On February 18, 2026, three members from AYLUS Morrisville branch hosted STEM Outreach session at Reedy Creek Elementary School Engineering Club. They combined their passion for AI and community outreach by designing interactive games that demonstrate the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and computer vision. Using simple, hands-on activities, they illustrated complex concepts like image recognition […]

On February 21st, 2026, 2 members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the Brown Bag Ministry in Apex. We made sandwiches for local low-income families. In addition, we also assembled food bags with sandwiches, snacks, and sweets. This is a great way to give back to the community. Volunteers: Annika Liu (2 hours) Aiden […]

On February 14, 2026, 3 members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the Brown Bag Ministry in Apex. We made sandwiches for local low-income families. In addition, we also assembled food bags with sandwiches, snacks, and sweets. This is a great way to give back to the community. Volunteers: Nicole Huang (2 hours) Sophia […]

Every year, Book Harvest (https://www.bookharvest.org) honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by celebrating the power of community and the shared dream of books and literacy for all children through its largest annual event, Dream Big! This inspiring celebration is part book drive, part volunteer event, part community partner fair, and part festival — bringing […]

During 2025 Christmas season, we collected new, unwrapped children’s gifts as well as nonperishable food and essential supplies to support families in need. We partnered with other organization for the Christmas Donation Drive and helped spread joy, shared hope, and lifted up local families this holiday season. Members worked on the donation are: Annika Liu […]

AYLUS Oyster Bay took part in Stewardship Saturday at the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) in Brentwood, NY, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The volunteer work focused on greenhouse preparation and native plant propagation, supporting LINPI’s mission of restoring native ecosystems across Long Island. During the session, members filled planting trays with soil […]

AYLUS Oyster Bay visited Bayard Cutting Arboretum from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a guided house tour organized by the park staff in appreciation of the volunteers’ continued involvement with the arboretum. During the tour, members learned about the history of the Cutting Estate and the life of William Bayard Cutting. Beyond his role […]

Reported by Lillian Qian Posted by Lillian Qian   On Sunday, February 22, 2026, volunteers from AYLUS Frisco-Plano crocheted for Loops for Love at the Lexington County Clubhouse from 10AM to 1PM. Volunteers made stuffed animals for the Children’s Medical Center. All of the volunteers made great progress this session!   Volunteers: Charlotte Chen (event […]

Members from the Morrisville branch hosted a Candy Drive to support Brown Bag Ministry. Team members went out into the neighborhood to collect extra candies from Halloween, encouraging families to donate their leftover treats for a good cause. Together, they collected a total of 48 pounds of candy! The donated candy will help brighten the […]

On Sunday, February 22, from 8:00 am to 10:30 am, members of the Aylus Roslyn Branch volunteered at C2C Robotics VEX V5 Push Back Qualifier at The Cradle of Aviation Museum. This competition is aimed to further develop our future engineers with designing, building, and programming.    When we arrived, we needed to disassemble the […]

On Friday, February 20th, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm, volunteers from AYLUS helped set up build fields for the upcoming robotics competition in the Cradle of Aviation Museum.   In the beginning of the activity, volunteers helped build tables for the base of the practice, skill, and competition fields. Volunteers had to help […]

On February 21, our AYLUS members volunteered the Blake nursing home. Our members led activities like board games, mini golf, and puzzles in the memory care center. These activities help improve memory and slow the progress of dementia. Members: Madison Shi, Sarah Brett, Bryan Brett Hours: 2

On Thursday, February 19th, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch worked with the NOSH Delivers organization from 9 to 1 P.M. NOSH Delivers is a non-profit organization that supplies food to 1500 neighbors and 500 families in New York. Founded in March of 2020, NOSH’s mission is to assist families with insufficient food and supplies, and was […]

On Tuesday, February 17th, from 9:00am to 1:00pm, AYLUS Roslyn Branch helped to pack, organize, and volunteer with NOSH Delivers. NOSH is an accessible organization, meant to distribute food from its nonprofit food pantry, established in March of 2020. This is an organization that provides food to homes that are struggling to buy groceries.   […]

On February 20, 2026, Friday, the Great Neck branch of AYLUS volunteered to provide  services services at the Cradle of Aviation, helping to keep order at the robotics competition and reset the fields before every match. In total, there were 8 total fields for competition, 2 being for skills testing, 3 for the main games, […]

On Febuary 21st and 22nd, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 297th 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 current […]

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, student volunteers from AYLUS Oyster Bay continued their commitment to environmental stewardship by participating in spring seeds packing in Nissequogue, due to severe cold weather in Long Island, the original invasive species removal project was replaced by seed packing indoor. From 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., members worked diligently to […]

On February 15th, 2026, the Fairfax Branch partnered once again with Recording Audio for the Disabled (RAD) to create audiobooks for donation to non-profits supporting children with autism or learning disabilities. At the City of Fairfax Regional Library from 10am-12pm, they recorded themselves reading aloud children’s books, then used an audio editing tool to edit […]

On 2/14/2026, Aylus volunteers went to a greenhouse in LINPI for collecting and planting seeds from 9:30am to 12:00am. Since there is still a lot of remaining snow, Aylus volunteers are working in a greenhouse today. After putting on gloves for protection, the volunteers started to collect seeds of Indian grass plants. The seeds are […]

Aylus Great Neck Branch Volunteer in Cradle of Aviation for robotic event on 2/21/2026 (Day 2/3). On 2/21/2026, Aylus volunteers went to the Cradle of Aviation (museum) to assist the robot competition organizers (C2C) in managing the event to ensure the smooth running of the competition. The whole volunteer activity is about helping out C2C […]

Aylus Great Neck Branch Volunteer in LINPI on 2/21/2026 (59th) On 2/21/2026, Aylus volunteers went to a greenhouse in LINPI for collecting and planting seeds from 9:30am to 12:00am (2.5 hours) this is because there’s still some snow and it is wet outside, and we don’t have a lot of options. That’s why we’re still […]

On 2/1/2026, West Essex members volunteered at Dozo Sushi from 9:30 am to 10:30 am for the event “Volunteering Onebook Reading Club” (The address is 163 S Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039 ). A group of kids started drawing a poster of a story map which they will fill in the information for in the […]

On 2/8/2026, AYLUS West Essex members helped the Millburn Chinese New Year Miaohui at Millburn High School. They helped set up the tables, participated in the performances, helped play games with kids and cleaned up after the event. Members: Jason Dong(2.5 hours), Zhicheng Zheng(4 hours), Derrick Xie(3 hours)

On 2/7/2026, West Essex AYLUS members volunteered and performed for Livingston Chinese Cultural Day (LCCD) celebration. The LCCD celebrations started with Lunar New Year-themed activities(Miao Hui) from 1:00pm at Livingston High School. During that time, a variety of kid-friendly games, lantern riddles, activities for seniors, martial arts and performances will be held inside the high […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers attended Livingston Huaxia Chinese School on Saturday, 2/14/2026. Volunteer activity/location: Livingston Huaxia Chinese School (Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Livingston). Activities – Teacher Assistant, helped in the main office to figure out the volunteer tasks, helped with the morning traffic direction, guided the parents and students to find their classroom, ringed the […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers attended Livingston Huaxia Chinese School on Saturday, 2/7/2026. Volunteer activity/location: Livingston Huaxia Chinese School (Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Livingston). Activities – Teacher Assistant, helped in the main office to figure out the volunteer tasks, helped with the morning traffic direction, guided the parents and students to find their classroom, ringed the […]

Reported by Ellie Zhou Posted by Ellie Zhou On February 22, we gathered at the Cypress Meadow Clubhouse in Allen, TX, to create pet toys from old clothes for the cats and dogs at the local animal shelter. We started by teaching the new volunteers how to cut t-shirts into strips for making the toys. […]

West Essex AYLUS members are working to expand opportunities to play and learn Quiz Bowl in the local community. Quiz Bowl offers an environment that empowers students by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and rapid recall of knowledge across a wide range of subjects. Heritage Middle School hosted a full-day Quiz Bowl tournament on February 7th, […]

West Essex AYLUS is partnering with Livingston neighbors helping neighbors for a variety of volunteering and donation opportunities this year. PB&J Sandwiches Drive is going to be an on-going activity to support homeless people in Newark.    01/04/26: Samuel Xue (2.5 hours) Kenneth Wu (2.5 hours)   01/11/26: Samuel Xue (2.5 hours) Kenneth Wu (2.5 […]

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 February 17, 2026, volunteers from AYLUS–Chapel Hill visited the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital to present a special donation prepared with care and compassion. Our team handcrafted vibrant origami decorations and soft, heart-shaped pillows, each one symbolizing encouragement and strength. The hospital staff warmly welcomed the gifts and expressed their sincere thanks. Driven by our mission as […]

     On Sunday, February 15th, 2026, the Carol Woods Retirement Community in Chapel Hill hosted a live music event, featuring volunteers from the Chapel Hill AYLUS branch. The group — consisting of two pianists and one singer — performed a program of varieties pieces for the residents. The recital was well-received, with audience members showing their […]

On February 14, 2026, two members of Chapel Hill AYLUS volunteered at the local Spring Festival Gala to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year and the arrival of spring. Linda, performing as part of a dragon dance team that had practiced for months, led the opening performance for an entire afternoon of festivities. Her team’s […]

On February 8th, 2026, AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch members made origami pieces for patients. For hours, our volunteers worked with dedication and compassion, meticulously crafting beautiful origami pieces. Each creation was made with love, as everyone aimed to bring a moment of comfort and joy to those enduring the challenges of sickness. We believe these […]

On February 8th, 2026, AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch members handcrafted heart pillows for cancer patients and developmental hearts for newborns at WakeMed. These soft fabric hearts are designed to comfort infants and cancer patients. With every stitch, the volunteers poured their time, care and compassion into a project that brought both comfort and hope to […]

On Sunday, February 8th, 2026, two members of AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch helped support Charles House by collecting flowers generously donated by Trader Joe’s. These beautiful blooms were delivered to Charles House, a nonprofit that provides care for seniors and those with dementia within the Carol Woods Retirement Community. The flowers will be used in […]

On Thursday, February 19th, 2026, from 9 am to 11:30 am, Maureen Regan hosted an award ceremony at Queens College to celebrate the volunteers’ hard work for our 214th event. Before the Awaed Ceremony started, members of AYLUS Oakland Gardens helped with some of the ceremony preparations. Some members helped with setting up more chairs […]

On February 7th, CHAYLUS Member Grace Gao and advisor Zhengyan Wang dropped off 69 handmade developmental hearts to WakeMed representative, Ms. Boyce. These developmental hearts were made by  Andrew (18),  Eric (14) and Grace (37).  These hearts were received warmly by WakeMed! A big thank you to all the volunteers. Volunteers: Grace Gao (30 minutes), […]

Reported by Lillian Qian Posted by Lillian Qian   On February 14, 2026, volunteers from AYLUS Frisco-Plano gathered at the Performance Art Center of McKinney High School for the evening shift at the Spring Festival Gala. Volunteers managed a booth and sold concessions, such as cotton candy, pizza, and bottled water. The booth also sold […]

The Aylus Morris Branch proudly partnered with Green Village United Methodist Church to organize and conduct a meaningful community shoe drive aimed at supporting individuals and families in need. Through coordinated outreach and active member participation, the branch successfully collected 48 pairs of gently used shoes. Donations included sneakers, casual shoes, and other practical footwear […]

Reported & Posted by Charlotte Chen On February 14th, 2026, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members held a fundraiser event at the Henan Association Spring Festival Gala. Volunteers gathered at the event location and set up the fundraising area, displaying bracelets, crochet items, and rings. Volunteers also set up a cotton candy machine and divided […]

Reported by Colin Xie On Febuary 15th, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 296th 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 […]

On February 15th, 2026, three members of the AYLUS San Clemente Branch, Shuqi Hu, Tylon Zhou, and Melvin Jiang, volunteered at Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel. They provided three hours of service by helping hang clothes to speed up processes before opening. The volunteers checked in at 10:00 P.M. and clocked out at 1:00 P.M. […]

On February 11th, 2026, three members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch— Aurick Guo, Ayden He, and Austin Xiao  — held an in-person weekly tutoring session at Abbey Church Village in Dublin, Ohio. This community is part of the National Church Residences and serves low-income families, including new immigrant families. AYLUS-Columbus members assisted multiple middle and elementary school students with […]

Reported by Amanda Yin Posted by Amanda Yin On February 15th, 2026, volunteers from the AYLUS Frisco & Plano branch joined together for another Loops for Love event at the Lexington Clubhouse. Volunteers all split off to work on their own crochet stuffed animal projects, many of which will later be donated to patients at […]

On February 19, 2026, the AYLUS Howard County Branch proudly donated over 60 gently used children’s books to Baltimore County Public Schools, specifically to their Exchange program location. Through our Stories for a Cause initiative, we collected books ranging from preschool to middle school reading levels to help support students and families in need of […]

On February 8, 2026, the AYLUS Howard County Branch proudly participated in the HCCS Spring Festival celebration at Guilford Park High School as part of our community fundraising efforts. The event brought together families, students, and local organizations to celebrate culture, community, and the arrival of spring, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. To support […]

On Sunday, February 15th, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm, volunteers from AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch worked together with NYC Council Member Sandra Ung for the preparation of a Lunar New Year Celebration at Tangram Mall for their 213th event. At the beginning of the event, members helped bring trays of food, disposable plates […]

On February 13 2026, members of the AYLUS Greater Buffalo branch are proud to help immigrants and refugee find a supportive community in Buffalo. The Aylus Instrumental Team volunteered with Bridges From Borders in their OneWorld Choir to help participants create long-lasting relationships that extend far beyond the choir’s rehearsals. Volunteers created and practiced music […]

On February 13 2026, members of the AYLUS Greater Buffalo branch, in partnership with Bridges from Boarders and Buffalo Chess Association, launched BFB#OneWorldChessClub. This program is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals, especially immigrants and refugees, can connect, learn from each another, and build lasting relationship through the shared experience of […]

On February 11 2026, a member of the AYLUS Greater Buffalo Branch volunteered at the Buffalo String Works from 3:45PM to 6:15PM. They helped two classes of beginning violin students. Volunteers: 2.5 hours: Lucy Lin

Activity & Impact On Saturday, February 7, seven members of the AYLUS North Hollywood branch volunteered at the Roybal Learning Center in DTLA in support of the Science Academy Academic Decathlon team during their Super Quiz event from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Returning for a second time in […]

Activity & Impact On Sunday, January 25, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, three members of the AYLUS North Hollywood branch volunteered at a community composting event held at Griffith Park. During the event, volunteers supported the park by managing the compost bin systems and ensuring proper waste sorting. Members tended and sifted compost piles […]

The Aylus Morris Branch proudly partnered with Helping Hands to organize and carry out a successful community food drive, demonstrating our continued commitment to service and local outreach. With thoughtful planning, coordinated promotion, and enthusiastic participation from members and supporters, the initiative resulted in the collection of over 38 pounds of canned goods and nonperishable […]

The Bernards PEC Program runs every Saturday morning from 9–11 a.m. in January and February. It’s a special program where students help peers with special needs, offering support and friendship in a fun, welcoming environment. Before the class began, the volunteers helped with classroom setup by placing yoga mats in their assigned areas, creating an […]

Wow! Ich bin direkt mittenrein gefallen, als ich das erste Mal Swaps über einen Aggregator laufen ließ. Etwas fühlte sich anders an. Meine erste Reaktion war: “Cool — weniger Slippage, bessere Raten.” Okay, so check this out—1inch wirkt auf den ersten Blick wie ein simpler Preisvergleich für Token. Kurz: es sucht die besten Routen über […]

  On February 14, 2026, committed youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch came together at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga for another purposeful day of community service. Driven by a shared passion for helping others, the volunteers arrived early in the morning prepared to dedicate their time and effort to supporting […]

On Monday, February 16th, 2026, from 9:00AM to 1:00PM, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered with NOSH Delivers. NOSH Delivers is a food pantry in Glen Cove that strives to make sure families in need have access to food.  As soon as we arrived at NOSH, there were many tasks to do. There were many NOSH […]

AYLUS Activity Report – Crochet Class at Huagen Chinese School Date: Sunday, 2/15/2026 Participants/Volunteers: Winny Wang and Rachel Dai                                                                          […]

On October 31 and in late November, the AYLUS RC Tennis Training Group held three regular practice sessions. During these trainings, members focused on improving fundamental skills such as serving, returning, footwork, and rally consistency. Participants made good use of their free time to practice together, support one another, and build teamwork. Through consistent training […]

Members of the Aylus Morris Branch partnered with Connections, a local nonprofit community center, to support early childhood literacy by organizing a book collection drive for young children. Recognizing the importance of reading in the early developmental years, the branch focused specifically on collecting age-appropriate books for children ages 1 to 5. Members worked together […]

Today our members helped one man regarding setting silence mode and fixed automatically filtering calls which had caused him to not receive any calls. The volunteer then gave explanations on silent and do not disturb mode. Additionally, the volunteer helped a customer regarding calling others and setting up find my so her children could see […]

On Sunday, February 15th, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, AYLUS Roslyn volunteers visited CP Nassau residents at their Bayville location. We began the day by greeting all of the residents, as it had been a few weeks since our last visit. When we arrived, we were informed that the usual activities director was on […]

Over the past two years, members of the AYLUS Bridgewater Branch have made a measurable difference in the lives of fellow community members throughout Bridgewater and surrounding towns. Through sustained volunteer efforts during 2024 and 2025, our volunteers have dedicated countless hours to serving local families and individuals facing food insecurity and other challenges. From […]

On January 31, 2026, AYLUS Bridgewater Branch members volunteered at the Feeding Hands Food Pantry in Warren, NJ, to assist community members experiencing food insecurity. During their shift, volunteers supported pantry operations by organizing food items, assisting with packing and distribution, and helping ensure a smooth and efficient workflow. Their dedication and teamwork contributed to […]

On January 19, 2026, AYLUS Bridgewater Branch members volunteered at the Feeding Hands Food Pantry to support local families experiencing food insecurity. During their shift, volunteers assisted with sorting and organizing donated food items, preparing bags for distribution, and helping maintain an orderly workflow. Their time and effort contributed to an efficient distribution process and […]

Reported and Posted by Charlotte Chen From January 1 to February 1 2026, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members fundraised money by selling sausages. Volunteers decided to place many different pick-up spots in the area where other members could pick up their sausages from so that it was easier for people to be able to […]

Reported by Hamsika Ganipineni Posted by Charlotte Chen On February 8th, volunteers came together for the Loops for Love event at the Lexington Clubhouse. Many of our volunteers made substantial progress on their crochet stuffed animals, with some even completing their stuffed animals and starting new ones. These crocheted stuffed animals will be donated in […]

Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching AYLUS Gainesville Branch — February 15, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch organized its Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching Program at Oaks Hall School on Sunday, February 15, 2026, as part of the Huagen Chinese School weekend program open to all community members. Volunteers Jalen Zheng, Mia Yu, and Michael Huan […]

AYLUS Gainesville Branch Teacher Assistance at Huagen Chinese School February 15th, 2026 On Sunday, February 15th, 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. 1st […]

Members of the Aylus Morris Branch partnered with Help4All to support local shelters and individuals in need by organizing a reusable shopping bag collection. Recognizing the environmental and practical value of reusable bags, the branch aimed to provide essential resources while encouraging sustainability in the community. To raise awareness, members designed creative poster and distributed […]

Members of the Aylus Morris Branch demonstrated their commitment to community service by partnering with the local United Methodist Church to address food insecurity in the area. Recognizing the needs of families and individuals who rely on local food assistance, the members organized a community-wide food drive to collect non-perishable items. Over several weeks, they […]

On November 29th, 2025, members of the AYLUS Bergen branch hosted a book donation event in partnership with New Legacy Books (Hillsdale location), hoping these books would truly serve a new legacy within the community. We donated over 200 books spanning a wide range of genres and age groups. From children’s graphic novels to advanced […]

On November 15th, 2025, members of the AYLUS Bergen branch organized a summer-themed card-making event to support hospitalized children. All completed cards will be donated to Cards for Hospitalized Kids (CFHK) in Chicago, Illinois. During the event, we created more than 30 handmade cards filled with bright colors and uplifting messages. Inspired by summer celebrations […]

On July 20th, 2025, the Bergen branch proudly contributed to the Goodwill NYNJ Donation Center in Nanuet, NY. Members collected and donated various clothing items such as shirts, pants, winter apparel, and other necessities to help those in need. It was rewarding to extend our service efforts beyond our immediate community and make a positive […]

On November 1st, 2025, members of the Bergen branch volunteered at the Goodwill NYNJ Donation Center in Nanuet, NY. Our team donated a wide range of clothing items, including shirts, pants, winter coats, and other essentials. We were grateful for the chance to support communities beyond our own and contribute to a meaningful cause. We […]

Over the span of a month, our AYLUS volunteers made a total of 250 Valentine’s Day Cards for Melbourne’s nursing homes. When delivering these cards, both the residents and staff were incredibly touched and requested to pass along their heartfelt thanks to all of our volunteers. They said that the Valentine’s Day cards made their […]