2023/08/22 AYLUS Dix Hills Cooperates With Mercy Soup Kitchen Another successful day at the soup kitchen as volunteers came together to provide nourishing meals to those in need. With dedication and teamwork, we tackled various tasks to ensure that everyone who walked through our doors left with a full stomach. A group of volunteers took […]

The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteers at Creek Park to help clean up the hiking trails. As a continuation of previous work here, volunteers already knew what they had to do. Volunteers brought along trash bags, trash grabbers and gloves as they hiked along the trails, and cleaned up the area without disturbing the natural […]

2023/08/15 Dix Hills Volunteers Works to provide meals Our team of dedicated volunteers came together at the local soup kitchen to make a meaningful impact on our community. There was much collaboration as volunteers worked to prepare and serve nourishing meals to those in need. One group of volunteers meticulously sliced a variety of fresh […]

On March 24th and 30th, Austin Branch handmade lovely Easter greeting cards and donated them to the local senior living houses. Each card was crafted with care and adorned with festive designs to bring joy to the residents during the holiday season.

Reported by ERIC LI On March 15, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]

Reported by ERIC LI On March 8, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]

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 […]

2023/05/20 Volunteers Attend HHH Library to educate and help parents and kids Volunteers went through the library to assist members of the library. However, the main goal was to spread awareness about the new tutoring program in HHH library regarding AYLUS organization. The interaction with members of the library created a friendly environment. Volunteers: Jason […]

2023/07/26 AYLUS Volunteers work with Island Harvest to deliver carts of packaged food to the doors of the community Dix Hills Branch partners with Island Harvest to deliver carts of packaged food to the doors of the community. Volunteers were giving many boxes sent by Island Harvest, and assigned to various floors in an apartment. […]

2023/08/08 Dix Hills Branch Serves Food at Mercy Soup Kitchen Volunteers had the opportunity to assist in prepping a variety of dishes, including vegetable soup, sandwiches, and nutritious salads, and fruits Tasks included chopping fresh vegetables, seasoning meats, and preparing ingredients for cooking. Once the meals were prepared, volunteers portioned out generous servings(bags) of a […]

In March, 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 March, the Greater Princeton 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 high school subjects […]

In March, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Apparel Committee worked together again to promote youth volunteerism among nearby students and to dress up new AYLUS memberships with our home-printed cardinal red uniforms. This project is to encourage GPA members to use their talents in all kinds of crafting and arts […]

2023/08/01 AYLUS Dix Hills Works with Mercy Soup Kitchen Once again, AYLUS helps out in the kitchen to both prep and serve food for members of the community. The volunteers efficiently sped up preparation time and helped those in need in the process. The volunteer assisted the kitchen staff in preparing meals for the members […]

In March, 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 […]

At AYLUS’ weekly iPad Club meeting today at Fellowship Village, AYLUS members had helped out by helping a senior use gmail, and learn how to access and delete all mail. They also tried to help a senior open a image on their AOL account on the ipad, but hadn’t succeded and will try and get […]

2023/07/25 Mercy Soup Kitchen Volunteer to help the community On 7/25/23, Aylus conducted a volunteer event at Mercy Soup Kitchen. The event aimed to support the kitchen in providing nutritious meals to those in need. Volunteers assisted in packing loaves of bread and fresh tangerines into individual portions. These packs would later be distributed as […]

Volunteer Event Report: Mercy Soup Kitchen Date: 7/25/23 Location: Mercy Soup Kitchen On 7/25/23, Aylus conducted a volunteer event at Mercy Soup Kitchen. The event aimed to support the kitchen in providing nutritious meals to those in need. Event Activities: 1. Packing Bread and Tangerines: Volunteers assisted in packing loaves of bread and fresh tangerines […]

Aylus Greater Triangle 3/30/2024 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 […]

Reported by Lauren Kan. AYLUS San Diego Branch organized the 2nd collection and recycling of used batteries in March of 2024. Our volunteers collected 18.2 lbs of used batteries. The batteries are dropped at Staples. Scientific researchers have claimed that recycling batteries can save 51.3% of natural resources. The recycling of batteries will contribute towards conserving […]

Aylus Greater Triangle 3/30/2024 Easter egg hunt and games. Date and Time: March 30th, 12:30 PM to 3:00 PMAddress: 275 Carpenter Hill Ln,CaryEvent Content: Easter egg hunt and various games. Three Aylus volunteers participated, promoting our branch through the event and recruiting a group of new volunteers, receiving high praise from the event organizers. 1.Yuyang […]

GPA Save a Life Committee members volunteer at Atlantic CentraState Healthcare Hospitals, first aid squad & medical service facilities across the State of New Jersey to help save lives (Contact: Natalie Hnath, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Tel 732-294-2622, natalie.hnath@atlantichealth.org). Every season, volunteers that are eligible can apply to and enroll to volunteer at a local healthcare […]

In our latest community gathering, members of AYLUS Woodbridge came together to contribute to the enrichment of our local library’s collection through a collective book review writing initiative. On March 30, participants immersed themselves in the world of literature, writing an abundance of book reviews and submitted them to a local library, which will serve […]

In our recent community endeavor, members of AYLUS Woodbridge rallied together to support the Friends of the Library nonprofit organization. On March 28, our volunteers dedicated their time to cleaning and organizing books, contributing to the noble mission of the Friends of the Library of the Woodbridge Town Library. This nonprofit, known for its commitment […]

In a commendable act of community service and environmental stewardship, the Upper Manhattan Branch organized a clean-up event at Pond Park on March 29. This initiative, led by proactive members Mark Li and Richard Xu, focused on removing trash from the park, a crucial effort in maintaining the beauty and ecological health of this beloved […]

In our recent community endeavor, members of AYLUS Woodbridge rallied together to support the Friends of the Library nonprofit organization. On March 25, our volunteers dedicated their time to cleaning and organizing books, contributing to the noble mission of the Friends of the Library of the Woodbridge Town Library. This nonprofit, known for its commitment […]

The Upper Manhattan Branch once again demonstrated its commitment to environmental preservation and community service by organizing an environmental stewardship event at Whitney Pond Park on March 24. The focus of this initiative was on removing roadside litter, a pressing concern that impacts both the aesthetic beauty and ecological health of the community’s cherished green […]

In an effort to foster a more sustainable community and reduce the environmental footprint, the Upper Manhattan Branch recently organized a significant bottle recycling initiative. Held at a local grocery store on March 23, this event saw the participation of environmentally conscious individuals coming together to recycle a vast array of bottles, encompassing both plastic […]

The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteered at Valley Stream State Park to help remove bamboo. Volunteers used clippers and saws to cut down bamboo stalks before transporting them across the river in a makeshift assembly line for efficiency. The bamboo was then cut into smaller pieces and thrown in a truck to be taken away […]

Eleven AYLUS Basking Ridge members met with Mr. Licata , President of Bernards Township Regional Chamber of Commerce on 3/30/2024. Bernard’s Township Regional Chamber of Commerce serves as a great resource and reference center for local businesses and residents. They discussed with Mr. Licata volunteer opportunities in a variety of events sponsored by Chamber of […]

The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteered with Island Harvest to help grow food. Specifically, AYLUS volunteers worked on clearing and flattening land to grow mushrooms. Volunteers worked to remove extra soil and placed it in active compost or used that soil to flatten the ground more. Volunteers used various tools such as metal rakes, shovels, […]

Reported by Lauren Kan On Mar. 29th, San Diego students of Aylus hosted its 17th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling […]

Reported by Lauren Kan On Mar. 16th, San Diego students of Aylus hosted its 16th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling […]

Reported by Lauren Kan On March 9th, San Diego students of Aylus hosted its 34rd digital art workshop. The goal of this workshop is to foster the talents and interests of 5-9th grade students interested in digital art and provide a platform for them to share their creativity with the community. Another goal of this […]

On Wednesday, March 27, the Great Neck Branch of AYLUS volunteered at the Great Neck Public Library to help out at the last week of a Chinese calligraphy class. The class was held every Wednesday for three weeks., and taught by Professor Yixin Yuan. The class has a total of 12 students. This week, the […]

In March, the Greater Princeton 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 high school subjects […]

In March, 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 March, 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 […]

On February 4th, the Ridgewood Branch provided support to the 2024 Lunar New Year celebration that took place in Ridgewood High School, NJ. AYLUS members attended this event and helped out with the event. Since the Lunar New Year is widely celebrated across Asian countries, this event had so many attendees, around 600, to the […]