On November 2nd, 2023, members of the AYLU-Columbus branch held an in-person weekly tutoring session for the 2023/2024 school year at the Abbey Church Village in Dublin, Ohio. This community is part of the national church residences and serves low income families, including new immigrant families. Six AYLUS Columbus members helped elementary or middle school […]
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Columbus Designed and made prototype boutonnieres for Chinese Teaching Association National Conference (11/20/2023)
On November 20th, upon request from OCCS representative, Ming Yu, Columbus branch volunteered their time in designing and making prototype boutonnieres for Chinese Teaching Association National Conference. OCCS was satisfied with the prototype and as a result, they decided not to buy premade boutonnieres to help cut cost. Columbus branch members will be involved in […]
Columbus Branch Volunteered at local Chinese Language School (11/12/2023)
On November 12, 2023, AYLUS members, Eason Wang and Henry Wang volunteered at the Ohio Chinese Academy School. First, Volunteers set up tables and chairs in the hallways. Next, they began teaching Chinese students how to play chess, explaining ladder checkmate with two rooks. Afterwards, volunteers took the students to the field to play soccer. […]
AYLUS Edison Branch Volunteered in Earth Reserve Event on 9/30/2023
On Sep 30, 2023, Angela Hu, Erika Yu and Alina Yu from AYLUS Edison Branch went to Winter Street Park to pick up trash. The members picked up plastic bottles, masks, cans, plastic bags and more. The park looked much better after their work. Each member volunteered 2 hours in this event.
AYLUS Edison Branch Hosted English Enhancement Online Program in September 2023(9/1/2023 – 9/30/2023)
Angela Hu, Erika Yu and Alina Yu from AYLUS Edison led the English Enrichment zoom meeting in September 2023. The members are very popular with the participates and discussed a lot in the meetings. Each member attributed 2 hours each time. Class date: 9/3/2023, 9/10/2023, 9/17/2023, 9/24/2023. 9/3/2023: 9/10/2023: 9/17/2023: […]
AYLUS Syosset Aids Book Drive (11/19/23)
On 11/19/23, from 12:30 to 2:30, members of AYLUS Syosset donated and sorted books at Syosset Woodbury Park. The collected books were sorted by difficulty from books meant for adults to those meant for children learning how to read, from nonfiction to fiction, whether in English or some other language, to the best of our […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Held Special Fundraising Events For Kids With Cancer at Plano Children’s Medical Center on November 18th, 2023
Reported 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. We received both boba tea and egg tart […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Helps Community Food Banks and Thrift Stores (103rd) in November 2023
In November, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers continued to help our local community at Community Food Bank of New Jersey (31 Evans Terminal Road #1, Hillside, NJ 07205), Mercer Street Friends Food Bank (824 Silvia Street, Ewing, NJ 08628), and Rise Food Pantry & Thrift Store (133 Broad Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520). […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Volunteers at 11th Annual Mercer County Turkey Trot (2nd) in November 2023
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, […]
AYLUS BR 6th Monthly Concert at Fellowship Village on Nov, 19th, 2023
AYLUS Basking Ridge Branch organized the 6th Concert in Fellowship Village (8000 Fellowship Rd, Baskin gridge, NJ, 07920) on 11/19/2023. The performance included the piano, violin, viola, cello, guzheng, and dance. The performance got great feedback from the large senior audience. Isabelle Qi wrote the program and coordinated with the stage manager(4HR, 11/19/23). Ridge Beats, […]
Murrieta AYLUS Hosts Recycling Event to Help Rescued Animals # 13 (11/20/2023)
On Nov. 20, 2023, Murrieta AYLUS members continue raising money from recycling for their local animal shelters. Members recycled the bottles / cans at their home and sorted the plastic and aluminum cans to different containers at the recycling center. total earned 17.39 dollars. Volunteers : Aiying Lu / Wei Liu / Hsin Chen (Julie) Lu […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (32nd) (11/20/2023)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On Monday, November 20, Murrieta AYLUS members lended a hand to the Community Mission of Hope. The day began with unloading the black boxes designed to hold produce. The boxes were broken down and transported to the sink, where volunteers worked to then scrub them down. Although they started with […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center ( 35th) ( 11/19/2023)
Reported by Hsin Chen (Julie) Lu Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (11/19/23) On July 23rd, 2023, Murrieta AYLUS members helped out their local senior center, Atria Park of Vintage Hills. After signing in at the front desk, the members helped serve ice cream at the senior center’s ice cream parlor for the weekly Ice […]
AYLUS Roslyn helps out at a School of CCA of Long island (33rd) on November 19th, 2023
On November 19th, 2023, The Roslyn AYLUS branch helped out at The Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island (School of CCA) from 1:30 to 5:00 PM. The volunteers helped out as TAs (teaching assistants) who help teachers keep kids safe and on task. We walked kids to the bathroom, to get water, and to buy […]
AYLUS Main Line Distributes Meals for the Homeless of Philadelphia 11-18-2023
Reported By: Emily Zou On November 18, AYLUS Main Line partnered with Hand4Hand, a local nonprofit, to distribute grocery items to homeless populations in Central Philadelphia. The volunteers took the SEPTA from Berwyn Station to Jefferson Station for fifty minutes and arrived at Independence Hall at 7 PM. From 7 P.M. to 8 P.M., the […]
Pearland Branch Hosted the Innovaflow Data Tracking System Information Sharing Session on Nov 12. 2023
On November 12th, 2023, the Pearland Branch of AYLUS hosted an insightful online experience sharing session, to introduce the Innovaflow data tracking system developed by the team of AYLUS technology committee, led by the chair Jonathan Niu and Pearland branch members. During the session, our Pearland branch parent advisor, Jiangong Niu, and the volunteers Jonathan […]
Pearland Branch Supported Old Pearland Farmers Market on Nov 18th 2023
AYLUS Pearland volunteers assembled at Independence Park in the early morning of November 18th to support the setup of the monthly farmer’s market. They actively contributed by overseeing the welcome desk, warmly welcoming guests, managing donations for a local nonprofit, facilitating the sale of Farmers Market merchandise, and delighting attendees with creatively crafted twisting balloons. […]
Cupertino branch park-cleaning event at Ortega Park (November 12, 2023)
On November 12, 2023, AYLUS Cupertino branch conducted the clean-up event at Ortega 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, Feinan Xu, Hengrui Chen (2 hours for each member)
Woodbridge CT Branch Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Donations November 19, 2023
On November 19, 2023, our community came together to spread joy and goodwill by participating in Operation Christmas Child, a heartwarming initiative organized by Samaritan’s Purse. Our AYLUS Woodbridge members joined forces to fill shoeboxes with heartfelt gifts destined for children in developing countries. These shoeboxes, brimming with toys, school supplies, and personal care items, […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Advocated Obamacare, Medicare and Medicaid For Health Equity and All of Us Research Program at TMMTD Flea Market on November 18th, 2023
Reported by Jenny Wang On November 18th, 2023, we gathered together to advocate Obamacare, Medicare, Medicaid programs and the All of Us research program to local low-income families. TMMTD, Third Monday McKinney Trade Day was open the weekend before the third Monday of every month and most of its customers were local low-income families. We […]
AYLUS Roslyn Participates in Island Harvest Food Bank (2nd) on November 19, 2023
On November 19th from 10am to 2pm, the Roslyn AYLUS members helped collect donations to the Island Harvest food bank to provide food for those in need for Thanksgiving. The Island Harvest food bank serves to provide food for people throughout America. It is one of the largest food organizations and also partners with places […]
AYLUS Roslyn Supports CP Nassau 5K Walk to Better Lives of People with Developmental Disabilities (1st) on November 19th, 2023
On November 19th of 2023, the Roslyn AYLUS branch helped out the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County (CP Nassau) in their event to raise funds for people with developmental disabilities from 8:00 to 10:30 AM. This organization was originally created because Anita Baldwin, a mother to an 18-month old son, discovered he had cerebral […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Used Batteries Recycle events at Frisco Environmental Collection Center and Home Depot on November 20th, 2023
Reported by Karen Zhou Posted by Jenny Wang On November 20th, 2023, five volunteers organized the collection and proper disposal of used batteries. Volunteers gathered used batteries from the local community which were then organized and recycled by the same volunteers. Non-rechargeable batteries were brought to be recycled at the Frisco Environmental Collection Center while rechargeable batteries were […]
San Diego Branch hosted the 23th Solution for Hope Beast Academy Online Class on November 19, 2023
Reported by Andrew Zhou In cooperation with the Libraries of Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2023-2024 Solution for Hope on-line classes to raise funds for the Libraries of Love. The 23th Beast Academy on-line class was on Nov.13 – Nov. 19, 2023. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the Solution for Hope Online Tutoring Class on November 19, 2023
Reported by Steven Xiao Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2023-2024 Solution for Hope on-line classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of November 13, 2023 – November 19, 2023. The goal of tutoring classes is […]
Santa Clarita Valley branch members helped with Light Up Main Street event on Nov 18, 2023
On November 18, 2023, Santa Clarita Valley branch members helped with Light Up Main Street event hosted by the City of Santa Clarita as craft booth volunteers. They helped engage children and adults in a craft activity at this event and helped control lines.
San Diego Branch hosted the 23th Solution for Hope AoPS Online Class on November 19,2023
Reported by Andrew Zhou In cooperation with the Libraries of Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2023-2024 Solution for Hope on-line classes to raise funds for the Libraries of Love. The 23th AoPS on-line class was on Nov.13 – Nov. 19, 2023. AoPS is a mathematics program for elementary, middle, and high […]
San Diego Branch Tutor’s Conference 11-17-2023
Reported by Andrew Zhou On November 17, 2023 at The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch, tutors from all classes, including the Youth Writing Club, the Digital Art Workshop, AoPS, Beast Academy, 1 on 1 tutoring, as well as the English for Elderly, grouped together to share our teaching experiences as well as tips. The tutors […]
AYLUS Raritan Valley Volunteers at Aldersgate Food Pantry/Thrift Shop on November 11, 2023
On November 11th, 2023, Aylus Raritan Valley Branch volunteers helped out at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church’s food pantry and thrift shop. Volunteers helped organize and distribute foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, and bread to local families. Events like these, which the Aldersgate United Methodist Church organizes every week, are important to provide […]
Phoenix AYLUS volunteers at Midwest Food Bank on 10/28/23
On October 28, 2023, AYLUS Phoenix woke up early in the morning to volunteer at their local Midwest Food Bank from 9am to 12pm. Volunteers packaged dried pasta into servable portions and sealed them to be packed later on. These small but nutritious meals would be later shared among homeless communities around Arizona. Overall, the […]
The Phoenix Branch Packs Food at Feed My Starving Children on October 14, 2023
On October 14, 2023, the Phoenix Branch volunteered at the local FMSC from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. During the volunteering event, the members of the branch packed ingredients such as rice, soy, vegetables, and vitamins into plastic bags for children around world. The volunteers all had specific jobs in the process, such as scooping, bagging, […]
The Phoenix Branch Packs Food at Feed My Starving Children on October 7, 2023
On October 7, 2023, the Phoenix Branch volunteered at their local Feed My Starving Children from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. During the event, the members of the branch packed ingredients such as vitamin supplements, dried vegetables, soy, and rice into bags for children around world such as in the Philippines. The volunteers all had specific […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch Organizes Weekly Sporting Event For Special Needs Children (7th) On 11/17/2023
Report On November 17th, AYLUS Great Neck Branch organized its weekly event which offered an opportunity for special needs children to engage in a variety of physical activities. This marks the 7th time that the event was been held since it’s start in the tail end of September.Today, we mostly played tag around the […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch Tutoring Week 8(11/15/2023,11/18/2023)
On November 15, 2023, Aylus Great Neck hosted its eighth weekly tutoring session in the Great Neck Library Station Branch. Our volunteers, Aiden Jin and Kalli Zhu, helped a ninth-grade student and adult in various ways. Aiden had a casual but engaging conversation with the student, enhancing his communicative skills. Kalli also assisted an adult […]
Great Neck Branch Volunteered at Wyngate Park on 11/19/2023
On 11/19/2023, Aylus Great Neck began to tutor a student who had difficulty learning the English language. To make this process as natural as possible, it was decided that we would help him in a park while playing some basketball. Our volunteers Steven Ni , Ruiqi Liu, and Junbo Hu arrived at 9AM at Wyngate […]
Fullerton Branch Members Help Collect Donations of Bottles and Cans to donate and support the local community (11/12/2023)
On November 12, 2023, AYLUS Fullerton Branch members helped to collect and donate bottles and cans to support the Disney Leadership workshop Ethan Li: 4 hours David Li: 3 hours Michelle Li: 3 hours Victor Mei: 3 hours
Fullerton Branch Members Help Collect Donations of Winter Clothes and Donate to Goodwill (11/19/2023)
On November 18, 2023, AYLUS Fullerton Branch members helped to collect and donate winter clothes to Goodwill. Ethan Li: 4 hours David Li: 3 hours Michelle Li: 3 hours
San Diego Branch Hosted the 192nd Online English for the Elderly Program on November 12th, 2023
Reported by Colin Xie On November 12th, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 192nd 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 […]
Pearland Branch Volunteered Tennis Lessons at Local Community on November 18th, 2023
AYLUS volunteers coached tennis as part of their continued tennis lessons for fundraising On Saturday, November 18th 2023. After a brief warmup, the students were divided into beginner and intermediate groups at three tennis courts. Alexander Sun taught beginners1; Zide Liu and Caroline Fu taught beginners2; Derek Zhu and William Sun taught intermediates; In the […]
AYLUS Syosset continues its weekly volunteers at Long Island Native Plants Initiative (11/18/23)
On 11/18/2023, members of the AYLUS Syosset branch volunteered at the Brentwood Greenhouse with LINPI (Long Island Native Plants Initiative). Members filled in empty pots with new soil and repotted plants into them. Members wrote down names of the plants on plant labels with markers and then placed them into plants for plant identification. Once […]