On Dec. 13th, West Essex AYLUS members baked cookies, brownies, and cupcakes for Livingston Library ELL season end celebration. The Livingston Public Library offers a variety of ELL programs to residents interested in practicing their English speaking, listening, and reading skills. Opportunities to tutor are also available. The Livingston Library is offering adult learners interested in […]
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West Essex AYLUS Teaches Martial Arts Classes (10th) in Dec. 2023
In the week of Dec. 11th, West Essex members volunteered at Martial Arts Taekwondo classes in Florham Park and Morristown. Volunteers coordinated and helped with teaching, warming up, Taekwondo forms nunchucks, and sparring footwork, so participants who are between 6-15 years old can increase their martial art skills. West Essex members: Jeremiah Au (2 hours), […]
West Essex AYLUS volunteers at Livingston NJ Camuso Display for Special Needs Family Event on 12/16/23
On Dec. 16th West Essex AYLUS volunteered with Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities at the Livingston NJ Camuso Display for Special Needs Family Event. The event was reserved for special needs families in Livingston and nearby areas. Special Event For Adults And Kids With Disabilities The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) and the Camuso […]
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at NJ High School Fencing Event on 12/16/2023
On Dec.16th, West Essex AYLUS hosted snack station from 8am to 3pm for NJ High School Fencing Event at Livingston High School. Girls and boys varsity teams from four New Jersey high schools participated in the event. They are Columbia High School, Livingston High School, Millburn High School, and Montclair High School. West Essex members: […]
West Essex AYLUS conducted holiday toy drives for children in Dec. 2023
In Dec. West Essex members conducted holiday toy drives for Toys for Tots and Livingston youth and Community Services Annual Toy Drive Campaign. Toys for Tots are looking for New and UNWRAPPED toys to donate to children. Livingston youth and Community Services Annual Toy Drive Campaign: Join the community in collecting toys for children in need this Holiday Season […]
West Essex AYLUS volunteers at Festival of Trees event on 12/10/2023
On 12/10/2023 ,West Essex members volunteered at the Festival of Trees Event from 10:30am to 3:30 pm at Reeves-Reed Arboretum (165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901). The event will feature children’s arts and crafts activities celebrating Kwanzaa, Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Winter Solstice. Other activities include games, stories, a story walk, musical entertainment, photo opportunities […]
West Essex AYLUS Teaches Martial Arts Classes (9th) in Dec. 2023
In the week of Dec. 4th, West Essex members volunteered at Martial Arts Taekwondo classes in Florham Park and Morristown. Volunteers coordinated and helped with teaching, warming up, Taekwondo forms nunchucks, and sparring footwork, so participants who are between 6-15 years old can increase their martial art skills. West Essex members: Jeremiah Au (2 hours), […]
West Essex AYLUS conducted a holiday drive for Grace in Dec.2023
In Dec. 2023, West Essex members conducted a holiday drive for Grace. Members collected new holiday decor, wrapping supplies (holiday wrapping paper, tape, etc.), new winter socks/mittens/gloves. West Essex members: Gabriel Au, Jeremiah Au, Ava Lee, Orion Lee, Hebe Leung, Jaden Leung, Zoe Leung, Forest Yang (1 hour each)
West Essex AYLUS performed holiday songs at special needs children’s holiday event on Dec. 3rd 2023
On December 3rd 2023, West Essex AYLUS members volunteered for Saturday in Motion at Somerset Hills YMCA . Saturdays in Motion (SIM) is a recreational program for children with autism. Autistic children and their families join together at Somerset Hills YMCA on Saturdays for two hours of recreation. Volunteers first meet up for preparation including […]
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at Reeves-Reed Arboretum on 12/3/2023
On Dec. 3rd 2023 West Essex AYLUS volunteered at Reeves -Reed Arboretum from 11am to 1pm to help put holiday lights on the trees. The trees will then be decorated by local businesses, non-profit organizations, families, scout, and local school groups. West Essex members (3 hours each): Joshua Chen, Yuan Du, David Yu, Leonardo Yuan […]
West Essex AYLUS helps conduct holiday food drive and pack for “Market Street Mission” in Dec. 2023
West Essex members conducted a food drive in Nov. and helped packing for Market Street Mission. Since 1889, the Market Street Mission has been changing the lives of those who are homeless, poor and struggling with addiction through the power of Christ and the extraordinary support of our community. Members collected everyday pantry needs from […]
West Essex AYLUS volunteers at Reeves-Reed Arboretum on 11/28/2023
On Nov. 28 2023, West Essex members volunteered at Reeves-Reed Arboretum (165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901) to help decorate for the annual festive of trees event scheduled for Dec. 10th. Using hot glue gun and wires, members turned leaves, branches, pine cones to decoration crafts. Our member also decorated the visitor center using holiday […]
West Essex AYLUS Teaches Martial Arts Classes (8th) in Nov. 2023
In the week of Nov. 27th, West Essex members volunteered at Martial Arts Taekwondo classes in Florham Park and Morristown. Volunteers coordinated and helped with teaching, warming up, Taekwondo forms nunchucks, and sparring footwork, so participants who are between 6-15 years old can increase their martial art skills. West Essex members: Jeremiah Au (2 hours), […]
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at Reeves-Reed Holiday Session on 11/25/2023
On Nov. 25th, 2023, West Essex members volunteered at Reeves-Reed Arboretum (165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901) to help decorate for the annual festive of trees event scheduled for Dec. 10th. West Essex members: Hebe Leung, Jaden Leung, Zoe Leung (2 hours each)
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers with My Circle of Friends to Provide Music Class for Special Needs Children (8th) 11/25/23
On Nov. 25th, West Essex AYLUS members volunteered with My Circle of Friends to provide music class for special needs children. Members first read the lyrics together with the participants. Volunteers worked with each participant to sing line by line till they can sing it out loud. Then volunteers and participants sang the song as […]
Gift Wrapping Event, Chatham, NJ (12/22/2023)
On Friday, December 22th, From 3pm to 7pm, The Aylus Chatham Branch volunteered at the Library of Chathams, they made boxes and helped manage a gift wrapping competition for children. 4 hours: Aiden Wong Leon Wang Michael Lin Layton Nydam Kevin Wang
Toys for Tots Donation Event, Chatham, NJ (12/14/2023)
Between December 7th through 13th, The Aylus Chatham Branch led and participated the Toys for Tots Donation Event in Chatham community. They designed the artwork to promote and spread the event message in Chatham neighborhood and their friends groups, collected and sorted the toys, and dropped off the donation to Chatham location on December 14th. […]
Sugar Cube Igloo Event, Chatham Library, Chatham, NJ (12/8/2023)
On Friday, December 8th, From 3pm to 5pm, The Aylus Chatham Branch volunteered at the Library of Chathams, they helped set up and manage an igloo-making event for children. Volunteers: 2 Hours Kevin Wang Layton Nydam Leon Wang Weixian Reported by Kevin Wang
Book Sorting, Chatham Library, Chatham, NJ (12/2/2023)
On Saturday, December 2nd, From 3pm to 5pm, The Aylus Chatham Branch volunteered at the Library of Chathams, they sorted and organized the books based on the recommendations of librarians, and displayed books for children’s club. Volunteers: 2 Hours Xiang Li Kelly Nie Reported by Xiang Li
Gingerbread House Preparations, Chatham Library, Chatham, NJ (11/28/2023)
On Monday, November 28th, the Chatham Aylus Branch helped prepare gingerbread houses for Children to decorate. 2hrs: Michael Lin Aidan Wong Layton Nydam Kevin Wang Reported by Kevin Wang
Thanksgiving Distribution at Grace Distribution Center (11/23/2023)
On Thursday, November 23rd, Thanksgiving Day, from 12pm to 2pm, The Aylus Chatham Branch volunteered at the local Grace Distribution Center. They welcomed, served, and helped guests with their Thanksgiving lunch. Volunteers: 2 Hours Xiang Li Kelly Nie Shirley Nie Adults on duty: Xue Gu Reported by Xiang Li
Nature Trail Cleanup at Manor Woods Trail, Chatham NJ (11/5/2023)
On Sunday, November 5th, the Chatham Aylus Branch walked along the Manor woods trail, cleaning up trash, from 3pm-6pm. 3hrs: Leon Wang Layton Nydam Lilah Nydam Kevin Wang Adults on duty: Elsa Yu Reported by Kevin Wang
Nature Trail Cleanup at Manor Woods Trail, Chatham NJ (10/29/2023)
On Saturday, October 28th, the Chatham Aylus Branch walked along the Manor woods trail, cleaning up trash, from 10am-1pm. 3hrs: Mason Ludwig Davis Zhang Michael Lin Sabrina Wang Aidan Wong Kevin Wang Adults on duty: Elsa Yu Reported by Kevin Wang
Mental health Survey By Chatham NJ (9/21/2023)
On the Thursday, September 21st, the Chatham Aylus Branch filled out mental health surveys. A total of 7 members filled out those forms, each referencing, 2 or more people. 2hrs: Mason Ludwig Sabrina Wang Snowden Lange Kevin Wang Lilah Nydam Michael Lin Hawi Ondondo Reported by Kevin Wang
Chatham Aylus branch volunteer at GRACE (9/14/2023)
On Thursday, September 14th, from 5-8pm, The Aylus Chatham Branch volunteered at the local GRACE distribution center. They distributed food to the local families/individuals who could not afford food. The total impact value was around $100. Volunteers: 3hrs: Hawi Ondondo Kevin Wang Mason Ludwig Aidan Wong Adults on duty: Elsa Yu Reported by Kevin […]
Chatham Aylus Branch’s Volunteer at GRACE(9/7/2023)
On Thursday, September 7th, from 5-8pm, The Aylus Chatham Branch volunteered at the local GRACE distribution center. They distributed food to the local families/individuals who could not afford food. The total impact value was around $80. Volunteers: 3hrs: Mason Ludwig Kevin Wang Hawi Ondondo Michael Lin Adults on duty: Elsa Yu Reported by […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Presents Online Fundraising Concert for St. Jude Research Hospital on December 31, 2023.
Written by Christina Mink Our member, Emma Du (Jingyi Du), hosts a YouTube fundraising concert for St. Jude Research Hospital, supporting children from financially underprivileged households unable to afford its high costs. As holiday celebrations approach, we encourage everyone to contribute in their own way, potentially aiding a child under St. Jude’s care. St. Jude’s […]
Oakland Gardens Starts a Book Drive (1/1/2024)
On January 1st 2024, to start the 2024 project of the Oakland Gardens Branch, members went to a local CVS Pharmacy to set up a donation box for a book drive. Our goal for 2024 is to prepare a library for children who live in higher poverty areas in Africa. We need to raise 1,000 […]
Morrisville Branch Volunteers at Brown Bag Ministry on December 30, 2023
On December 30th, 2023, seven 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: Lucy Zhao 2 Sunny Zhao […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Continues Conservation Efforts (175th) in January 2024
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 […]
Raritan Valley Branch Overseas Spoken English Tutoring November-December 2023 Progress Report
The dedicated AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch members continued their efforts to provide online tutoring services from November to December. Members of Raritan Valley AYLUS volunteered to continue tutoring students from China, no matter where they live, as long as they need help. All of our tutors taught engaging and fun classes that elevated students’ English […]
Raritan Valley Branch Held the All of Us Fundraiser at East Brunswick, NJ, from September to December, 2023
From September to December, AYLUS Raritan Valley members continued working to spread awareness about the All of U.S. Research Program. All of Us is a groundbreaking precision medicine research initiative sponsored by the National Institute of Health and funded by Congress. This program strives to include more Asian Americans in research for better precision medicine. […]
Orange Branch Teaches Art Classes at SCCS from 9/10/23 to 12/10/23
Reported by: Monica Chen From September 10th, 2023 to December 10th, 2023, Orange members Monica and Ethan went to Southern Connecticut Chinese School to teach an art class. The purpose of the class was to give those who didn’t have a class during that time period a place to be and something interesting to do. […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts Final Park Clean-Up of the Year on December 28th, 2023
On December 28th, RCA members Evan Chang, Kyan Chang, Sophie Chung, Sierra Kusek, Keegan Kusek and Holiday Rothermund helped clean up the local park as well as the adjacent area from any trash that was littered along the walkways and the greeneries. As the weather was unusually warm, the group decided to take advantage of […]
AYLUS Twin Cities Hosts a Winter Clothes Drive (12/17/23 – 12/31/23)
From December 17th to December 31st, 4 members of AYLUS Twin Cities participated in a clothes drive. In addition to personal clothing donations, the members designed posters and organized bins for donations. This was a great event to do, especially during the cold winter months when warm clothing is a necessity, and we plan to […]
AYLUS RSM Volunteers at Lakeview Senior Center | 16 December 2023
On 16 December 2023, the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch volunteered at the Lakeview Senior Center. Our members were working hard to help the senior center by distributing food, passing out fliers, and completing other helpful tasks. The assistance our members gave provided a close connection for the elders and encouraged the members to help […]
AYLUS RSM Volunteers at the Saddleback Church PEACE Farm | December 2023
AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch members volunteered at the PEACE Farm in Saddleback in December. Volunteers helped with a variety of tasks, including refill and refresh the dirt in the planters, and emptying planters for the next batch of crops. Our volunteers gained a deeper understand of the work that goes into creating the food […]
AYLUS Twin Cities Fights Hunger at Feed My Starving Children (12/30/23)
On Saturday, December 30th, nine AYLUS members at Feed My Starving Children (Chanhassen, MN), from 7:00 pm – 9 pm. Alongside other volunteers, they packed 109 boxes, totaling 23,544 meals. Overall the event was a success: everyone did outstanding work, and we are so happy to end this year of community service with such an […]
Pearland Branch Hosted Online English Tutoring During Nov-Dec, 2023
During the Nov-Dec, members of Pearland AYLUS volunteered to continue online English tutoring. Tutors Gregory Song, Gavin Song and Alex Song taught engaging and fun classes highlighted reading and vocabulary. Teachers used resources such as RazKids, and Brainpop to make lessons more engaging. These lessons helped students familiarize with reading in context and gave them […]
AYLUS Twin Cities Fights Hunger at Feed My Starving Children (12/29/23)
On December 29th, 2023, 7 AYLUS Twin Cities members went to volunteer at FMSC from 7-9 pm. With the help of other volunteers, 109 boxes of food were packed. All the food will be sent to people in Nicaragua who are struggling with food insecurity. Seeing all the support for those without food during the […]