In March, to help children to build stronger social skills, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA), continued a volunteer program using their strength and passion to teach chess, art, and more to children in the local community. Encourage Them To Communicate. … Teach Them To Share. … Help Them Develop Empathy. […]

On Sunday, March 10th, from 9:30AM to 2:00PM the Roslyn branch volunteered at the SunriseWalks corporate office in Long Island. This event was a kickoff for a walk in June supporting kids with cancer and their siblings, funding them to go to summer camps for free. The goal for this year’s fundraising event is 1.1 […]

On Saturday, March 9th, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm, the Roslyn Branch went to 41 Colonial Drive, Farmingdale, which was run by Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County.  When we first got to 41 Colonial Drive, we were welcomed into the house and brought to the kitchen/dining room. Our plan was to make banana bread […]

On March 9th from 9:30 to 12 pm, AYLUS Roslyn volunteers helped out by cutting down the old growth of goldenrod plants in the pollinator gardens outside the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center. Once the old growth of the plants are cut back to the base, the new growth can come out easier in […]

In March 2024, the Greater Princeton 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 up trash at […]

The City of Dublin hosted the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on March 9th, 2024. Many floats, bands, vehicles, school groups, and other groups were involved in the parade. AYLUS Columbus members worked together to handle the large top hat balloon, hold the leading banner, and handle other smaller balloons. Volunteers cheered and smiled at the […]

On March 7th, 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 8 elementary, middle, or high […]

On March 10 of 2024, The Roslyn AYLUS branch partnered with The Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island, as scheduled from 1:30 to 5:00 PM at Great Neck South High School. As a teacher’s assistant, our main responsibility is to ensure the functionality of the classroom. Our tasks can range from taking attendance, issuing announcements, […]

Cedar Park members Elizabeth and Richard Geng helped out at Reveal Resource Center. Richard was in charge of sorting the organic foods pre-placed on the cart, and inserting them to the box where processed foods like donuts, lasagna, and etc are placed. Participants: Richard Geng (2 hours) Elizabeth Geng (2 hours) 03-11-2024 2:00

AYLUS Bridgewater held the 2nd concert at Chelsea Senior Living at Bridgewater, (60 US202 ,Bridgewater, NJ08807). The performance included the piano, violin, viola, cello, guzheng, and dance. Several members of the Basking Ridge Branch performed at the concert.  There were more than 20 seniors that came to the concert and the performance got great feedback. […]

Aylus Greater Triangle Volunteers 3/16/2024 Clean-up adopted streets. The purpose of this event is to enhance the cleanliness of the local area while promoting children’s community involvement and environmental responsibility. The focus is on cleaning the sidewalk along Highcroft Drive from McCrimmon Parkway to the whole food plaza. AYLUS’s commitment to maintaining and improving public […]

On March 9th, 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: Alison Lee (2 hours) Xuanjin […]

In early March 2024, the American Youth Leadership Foundation (AYLF) Board of Directors has selected Greater Princeton Branch, San Diego Branch, Pearland Branch, Murrieta Branch, Columbus Branch, Oakland Gardens Branch, Basking Ridge Branch, Frisco & Plano Branch, Riverside Branch, and Chapel Hill Branch for Winning the Branch of the Month Award for February 2024. Congratulations […]

On March 10th, 2024, members of AYLUS Bellaire volunteered with Houston Food Bank.   From roughly 9:00am to 12:00pm, members worked with other volunteers under the leadership of Houston Food Bank supervisors to create Senior boxes, which are boxes of meals that support senior citizens. The volunteering took place within the Houston Food Bank warehouse […]

On March 9, 2024,  members from the AYLUS Bellaire Branch volunteered at the Bread of Life incorporation, located in Houston. The volunteers packaged everyday items such as soap, body wash, shampoo, and various other supplies into relief packages. Some volunteers were in charge of throwing away the waste left behind by the packaging. This incorporation […]

3/5/2024 On 3/5/24, AYLUS Great Neck organized another tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch. Emma Ding, an AYLUS volunteer, provided assistance to a middle school student from Great Neck South Middle School with her math homework and addressed other math-related questions from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. 3/6/2024 On 3/6/2024, Aylus Great […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou 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 35th AoPS on-line class was  on March 04 – 10, 2024. AoPS is a mathematics program for elementary, middle, and high […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou 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 35th Beast Academy online class in 2023-2024 was on  March 04-10, 2024. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and middle […]

In a recent community outreach initiative, members of AYLUS Woodbridge demonstrated their commitment to addressing food insecurity by volunteering at the Yale Community Kitchen, a vital soup kitchen serving those in need. On March 9, our volunteers engaged in a multifaceted effort to support the kitchen’s mission. Initially, we assembled small snack bags containing salty […]

In our recent community endeavor, members of AYLUS Woodbridge rallied together to support the Friends of the Library nonprofit organization. On March 6, 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 February 2024, AYLUS Missouri City member Catherine Sun participated in the Chinese Tutoring volunteer event at Bellaire High School, Houston, TX 77401 on every Tuesday. Catherine taught and instructed students who are learning Chinese. The event lasted 1 hour on every Tuesday. There are totally 4 hours in February 2024.

In January 2024, AYLUS Missouri City member Catherine Sun participated in the Chinese Tutoring volunteer event at Bellaire High School, Houston, TX 77401 on every Tuesday. Catherine taught and instructed students who are learning Chinese. The event lasted 1 hour on every Tuesday. There are totally 4 hours in January 2024.

AYLUS Dix Hills Volunteers at Sunday Chinese School On Sunday March 10th, volunteers gathered at Long Island Chinese School to support teachers in various classrooms. Volunteers were assigned to different classrooms across various grade levels. They provided support to the teachers by helping maintain an organized learning environment. Volunteers ensured that students had the necessary […]

AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch members have continuously volunteered in our Overseas tutoring program over the past year, with tutors teaching children English and often working with multiple tutees weekly. All profits our young volunteers have made go to the organization. Thanks to our young volunteers’ efforts and dedication, we have raised considerable funds to donate to […]

AYLUS Greater Triangle Volunteers 3/10/2024 spring forest cleaning Sunday, on 3/10, from 10 am to 12:30 pm, volunteers from our branch conducted spring forest cleaning near The Booker Creek Trail, close to Daley Road. This time of the year marks the season when invasive species and weeds start to grow, and to maintain the forest’s […]

The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteers at Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center to help take down unneeded plants. Volunteers wore gloves and used several tools such as clippers, chainsaws, and scissors to get rid of dead plants. Volunteers focused on goldenrods that were already dead, cutting them at their stems but keeping their roots […]

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

On March 9, 2024, from 9:30am to 12pm, members of AYLUS Great Neck branch helped prepare the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center garden for spring planting. Our members showed their concern and support for the growing conditions of plants in the area, as well as their passion for volunteer activities. They made their own […]

Reported by Joy Tian Posted by Jenny Wang Our group volunteered at DCFC special needs program today. We got there earlier than expected, so we went in and waited for most people to arrive. During the first 15 minutes, we were getting taught the 10 rules, and how to deal with certain situations. Then the […]

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 March 6, 2024, the Upper Manhattan Branch organized a plastic bottle recycling event at the local recycling station, a vital hub for sustainable waste management in the community. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and reduce the environmental impact of plastic waste. Richard Xu and Mark Li, two dedicated […]

On March 3, 2024, the Upper Manhattan Branch organized a park clean-up event at Crocheron Park, one of the many NYC parks on the shores of Little Neck Bay. The event aimed to enhance the park’s aesthetics and provide a cleaner, safer environment for visitors to enjoy. A team of dedicated volunteers, led by the […]

With Easter closing by, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) prepared an Easter Egg Hunting event for community children in the George Olmezer Memorial Park, Metuchen, NJ 08840. Before the outdoor event, GPA volunteers gathered on March 9th and 10th to prepare thousands of colored eggs, toys, gifts, etc. in bags. […]

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 music performance program at Wilentz Senior Residence (360 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873).  GPA leaders Jason Shi (3/3, 2 hrs) and Katherine Shi (3/3, 2 hrs) organize this performance program by calling for performers, assembling the music, designing a program flier, […]

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 attractive products in Amazon overstock outlets, collected donations, set up flea market booths, and raised funds for AYLUS Save a Life […]

On March 4 2024, AYLUS members picked up the last books from P.S 203 for the last book pick up. Since many kids couldn’t attend during school hours or too late in the evening we did this event after the school day was over. We got to the school and picked up the books for […]

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 new immigrant children in improving English reading and language skills but also creating an online […]