program is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment for kids with special needs. Today, we danced and helped the kids make crafts, including paper flowers […]

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 […]

On May 4, 2024, AYLUS Fullerton Branch members, including the user, actively participated in distributing and loading food at the St. Vincent De Paul Pantry. They played a crucial role in assisting families in the Fullerton Area. Tasks undertaken included distributing food to families in need, breaking down boxes to facilitate efficient storage, and carefully […]

Reported by Summer Shi Posted by Jenny Wang We went to DCFC at 10:00 AM to help volunteer for the special needs. We arrived and started with some songs, then continued with the rest of the activities. We all had so much fun with the songs and dancing to them and so did the special […]

Gave away 2 weeping willow and 7 mulberries starter plants to Houston and Sugar Land locals

The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteers at Bethpage State Park to help take down unneeded trees. Volunteers used various tools such as cutters and saws to help cut down the trees in order to make space for other plants. Volunteers also helped remove weeds and other invasive species from the area to plant chestnut trees […]

On May 3, 2024, the Aylus Great Neck branch hosted its weekly Friday Inclusive Sports Day activity at Firefighter Park to encourage interpersonal and outdoor activities for community kids, especially those with special needs. Our volunteers, including Andrew Qian, Zoe Xia, Melody Fan, Austin Wang, Yingxiang Liu, and Yuya Liu, arrived at Firefighter Park at […]

Columbus Branch Participated in City of Dublin Community Service Day on May 4, 2024 AYLUS Columbus continued their yearly tradition of participating in Community Service Day. Every spring, the city of Dublin organizes Community Service Day to assist residents — especially those who are older or disabled — local businesses, and schools who request outdoor […]

On May 2nd, 2024, members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch held an in-person weekly tutoring session for the 2023/2024 school year at the Abbey Church Village in Dublin, Ohio. This community is part of the national church residences and serves low income families, including new immigrant families. AYLUS Columbus members helped middle school students with their […]

This program’s goal is to provide English guidance to the elderly who do not know much English. Volunteers are needed for 1 on 1 tutoring sessions. By helping these elderly improve their English, the goal is to make communication smoother and life easier for them. Other sessions had the use of educational material targeted specifically […]

The Missing Maps project aims to help vulnerable communities by mapping their locations to assist organizations in delivering aid more effectively. AYLUS volunteers identified and marked buildings, roads, and natural features in remote areas, helping to fill critical gaps in existing maps. The data generated through these sessions is then made available to humanitarian organizations […]

Throughout the month, volunteers collected and organized donations for Goodwill and other local charities. These efforts support the community by recycling goods and providing necessary items to those in need, fostering a sustainable environment. AYLUS volunteers collected, sorted, bagged, and dropped off clothing at Goodwill to give it a second life.   Participants and Hours: […]

This program’s goal is to provide English guidance to the elderly who do not know much English. Volunteers are needed for 1 on 1 tutoring sessions. By helping these elderly improve their English, the goal is to make communication smoother and life easier for them. Other sessions had the use of educational material targeted specifically […]

AYLUS volunteers participated in the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s “Flying into the Future Family Day,” an event dedicated to educating families on flying animals and how they do it using STEM connections. Volunteers oversaw the children and families, and helped organizers set up booths for the families.   Participants and Hours: Samuel Lu: 6 hours (3/10/2024) […]

This program’s goal is to provide English guidance to the elderly who do not know much English. Volunteers are needed for 1 on 1 tutoring sessions. By helping these elderly improve their English, the goal is to make communication smoother and life easier for them. Other sessions had the use of educational material targeted specifically […]

The Missing Maps project aims to help vulnerable communities by mapping their locations to assist organizations in delivering aid more effectively. AYLUS volunteers identified and marked buildings, roads, and natural features in remote areas, helping to fill critical gaps in existing maps. The data generated through these sessions is then made available to humanitarian organizations […]

AYLUS members volunteered for Books for Africa, an organization which receives books and donates them to Africa for others to read. Volunteers worked to sort, arrange, and pack up the books to be shipped. Participants and Hours: Delrick Shen: 4 hours (Books for Africa on 2/21/2024 and 2/22/2024) Isabel Liu: 4 hours (Books for Africa […]

The Missing Maps project aims to help vulnerable communities by mapping their locations to assist organizations in delivering aid more effectively. AYLUS volunteers identified and marked buildings, roads, and natural features in remote areas, helping to fill critical gaps in existing maps. The data generated through these sessions is then made available to humanitarian organizations […]

Throughout the month, volunteers collected and organized donations for Goodwill and other local charities. These efforts support the community by recycling goods and providing necessary items to those in need, fostering a sustainable environment. AYLUS volunteers collected, sorted, bagged, and dropped off clothing at Goodwill to give it a second life. Participants and Hours Samuel […]

The Missing Maps project aims to help vulnerable communities by mapping their locations to assist organizations in delivering aid more effectively. AYLUS volunteers identified and marked buildings, roads, and natural features in remote areas, helping to fill critical gaps in existing maps. The data generated through these sessions is then made available to humanitarian organizations […]

AYLUS volunteers contributed their time and language abilities at the local Chinese school, and assisted the teachers with handing out papers, grading tests, and helping out students. Some served as teachers assistants, while others marked attendance. This drastically reduced the workload and stress from adults. Other volunteers tutored instead, using of educational material targeted specifically for […]

AYLUS volunteers contributed their time and language abilities at the local Chinese school, and assisted the teachers with handing out papers, grading tests, and helping out students. Some served as teachers assistants, while others marked attendance. This drastically reduced the workload and stress from adults. Other volunteers tutored instead, using of educational material targeted specifically for […]

This program’s goal is to provide English guidance to the elderly who do not know much English. Volunteers are needed for 1 on 1 tutoring sessions. By helping these elderly improve their English, the goal is to make communication smoother and life easier for them. Other sessions had the use of educational material targeted specifically […]

The Missing Maps project aims to help vulnerable communities by mapping their locations to assist organizations in delivering aid more effectively. AYLUS volunteers identified and marked buildings, roads, and natural features in remote areas, helping to fill critical gaps in existing maps. The data generated through these sessions is then made available to humanitarian organizations […]

East Cobb AYLUS Branch volunteers participated in a variety of local activities which fall under the Give a Hand initiative, which creates connection and positively impacts our community. Students volunteered at Senior Centers where they provided entertainment and social interaction to enhance the daily lives of seniors. Volunteers organized clothing drives to collect and distribute […]

Throughout the month, volunteers collected and organized donations for Goodwill and other local charities. These efforts support the community by recycling goods and providing necessary items to those in need, fostering a sustainable environment. AYLUS volunteers collected, sorted, bagged, and dropped off clothing at Goodwill to give it a second life.         […]

The Missing Maps project aims to help vulnerable communities by mapping their locations to assist organizations in delivering aid more effectively. AYLUS volunteers identified and marked buildings, roads, and natural features in remote areas, helping to fill critical gaps in existing maps. The data generated through these sessions is then made available to humanitarian organizations […]

AYLUS volunteers contributed their time and language abilities at the local Chinese school, and assisted the teachers with handing out papers, grading tests, and helping out students. Some served as teachers assistants, while others marked attendance. This drastically reduced the workload and stress from adults. Other volunteers tutored instead, using of educational material targeted specifically for […]

AYLUS volunteers worked at the local senior center, keeping the seniors entertained and helping out the workers on game night. AYLUS volunteers ran BINGO, in which one person would call out the winning numbers and the other would help seniors match the numbers. These activities brought both support and entertainment to the seniors. In addition […]

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 […]

On May 4th, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported the Township of Plainsboro for its annual Founder’s Day Community Event at 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536. Founder’s Day Guidelines Business: If your Plainsboro business would like to participate in the Founder’s Day celebration, please read the following and continue […]

The Missing Maps project aims to help vulnerable communities by mapping their locations to assist organizations in delivering aid more effectively. AYLUS volunteers identified and marked buildings, roads, and natural features in remote areas, helping to fill critical gaps in existing maps. The data generated through these sessions is then made available to humanitarian organizations […]

This program’s goal is to provide English guidance to the elderly who do not know much English. Volunteers are needed for 1 on 1 tutoring sessions. By helping these elderly improve their English, the goal is to make communication smoother and life easier for them. Other sessions had the use of educational material targeted specifically […]