On Sunday, November 12th, AYLUS Chapel Hill volunteered at PORCH, a local hunger relief organization, to do double bagging. The task involved unfolding and putting bags within each other over and over. The members contributed around 400 bags overall, but had to stop because we worked through all of their bags! Overall, the experience was […]

On Sunday, the AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch performed a variety of music at Carol Woods for our seniors. The repertoire ranged from classic to pop music, and we had a variety of instruments participate including vocals! We were delighted to have not only an increase in volunteers, but also a greater audience. We hope that […]

The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch partnered with Clark Botanic Garden to help clean up the park from the leaves scattered across it. A continuation from their work last week, volunteers today worked to help rake up leaves into giant piles around the park. Given that there wasn’t a way to dispose of the leaves at […]

Reported by Kathy Chen Posted by Jenny Wang On November 25th, 2023, a group of AYLUS volunteers decorated a total of 30 Christmas-themed lunch bags for the kids at the Children’s Medical Center of Plano, with each volunteer being responsible for 5 bags. Volunteers used markers, colored pencils, and stickers to incorporate the holiday spirit […]

Reported by Karen Zhou Posted by Jenny Wang Volunteers organized the collection and donation of winter clothing that was later dropped off at a local Goodwill. A few weeks prior, members posted details of the event on social media to kickstart the event. Then, on November 25th, 2023, volunteers gathered various winter apparel such as jackets, pants, […]

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 […]

In November 2023, members of the Greater Buffalo Branch helped make a day at the Dino Festival exciting for children across Buffalo. Volunteers worked at the excavation site and at the asteroid information center to teach the guests all about the dinosaurs that once roamed our Earth. Volunteers: Reilin Lyu (6hr), Kevin Zou (3.5 hr)

In November of 2023, members of the Greater Buffalo Branch helped make our clothing donation successful for our local Goodwill. Volunteers brought winter clothes to ensure that no one is cold in our community. Volunteers (2hrs each): Grace Wang, Zhiyi Cheng, Tracy Wu & Ryan Wu, Dora Tong Ashley Chi, Emma Zhang, Timea Baranski, Austin […]

On November 18th, a member of AYLUS volunteered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for children in our local community. Our volunteer sanded wood planks, built headboards and dipped the frames into a mixture as a final product to ready the beds for delivery and assembly in the homes of Buffalo residents who […]

In the week of Nov. 20th, West Essex members volunteered at Martial Arts Taekwondo classes in Florham Park and Morristown NJ.  Our members are trained black belts. They coordinated and helped with teaching, warm up, Taekwondo forms and nunchucks, so participants who are between 6-15 years old, can increase their martial art skills. West Essex […]

On Nov. 19th 2023 West Essex branch participated in a community wide volunteer project organized by Community Congregational church. Members helped pack thanksgiving meals to be donated to families in need. Thanksgiving Food Packing Date: Sunday November 19th Time: 3:pm-4:30pm Location: Community Congregational Church, 200 Hartshorn Dr, Short Hills Tasks: Pack meals to be donated to families […]

On Nov.18th 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 setting up […]

Reported by Duojian Kongcao Posted by Jenny Wang 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. On November 19, 2023 […]

On Nov.18th, 2023, West Essex branch worked with My Circle of Friends to organize a Taekwondo workshop for special needs children at Apex Tigers Martial Arts Taekwondo in Florham Park, NJ. Training in Taekwondo can increase confidence and help to develop social skills in kids on the Autistic Spectrum.  The workshop was led by the […]

In November, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported local libraries, such as the 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 books to prepare for […]

On Nov. 18th, 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 […]

In the week of Nov. 13th, West Essex members volunteered at Martial Arts Taekwondo classes in Florham Park and Morristown NJ.  Our members are trained black belts. They coordinated and helped with teaching, warm up, Taekwondo forms and nunchucks, so participants who are between 6-15 years old, can increase their martial art skills. Members:  Jeremiah […]

In Nov. 2023, West Essex AYLUS members collected food items from family, friends and neighbors for thanksgiving food drive organized by local food pantries. Thanksgiving Food Drive Date: Now until Sunday November 12th Items Accepted: stuffing mix, cornbread mix, rice, nut butters (peanut or almond), canned tuna, canned chicken, spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, rosemary, onion […]

In November 2023, 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 […]

The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch partnered with Clark Botanic Garden to help clean up the park from the leaves scattered across it. As it is currently Autumn, leaves are a common sight everywhere you walk, so volunteers today worked to help clear out pathways in the park for easier travel. As there was much to […]

AYLUS Dix Hills works with the LISOC to assist in teaching On November 19th, Dix Hills branch of AYLUS volunteers once again worked with teachers to teach children Chinese at LISOC. Volunteers did multiple tasks to ensure a productive learning environment for students and further improve their linguistic abilities. Aylus volunteers mainly focused on keeping […]

In the week leading up to November 22th, 2023, the AYLUS Columbus branch collected food and non-food donations from their own families and those in their neighborhood to be donated to the local food bank, the Dublin Food Pantry. The food items collected include ramen, candy, cookies, canned soup, crackers, oatmeal, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, […]

On November 18, 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) Bella He Haley Niu David […]

On November 11, 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) William Chu David Sun Junxi […]

On November 4, 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) Haley Niu Nathan Shi David […]

On Nov. 11th, 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 […]

Reported by Colin Xie On November 19th, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 193rd 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 Nov. 12th 2023, West Essex AYLUS volunteered with Essex Special Skaters to help skaters with disabilities train and practice for Special Olympics Figure skating program. The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them […]

In Nov. 2023, West Essex members collected extra Halloween candy from family, friends and neighbors to donate to Veterans.  Candies were delivered to Cora Hartshorn Arboretum in Millburn NJ, who will further distribute candies to veterans. West Essex members (1 hour each) : Gabriel Au, Jeremiah Au, Jasmine Chen, Joshua Chen, Ava Lee, Jaden Leung, […]

In Nov. 2023, West Essex members helped Burnet Hill Elementary School Home and School Association collect books to stock school library in the Media Center with culturally diverse titles.  The Librarian will display the books for students to check out.  Members collected cultural books from family and friends.  Books were delivered by Joshua Chen to […]

On Saturday, November 11th, the East Pittsburgh Branch once again participates in the Samaritan’s Purse Gift Charity Event. The purpose of the event is to send thoughtful and useful gifts to less fortunate families around the world. These gifts can range from fun toys to items used on a daily basis. On Saturday. The East […]

On Saturday, November 18th, 2023, from 9 am to 12 pm, volunteers from the Oakland Gardens Branch went to Idlewild Park to participate in a tree planting event.The day was quite sunny and windy, and got warmer as the day went on. This provided a calming and relaxing environment to plant trees. The trees that […]

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 […]

In November, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) members volunteered at the 2023 Mercer County Turkey Trot 5K Run/One-Mile Walk hosted in the West Picnic Area (Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ 08550). The Eleventh Annual Mercer County Turkey Trot — a 5K race and 1-mile walk — will take place Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, […]

In Nov. 2023, West Essex AYLUS worked with Fang Gong’s team to support Gong’s BOE campaign.  Members worked focused on canvassing activities in Nov.  using the prepared script and guidance.  Members talked to Livingston residents, answered their questions and asked them to vote for Gong on Nov. 7th.  Members also attended campaign meetings with Going’s […]

In the week of Nov. 6th, West Essex members volunteered at Martial Arts Taekwondo classes in Florham Park and Morristown NJ.  Our members who are trained black belts coordinated and helped with teaching, warm up, Taekwondo forms and nunchucks, so participants who are between 6-15 years old, can increase their martial art skills. Members:  Jeremiah […]