On February 1st, AYLUS Houston volunteers served at the Houston Food Bank, spending their shift helping sort fresh fruit and produce for distribution. Working together, members organized different types of fruits and vegetables into bags that would later be provided to families in need throughout the community. This task helped ensure that fresh and nutritious […]

On February 28th, 2026, AYLUS Houston volunteers served with Family Hope, dedicating their time to supporting families in the local community. During the volunteer shift, members helped package and hand out nutritious groceries, ensuring that resources were ready for local families. Through collaboration and coordination, volunteers supported Family Hope in its ongoing mission to offer […]

On Saturday, February 28th, the AYLUS Houston branch returned to Katy Christian Ministries for another productive volunteer session. Our dedicated members focused on wiping dusty surfaces, putting books onto the proper shelves, and organizing the shoe racks for 3 hours in what turned out to be a busy but impactful day. We split into 2 […]

As Easter approached, members of Aylus Morris Branch partnered with the nonprofit organization Helping Hands to organize a creative and meaningful community service project. The goal of the initiative was to support local families facing food insecurity while celebrating the spirit of generosity and hope that the Easter season represents. Working together, Aylus members planned […]

Aylus Morris Branch recently partnered with the local United Methodist Church to support community members facing food insecurity through a non-perishable food donation drive. With a shared commitment to community service and helping those in need, Aylus members organized a small but meaningful effort to collect essential food items that could support the church’s local […]

On Saturday, March 7th, from 3:45 – 5:00 PM, members of the Great Neck AYLUS branch hosted the AAPI event for kids at the Great Neck Main Library. At the beginning of the session, three volunteers by the names of Amber, Rebecca and Goldman each read a story to the children. The books that were […]

On March 1, 2026, members of our Chapel Hill branch completed a flower delivery service project to support seniors at Charles House. Volunteers Leah Yang and Irena Gao picked up fresh flowers from Trader Joe’s. After carefully loading and organizing the flowers into their vehicle, they delivered them to Charles House in Chapel Hill. The flowers will be used by the senior residents […]

  The Summer Reading Marathon has successfully concluded, having received the praise of many participants. To welcome more participants, we will launch more reading activities that cater to different interests and styles. Further events would include history and culture, celebrity speeches, children’s stories, world classics and other series. During the event, volunteers used their reading […]

  On Mar.08, 2026, the Greater Triangle volunteers visited the Greenway to maintain our adopted trail in the morning. We walked through the Greenway, picked up trash scattered among the bushes, and inspected branches that might hurt people exercising on the trail. The Greenway’s cleanliness is not bad. But aside from cleanliness, we focus more […]

AYLUS Activity Report – Science4Kids at Huagen Chinese School Weekend Science4Kids Class On Sunday, March 1st, the AYLUS Gainesville Branch hosted its latest Science4Kids workshop at Oak Hall School. Operating as a core component of the Huagen Chinese School’s weekend curriculum, the initiative brought together volunteers Brayden Yang and Nitya Rao, who each dedicated an […]

On 3/7/26, Aylus volunteers went to the  Bayard Cutting Arboretum to help remove invasive English Ivy plants, ensuring that native plants would have access to sufficient nutrients. The volunteering session took place from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (2.5 hours). Upon arrival, we split up into two groups. Some volunteers cleared plants near the entrance, […]

Reported by Katherine Backues Public libraries are invaluable community institutions that merit both recognition and unwavering support. Our local public library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, recently opened on November 9, 2024. The new library is an 18,000 square foot building designed to fit the changing needs of a modern neighborhood. It has a bookstore that […]

On March 5th, Great Neck AYLUS hosted another successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch from 6:00-7:00 pm. Siwoo Song helped a student with earth science, exploring the weathering and corrosion of rocks. Xingzhi Li helped a student with “Scratch”, a coding program, and also with other mathematics. Brian Zhang and Baiyu […]

On Tuesday March 3rd, Aylus high school volunteers gathered from 6:00 to 7:00PM at Great Neck Station Library to tutor and assist younger students with their studies. During this session, Summer Lu  helped a 5th grader answer basic math questions like adding and subtracting. Meanwhile, Linzi Yeung helped a student with earth science by completing […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Food Bank Volunteering – Processing and Sorting Date: March 6, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Chloe Tang Event Description On March 6, 2026, volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch gathered at the local food bank to support its mission […]

On Mar.7, 2026, three volunteers went to the CLA to work on a weekly project as TAs. They have done a great job of helping students and teachers this afternoon by directing students to the suitable class, assisting the teacher in setting up the classroom, and cleaning up all the mess after class. They also […]

AYLUS Gainesville Branch Teacher Assistance at Huagen Chinese School March 1st, 2026 On Sunday, March 1th, 2026, AYLUS Gainesville Branch volunteers Jalen Zheng and Logan Wu participated in teacher assistance activities at Huagen Chinese School. The volunteers contributed their time and effort to support younger students and teachers through classroom assistance and educational engagement. 1st […]

 Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching AYLUS Gainesville Branch — March 1, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch organized its Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching Program at Oaks Hall School on Sunday, March 1, 2026, as part of the Huagen Chinese School weekend program open to all community members. Volunteers Jalen Zheng, Mia Yu, and Logan Wu, […]

Weekend Scratch Coaching AYLUS Gainesville Branch — Mar 01, 2026 Huagen Chinese School at Oaks Hall School on Sundays offer Chinese classes as well as other classes open to all community members. The in-person class is 1 hour long. AYLUS member Eric Gao, Garrick Wu, Qi Chu are volunteers and provided hands-on instruction for students […]

During this volunteer event, AYLUS members assisted the hospital by supporting the patient transport system, helping move patients efficiently between different areas of the hospital. Volunteers escorted patients to imaging appointments, medical tests, and treatment rooms while following hospital protocols to ensure safety and organization.   In addition to supporting hospital logistics, volunteers provided a […]

AYLUS volunteers worked alongside hospital staff to assist with transporting patients throughout the hospital for various appointments, tests, and procedures. Volunteers escorted patients from their rooms or waiting areas to departments such as radiology, diagnostic labs, and outpatient clinics. These transports helped maintain an organized flow of patients and allowed hospital staff to focus on […]

AYLUS volunteers supported hospital operations by assisting the patient transport team throughout the hospital. Volunteers helped escort patients between departments such as imaging, testing areas, waiting rooms, and inpatient units. By ensuring patients arrived safely and on time to their appointments and procedures, volunteers helped improve hospital efficiency and reduce delays for staff and patients. […]

Aylus Morris Branch recently partnered with the Green Village Church to support members of the local community through a spring clothing donation initiative. In preparation for the warmer season, members of Aylus Morris Branch organized a collection drive to gather gently used spring clothing that could benefit individuals and families in need. Through the generous […]

Reported by: Jenny Lin Posted by: Jenny Lin On February 7th, six AYLUS volunteers helped pack meals at Feed My Starving Children. After the orientation—which included a safety video and instruction video—volunteers across several organizations were divided up into groups according to our organization. Then, we’d move into the next room consisting of five tables […]

On March 7, our AYLUS members volunteered the Blake nursing home. Our members led activities like puzzles, coloring, and word searches in the memory care center. These activities help improve memory and slow the progress of dementia. Members: Madison Shi, Sarah Brett, Bryan Brett Hours: 2

From December 24, 2025, to February 21, 2026, members of the AYLUS worked together to prepare for an upcoming Middle School Youth Fun Day, coordinating logistics, designing materials, and organizing supplies to ensure a successful event. Planning began with three preparation meetings held at Wegmans on 12/24/2025, 1/15/2026, and 2/21/2026, where volunteers discussed event logistics, responsibilities, […]

On March 1, 2026, members of AYLUS organized a donation sorting and delivery effort following the Middle School Youth Day event. The collected donations were sorted, packed, and delivered to Journey’s End. They organized and packed a total of 8 boxes of clothing by category and condition and 1 bag of school supplies. On March […]

On March 4, 2026, members of the AYLUS volunteered at Buffalo String Works from 3:45 PM to 6:15 PM. Volunteers helped two classes of beginning violin students. Volunteers: Lucy Lin (2.5 hours)

On February 28, 2026, volunteers from the South Orange Maplewood Branch of AYLUS traveled to Memorial Park in Maplewood, New Jersey to clean up litter alongside the Rahway River and surrounding environment of the park. This effort was focused on maintaining community green spaces. The following volunteers worked on improving their community for one hour: […]

On Monday, Mar 2nd, from 17:30-19:00, Felicia Liu and Catherine Tao, in Great Neck House, Accessible Art Program During this program, we helped students with special needs explore their creativity through art. Today we drew our own faces on paper, color the facial features with markers, and eventually stick the hair on the heads with […]

On February 27 2026, members of the Greater Buffalo branch are proud to help immigrants and refugee find a supportive community in Buffalo. The Aylus Instrumental Team volunteered with Bridges From Borders in their OneWorld Choir to help participants create long-lasting relationships that extend far beyond the choir’s rehearsals. Volunteers created and practiced music for […]

On Sunday, 3/1/2026, four members of Newtown AYLUS volunteered at the Churchville Nature Center. Located at 501 Churchville Lane, the Churchville Nature Center is an environmental education facility that provides information to the youth community about local wildlife, plants, and weather. They also emphasize conservation, preservation, and environmental consciousness. Our members helped with the center’s […]

On March 1st, 2026, the volunteers of the AYLUS Roslyn branch served as teacher assistants at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this time, we supported the teachers and helped students through classroom activities. As teacher assistants, our job is to ease teachers’ responsibilities and guide students […]

Reported by: Bryan Wang On March 1st, 2026, the AYLUS Farmington Branch hosted a Chinese New Year’s performance at the Holiday Farmington Senior Center. 11 student volunteers delivered a culturally expressive program featuring singing and instrument performances. The event was applauded by the senior citizens, praising members’ musicianship. April Ge: 1 hour Aaron Lin: 1 […]

On March 4th, 2026, the AYLUS Auburn Branch volunteered for Spring 2026 Dream Court Adaptive Tennis Clinics. Dream Court Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides an adaptive tennis program for individuals with physical, developmental, and/or intellectual disabilities, striving for inclusion and acceptance. The Dream Court program in the Auburn community is ongoing at Yarbrough […]

AYLUS Activity Report – Crochet Class at Huagen Chinese School Date: Sunday, 3/1/2026 Participants/Volunteers: Winny Wang and Rachel Dai                                                                          […]

Today at Ridge Oak, volunteers helped seniors with video editing questions. The senior wanted to learn how to include background music in a video, cut videos to a certain length, etc. There was also another senior who had issues with trying to add the wechat of someone in China. A senior had issues with turning […]

Today, members taught seniors how to turn off the recording mode during the phone call, find the mail on gmail and move the apps to different positions. There was also a question about how to use the phone and stay on the phone call at the same time. One member helped with general questions about […]

Today our members helped with issues on how to delete photos on iPhone 2, upgrade the iCloud 3, create a kindle account and pin the person in messages. There were also questions about how to remove the abnormal blank in the message of iPhone 6, turn silence mode off on iPhone and issues regarding emails […]

Reported by Eric Huang Lake Washington Branch   The AYLUS Lake Washington Branch successfully held the first session of the AP Physics 1 Prep Camp on March 1, 2026, led by instructor Yufei Ye with assistance from Eric Huang. The class ran from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and included a structured lecture followed by […]

During the month of February, AYLUS volunteers decorated 78 placemats to donate to the Senior Star at Dublin Retirement Village for the Meals on Wheels program. This month, the placemats theme was “Spring” where volunteers used their creativity to make their placemats filled with flowers and sunny designs. Then, they laminated their placemats to gift […]

On February 21st, 2026, Grace and Leah brought 4 heart pillows and 100 origamis to the Ronald McDonald House at Chapel Hill. They were very well received! Thanks to all the volunteers, especially to those who handcrafted this batch of pillows and origamis. Volunteers who participated in the event are Grace Gao (0.5 hours) and […]

On Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, two members of AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch helped support Charles House by collecting flowers generously donated by Trader Joe’s. These beautiful blooms were delivered to Charles House, a nonprofit that provides care for seniors and those with dementia within the Carol Woods Retirement Community. The flowers will be used in […]

On February 28, 2026, the Chapel Hill Branch continued its care for the Little Library along the Bolin Creek Trail, near the Gene Strowd Community Rose Garden. The library is stocked with a variety of gently used books, offering something for everyone, from fiction and non-fiction to books for children and adults. This simple but […]

On February 28, 2026, three members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill group cleaned up Bolin Creek Trail and part of Town Community Center Park. The group collected trash along the trail, filling three bags in total. They also made their way to the deeper areas of the stream to pick up trash that had gathered […]

On Friday, 2/27/2026, 5 members of AYLUS taught students ranging from third-graders to eighth-graders in various math topics at the local Chinese school, the Newtown Yardley Chinese School. Albert Chen (Event Leader), Ivan Lee, Alex Hu, Lucas Zhang and Randall Zhang participated, teaching from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Our volunteers taught three different classes, […]

On March 1, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Aylus Great Neck Branch volunteers participated in the Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by the Great Neck Chinese Association at Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink. At 12:30 PM, AYLUS volunteers arrived at the ice rink with smiles on their faces, ready to volunteer and dedicate their […]

On February 28, 2026, AYLUS Bridgewater Branch members volunteered at the Bridgewater Chinese American Association (BCAA) Chinese New Year celebration event, helping support the community festival throughout the day. Volunteers assisted as stage managers to help coordinate performances and ensure the program ran smoothly. They also operated a cultural activity booth featuring traditional Chinese crafts, […]

On February 27, 2026, AYLUS Bridgewater Branch members volunteered to assist the Bridgewater Chinese American Association (BCAA) in preparing the venue for the 2026 Chinese New Year celebration event. Volunteers helped set up tables, organize decorations, arrange event materials, and prepare the space to welcome community members for the upcoming celebration. Their teamwork and dedication […]

On February 8, 2026, AYLUS supported the Syosset Chinese School Chinese New Year celebration at SUNY Old Westbury. As it was Lunar New Year weekend, the event brought together many families to celebrate Chinese culture and traditions. Volunteers helped with setting up decorations, organizing activity stations, assisting children with crafts, guiding guests, and cleaning up […]

On February 28, 2026, youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga for another impactful day of community service. United by a strong commitment to giving back, the volunteers arrived early, ready to devote their time and energy to assisting families in need. From 7:20 AM […]

  On Mar.3, 2026, it is a no-school day. Our volunteers decided to clean up the adopted street. Due to the nearby construction project, large amounts of garbage, including plastic bottles, bags, and wrapping paper, can be easily found along the sidewalk, posing a serious hazard to people and pets in the community. We kept […]

On February 28th , 2026 many AYLUS members and community volunteers assisted the Greater Roslyn Association for Chinese Enrichment (GRACE) Lunar New Year Event at the Sid Jacobson JCC. Members of AYLUS showed up on time and began to help to prepare for the event as early as 3:30PM. Volunteers were assigned specific stations such […]

On February 21st, 2026, AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at the Cradle of Aviation Museum which hosted the VEX V5 Push Back Qualifier from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The VEX V5 Push Back Qualifier was a competition where 60 teams from Southern New York paired up, aiming to score as many points as possible (using […]

On March 1, 2026, the AYLUS Howard County Branch had the wonderful opportunity to bring music and joy to the seniors at Morningside House of Ellicott City as part of our Music in Town outreach program. The center hall was filled with seniors, their smiles lighting up the room as our young musicians shared heartfelt […]

On February 28th, 2026, from 3:45 to 5:10 PM, eight volunteers spent time reading and making arts and crafts with children. The volunteers present were Rainie Cheng, Andrew Li, Christina Pan, Catherine Tao, Rebecca Xu, Victoria Xu, Brian Zhang, and Amber Zhou. It was a very productive day, and the volunteers not only worked well […]

Reported by Colin Xie. On Febuary 28 and March 1, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 298th 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 […]

On February 22, 2026, members of the Chapel Hill Branch baked homemade cookies for Meals on Wheels, an organization dedicated to fighting hunger in our community. Our volunteers baked the cookies in their own kitchens, putting care and thought into every batch. These cookies were more than just treats. They were heartfelt gestures meant to […]

On February 18th 2026, members of AYLUS Puget Sound hosted a 1 hour concert at Seattle Children’s Hospital. This was our second concert in the Winter Medicine Series in 2026. A total of 8 volunteers performed 11 performances at the concert.   ​MC: Ava Lo ​Performers: Julia Hu, Leland Chen, Emma Zheng, Megan Liu, Ava […]

On February 17th 2026, members of AYLUS Puget Sound hosted a 1 hour concert at Overlake Medical Center. This was our first concert in the Winter Medicine Series in 2026. A total of 15 volunteers performed 12 performances at the concert.   ​MC: Caileen Wan ​Performers: Julia Hu, Scott Shen, Ava Lo, Keyu Guo, Emma […]

On Feb 28th, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00PM, Volunteers from the San Diego Branch of AYLUS organized and participated in the Computer for Kids Lab, repairing and cleaning electronic devices in order to prepare them to send to children of low-income families. This helps the kids achieve academic success through possible access to technology. The […]

On Feb 21st, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00PM, Volunteers from the San Diego Branch of AYLUS organized and participated in the Computer for Kids Lab, repairing and cleaning electronic devices in order to prepare them to send to children of low-income families. This helps the kids achieve academic success through possible access to technology. The […]

On Feb 14th, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00PM, Volunteers from the San Diego Branch of AYLUS organized and participated in the Computer for Kids Lab, repairing and cleaning electronic devices in order to prepare them to send to children of low-income families. This helps the kids achieve academic success through possible access to technology. The […]

On Feb 7th, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00PM, Volunteers from the San Diego Branch of AYLUS organized and participated in the Computer for Kids Lab, repairing and cleaning electronic devices in order to prepare them to send to children of low-income families. This helps the kids achieve academic success through possible access to technology. The […]

Invited by Bridgewater township Chinese Association and cooperated with AYLUS Bridgewater, AYLUS Basking Ridge volunteered at Bridgewater township Chinese New Year Celebration at Bridgewater township Senior Center, 455 Somerville Rd, Bridgewater,NJ, 08807. Before the performance, Yihao, Fred, and Jeremy managed order in the calligraphy area, and after the performance, all volunteers took their positions in […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge members participated in the Saturdays in Motion program at the GSCY YMCA on 2/21/26. Our members helped set up the gym rooms before the children arrived. Once the session began, each volunteer was paired with a child with special needs and engaged in various activities such as using the gymnastics equipment, playing catch, […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers attended Livingston Huaxia Chinese School on Saturday, 2/28/2026. Volunteer activity/location: Livingston Huaxia Chinese School (Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Livingston). Activities – Teacher Assistant, helped in the main office to figure out the volunteer tasks, helped with the morning traffic direction, guided the parents and students to find their classroom, ringed the […]

West Essex AYLUS is partnering with Livingston neighbors helping neighbors for a variety of volunteering and donation opportunities this year. PB&J Sandwiches Drive is going to be an on-going activity to support homeless people in Newark. 02/25/26: William Sun (4 hours) Leon Yuan (4 hours)

West Essex AYLUS helped GRACE for food distribution. Volunteers helped handing out groceries to people in the community who come to GRACE. Members: Ethan Liu (2 hours) Francis Carr (2 hours) Richard Xie (2 hours) Ella Chai (2 hours) Aily Wei (2 hours)

West Essex AYLUS is partnering with Livingston neighbors helping neighbors for a variety of volunteering and donation opportunities this year. PB&J Sandwiches Drive is going to be an on-going activity to support homeless people in Newark.    02/24/26:   Samuel Xue (2.5 hours) Kenneth Wu (2.5 hours)