In January, on the 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, AYLUS Fullerton Branch members helped distribute and load food at the St. Vincent De Paul Pantry. They aided with several tasks including distributing, breaking down boxes, and packaging food. They aided over 100 families in the Fullerton Area. January 6 David Li, Michelle Li, Eric Wei, […]

Members of AYLUS Syosset participated in another invasive plant removal project with the members of AYLUS Great neck and Dix hills and the Stewardship Saturday Program at the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. Members learned about the dangers of invasive species like devil’s ivy, porcelain berry, multiflora rose and honeysuckle vines. Removing invasive vines […]

The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteered at the Planting Fields Arboretum to help clear out invasive species. Volunteers used multiple different tools like clippers, saws, and scissors to remove invasive vines and other already dead plants. The vines were strangling the native plants living there, so they needed to be removed along with dead trees […]

Throughout the holiday season, AYLUS Queens partnered with Love For Our Elders to write letters to elderly around the world. Through this activity, our members have actively written to elders that have been in need of a friendly shoulder to lean on. Our shared conversations have brightened not just their days, but also ours. Holiday […]

Starting from winter break (Dec 27), we(East Pittsburgh Aylus) started to brainstorm ways to have a positive impact on the world. During our discussion, we came across a website called freerice.com. Essentially, freerice.com is an educational, non-profit website that donates 10 grains of rice to the United Nations Food Programme(WFP) per correct answer, which operates […]

1/28/24 AYLUS Dix Hills volunteers collaborate with Long Island Chinese school to act as teacher assistants  January 8th, the 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 during break times, passing out classwork, photocopying paper, and […]

In January, 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 January, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported local libraries, such as the Summit Free Public Library, West Windsor Public Library, Montgomery Public Library, Plainsboro Public Library, Livingston Public Library, and more. BECOME A VOLUNTEER: HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Library Programs (teaching Chess, tutoring, etc.) Book sorting (categorize […]

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 […]

In a commendable effort to revitalize local green spaces, the Upper Manhattan Branch organized a park cleanup event at Catharine Turner Richardson Park on January 27, 2024. Spearheaded by community members Mark Li and Richard Xu, the initiative focused on addressing the aftermath of seasonal festivities and natural debris accumulation. The primary task for the […]

This week, the Great Neck Branch of AYLUS visited the Planting Fields Arboretum. They helped to clear the area of invasive plants, and of many other dead plants to help the native, living ones thrive. Some of the invasive plants included porcelain berries and oriental bittersweet vines. The volunteers were very diligent, and used a […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge Branch is the one of the main volunteer group supporting the RVCC Chinese New Year Celebration. From planning the event, recuiting the actresses/actors/host/backstage manager and on site volunteering. Today the committee hosted the 2nd plan meeting. They discussed and planned more details of the program and got serious trainning with a professional […]

On Saturday, Jan. 27th, 2024, AYLUS held its weekly iPad Club at the Fellowship Village. Volunteers helped seniors with a variety of technology issues like setting up and factory resetting a new apple  ipad, downloading and renaming files to export on an external drive, helping with aol and connecting ones gmail account, and much more. […]

On Sunday, January 21, 2024, AYLUS Twin Cities hosted another session of tech support for patrons at the Hopkins Public Library in Hopkins, MN. The 2 AYLUS members worked from 1-3 PM assisting with technology while also helping with inventory. As always, it was a great experience connecting with the staff and the patrons at […]

On Saturday, January 27, 2024, AYLUS Twin Cities went to support Special Olympics MN’s Polar Plunge in Vadnais Heights, MN from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, totaling 4 hours of service. The AYLUS members were in charge of checking in and assisting those who wanted to plunge as a way of fundraising and bringing awareness […]

In January 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 […]

In January, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted a drive to collect new or used crayons as part of GPA Art Therapy Initiative, sending crayons as gifts to many hospitalized children.  The recycling will not only reduce waste but also bring happiness to hospitalized children through art and creative expression. […]

In January 2024, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its annual international volunteering project. GPA members collected hundreds of gently used sporting shoes for Senegal youth, as well as planning an Africa Cries Out medical service team to provide local people much needed healthcare services in March.  AfricaCriesOut was birthed […]

On January 27th, 2024, four 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 Wu (2 hours) Joyce […]

In January, 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 […]

Reported by ERIC LI On Jan 19, 2023, 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 Jan 5, 2023, 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 Jan 2nd, 2023, 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 […]

On Thursday, January 26th, members from Oakland Gardens Branch went to a house to pick up books. The house belonged to an elderly lady, with walking aids. Her daughter had gone to the CVS pharmacy in which we had placed our donation bin at. Her daughter, Liz, told us as she was exiting the store, […]

In the wake of a severe snowstorm that hit the area, the Upper Manhattan Branch rose to the occasion and organized a diligent snow and ice cleanup event at Little Neck Train Station on January 20, 2024. The operation began early in the morning, with volunteers equipped with shovels, bags, and a steadfast determination to […]

On January 21, 2024, members of AYLUS Syosset hosted music lessons open to all community members to learn and join in the world of music at the NY Conservatory for Musical instruments & Lessons.  Each of the volunteers led their own class and taught their instrument or vocals to their pupil.     Members who participated: […]

Reported by ERIC LI On Jan 21st, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch made sack lunches for Interfaith Community Services. Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis.  Food is our most basic human […]

Reported by ERIC LI On Jan 16th, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch made sack lunches for Interfaith Community Services. Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis.  Food is our most basic human […]

Reported by ERIC LI On January 4th, 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 January 3rd, 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 […]

On January 20, 2024, members from the AYLUS Bridgewater Branch went to our local food pantry to volunteer. Volunteers helped in various tasks to assist food distribution. Thank you to our volunteers: Jeffrey Hu (4h), Jonas Liu (4h), Angela Gong (2.5h)