On Sunday, August 16th, AYLUS Twin Cities volunteered at the 2026 Special Olympics Summer Sports Classic Bocce event at the M Health Fairview Sports Center in Woodbury. There, they worked as Bocce Pitch Assistants, organizing, judging, scoring matches, supporting athletes, and cleaning up at the end. This was AYLUS Twin Cities’ 3rd year volunteering at this event with […]

Reported and Posted by Karen Li In Summer 2026, AYLUS youth volunteers organized a Local Honey Fundraiser that promoted community wellness, supported a local small business, and advanced the organization’s charitable mission. Partnering with a local Dallas-area beekeeping business, the event featured locally harvested natural wildflower honey while raising funds to support childhood cancer charitable […]

On 8/24/26 members of Stony Brook AYLUS taught a tech support Q&A class at The Bristal Mount Sinai, a local senior home. Members + Hours: Ziya Yin (2 hours), Menghan (Andy) Tang (2 hours)

Reported by Michelle Ji Posted by Charlotte Chen Volunteers: Michelle Ji (event leader) – 3.5 hours Yanheng Liao – 2.5 hours Yanai Liao – 2.5 hours On Saturday, July 11th, 2026, volunteers from AYLUS Frisco and Plano Branch volunteered at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), a nonprofit organization that helps starving kids and their families in […]

On Sunday, August 16, the AYLUS Roslyn branch hosted its fifth Crochet Workshop from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM. During the workshop, volunteers continued working on handmade drawstring bags. At the beginning of the workshop, volunteers prepared their crochet materials and continued practicing and making drawstring bags. Members worked together, shared techniques, and helped each […]

  On Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, AYLUS members went to the Bryant Library, a local library, to help draw K-FIP bags. Volunteers also wrote Caring Cards to help uplift residents’ moods.   Volunteers started their jobs at 3 PM by grabbing materials and sitting down to draw. Members participated in tasks such as preparing KIFIP […]

Reported by Daniel Xiao On Monday afternoon, August 10th, 19 members from the AYLUS Greater Tulsa branch visited Town Village Tulsa for our first performance at the facility. We spent about an hour and a half rehearsing before performing. Our performance lasted roughly one and a half hours and featured a diverse repertoire of musical […]

On Saturday, August 22, AYLUS member Annie Jiang taught an online math class for students in grades 4-6. During the class, Annie covered the topics of mean, median, and mode, and showed several examples, as well as tested the kids’ understanding with word problems from MOEMS problem sets. The kids responded well to her teaching […]

On August 23, 2026, AYLUS volunteers supported the Starry Bridge Summer Sunday Flea Market. The volunteer assisted with the flea market by helping with the popcorn station, snacks, ice cream, moving and organizing supplies, supervising children, supporting children with special needs, and assisting with cleanup after the event. Volunteers: Alex Li, Julie Li, Adeline Ren […]

On Sunday, August 16, AYLUS volunteers contributed to a wonderful Summer Sunday Flea Market special event filled with outdoor activities, friendship, and community connection at Beaver Island Beach on Grand Island. The dedicated volunteers helped with site setup, inflating kayaks, organizing beach activities, and keeping a close eye on young children and children with special […]

On Saturday, August 22, volunteers from AYLUS Greater Buffalo visited the Chinese school for a pre-school picnic, spending a lively afternoon with the Chinese school. The children were primarily responsible for managing several stations, with the older kids playing with the younger ones. Volunteers helped with face painting, chess stations, gaga and volleyball, beanbag tosses, […]

  The Summer Reading Marathon has successfully concluded, having received the praise of many participants. To welcome more participants, we will launch more reading activities that cater to different interests and styles. Further events would include history and culture, celebrity speeches, children’s stories, world classics and other series. During the event, volunteers used their reading […]

On August 23, 2026, members of the AYLUS Great Neck Branch gathered at Kings Point Park for another trail maintenance service project. Throughout the project, volunteers worked together to clear debris and obstacles while flattening sections of the park’s trails. Their efforts helped make the paths safer and more accessible for everyone visiting the park. […]

On Sunday, August 23th, from 3:30 to 4:30pm, the team of The AYLUS Northwest Arkansas branch volunteered as tutors for Olympid Math class in Walson Chinese School. This is the second class of this new semester. This class will be given weekly through the whole school year, totally 30 weeks. This activity is also a […]

On August 22, 2026, the AYLUS Great Neck Branch returned to Bayard Cutting Arboretum to help remove invasive plants along the River Walk. Some of the invasive species we worked on included English ivy, mugwort, invasive honeysuckle, and Japanese knotweed. During the event, we used different methods to remove the invasive plants, including pulling, cutting, […]

On August 22, 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, […]

AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with the Grace Episcopal Church in Madison to support a back-to-school donation drive benefiting the Madison Center for Evaluation & Counseling. Recognizing that many local families need extra support as the new school year begins, branch members came together to collect essential school supplies from the community. Through this effort, members […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Assisting with Themed Event Date: August 22nd, 2026 Time: 1 PM- 3 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description On August 22nd, 2026, members from the AYLUS Irvine Branch volunteered at the local senior center. Volunteers spent time creating art and serving food to […]

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 […]

On Sunday, August 2, 2026, 2 volunteers volunteered at the Buddy Up for Life Charity Tennis Tournament at Wickertree Tennis in Columbus, Ohio. The tournament was held to raise money for Buddy Up for Life, an organization that supports individuals with Down syndrome through fitness, social, and recreational programs. The volunteers helped the tournament run […]

The second session of the Summer Coding Academy 2026 was successfully held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at a Columbus public library. The free, in-person event provided students with an opportunity to strengthen their programming skills, explore computer science, and connect with other students who share an interest in coding. The event featured small-class workshops with no […]

On July 26, 2026, the AYLUS Columbus Branch hosted an Ice Cream Social event to celebrate volunteerism, recognize outstanding member dedication, and kick off the upcoming 2026–2027 service year. Many members, parents, siblings, and friends gathered to celebrate the branch’s growth. Attendees enjoyed ice cream with snacks and refreshing drinks. Following the opening remarks, The […]

On August 22, 2026, members of the AYLUS Glen Head Branch visited the local library to participate in a community volunteer service activity. The volunteers worked together to support the library and assist with preparing materials and activities for the community. Everyone was enthusiastic about contributing their time and making a positive impact. During the […]

On August 22nd, from 3:45 to 5:00 PM, the AYLUS Great Neck Branch held an AAPI session at the Main Library to inform children about Asian culture through book reading and arts and crafts activities. The event kicked off with volunteers reading picture books to children about annual Asian traditions, and historical figures. Nathan read, […]

On Thursday August 20th, Aylus high school volunteers gathered from 6:00 to 7:00PM at Great Neck Station Library to tutor and assist younger students with their studies. During this session, Brian Zhang helped a 4th grader with math work and fractions. Meanwhile, Junlin Yu helped a student with spelling the days of the week and […]

Teacher Assistance at Huagen Chinese School AYLUS Gainesville Branch August 16th, 2026 On Sunday, August 16th, 2026, AYLUS Gainesville Branch volunteers Jalen Zheng and Logan Wu participated in teacher assistance activities at Huagen Chinese School. The volunteers contributed their time and effort to support younger students and teachers through classroom assistance and educational engagement. 2nd […]

On Saturday, August 15th, 2026, volunteers at AYLUS Syosset spent their morning at the CCE Farmers Market. Located on Field 8 of Eisenhower park, the first volunteers arrived as early as 7:30AM to set up tents and tables, prepping the area and helping other vendors before the market opened to the public at 9:00 AM. […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: August 21, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On August 16th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for Math. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group instruction to students of […]

Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching  AYLUS Gainesville Branch —August 16, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch organized its Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching Program at Oaks Hall School on Sunday, August 16, 2026, as part of the Huagen Chinese School weekend program open to all community members. Volunteers Jalen Zheng, Mia Yu, Logan wu, Daniel Wei,  […]

On Thursday, August 20, AYLUS volunteers visited Bristol Village Assisted Living and Memory Care from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Volunteers performed violin, opera, and piano pieces, then spent time playing games and cards. Our volunteers brought warmth and companionship to the seniors, creating meaningful connections and spending a joyful afternoon together. This was the last visit […]

Our members came together again for a second round of handmade pipe cleaner flower making on August 21, 2026, from 10am to 1pm, 250th event, continuing our preparation for the upcoming fundraising sale to support the Africa Library Project. After gaining experience from the first workshop, everyone was more familiar with the basic techniques this […]

On August 18th, 2026, from 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM, members of AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch counted trees in Kissena Park as our 249th event. During the event, members used tablets provided by the park staff to log information regarding the species, condition, and size of each tree. The names of the park staff team […]

AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with GRACE (Giving and Receiving Assistance for Our Community’s Essentials) to organize a community service project focused on collecting female hygiene products for women and families experiencing financial hardship. Access to basic hygiene products is essential for health, dignity, and well-being, yet many individuals struggle to afford these necessities. Recognizing this […]

On the afternoon of Saturday, August 1, 2026, members of the AYLUS Great Neck Branch gathered at the Great Neck Main Library to host a reading and craft program for local families. The event featured storytelling along with hands-on arts and craft activities, creating an engaging, overall educational experience for participants. The program began with […]

On Tuesday, August 18th, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, the Roslyn Branch volunteered in Glen Cove with NOSH to distribute backpacks filled with school supplies to NOSH members with children. During the event, we helped hand out approximately 60 backpacks filled with school supplies for students ranging from elementary school through high school. The backpacks were […]

 On Saturday, August 15th, members of AYLUS Roslyn visited the CP Nassau residents at residential home located at Chapman Avenue  At the start, the residents and the volunteers baked cookies to make cookies. The residents did a wonderful job of preparing and mixing the batter to make the cookies. After setting the cookie dough into […]

On 8/20/26 members of Stony Brook AYLUS visited a local senior home (WoodCrest) and hosted a tech related Q&A session for the residents of the community. Members + Hours: Menghan (Andy) Tang (2 hours), Zeyu (Frank) Wang (2 hours), Binshan (James) Bai (2 hours)

On August 18th, Great Neck AYLUS hosted another successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. To begin, Brian helped a seventh-grade student with summer reading, helping him brainstorm new ideas. Next, Summer worked with a third-grader student on art skills, teaching how to draw realistic portraits. Junlin […]

On Monday, August 17th, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch worked with the NOSH Delivers organization from 9 to 1 p.m. NOSH Delivers is a non-profit organization that helps families that are less fortunate than others get necessities like food and school supplies. We started the day off by cutting corn to allow it to fit inside […]

On Tuesday, August 18, AYLUS member Andrew Yuan taught an online math class for students in grades 4-6. During the class, Andrew covered the topics of fractions and inequalities and showed several examples, as well as tested the kids’ understanding with word problems from MOEMS problem sets. The kids responded well to his teaching and […]

On August 18, 2026, from 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM, members of AYLUS Oakland Gardens gathered in front of the Flushing Library for our 248th volunteer event. We participated in a press conference led by New York State Senator John Liu to urge Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Diabetes Bill. The Diabetes Bill aims […]

On Monday, August 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., AYLUS Oakland Gardens held its 247th event.  We took part in a gardening event at the Olde Town of Flushing Burial Ground in Queens, NY. During the event, we practiced important skills such as teamwork, communication, responsibility, patience, organization, and attention to detail. We […]

Activity & Impact On Sunday, August 16, two members of the AYLUS North Hollywood branch volunteered at a community cleanup in Studio City in partnership with the Volunteers Cleaning Community (VCC). Councilmember Adrin Nazarin of the 2nd district. Our members filled a total of three trash bags, contributing to community cleanliness. Members & Hours Ainsley […]

One of our AYLUS members volunteered at the St. Louis Area Foodbank on 8/18/2026 and had a meaningful and rewarding experience serving the local community. During the first shift (1-3pm), the volunteer helped bag green bell peppers and move baskets of potatoes to the packing station. During the second shift (3-4pm), the volunteer assisted with […]

On Friday, August 14th, from 9am to 1pm, members of AYLUS Roslyn volunteered at NOSH Delivers!, a local food pantry in Glen Cove that helps provide fresh, healthy food for families in need. As soon as we arrived, we got to work doing different tasks because it was so busy. Some volunteers sorted fresh produce, […]

On July 26, 2026, the AYLUS Columbus Branch hosted an Ice Cream Social event to celebrate volunteerism, recognize outstanding member dedication, and kick off the upcoming 2026–2027 service year. Many members, parents, siblings, and friends gathered to celebrate the branch’s growth. Attendees enjoyed ice cream with snacks and refreshing drinks. Following the opening remarks, The […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: August 16, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On August 16th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for Math. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group instruction to students of […]

Sunday 8/16/26 Pickleball Tournament & Bake Sale for Mental Health MN Fundraising Report On Sunday, AYLUS partnered with Inner Peace Project (a student-led, mental health support non-profit) to raise funds for Mental Health MN. AYLUS volunteers bought drinks and baked goods, including homemade themed cupcakes, brownies, and cookies! Overall AYLUS and Inner Peace Project raised $253 […]

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the AYLUS Twin Cities Branch successfully concluded Session 8, the final session of our free Chinese, Art & Math Summer Workshop, from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Excelsior Library Meeting Room (337 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331). In Chinese, students learned the traditional folktale The Legend of the […]

The Second session of the workshop commenced from Aug 11 to Aug 15 ,2026. Volunteer instructors led the students through a series of games and drills, and covered the more advanced topics of debate. There were 10-12 total kids who came to the second session, and everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy it! Event Organizer: Isabel […]

On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the AYLUS Twin Cities Branch held Session 7 of our free Chinese, Art & Math Summer Workshop from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Excelsior Library Meeting Room (337 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331). In the Chinese class, students learned the traditional Chinese legend Meng Jiangnü Crying Over the Great […]

On Saturday, August 1st, 2026, from 1:00pm – 4:00pm, AYLUS Twin Cities Members taught the first AYLUS Chinese, Art, and Math Workshop in the month of August. We are so happy that the workshop has been so successful this summer. In class, the students learned a Chinese story about the Versailles Palace in France, then […]

Reported by Amanda Weng On Saturday, August 8th, the AYLUS Greater Tulsa Branch once again volunteered at Asbury Church’s second Saturday volunteer event. We continued creating homeless mats by crocheting pieces of recycled plastic bags that were tied together. This time, we mainly focused on creating plarns, which stand for plastic yarns made from recycled […]

AYLUS Twin Cities Branch: K-5 Math Workshop From Monday, August 10th, to Thursday, August 13, AYLUS Twin Cities hosted a math workshop for students in grades K-5 at the Ridgedale Library. This workshop taught a variety of topics, including shapes, numbers, addition, and subtraction to the K-1 students, the 12×12 multiplication table, 1-digit times 2-digit […]

On July 30th and 31st, AYLUS Twin Cities hosted a Chess Workshop at the R.H. Stafford Library for beginner and intermediate players. The workshop consisted of a practice day for beginners and a friendly tournament where players of all levels could learn from each other. Zachray Li, as the instructor, taught skills and strategies like […]

On July 25, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Lucy Zhang, Isabel Chen, and Alex Du participated in a food packing volunteer session at Feed My Starving Children in Chanhassen. During the service session, the volunteers contributed to the meal-packing process by preparing ingredients, portioning food items, sealing meal packages, and organizing completed boxes. […]

On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the AYLUS Twin Cities Branch hosted Session 5 of our free Chinese, Art & Math Summer Workshop from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Excelsior Library Meeting Room (337 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331). In the Chinese class, students learned the traditional Chinese folktale The Butterfly Lovers (Liang Shanbo and […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Writing Cards for Firefighters Date: August 17, 2026 Time: 1pm-3pm Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Chloe Tang Event Description Our volunteers gathered at Irvine Heritage Library to create handmade thank-you cards for local firefighters. Through these cards, we shared messages of appreciation and gratitude for the firefighters […]

Two members of the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch recently volunteered at the Lakeview Senior Center, offering event support and companionship to local seniors. The volunteers greeted and checked in guests, in addition to setting tables and serving meals. The team concluded the day by cleaning the venue, marking a successful effort in community service. […]

Six members of the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch hand-drew custom designs on tote bags for local elementary school students before filling them with essential stationery, including pens, pencils, and notebooks. Thanks to the volunteers’ dedication, this initiative aims to give students an inspiring, well-prepared start to the school year. 1. Pengpeng Zhang 3hrs 2. […]

Partnering with Crossline Church, the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch assisted local families through a week-long food drive. Volunteers ensured smooth operations by handling guest intake, ID scanning, traffic control, and inventory replenishment. Each morning, the team packed and handed out essential groceries—such as fresh produce, dairy, and meats—making a tangible difference in the community. […]

On Thursday, August 13, AYLUS volunteers visited Bristol Village Assisted Living and Memory Care from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Volunteers performed violin and piano pieces, then spent time playing games and cards. Our volunteers brought warmth and companionship to the seniors, creating meaningful connections and spending a joyful afternoon together. Volunteers: Annie Jiang, Ellie Zhu, Owen […]

On August 15, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held its 246th event where the branch members went to Kissena Park Softball Field to repaint the parks benches.  During the event, the parent advisor team made 3 groups. Group 1 focused on scraping the loose scraps on the benches, while groups […]

On August 13, 2026, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held its 245th event from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, partnering with Green Earth Urban Gardens to clean and beautify The Olde Towne Flushing Burial Ground. We began the event with a morning jog to wake up our bodies and prepare for the cleanup. Volunteers jogged around the […]

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 […]

On August 16, 2026, an AYLUS St. Louis Branch student volunteered at The Magic House during the Thomas & Friends Breakfast event. During the two-hour volunteer shift, the student helped hand out donuts and assisted children with conductor hat crafts, helping create a fun and welcoming experience for participating families. We appreciate our student volunteer […]