East Cobb Branch of AYLUS held online youth tutoring activities, all tutoring activities are one-on-one and use Skype, Zoom, Facetime, and similar methods. During August, September, October, November, December, Bruce Ren tutored students in English and helped them with homework questions for school. Bruce found some readings and exercises for the student to practice and […]

This program’s goal is to provide English guidance to the elderly who do not know much English. Volunteers are needed for 1 on 1 tutoring sessions. By helping these elderly improve their English, the goal is to make communication smoother and life easier for them. Other sessions had the use of educational material targeted specifically […]

Reported by Liuqing Chen On Dec 29th, 2023, San Diego students of AYLUS organized a Bakery & Charity Sale activity. The goal of this activity is to raise funds to bring K-8 children’s books to children living in economically disadvantaged regions in Africa and build libraries in Africa to provide them with reading resources and […]

Written by Christina Mink On the morning of December 29, at 10:30, Aylus Oyster Bay Members visited Happy Angel Care Inc. in Flushing . The young volunteers assisted the elderly in filling out forms, engaged in friendly conversation, and performed a Beethoven violin solo,  earning enthusiastic applause from the seniors. The children also donated twenty […]

In December, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Business 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 business to promote AYLUS […]

The Winter Cleanup! Program, initiated by AYLUS Auburn Branch, opened on December 27th, 2023. On December 29th, we conducted a cleanup at Opelika Municipal Park. The Municipal Park, situated on Denson Drive in North Opelika (Park Rd, Opelika, AL 36801), serves as a popular gathering spot. It features several playground areas, a picnic shelter, a […]

The Winter Cleanup! Program, initiated by AYLUS Auburn Branch, opened on December 27th, 2023. On December 28th, we conducted a cleanup at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (2222 North College Street, Auburn, AL 36830). This nature center, established as an outreach program of the Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, is designed […]

The Winter Cleanup! Program, initiated by AYLUS Auburn Branch, opened on December 27th, 2023. The first place where we volunteered was Town Creek Park, located at 1150 S. Gay St., Auburn, AL 36832. There is a 0.87-mile-long walking trail here, and an additional trail is being built around the pond. We picked up trash along […]

AYLUS Columbus members volunteered to refold, count, and rebox Asian festival T-shirts. They recounted each type of shirts and the different sizes, then folded them in to groups to repackage. The original boxes the shirts were in were old and breaking apart, so the volunteers taped new boxes and finished putting the shirts in them. […]

On December 12th, 2023, AYLUS Houston continued its heartwarming tradition with the third SMILE Inclusive Playdate at Katy Christian Community Church. This special event, dedicated to children with special needs, not only celebrated the spirit of the season but also fostered a sense of joy, inclusion, and community support. The event was made possible through […]

On November 18th, 2023, AYLUS Houston once again illuminated Katy with its second SMILE Inclusive Playdate at Katy Christian Community Church. This special event, dedicated to children with special needs, brought together families, volunteers, and the community for a day filled with games, activities, and boundless smiles. The impactful event was made possible through the […]

On September 30th, 2023, AYLUS Houston marked a momentous occasion with its inaugural SMILE Inclusive Playdate, a heartwarming event held at Katy Christian Community Church. This inclusive playdate, dedicated to children with special needs, aimed to create a space of joy, inclusion, and shared experiences, all made possible with the generous support of the Light […]

On July 16th, 2023, AYLUS Houston orchestrated a heartwarming clothing donation drive at Seven Lakes High School, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children in Mexico. The event brought together a passionate community of volunteers, donors, and supporters, uniting under the common goal of providing clothing and hope for those in need. […]

On August 13th, 2023, AYLUS Houston orchestrated a vibrant and impactful volunteer event at the Houston Food Bank, turning the act of giving into a citrus symphony. Volunteers came together to package donated oranges, transforming a simple fruit into a powerful symbol of community support and nourishment. The Houston Food Bank provided the backdrop for […]

On October 21st, 2023, Seven Lakes High School was buzzing with creativity and compassion as AYLUS Houston hosted a Paper Bag Donation and Decoration Drive, a heartwarming initiative designed to bring smiles to those in need. The event not only aimed to collect donated meals for the less fortunate but also infused an artistic touch […]

On November 5th, 2023, Seven Lakes High School radiated with warmth and goodwill as AYLUS Houston hosted a Halloween Candy Donation Drive aimed at bringing joy to children in Mexico. The event not only repurposed surplus Halloween treats but also united the community in a collective act of kindness that transcended borders. AYLUS Houston’s commitment […]

This past Wednesday, AYLUS Houston actively engaged volunteers who participated as both trainers and trainees in the Youth Assisted Inclusive Play and Learn Workshop. President Crystal Wang presented the Houston Branch’s work with the SMILE Inclusive Katy Playdates in conjunction with the Light and Salt Association, the Katy Christian Community Church, and the Hummingbird Association. […]

On December 15, 2023, members from AYLUS performed songs (Take on Me, Viva la Vida, Lonesome Warrior, and Sea of Stars) in a band to celebrate the hard work of the AAC (Asian American Cohesion) organization. The performance was an appreciation for what the AAC has done to protect the community. In a large restaurant, […]

The AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch wishes to share some exciting news. Due to the hard work and dedication from our members, our branch has made it onto two local news companies. We would like to thank our members and our parents for all the hard work that they put into this branch.   Special thanks […]

Reported by Kathy Chen Posted by Jenny Wang On December 22, 2023, a group of AYLUS volunteers performed a festive concert for the senior residents of Plano Pioneer Place Senior Housing. The performance consisted of a plethora of Christmas pieces– played on the piano and strings. In advance, a separate group of volunteers made 30 […]

On Saturday December 16, 2023, Fort Bend Branch members Ethan Li, David Chen, and Bryan Wang organized and distributed food at FBCC (Fort Bend Community Church), to needy families in the East Fort Bend Area. Participating members: Ethan Li (3 hrs), David Chen (3 hrs), Bryan Wang (3 hrs) This event lasted from 9-12 am […]

Reported by Jenny Wang AYLUS Frisco & Plano actively engaged volunteers who participated as trainers in the Youth Assisted Inclusive Play & Learn Workshop. Our three trainers shared their experience at DCFC Agape special needs program and asked several questions regarding how to communicate with the special needs kids. The issue at the last event […]

On Wednesday 12/27/23, members of the AYLUS Plantation branch visited Cleveland Clinic Florida to play music for the hospital’s patients and visitors. After rehearsing at home for over two hours, members traveled to the hospital and took turns playing piano or violin for more than an hour. Pieces included compositions by Beethoven and Rachmaninoff, as […]

Reported by Colin Xie On December 17th, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 196th online English for the Elderly activity. The goal of this activity is to help elderly men and women from China learn the basics of English so that they’re able to use them in their daily lives. Due to the current […]

On December 22, 2023, AYLUS Scottsdale attended an FMSC event to help give back to children in impoverished conditions around the world. Members packed, stored, and processed parts of Soy, Rice, Vegetables, and Vitamins for those who are starving from malnutrition. Members that attended include: Session 5 (2.75 hours each): Sophia Lau Catherine Lau Junxi […]

Written By: Bryan Fan The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteers at Kings Point Park to help clean up the trails. Volunteers brought along trash bags and gloves as they hiked along the trails, and cleaned up the area without disturbing the natural environment there. While walking along the 2-mile long trail, various items were found, […]

Reported by Andrew Wang Posted by Jenny Wang On December 22nd, the Plano and Frisco branches of AYLUS lit up Plano’s Pioneer Place Senior Housing with an orchestral and vocal performance. Prior to arriving at the senior housing, performers conducted a rehearsal before the concert. Philip baked a delicious treat for the senior home residents, […]

In December, 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 […]

In December, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted its 6th “Save A Life” Youth Benefit Concert in the Large Chapel at Fellowship Deaconry (3575 Valley Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920), from 10 am to 6 pm. GPA has independently hosted 5 successful youth benefit concerts, for Ms Su Wei battling cancer, for Princeton […]

On Tuesday, December 26th, members from the Oakland Gardens Branch from AYLUS went back to Crocheron Park to put mulch around trees from 9 am to 12 pm. Once more, we collaborated with Dana Gumb, a plant specialist at New York City Parks. During the 3 hours that our group was volunteering, we covered a […]