Reported By Kaden Luo The members of AYLUS Gladstone Branch volunteered at The Wagner Farm Arboretum on September 2nd, 2023 from 9 am to 11 am. The members worked their hardest harvesting Asian pears (so many!), cutting collards, tying up tomatoes, and more. By doing so, they are directly helping the less fortunate by providing […]
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Frisco & Plano Branch 4th NIH All of Us Research Program Promotional and Educational Event at Russell Creek Park on September 3, 2023
Reported by Jenny Lin Posted by Jenny Wang Part of the National Institutes of Health, All of Us is building one of the largest and most diverse health databases of its kind. Many groups have been left out of health research in the past. We think we can help change that. On September 3rd, we […]
AYLUS Frisco and Plano Branch host Fourth English class for the Elderly on August 28th, 2023
Reported by Brandi Wu On August 28th, the AYLUS Frisco and Plano Branch hosted another zoom meeting to help the English skills of those that may need improvement. This time though, we had two new students join us. They were immigrants from another country and did not excel in English. During the classes we went […]
Frisco & Plano Branch held 1st SMILE Inclusive Play Date event with Agape Special Needs Program at Dallas Chinese Fellowship Church on September 2, 2023
Reported by Jenny Wang Recently, we were notified that the Agape special needs program at a local church needed some help from volunteers. We contacted them and scheduled a volunteer event on the morning of September 2, 2023. We understood that working with special needs kids would give us the opportunity to impact the lives […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Heartfelt Concert at Sunharbor Manor on Labor Day, 2023
Written by Christina Mink On September 3, 2023, Labor Day, 17 members of AYLUS Oyster Bay visited Sunharbor Manor nursing home and organized a music concert. Most of these volunteers were students from the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music’s pre-college program. They performed a total of 16 musical pieces, including piano, saxophone, […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the Solution for Hope Online Tutoring Class on September 3, 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 August 28, 2023 – September 3, 2023. The goal of tutoring classes […]
Murrieta AYLUS Hosts a Beach Cleanup (5th) (9/04/2023)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On Monday, September 4, Murrieta AYLUS members conducted a beach cleanup.They started in the parks surrounding the beach, cleaning up the stray pieces of plastic and food dropped on the grass. The parks appeared to be cleaner than usual, however still housed many candy wrappers, plastic utensils, and bits of […]
Newly Founded Ridgewood, NJ AYLUS Branch Holds Their First Meeting (9/3/2023)
NOT A VOLUNTEERING EVENT, NO HOURS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS-AYLF September 3, 2023: Four of the founding members of the newly approved Ridgewood, NJ branch held their first-ever meeting. They learned the core values of the AYLUS, as well as other essential components needed to become a successful branch in the near future. Eleventh grader Victor […]
AYLUS Syosset attends the Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau Farmers’ Market at Eisenhower Park for the 8th week, 9/2/23
On Saturday, September 2nd, members of the AYLUS Syosset branch attended the Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau Farmers’ Market at Eisenhower Park for the eighth week in a row! The market is dedicated to bringing awareness to the benefits of eating farm-fresh produce and supporting local businesses. There were many vendors featured at the market, all […]
9/2/23 AYLUS Manhasset cleans up and celebrates Labor Day
On 9/2/2023, AYLUS Manhasset organized an event to help clean up property of senior citizens, free of charge. This event was made to try and raise awareness about labor day and the importance of all employees, whether they be white or blue collar workers. In the afternoon, we started to clean up branches and other […]
San Diego Branch hosted the 12th Solution for Hope Beast Academy Online Class on September 03, 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 12th Beast Academy on-line class was kicked off on August 28 – Sept. 03, 2023. Beast Academy is a mathematics program […]
San Diego Branch hosted the 12th Solution for Hope AoPS Online Class on September 03,2023
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 12th AoPS on-line class was kicked off on August 28-Sept. 03, 2023. AoPS is a mathematics program for elementary, middle, and […]
AYLUS Syosset volunteers at Linpi( long island natural park initiative) 8/31/2023
On 8/29/2023 members of AYLUS Syosset branch volunteered at brentwood LINPI ( long island natural park initiative) green house to help plot down plants such as white snake-root and button-bush. Most of the plants had yellow leaves and wilting behaviors because they weren’t watered for a day. It is very important that we take great […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center ( 24th) ( 9/03/2023)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On September 3rd: the volunteers helped hand out noodles for the residents to exercise with, walking them through a light exercise of their shoulders and arms. They stretched out their legs and feet as well, massaging around their bodies. Some of the residents appeared to be especially agitated, and the […]
AYLUS Syosset teaches basketball to elementary schoolers at A.P Willits on 8/31/23
On 8/31/23 members of AYLUS Syosset went to teach elementary schoolers basketball. Coaches were determined to improve the footwork, dribbling, and off ball offense for said elementary schoolers. Coaches taught how to pivot and lateral movements with the ball and without it. Furthermore coaches delved into the realm of offensive strategies, presenting said elementary schoolers […]
AYLUS Syosset cleans up Theodore Roosevelt Beach, 9/3/23
Members of AYLUS Syosset participated in a park clean up on 9/3/23 at Theodore Roosevelt Beach. We walking around the boardwalk, grassy areas, parking lots, shoreline and recreational centers the trails to pick up trash. Members worked together to help each other and find as much trash as possible. The most commonly found items were […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Hosts Flea Market Booth to Save a Life (15th) in September 2023
On Sunday, September 3rd, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted a flea market booth near Montgomery, NJ. GPA members collected donations for sale and raised funds for AYLUS Save a Life program-Supporting the Children’s Specialized Hospital Long Term Care Center (150 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092). Children’s Specialized Hospital is the nation’s […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Volunteers at Half Marathon in Mercer County (2nd) in September 2023
On Sunday, September 3rd, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) members volunteered at the 2023 Mercer County Half Marathon hosted in the Robbinsville Community Park (15 West Manor Way, Trenton, NJ 08691). This course (formerly used by the Star of Hope Half) takes runners through beautiful country roads in Robbinsville Township. The course starts […]
Raritan Valley Branch Overseas Spoken English Tutoring July-August 2023 Progress Report
AYLUS Raritan Valley tutors have been dedicating extensive time to preparing lessons for their tutees. Many tutors have observed noticeable improvement every lesson in their tutees’ pronunciation, speaking, reading, spelling, and comprehension. While some tutors have continued to teach using the typical methods such as presentations, some tutors have begun to utilize different methods, incorporating […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (18th) (9/02/2023)
Reported by Jessica Lu : On September 2nd, 2023, Murrieta AYLUS members went to their local park to clean up.Members started with the parking lot, making sure to look in the bushes for any hidden trash. Then they split into two groups with one group cleaning the right half of the park and the other […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps STAT Horse Sanctuary (17th) (9/02/2023)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On Saturday September 2, Murrieta AYLUS members lended a hand to the STAT horse sanctuary. As the daylight crept up, the volunteers began cleaning out the old hay lining the chicken and duck pens. As the waste was delivered to a faraway trash pile through a wheelbarrow, they also began […]
AYLUS RSM Volunteers at Lakeview Senior Center | 19 August 2023
On 19 August 2023, the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch volunteered at the Lakeview Senior Center. Our members were working hard to help the senior center by distributing food, passing out fliers, and completing other helpful tasks. The assistance our members gave provided a close connection for the elders and encouraged the members to help […]
AYLUS RSM Volunteers at Saddleback Food Distribution Center | August 2023
AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch members volunteered at Saddleback Food Distribution Center in August. Members worked hard, packaging and preparing food for the disadvantaged. When volunteering, members improved their ability to work with each other and strengthened their bonds with one another. Appreciation was shown for the available supplies, and members were able to help […]
AYLUS RSM Volunteers at Crossline Food Distribution Center | August 2023
AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch members volunteered at Crossline Food Distribution Center in August. Members have been working hard, packaging and preparing food for the disadvantaged. When volunteering, members improved their ability to work with each other and strengthened their bonds with one another. Appreciation was shown for the available supplies, and members were able […]
Morrisville Branch Volunteers at Apex Brown Bag Ministry on September 2, 2023
On September 2nd, 2023, four members of the AYLUS Morrisville/Cary Branch volunteered at the Brown Bag Ministry in Apex. We made sandwiches for local low-income families. In addition, we also assembled food bag with sandwiches, snacks, and cookies. This is a great way to give back to the community. Volunteers that participated in this event: […]
Basking Ridge weekly iPAD club to Fellowship Village on 9/2/23(20th)
On September 2nd, 2023, members of AYLUS’ Basking Ridge branch held their weekly iPad Club meeting at the Fellowship Village. Members helped seniors figure out how to find and access siri, change wallpaper, set up a microsoft laptop, change ringtone, sync phones and ipads, use facebook without logging in, turn on do not disturb, accept […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Continues Conservation Efforts (157th) in September 2023
In September 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 […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Serves at Summit Reeves-Reed Arboretum (32nd) in September 2023
In September, members of the Greater Princeton branch of AYLUS (GPA) served at Summit Reeves-Reed Arboretum (165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901). Volunteers are essential to the mission of Reeves-Reed Arboretum and are one of the greatest strengths of our organization. They provide vital support in the gardens and make special events and festivals possible. […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Hosts Labor Day Concert at NJ Veterans Memorial Home (8th) on September 2nd, 2023
On September 2nd, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) visited the NJ Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park (132 Evergreen Road, Edison, NJ 08837) for a wonderful concert. GPA members presented a music program with fabulous singing, dancing, piano, and more instruments to hundreds of veterans and their families. Rebuilt in 1999 on 109-acres […]
Phoenix AYLUS Volunteer and support TEDX Youth Talk in August, 2023
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. On August 27, 2023, TEDx youth @ Kaibab PL talk theme is “Catalyst”, Catalyst is an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action. We hope to highlight the innovative […]
Phoenix AYLUS Donates Foods to the AZCEND Food Drive on September 1st 2023
AZCEND is a food bank and community resource center located in Chandler, Arizona. AZCEND helps people move from crisis to stability through food boxes, senior meals, rent/utility assistance, child/family and homeless programming. In August 2023, AYLUS Phoenix hosted a food drive for AZCEND to help and support people and families in need in the Chandler […]
Basking Ridge weekly iPAD club to Fellowship Village on 8/26/23(19th)
On August 26th, 2023, members of AYLUS’ Basking Ridge branch held their weekly iPad Club meeting at the Fellowship Village. We had a presenter from girl scout today and she gave residents a presentation of how to use electric devices. AYLUS members assisted the residents through the presentation and answered their questions. After the presentation, […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Hosts a Food Drive for Local Food Banks (10th) in September 2023
In September, the Greater Princeton AYLUS (GPA) continued a food drive for local food banks. GPA collected thousands of the following non perishable nutritious foods, such as tuna, chicken, salmon, fruits and vegetables, pasta and rice, soups, non-sugary cereal, and personal care items as well. 12 of the Best Non-Perishable Foods Non-perishable foods, such as […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Helps Community Food Banks and Thrift Stores (94th) in September 2023
In September, 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 Helps America’s Grow A Row in September 2023
Feeding New Jersey Together! In September, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers at America’s Grow A Row in New Jersey. America’s Grow-a-Row’s mission is to positively impact as many lives as possible through a volunteer effort of planting, picking, rescuing, and delivering free fresh produce. At America’s Grow-a-Row we: Provide fresh, healthy produce […]
Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (21st) (8/27/23)
Reported by Hsin Chen (Julie) Lu On August 27th, 2023, Murrieta AYLUS headed to their local Home Depot to buy more seeds to plant for the changing seasons. When they arrived at Jacob’s House, the members got to work on weeding and watering the beds. They made a note to fix the sprinklers as, although […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Hold a Back-to-School Supply Drive for a Elementary school and Children in Foster Care in August, 2023
During the month of August, several RCA members decided to support children in need with a school supply drive. The members received donations from friends and relatives. Some items were purchased as well. Notebooks, crayons, pencils, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners etc. were collected and donated. Children deserve the right to have school supplies to further […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Dog Toys for local Animal Shelter in August, 2023
During the month of August, several of our RCA members decided to continue supporting our local animal shelter. After a brainstorming session, the group decided to create chewing toys for the animals by recycling old t-shirts. The shirts were prepared, cut into strips and then braided. Two different styles of toys were created. The group […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Team’s Strategic Vision Meeting on Aug 30, 2023
Written by Christina Mink With the new school year just around the corner, on the afternoon of August 30th, the leadership team of Aylus Oyster Bay, consisting of Christina, Johnny, Ariel, Lance, and Thomas, convened at Dix Hills Library. The purpose was to deliberate on establishing a social media presence and to define the trajectory, […]
AYLUS Twin Cities Helps with Tech Support at Hopkins Library (8/27/23)
On Sunday, August 27th, 2023, from 1-3 PM, AYLUS Twin Cities volunteered at Hopkins Library in Hopkins, MN as tech support helpers. Some of the highlights were helping a client who accidentally created a Gmail and wanted to delete it on the library computers and helping a client who wanted to make several different kinds […]