On October the 28th, Pearland Aylus held free art classes for the community at the Pearland Westside Library. Two volunteers worked together to help out 5 students. The students drew a color pencil drawing of a fish or they worked on their coloring skills with pokemon coloring sheets. Volunteers (2 hours): Emma Lu, Jiaqi Ren […]
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Woodbridge CT Branch Writing Library Media Reviews for Local Library October 21, 2023
On October 21, 2023, the members of the Woodbridge branch of AYUS gathered for an engaging event centered around writing book reviews to promote a culture of reading and literary appreciation within the community. The event provided a platform for passionate readers to share their insights and recommendations on various books. Participants wrote reviews expressing […]
Pearland Branch Volunteers to Make Blankets for Children in Hospital on October 29, 2023
Throughout the month of October, AYLUS volunteers have been dedicating their time and effort to create warm and comforting blankets for children in hospitals. Their dedication and compassion shine brightly as they work tirelessly to provide a source of comfort and warmth for young patients during their hospital stays. These volunteers are not only crafting […]
Woodbridge CT Branch Mental Health Survey for Suicide Prevention Month October 15, 2023
In September, during Suicide Prevention Month, the Woodbridge branch of AYLUS organized an event where community members filled out anonymous mental health surveys, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue and understanding surrounding mental health issues. This initiative aimed to promote mental health awareness and break the stigma associated with mental health struggles, fostering a supportive […]
AYLUS Bellaire donated books to Books for Development on June 10, 2023
On June 10, 2023, AYLUS Bellaire donated 280 books to Books for Development. The volunteers performed book drive and collected 280 books from AYLUS Bellaire families and neighborhood on kids’ books including picture books, fiction and non-fiction books, as well as textbooks and resources. They sorted them into different categories and delivered them to Books […]
Columbus Branch Volunteered at the OCS School on October 22nd, 2023
On October 22, 2023, AYLUS volunteered at the Ohio Chinese Academy. First, the volunteers set up chairs in the hallways for all the kids and parents to sit on. Next, they taught kids how to play chess in the classroom by explaining the basic rules, and show them how to properly set up chess pieces. […]
Pearland Branch Volunteered at Carleston Elementary School Halloween Night Festival on Oct 27, 2023
On the evening of October 27th, Carleston Elementary School hosted its Halloween night Festival. This event incorporated many aspects of the local community including the culture, language, and more of the surrounding communities. AYLUS Pearland hosted their own stand, providing the attendees with candies, and balloon crafts. As the time passed, more and more kids […]
Pearland Branch Hosted Pearland My PlayClub #4, on Oct 28th, 2023
On the vibrant morning of October 28th, 2023, the Pearland Branch host the monthly My PlayClub , an event dedicated to fostering inclusive play. Embracing the theme of “Super Heroes,” the branch transformed into a hub of creativity and joy. Dedicated volunteers arrived early to arrange the venue. The room buzzed with activity as they […]
Pearland Branch Jr. Members Hosted Online English Tutoring During Aug-Oct, 2023
During the Aug-Oct, Junior members of Pearland AYLUS volunteered to continue tutoring kids from around the greater Houston area. Tutors Clara Liu, Wyatt Yin, Gregory Song, and Christy Zheng taught engaging and fun classes that elevated students English. Lessons during July highlighted reading and vocabulary. Teachers used resources such as RazKids, and Brainpop to make […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Children’s Medical Center Fundraiser Special Order Events on October 29th and October 30th, 2023
Reported by Bryan Zheng 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 October 28th 2023, […]
San Diego Branch Organized Desserts and Art Charity Sales for Cancer Patients on October 20, 2023
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 are […]
AYLUS San Clemente Branch Volunteered at the Rancho Mission Viejo 3rd Annual Halloween Costume Dance Concert on October 28, 2023
On Saturday, October 28th, 6 members of the AYLUS San Clemente Branch volunteered at the 3rd Annual Halloween Costume Dance Concert at the Pavilion in Rancho Mission Viejo. This time, they had a new member, Alexa Leitner, joining them! The members arrived at 5pm to help set up the registration station, photo ops, and the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts Park Clean-Up on October 29th, 2023
On October 29th, 2023, RCA members Evan Chang, Kyan Chang, Khang Tran, Robert Tran, Nicholas Navarro and Sophie Chung helped clean up the local sports park and the adjacent area from any trash that was littered along the walkways. The trash was picked up with grabbers. During this event, several community members thanked the group […]
AYLUS San Diego Branch Organized 25th Young Writers Club Session (October 14th, 2023)
Reported by Max Yang The “Young Writers Club” project, a program aimed at supporting and inspiring young writers in the San Diego Region, was a great success. Organized by Hans Yang from the AYLUS San Diego Branch, a Young Writers Club Session took place on October 14th, 2023. Students worked on their work, which they […]
AYLUS San Diego Branch Organized 26th Young Writers Club Session (October 28th, 2023)
Reported by Max Yang The “Young Writers Club” project, a program aimed at supporting and inspiring young writers in the San Diego Region, was a great success. Organized by Hans Yang from the AYLUS San Diego Branch, a Young Writers Club Session took place on October 28th, 2023. Students worked on their work, which they […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the 190th Online English for the Elderly Program on October 29th, 2023
Reported by Colin Xie On October 29th, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 190th 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 […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Host AYLUS Winter Clothing Drive on October 22nd, 2023
Riverside County AYLUS participated on October 22nd, 2023 at the national AYLUS Winter Clothing Drive. Members cleaned out their closets, sorted through clothes that were still in good condition and put them into donation bags. The AYLUS logo was then printed and taped onto the top of the bags. The members then gathered together to […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Donate Handmade Bookmarks and Books to a Local Senior Home in October 2023
During a recent meeting, the group brainstormed what could be done to help keep the seniors in our local senior homes entertained. Giving concerts has been one of the highlights when it comes to volunteering at a senior home for many of the RCA members. However, the group wanted to change it up a bit. […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the Solution for Hope Online Tutoring Class on October 29, 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 October 23, 2023 – October 29, 2023. The goal of tutoring classes is […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Keep Supporting the Local Animal Shelter during the Month of October 2023
During the month of October, RCA continued its support for the local animal shelter. The group recycled old t-shirts. The shirts were prepared, cut into strips and then braided. Many local animal shelter have been in distress in recent weeks due to overpopulation. Oftentimes these animals stay in the shelter for days if not weeks […]
AYLUS Scottsdale Volunteers at Feed My Starving Children (October 7, 2023)
On October 7, 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) Catherine Lau Sophia Lau Bella […]
San Diego Branch Organized Desserts Charity Sales for Cancer Patients on October 19, 2023
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 […]
Greater Princeton & AYLUS Humanities Committee Host Nationwide Winter Clothing Drive (27th) in October 2023
In October, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) started its Winter Clothing Drive. No one should go cold this winter. The health effects of extreme cold are life threatening. The unprecedented crisis created by the COVID-19 Pandemic is still affecting the lives of millions of people. Families who were already struggling are now at […]
AYLUS Saratoga Members Volunteered with Resource Area For Teaching (10/22/2023)
Reported by: Angel Shi Event description: From 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM PDT on Sunday, October 22th, members of the Saratoga AYLUS branch volunteered with the organization Resource Area For Teaching. Our goals included helping educators around the Bay Area. During the event, volunteers were able to make project kits for classrooms. Participants: […]
AYLUS Syosset Branch hosted a park clean-up event in our members’ favorite park, Town of Oyster Bay Syosset S01 Park 10/28/23
On 10/28/2023, members of AYLUS Syosset Branch hosted a park clean-up event in our members’ favorite park, Town of Oyster Bay Syosset S01 Park. ALYUS members came prepared with rakes, disposable bags, and gloves. Some members began picking up litter on the way to the park. ALYUS members were splitting into small groups. Each group […]
San Diego Branch hosted the 20th Solution for Hope AoPS Online Class on October 29,2023
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 20th AoPS on-line class was kicked off on Oct.23-Oct.29, 2023. AoPS is a mathematics program for elementary, middle, and high school […]
San Diego Branch hosted the 20th Solution for Hope Beast Academy Online Class on October 29, 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 20th Beast Academy on-line class was kicked off on Oct. 23-Oct.29, 2023. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]
Great Neck Branch Volunteered for special needs children (10/28/2023)
The AYLUS Great Neck Branch organized an event for special needs children, creating an opportunity for the children to stretch their mental capacities as well as experience the pleasant weather and foliage in a scavenger hunt spread across a trail in Kings Point Park. The volunteers decorated the park with seasonal signs to guide the […]
AYLUS Dix Hills works with the LISOC to celebrate Halloween and to educate students on October 29, 2023.
Today the LISOC celebrated Halloween with a decorative and festive atmosphere with volunteers and teachers alike wearing costumes. Volunteers worked to set up decorations and distribute candy in addition to their regular teacher assistant volunteering. As teacher assistants, volunteers graded students’ classwork and homework assignments. This allowed the teacher more time to focus on classroom […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the 9th monthly bottles and cans recycling event in San Diego on 10/28/23
Reported by Kevin Kan On October 28th, San Diego students of Aylus hosted its 9th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Centers ( 32nd) ( 10/29/2023)
Reported by Jessica Lu On October 29th, 2023, Murrieta AYLUS members went to help out at their local senior center – Atria Living Center. Members separated and went to the ice cream parlor and the library to set up the piano. At the ice cream parlor, members served seniors happily and talked with them while […]
Columbus Branch Volunteered at the OCS School on October 15th, 2023
On Sunday, October 15, volunteers assisted at a local Chinese school through the AYLUS organization. They helped set chairs up for students during lunch. After they assisted teaching children basic Chinese words. Once finished they helped children learn how to fold origami for the Chinese school’s club programs. As the school day ended volunteers cleaned […]
Columbus Branch Volunteered on Day 2 at the Dublin Spooktacular Halloween event on October 20th, 2023
On Friday, October 20th, members of the AYLUS Columbus branch volunteered at Day 2 of Dublin’s Spooktacular Halloween event. Volunteers showed their love for the community by interacting with the children enjoying the event and helping those running it. AYLUS members helped with a variety of different tasks including aiding an arts and crafts table, […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Continues Conservation Efforts (164th) in October 2023
In October 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 […]
Columbus Branch Volunteered on Day 1 at the Dublin Spooktacular Halloween event on October 19th, 2023
On Thursday, October 19th, members of the AYLUS Columbus branch volunteered at Dublin’s Spooktacular Halloween event. This annual family Halloween festival was for elementary and preschool-aged children located at a local community park, Coffman Park. Volunteers helped through a variety of different tasks including aiding an arts and crafts table, overlooking children’s games, helping out […]
Columbus Branch Completed Organizing and Participating in the Mental Health Survey Event on October 1st 2023
September is Suicide Prevention Month in the United States. In order to raise mental health awareness, with the approval from the AYLF board of directors, now through the end of September, national AYLUS mental health committee conducted a mental health related anonymous survey across all the branches to take a snapshot of mental health status […]
Columbus Branch Performed Music for Seniors at Senior Star on October 22nd, 2023
On Sunday, October 22nd, volunteers from the AYLUS Columbus Branch performed at the Senior Star at the Dublin Retirement Village. Volunteers played music for the senior residents on the piano and saxophone. Although only a few members came, the residents received the performances with great enthusiasm, and the volunteers happily performed for a growing audience. […]
Columbus Branch Volunteered at the Northwold Garden on October 28th 2023
Date: 10/28/2023 Jeffrey packed up all of the tomato plants into bags, while preserving semi ripe tomatoes for Mrs.Harris to ripen. Auricle and Henry worked on packaging the flowers and delivering other plants to be placed into the compost. Entire garden was packed up, with utilities returned to the shed in preparation for the winter […]
Morrisville Branch Hosts and Volunteers at 1st Western Wake Children’s Business Fair on October 28, 2023
On October 28th, 2023, seventeen members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the Western Wake Children’s Business Fair in Cary. 50 child entrepreneurs showcased their creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.This event was initiated and organized by our own branch members Kenna Zhang, Claire Zhong and Sunny Zhao. They spent a lot of hours on fair […]
Great Neck Branch Tutored a Young Child on 10/26/23
On Thursday October 26, Kalli zhu and Katie yang tutored a young child from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. During this one hour, Kalli and Katie helped the young boy with math homework and even taught him some concepts ahead of his curriculum. Overall, the boy was thankful and is looking forward to next week’s […]