In April 2024, The Aylus Chatham Branch continued to volunteer and work with “Help4All” organization in monthly donations. They collected mostly needed Kitchenware, Chinaware and kitchen supplies for the families who moved into the newly built shelters in Hanover township, NJ. The donations were dropped off to Help4All on April 10th, 2024. Volunteers: 2 Hours […]

On Saturday of 4/13/24 from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM, the Roslyn branch helped maintain the gardens and compost at Rewild garden in Port Washington. On this day we worked with the people at ReWild and help them in their mission to fight climate change and loss of biodiversity, starting in our communities in Long Island through […]

In April, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers supported our local community at Rise Food Pantry & Thrift Store (133 Broad Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520). GPA members collected and donated non-perishable foods, helped hand out and carry out food boxes, helped set up, guide clients through and clean up the […]

On April 14th, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, members of the AYLUS Bellaire branch volunteered at the Houston Food Bank, along with other volunteers.   On this day, volunteers worked in the carousel area of the Houston Food Bank. There were two groups of volunteers, each completing separate jobs. The first group (2 […]

04/10/2024   On 4/10/2024, Aylus Great Neck continued to host its tutoring sessions for students at the Great Neck Library Station Branch. Our volunteers arrived at the library at around 4:30PM. Our first student wanted to continue practicing math questions in English to prepare for an upcoming test. To help her, our first volunteer Ruiqi […]

On April 14th, 2024 from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM the Roslyn AYLUS branch assisted with teachers from the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island. AYLUS Roslyn branch assisted the teaching of the students at the Chinese School. We had tasks like copying down the meanings of vocabulary words in both English and writing the […]

On April 14th, we were very happy to once again have the opportunity to volunteer in Steppingstone park. Located in our local community — and having a great view of the Long Island Sound, large playground, and indoor play center — it’s a favorite for many Great Neck families. We had 19 volunteers who – […]

In April, 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 […]

On Sunday, April 14th, volunteers from the AYLUS Columbus Branch returned to Senior Star at the Dublin Retirement Village. Volunteers played music on the saxophone, cello, and piano. The residents had been looking forward to seeing the performers again and enjoyed the performance greatly. Volunteer Hours: 1.5 Hours: Ayden He 1 Hour: Austin Xiao, Eric […]

In our ongoing commitment to supporting the Yale Community Kitchen and those in need, members of AYLUS Woodbridge recently participated in another service shift. On April 13, despite inclement weather, our volunteers enthusiastically joined efforts to ensure that over 120 individuals received essential meals and support. The event commenced with our team assisting in setting […]

In our latest community initiative, members of AYLUS Woodbridge came together to support the preservation of our local environment at Turkey Hill Preserve. On April 13, volunteers dedicated their time and effort to a park cleanup, focusing on removing trash and litter from the grounds. Additionally, our team took proactive steps to ensure the safety […]

In our most recent act of compassion and kindness, members of AYLUS Woodbridge dedicated their time to creating heartfelt cards for patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Through the hospital’s online platform, volunteers crafted around 50 meaningful messages of hope and encouragement, aiming to uplift the spirits of children facing medical challenges. These cards […]

Reported by Amelia Kuo Posted by Jenny Wang Today, we spent time dedicating ourselves to fundraising for the African Library Project. The African Library Project is committed to providing books to create and improve African libraries. We are honored to fundraise and donate books to the ASL for our 4th time. To fundraise, we baked […]

Reported by Sophia Li Posted by Jenny Wang On April 13th, 2024, seven members of the Frisco Plano AYLUS branch volunteered at Third Monday Trade Day market in McKinney. They collected donations and sold handmade gemstone bracelets, other products like rings and charms, plants like Strawberry and fig branches, and some used items. They also […]

Reported by Eric Xie In cooperation with the Libraries of Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2023-2024 Solution for Hope on-line classes to raise funds for the Libraries of Love. The 40th AoPS on-line class was  on April 8-14, 2024. AoPS is a mathematics program for elementary, middle, and high school students, […]

Reported by Eric Xie AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the Covid period. From 2023-2024, we cooperated with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 40th Beast Academy online class in 2023-2024 was on  April 8-14, 2024. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and middle […]

On April 13 2024, members of AYLUS and Buffalo School organized and hosted the Career Seminar Series #1 at Buffalo Chinese School from 9AM-11AM. Professor Wenyao Xu and Professor Jinjun Xiong were invited to speak from University at Buffalo. The speakers provided insights on Computer Science, Engineering, and Machine Learning Careers. Volunteers: Grace Wang (2 hours)

On April 13 2024, members of AYLUS participated in the Bringing Asian American History to K-12 classrooms to advocate for Asian American History in schools from 2PM to 4PM. Volunteers set up an exhibition table where they played chess and did Chinese Origami. A volunteer was also a panelist for the discussion regarding Asian American […]

On April 13 2024, a member of AYLUS volunteered at the Buffalo Science Museum from 9:45AM to 12:45PM. He managed the Curious George Station and supervised children throughout the day. Volunteers: Kevin Zou (3 hours)

On April 13 2024, AYLUS volunteers went to Williamsville North High School to collect Solar Eclipse Glasses from 9AM to 11AM. These glasses are being donated to Latin American children for them to enjoy the eclipse in August 2024. Volunteers: Grace Wang (2 hours)

Reported by Melody Zhang Posted by Jenny Wang On April 14th, 2024, six members of the Frisco & Plano AYLUS branch collected donations, sold products, and handed flyers to promote Obamacare, Light and Salt Association, and All of Us Research Program. All organizations aim to promote healthcare support for lower-income individuals and/or families.  Our first […]

On April 14, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Aylus Roslyn volunteers went to Bayville and assisted people with cerebral palsy. When we arrived, the residents of Bayville were already bowling. So we jumped in to assist them by reorganizing the fallen pins and helped them roll the ball into the pins. The residents […]

On Saturday, April 13th, 2024, the volunteers of the Aylus Roslyn Branch dedicated four hours to support individuals with cerebral palsy. Our primary aim was to assist these individuals in enhancing their motor skills and connection through activities. We started our session with a baking activity, collaborating with the residents to create a batch of […]

On April 13 2024, a member of AYLUS volunteered at the Buffalo Science Museum from 1PM to 4PM. She managed the Curious George Station and supervised children throughout the day. Volunteers: Reilin Lyu (3 hours)

On April 14, 2024, the AYLUS Greater Triangle chapter in North Carolina organized a heartfelt event to benefit their community. Volunteers from AYLUS Greater Triangle came together to donate clothes to Goodwill, a gesture that embodies their commitment to serving others. This event not only provided much-needed support to those in need but also showcased […]

On April 13, 2024, from 9:30am to 12pm, members of AYLUS Great Neck branch participated in the Allium Family Planting at . Volunteers contributed to supporting the development of organic agriculture by planting organic vegetables. Organic agriculture promotes sustainable agriculture by avoiding the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, reducing soil and water pollution. Volunteers […]

2024/4/14 AYLUS Dix Hills volunteers at Long Island Chinese School and assists students and teachers AYLUS Dix Hills Branch worked as a teacher’s assistant, helping kids who were struggling to understand the lesson, making sure students were on task, watching the students actions, handling classwork/homework, and grading student’s work.  By doing various tasks to help, […]

Julia Chen played piano for residents of Harbor Chase Assisted Living Center to provide entertainment during their lunchtime. Julia Chen (30 minutes)

Julia Chen played piano for residents of Harbor Chase Assisted Living Center to provide entertainment during their lunchtime. Julia Chen (30 minutes)

On April 13th, 2024, 6 members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the 2024 NC Science Olympiad State Tournament at North Carolina State University. This tournament allows elementary, middle, and high schoolers across the state to participate in science challenges in a multitude of categories. With a total of around 6,000 teams across the […]

On April 13th, 2024, 7 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: Brianna Xin (2 hours) Alison […]

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 fourteenth of April, both being International Good Deeds Day and also Earth Day, is a day humming with kindness, benevolence, and charity. On this magical day, the Roslyn Branch gathered at the JCC to lend a hand at the Good Deeds Day donation drive from 9:15-12:15.  Upon arrival, we set up the different tables […]

HEALTHY KIDS. HAPPY KIDS. Get up and go!  In April-May, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Supported the Healthy Kids Running Series in Duck Pond Park (560 Meadow Road, Princeton Jct., New Jersey 08540) every Sunday afternoon on a weekly basis. Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five […]

In April, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) collaborated with other branches for the newest edition of newspapers to promote youth volunteerism.  Founded by AYLUS Honorary President Cassie Wang in Aug. 2019, editors across the country worked together to have this newsletter published on a monthly basis. Besides the AYLUS announcement, […]

In April, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued to host more flea market booths in New Jersey for charity.  GPA leaders Tom Cui, Sean Xu, and Steven Li purchased products in Amazon overstock outlets, collected donations, set up flea market booths, and raised funds for AYLUS Save a Life Diabetes […]

In April, 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 […]

In April, 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 April, 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 […]