On Sunday, Aylus volunteers went to 1 Jones Beach to help protect the habitat of piping plovers. The activity lasted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many tourists come to the beach to watch the airshow. However, some tourists may become interested in the piping plovers’ habitat while playing on the sand and thus enter […]

On Friday, July 3rd 2026, members of Aylus Syosset came down to Jones beach to help protect endangered nesting birds. Every year Jones Beach hosts an air show on Independence Day . Thousands of people go to Jones Beach to watch the show and some may try to enter the nesting area of the endangered […]

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch On 4th of July, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington members Elissa Song and Kevin Chen volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden with the Sammamish Botanical Garden Society. To help maintain the garden, they watered plants, removed invasive plants, deadheaded wilted leaves and flowers, and also watered […]

On July 3rd, 2026, four members of the San Clemente Branch received volunteer service awards in recognition of the time and effort they dedicated to volunteering throughout this year. Congratulations to Jasmine Zheng for receiving a Silver Award, and to Melvin Jiang, Tylon Zhou, and Shuqi Hu for receiving Bronze Awards.  The recognition ceremony celebrated […]

On July 3, 2026, four members of the AYLUS San Clemente Branch: Miah Zhou, Tylon Zhou, Melvin Jiang, and Jasmine Zheng volunteered at Salt Creek Beach, cleaning up littered trash. They were also accompanied by former member and founder president, Elena Hsieh. The volunteers arrived at the beach at 3 pm, equipped with trash bags, […]

The AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch joined forces with Crossline Church for a dedicated five-day project. Each morning, energetic volunteers jumped into action, sorting and packing thousands of essential groceries—such as fresh produce, meats, and dairy—into high-quality care boxes. This efficient, multi-step operation moved seamlessly from initial packing to community distribution, and finally to restocking […]

On June 30, 2026, the AYLUS Bellaire Branch organized a community cleanup event at Evelyn’s Park from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM to promote environmental awareness, encourage community service, and help maintain a clean and welcoming public space for local residents. The volunteers worked efficiently to cover key areas of the park, including walking paths, […]

On June 27 2026, Murrieta AYLUS was invited to help with the Outreach Farm Project -Pumpkin planting. Members arrived before 8am to avoid the heat,  they were given a quick demonstration on how to plant the pumpkin seeds, how far apart each seed would be planted, and how to protect the seeds from getting damaged. […]

On June 25 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members returned to Jacob’s House to work on the Little Garden of Hope Project. Members harvested more ripened tomatoes and sent them to the kitchen for the residents. Members watered the plants, removed weeds, cleaned up fallen leaves, and did some light maintenance. Volunteers: Jessica Lu / Alisa Li […]

On June 25 2026, Murrieta members continued volunteering at the CMOH Food Bank. Community Mission of Hope (CMOH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving underserved individuals and families by providing food, resources, and support programs. Through initiatives like their food bank, CMOH helps address food insecurity and brings the community together to support those […]

On June 23 2026, Murrieta members volunteered at the CMOH Food Bank. Community Mission of Hope (CMOH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving underserved individuals and families by providing food, resources, and support programs. Through initiatives like their food bank, CMOH helps address food insecurity and brings the community together to support those in […]

AYLUS 2026 National  Election  (Candidates are listed in no particular order) AYLUS President Candidates: Name Grade Branch Position Branch PVSA Info & Essay 2nd Choice Max Yang 12 President San Diego, CA 2024 Silver 2025 Gold 2026 Bronze Max Yang VP Leo Zheng 12 President Roslyn, NY 2024: Bronze 2025: Gold 2026: Bronze Leo Zheng […]

On 7/4/2026, Aylus volunteers went to Field one and two in Jones Beach from 5:00pm to 10:00pm (5 hours). As always, our job today is to protect habitats of piping plovers by guarding outside the fences that surround the area. That is, no one is allowed to cross over the fence. Why we do this […]

On June 21st 2026, members of AYLUS Puget Sound hosted a 1 hour concert at Sunrise of Redmond. This was our second concert in the Sunshine Suite Series in 2026. A total of 15 volunteers performed 16 performances at the concert.   ​MC: Megan Liu ​Performers: Roy Kim, Jasmine Gong, Fei Teng, Keyu Guo, Emma […]

On June 20th 2026, members of AYLUS Puget Sound hosted a 1 hour concert at Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront. This was our first concert in the Sunshine Suite Series in 2026. A total of 12 volunteers performed 15 performances at the concert.   ​MC: Leland Chen ​Performers: Roy Kim, Jasmine Gong, Fei Teng, Keyu Guo, […]

Date: 7/4/2026 Time: 10:30am-2:30pm Location: Livingston Oval Organization we partnered with: Livingston Chinese Association. On July 5th,2026, West Essex AYLUS volunteers for local events on Independence Day. West Essex branch members worked at Livingston Chinese Association table at the annual July 4th celebration event to provide free games, kids activities, photo booth and prize to […]

In continuation of a collaboration with Global Leaders Academy, West Essex AYLUS members are working to introduce Quiz Bowl to a younger audience, providing them with opportunities to interact with and improve at the game. Quiz Bowl offers an environment that empowers students by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and rapid recall of knowledge across a […]

In continuation of a collaboration with Global Leaders Academy, West Essex AYLUS members are working to introduce Quiz Bowl to a younger audience, providing them with opportunities to interact with and improve at the game. Quiz Bowl offers an environment that empowers students by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and rapid recall of knowledge across a […]

On June 30th, 2026, the AYLUS Foundation helped crochet mini-octopuses to donate to hospitals, homeless shelters, and more. When we first arrived, we introduced ourselves and started to set up in a room that had materials provided to us. We followed an instructor on how to make crochets and each step to making a perfect […]

From 6:45 to 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 4, the Bellaire Branch of AYLUS volunteered at the City of Bellaire Independence Day Parade. The City of Bellaire hosts its annual Independence Day Parade every July 4th. Prior to the event, volunteers positioned traffic cones across multiple intersections to close roads and guided drivers around the […]

On June 13th, 2026 two RCA members organized a donation drive to support their local community. The members collected furniture, toys, and home décor items from their friends’ homes. These items were sorted, packed, and prepared for donation to the American Cancer Society. Through initiatives like this, RCA remains committed to helping those in need […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 3, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 3rd, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including English, Chinese, and Math. Participating members dedicated several hours […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 2, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 2nd, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including English, Chinese, and Math. Participating members dedicated several hours […]

Event: Fourth of July Performance Date: July 2nd, 2026 Time: 3-4 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Peter Hsu Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch participated in a community service event at a local senior center, where members spent time playing and performing for the senior citizens for their 4th of July […]

On June 27, 2026, youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered for a meaningful community service project at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga. Driven by a shared commitment to service and community engagement, the volunteers dedicated their morning to supporting food distribution efforts for local families experiencing food insecurity. Working from […]

On July 2, Great Neck AYLUS held another successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch from 6:00–7:00 PM. Brian Zhang worked with a 7th-grade student, playing chess to develop critical thinking and completing a fun dinosaur scavenger hunt. Goldman Tian assisted Brian throughout the session, helping engage the student and encourage participation. […]

On Sunday morning, June 28th, two members of the AYLUS-Chapel Hill branch picked up carts of flower bouquets and potted plants from the local Trader Joe’s. These flowers were then delivered to Charles House, just one of many recreational activity centers in Carol Woods, and watered to keep fresh. Throughout the week, residents will come […]

On June 30, 2026, volunteers from the AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch came together to make developmental hearts for newborns at WakeMed, along with heart-shaped pillows and origami gifts for patients. During the event, volunteers spent several hours cutting, sewing, assembling, and folding the materials needed for each project. Every item was made with care, with […]

On June 20, 2026, the AYLUS Fairfax Branch volunteered for AFAC (Arlington Food Assistance Center) and helped the organization pack fresh tomatoes into bags and crates.    AFAC is a 94% privately funded organization that utilizes volunteer work to serve over 4000 families in the Arlington area. It is committed to fighting hunger one meal […]

On Tuesday, June 30th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, two members of the Newtown AYLUS branch volunteered at the Newtown Athletic Center for the Autism Cares Foundation, which is a organization that creates enriching activities for both children and adults with special needs. One of our jobs was to accept donations at a desk […]

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 […]

Reported by Hamsika Ganipineni; Posted by Charlotte Chen On June 28, during the Loops For Love event, volunteers gathered for their second speech workshop. During this workshop, volunteers were introduced to various public speaking topics, including tone and expression. They were also taught how they can apply these topics during AYLUS fundraisers. Volunteers were also […]

Reported and Posted by Charlotte Chen On the morning of June 28th, the AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse for a Loops For Love event. At the event, volunteers signed in and grabbed their stuff before starting to work on their crochet projects. Volunteers stayed focused and put lots of […]

Reported by Ryan Ma   On June 20, 2025, our team volunteered at a Christian nonprofit organization dedicated to ending world hunger. The event began at 7:15 PM. During the session, we packed MannaPack Rice, a specially formulated meal designed to combat malnutrition. Each meal contains four essential ingredients: rice, soy, vegetables, and a vitamin […]

Reported by Ryan Ma On June 13, 2025, we volunteered at, a Christian nonprofit dedicated to ending world hunger. The event began at 7:15 PM. During the session, we packed MannaPack Rice, which is specially designed to combat malnutrition and includes four essential components: vitamins, vegetables, soy, and rice. Volunteers were assigned a variety of […]

On June 28th, 2026, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held its 235th event, volunteering at Senator John Liu’s America 250 Community Celebration, a free, family-friendly event held at Francis Lewis High School. The event brought together residents from across the city for an afternoon of free food, live music, games, historical activities, and the chance to contribute […]

On June 27, 2026, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held its 234th event. For this event, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held the 3rd Annual Volunteer Award Ceremony and Board Member Induction. This ceremony was held at Fort Totten. The ceremony started around 8:00 AM and ended at 12:00PM am. After the ceremony, the park rangers at Fort Totten […]

San Diego AYLUS Accessibility program plans and organizes events that will support the community of people with disabilities. In collaboration with TMI (Toward Maximum Independence), a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), we will plan and organize impactful events where AYLUS volunteers can make […]

On June 16, 2026, 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 every year to children, […]

On June 9, 2026, 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 every year to children, […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 1, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 1st, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including Math, Chess, Reading, and Art. Participating members dedicated several […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 30, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On June 30th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math, Science, and Spanish. Participating members each tutored for several hours. […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 29, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On June 29th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math, English, Chess, Chinese, and Art. Participating members each tutored for […]

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 […]

In June, 2026, West Essex AYLUS members participated in the Color A Smile project to utilize their art skills to bright people’s live with smiles. Collected coloring pages are delivered to Color a Smile office by our Art and Craft Committee chairs, Alyssa Zhang and Vivian Zheng. Color A Smile is a nonprofit organization that […]

West Essex members Jaden Leung, Zoe Leung and Hebe Leung volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 06/22/2026. Volunteers coordinated and helped with teaching, warming up, Taekwondo forms, nunchucks, and sparring footwork, so participants who are between 6-15 years old can increase their martial art skills. Jaden Leung, Zoe Leung, and Hebe Leung also helped […]

In collaboration with Global Leaders Academy, West Essex AYLUS members are working to introduce Quizbowl to a younger audience, providing them with opportunities to interact with and improve at the game. Quizbowl offers an environment that empowers students by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and rapid recall of knowledge across a wide range of subjects. This […]

Reported by Emily Chen   Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2025-2026 Solution for Hope online classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of June 8, 2026 – June 14, 2026. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

Reported by Emily Chen   Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2025-2026 Solution for Hope online classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of June 1, 2026 – June 7, 2026. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch On the 30th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington members Eric Huang, Elissa Song, Kevin Chen, Xingchen Song and Kerry Xu volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden with the Sammamish Botanical Garden Society. They helped remove invasive plants, dead leaves and flowers in the garden, […]

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch From the 21st of June to the 27th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Anthony Cao (TA) hosted a week-long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp for middle and high school students. The camp offered an enriching educational experience, helping students explore advanced concepts in […]

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch From the 21st of June to the 27th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Anthony Cao (TA) hosted a week-long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp for middle and high school students. The camp offered an enriching educational experience, helping students explore advanced concepts in […]

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch From the 21st of June to the 27th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Anthony Cao (TA) hosted a week-long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp for middle and high school students. The camp offered an enriching educational experience, helping students explore advanced concepts in […]

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch From the 21st of June to the 27th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Anthony Cao (TA) hosted a week-long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp for middle and high school students. The camp offered an enriching educational experience, helping students explore advanced concepts in […]

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch From the 21st of June to the 27th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Anthony Cao (TA) hosted a week-long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp for middle and high school students. The camp offered an enriching educational experience, helping students explore advanced concepts in […]

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch From the 21st of June to the 27th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Anthony Cao (TA) hosted a week-long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp for middle and high school students. The camp offered an enriching educational experience, helping students explore advanced concepts in […]

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch From the 21st of June to the 27th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Anthony Cao (TA) hosted a week-long AP/Honors Biology Summer Camp for middle and high school students. The camp offered an enriching educational experience, helping students explore advanced concepts in […]

In June, members of the Roslyn AYLUS Branch organized an Arts & Crafts Supply Donation Drive to collect materials for upcoming arts and crafts workshops. Throughout the project, members donated a variety of new and gently used supplies, including yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles, acrylic markers, stickers, cardstock, ribbons, tissue paper, origami paper, craft kits, […]

  On Friday, June 26, a sports activity specially arranged for middle school students took place at Firefighter Park from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Yucheng Fu, Cody and Baiyu Chen signed up to be volunteers and arrived at the park ahead of schedule to get ready for the event. As soon as we walked […]

Sumer Prealgebra Camp Online Office Hours AYLUS Gainesville Branch — June 22nd – June 26th, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch worked together with the Frazer School Summer Prealgebra Camp Online Office Hours program at The Frazer School from June 22 to June 26, 2026, as an independent community partner dedicated to educational outreach. Volunteers Daniel […]

Reported by Derek Ying On June 28th 2026, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 315th 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. […]

Reported by Derek Ying On June 21th 2026, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 314th 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. […]

Reported by Derek Ying On June 14th 2026, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 313th 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. […]

Reported by Ziyu Yang On June 7th 2026, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 312th 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. […]

Event: Flower organization Date: June 22, 2026 Time: 1-3 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Peter Hsu Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch participated in a community service event at a local senior center, where members spent time engaging with residents through flower and bouquet making, helping them organize and arrange flowers […]