In November, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers supported our local community at Rise Food Pantry & Thrift Store (133 Broad Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520) after a fire incident. On the morning of November 20th, our Rise Pantry was at risk of going up in flames due to a nearby fire at the […]

Reported by Angela Li   “Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” Martin Luther King Jr.   At an average total of $150,000, cancer treatment costs are more than four times higher than treatment for other common health conditions. Despite paying high costs for cancer treatment, some patients still suffer from inadequate treatment and […]

Reported by Angela Li   “Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” Martin Luther King Jr.   At an average total of $150,000, cancer treatment costs are more than four times higher than treatment for other common health conditions. Despite paying high costs for cancer treatment, some patients still suffer from inadequate treatment and […]

Reported by Angela Li   “Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” Martin Luther King Jr.   At an average total of $150,000, cancer treatment costs are more than four times higher than treatment for other common health conditions. Despite paying high costs for cancer treatment, some patients still suffer from inadequate treatment and […]

On November 19, 2023, members of the AYLUS Bellaire branch volunteered for trash clean-up at Evelyn’s Park Conservancy.   From 4:00pm to 5:00pm, volunteers wore gloves and used old grocery bags to collect trash from Evelyn’s park. They frequently picked up plastic straw wrappers in the dining area. They also often picked up beverage containers […]

AYLUS Morrisville/Cary branch participated in a youth advocacy program to promote “All of Us” NIH research funded by Congress. This Research Program is inviting one million people across the U.S. to help build one of the most diverse health databases in history. Our volunteers received training (no service hour) from branch advisor on precision medicine […]

On November 25th, 2023, eight 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: Kenna Zhang (2 hours) Xuanjin […]

In November, 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 […]

Reported by ERIC LI On Nov 20th, 2023, AYLUS San Diego Branch donated canned foods to Interfaith Community Services as a special Thanksgiving event. 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 […]

Reported by ERIC LI On Nov 26th, 2023, 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 Nov 12th, 2023, 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 November 17th, 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 November 3rd, 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 […]

AYLUS Bellaire Branch made a great impact on their community on the Sunday following Thanksgiving break. Speaking of giving thanks, the AYLUS Bellaire branch showed their gratitude and support for their community by volunteering at the Houston Food Bank on November 26, 2023. The Houston Food Bank is America’s largest food bank. The food bank […]

In November, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers supported our local community at Rise Food Pantry & Thrift Store (133 Broad Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520) after a fire incident. On the morning of November 20th, our Rise Pantry was at risk of going up in flames due to a nearby fire at the […]

On Saturday, November 18th, the East Pittsburgh Aylus Branch once again helps out the Westmoreland Food Bank. With many people helping, they lined people on both sides of a conveyor belt ready to add food items to the incoming boxes. Our job this time was to pick up the excess plastic and cardboard boxes that […]

Reported By: Emily Zou  The Philadelphia area’s annual Turkey Trot races are a tradition in the Main Line area. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the community and raise fund for those who in need, especially during the holiday season. On November 23, 16th Annual Seven Summits Therapy 5K Turkey Trot was held […]

Reported by Addy Zhang Frisco & Plano Branch members collected donations for sale and raised funds to support Plano Children’s Medical Center foundation, address is P.O. Box 847253, Dallas TX 75248, email is giving @childrens.com, contact name is Carolyn Allsup and phone number is 214 456 8360. Volunteers from AYLUS took part in a birthday […]

Seven members from the Morrisville branch hosted Candy Drive to support  Brown Bag Ministry: https://brownbagministry.org/, who help to delivery candy to people who need by their Brown Bag campaign. They have prepared and stapled flyers on 120 paper bags and left them on the doorsteps of people in four neighborhoods between Nov 5-11, and then collected bags […]

On Thursday, November 23, 2023, volunteers from Oakland Gardens Branch donated many clothes and garments to The Salvation Army and Goodwill. Even though the weather was a bit cold, we still headed out to make sure that other people going through things would be provided with warm clothes. These items will be given to people […]

On November 25th, 2023, the 88th Iron Bowl, an American college football game between the University of Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn University Tigers, was played at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium. The AYLUS Auburn Branch organized a fun activity, “Free Face Painting & Animal Balloons,” on the lawn area before Samford Hall, Auburn University’s most iconic […]

On Saturday, November 25th, 2023, volunteers from the Oakland Gardens Branch rake the leaves in Alley Pond Park, Springfield Blvd from 9 am to 12 pm. Volunteers from the Manhasset Branch also joined us in this event, as they wish to join us in bettering the community. We had nice weather today, albeit it is […]

On Monday, November 20, 2023, AYLUS Bellaire Branch members volunteered at the Beacon Day Center to help end homelessness. The Beacon is a non-profit organization that serves individuals experiencing homelessness with daily services like meals, laundry, and showers, as well as counseling, mentoring, and access to housing.    Some members helped fold clean laundry and […]

On November 22, 2023, AYLUS Cupertino branch conducted the clean-up event at Braly Park. We picked up roughly 3 full bags of trash, including things like empty bottles, gums, chip bags and cigarette butts. The collected items were disposed of safely. Members that participated were: Truman You, Hengrui Chen, Guizhen Zhang (2 hours for each member)  

On November 25, 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 8 (2.75 hours each): David Sun Haley Niu Catherine […]

In November, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers supported our local community at Rise Food Pantry & Thrift Store (133 Broad Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520) after a fire incident. On the morning of November 20th, our Rise Pantry was at risk of going up in flames due to a nearby fire at the […]

As a general event, AYLUS conducted a mental health survey of children from grades 5-12. The survey was conducted with with respect to September as Suicide Prevention Month in order to raise mental health awareness. All volunteers who participated earned one volunteer hour for their help. Suzanna Lu, Sophia Hom, Joanna Xu, Jeffrey Hu and […]

September 17th, 2023 AYLUS Bridgewater hosted its final event at the Warren Flea Market for the year. Volunteers sorted through items, interacted with customers, and posted things online for sale. Many thanks to the volunteers who came out on this day Jeffrey Hu and Andrew Wang(5 hours each)

August 27th, 2023 AYLUS Bridgewater Branch set up a sale for charity at the Warren Valley Flea Market. Volunteers organized goods, assisted customers, and posted listings online. Many thanks to those who came out, Jeffrey Hu, Eva Nilsson, and Andrew Wang(5 hours each)

In November, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) started a free tutoring program at 19 S 2nd Street, Highland Park, to help refugee students through a network with Interfaith RISE. The AYLUS Free Tutoring for any elementary, middle, or high school subjects has been scheduled for Weekday afternoons & Weekends every week. Josie Ruggiero […]

Every month, the Greater Princeton branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers, who are primarily middle and high school students, gather at Brookdale Senior Living in Hillsborough, New Jersey (600 Auten Road; Community 908-431-1300), to put on a one hour long concert for a senior audience, bringing talent, charisma, and joy to the seniors.  During these concerts, […]

In November, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its holiday greeting event to first aid and rescue squads, firefighters, police officers, and so many real heroes in our community, who sacrifice a lot to save lives, and deserve our honor and respect, especially in this holiday season. Led by Steven Li (11/26, 3 […]

On November 18th and 19th 2023, the Austin Branch prepared a variety of baked goods for donation to the local community, aiming to assist those in need. Volunteers: Lucy Huang (4 hrs), Michael Qu (4 hrs), David Chen (3 hrs), Justin Lin (2 hrs).

During the weekend, members of the Chapel Hill Branch baked dozens of cookies for Meals on Wheels, an organization that strives to spread hunger-relief. Their program has been helping seniors and others who have trouble getting food for several years, making sure they get the necessary nutrients. Our volunteers spent their time making cookies in […]

On Sunday, November 12th, AYLUS Chapel Hill volunteered at PORCH, a local hunger relief organization, to be greeters. As greeters, members received and helped transport goods from donator cars to the inside of the building, where they were sorted. The experience was a bit different than the double bagging, but definitely unique and helpful in […]