In April, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued to host flea market booths in New Jersey running a business for charity. Children’s Specialized Hospital is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges — from chronic […]
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AYLUS Roslyn Provides Food to Local Families Through NOSH Delivery! Food Pantry (63rd) on April 18th, 2025
AYLUS Roslyn Provides Food to Local Families Through NOSH Delivery! Food Pantry on April 18th, 2025 from 9am to 1pm, members of the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at NOSH Delivers!, a nonprofit organization that provides free meals to local families in need. When we arrived, the friendly staff greeted us and gave us instructions for the […]
AYLUS Auburn Branch volunteered for Auburn High School World’s Fair on April 17, 2025
On April 17, 2025, AYLUS Auburn Branch volunteered at the Aurburn High School World’s Fair. On this day, Auburn High School transformed into a vibrant tapestry of cultures, colors, and traditions with students and their families representing 23 countries. Our group assisted at two booths, to showcase Japanese and Chinese culture, by sharing Japanese tea, […]
San Diego Branch hosted the 2024-2025 41th Solution for Hope Beast Academy Online Class on April 14-April 20, 2025
Reported by Derek Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2024-2025, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 41th Beast Academy online class in 2024-2025 was on April 14-April 20, 2025. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for […]
City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch co-host Spring Picnic and Community Egg Hunt on April 13, 2025
On April 13, 2025, more than 30 dedicated members of AYLUS Pearland came together to support the Pearland Chinese Association’s annual Spring Picnic and Egg Hunting Event. With great energy and teamwork, our volunteers played a vital role in ensuring the day was fun, organized, and memorable for all attendees. Leading up to the event, […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#203): Pearland Volunteers Support Katy Wonder Kids Inclusive Play on April 12, 2025
On April 12, 2025, AYLUS Pearland volunteers supported the SMILE Wonder Kids Inclusive Play event in Katy, bringing joy and creativity to individuals with special needs. Volunteers helped organize an Easter egg hunt and guided participants through Easter egg painting activities. They also assisted during singing and story time, fostering a warm and inclusive environment […]
Morrisville Branch Volunteers at Kramden Institute on April 19, 2024
On April 19th, 2024, two members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at Kramden Institute in Durham, where they helped refurbish desktops and monitors for underserved communities in our area. Kramden is a local nonprofit organization that works to create a more equitable world through technological literacy. Volunteers are an essential aspect of this goal, […]
AYLUS Syosset Volunteers at LINPI on 4/18/2025
On April 18th, members of Syosset AYLUS volunteered at the Long Island Native Plant Initiative(LINPI). During our visit, we worked under the guidance of Maggie, who assigned us several important tasks, which included cleaning out switchgrass seeds, sweeping the floor, transporting compost material, watering the plants, and loading up a truck full of plants to […]
AYLUS Syosset volunteers on 4/17/2025 at LINPI
On April 17, 2025, members of the Syosset AYLUS chapter volunteered at the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI), contributing their efforts to support the care and organization of native plants. One of the main tasks involved repotting seedlings that had outgrown their starter trays, transferring them into larger containers to allow more space for […]
Chapel Hill Branch Members Volunteer Spring Seedling Project: Cultivating Growth, Supporting Community from April 6 – 12, 2025
Between April 6th and April 12th, 2025, our members continued volunteering their time to nurture the growth of seedlings. As the trays were returned from four members, Eric carefully checked the progress and replanted any seeds that had not successfully sprouted. He also organized the seedlings by placing the same plant types into the same […]
Chapel Hill Branch Bakes Cookies for Meals on Wheels on April 13, 2025
On April 13, 2025, members of Chapel hill Branch baked homemade cookies for Meals on Wheels, an organization committed to fighting hunger in our community. For years, Meals on Wheels has been delivering vital meals to local seniors and others who struggle to access food, ensuring they receive the nourishment they need. Our dedicated volunteers […]
Mclean Chinese School Tutoring
Reported by Sarah Tao The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in the first semester of Chinese School tutoring, where our volunteers taught a variety of children from elementary school to middle schoolers. The following dates that we volunteered at is 10/27/2024, 11/03/2024, 11/10/2024, 11/17/2024, 11/24/2024, 12/08/2024, 12/15/2024, 01/12/2025, 01/19/2025, 01/26/2025, 02/09/2025, 02/16/2025, 02/23/2025, 03/02/2025, 03/09/2025, 03/16/2025, […]
Chapel Hill Branch Volunteers to Collect Flower Donations on April 6, 2025
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, 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 […]
Chapel Hill Branch Volunteers Clean Up Bolin Creek Trail on April 5, 2025
On Saturday April 5th, 2025, our members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill branch organized a clean-up effort at Bolin Creek Trail and parts of the Town Community Center Park. By the end of the activity, we had collected several bags of trash from the trail and the park. Through these efforts, we aim to maintain […]
Chapel Hill Branch Hosts Celebration at the Community Park on April 5, 2025
On April 5th, 2025, members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch gathered to celebrate a productive year, reflecting on our many activities and milestones. Our volunteers have made a significant impact, from delivering flowers to Charles House and baking for Meals on Wheels, to organizing clean-up events at Dry Creek and Bolin Creek. We’ve also […]
Chapel Hill Hosts Developmental Heart Workshop on April 5, 2025
On April 5th, AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch Co-President Grace Gao organized a small workshop teaching everyone how to make the developmental hearts that are needed by our new partnership with WakeMed. In the workshop, stitching, volunteer hours, and drop offs were clarified as well. Volunteers who participated in this event were Grace Gao, Eric Sun, […]
Chapel Hill Branch Restocks and Maintains the Little Library on April 5, 2024
On Saturday, April 5th, 2025, our dedicated members have volunteered to restock and care for the Little Library we installed last summer along the Bolin Creek Trail, near the Gene Strowd Community Rose Garden. This small but meaningful project continues to be a wonderful way to strengthen community ties and spark a love for reading. […]
Chapel Hill Volunteers Plant Seeds and Nurture Plant Growth from March 23 – April 5, 2025
Over the days of March 23rd – April 5th, 2025, four members from our branch have continued volunteering their time to plant seeds and create the ideal conditions for healthy plant growth. We regularly moved the trays to ensure they stayed in warm areas, maintaining temperatures between 65–75°F. Each day, we checked the peat pods, […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Community Art Therapy Initiative (18th) in April 2025
In April, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted a fun art event as part of GPA Community Art Therapy Initiative at 80 Main St, Madison, NJ 07940. As the session concluded, the room was filled with proud smiles and a gallery of colorful, creative crafts—a testament to the kids’ ingenuity […]
Greater Triangle Branch Volunteers at Cary Learning Center as teacher assistants on 04/19/2025
On Saturday, three members went to the Cary Learning Center to do a weekly project as teacher assistants. They finished tasks very well, including directing the students to the specific rooms, dispatching study material to all classes, cleaning up after the classes, and helping them with questions during the class. Volunteers also regulated the […]
AYLUS Syosset Volunteers at the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (4/12/2025)
On April 12th, members of the Syosset AYLUS organization volunteered at the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI). During our visit, we worked under the guidance of Pam, who assigned us several important tasks to help support the organization’s ongoing efforts. Our responsibilities included cleaning up the grounds, sweeping walkways, labeling plants, and placing LINPI […]
AYLUS Santa Clarita Valley Branch Members volunteered for Neighborhood Clean-Up event at the College of the Canyons on April 19, 2025
AYLUS Santa Clarita Valley Branch Members volunteered for Neighborhood Clean-Up event at the College of the Canyons on April 19, 2025 from 8am to 11am. It is hosted by the City of Santa Clarita to to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day, which is an opportunity to help keep Santa Clarita clean and green by […]
Greater Tulsa Branch volunteers at Asbury Second Saturday on April 12th, 2025
Reported by: Amanda Weng On Saturday, April 12, the AYLUS Greater Tulsa Branch once again volunteered at Asbury Church’s second Saturday volunteer event. Like before, we created homeless mats from crocheting pieces of recycled plastic bags that were tied together. Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (4 hours) Youth Volunteer(s): Dannis Weng, Hunter Elliot, Bella […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Community Thrift Stores, Food Banks, and Food Pantries (177th) in April 2025
In April, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond 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), Princeton Community Kitchen for Low-Income Families, and Rise Food Pantry […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Forest Restoration Services (67th) in April 2025
In April, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) forest restoration team worked for the Forest Restoration events at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton (57 Mountain Avenue). Together, we can help protect our forest lands. Founded in 1969, FOPOS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to acquiring open space […]
Dolley Madison Library Volunteering
Written by Emma Tao The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in a Library volunteering at Dolley Madison on 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 11/23, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/30 (2hrs), 1/13, 1/27, 2/03, 2/24, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/07, 4/21, 4/28 for 2 hours every single week. Volunteering at public libraries is a great opportunity for young people to give […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Families with Autistic Children for Blossoming in Nature Program (13th) in April 2025
Since 2018, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) has been creating a positive impact on both children with autism and volunteers in the communities we serve throughout the State of New Jersey. Through various programs and initiatives, GPA aims to foster a deeper relationship between nature and children with autism plus […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Business for Charity Hosts Flea Market Booths for Children’s Specialized Hospital (81st) in April 2025
In April, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued to host flea market booths in New Jersey running a business for charity. Children’s Specialized Hospital is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges — from chronic […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Local Students through Interfaith RISE (131st) in April 2025
In April, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) National Empowerment Education Committee Chair Xing Liao continued hosting a free tutoring program at 19 S 2nd Street, Highland Park, to help local students through a network with Interfaith RISE. AYLUS has scheduled this Free Tutoring for any elementary, middle, or high school […]
AYLUS Greater Triangle “Open Sky Book Club” Volunteer Community Marathon Read Aloud 04/19/2025
AYLUS Open Sky Book Club Hosts Reading Marathon, Kicking Off World Read Aloud Day, Cary, NC – This summer Reading Marathon was successfully concluded with the praise of many participants. To welcome more participants, we will launch more reading activities that cater to different interests and styles. There are history and culture, celebrity speeches, […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Business for Charity Hosts Flea Market Booths for Children’s Specialized Hospital (80th) in April 2025
In April, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued to host flea market booths in New Jersey running a business for charity. Children’s Specialized Hospital is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges — from chronic […]
San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on April 7, 2025
Reported by Xiaoran Li On April 7, 2025, AYLUS San Diego Branch made sack lunches for Interfaith Community Services. Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis. Food is our most basic human […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Hosted Goodwill Donation Event on March 1st, 2025
Reported by Alice Xia Posted by Jenny Wang AYLUS volunteers participated in the Goodwill donation event, and the actual number of people was 17 (14 people donated old clothes on February 22). Please refer to the attachment for the number of hours of volunteer trade union. Thanks a lot! Volunteers: Alice Xia(event leader) 2.5 hours […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Supports Plainsboro Preserve for Easter Party (5th) in April 2025
On April 18th, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) served at the annual Plainsboro Preserve Easter Party for children from the local community. GPA Volunteers at the Easter Party: Michael Yang (4/18, 3.5 hrs), Jonathan Yang (4/18, 3.5 hrs), Samuel Xu (4/18, 3.5 hrs), Rebecca Xu (4/18, 3.5 hrs)
AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch Collect Books for Books for Taiwan (04/16/2025)
On April 16, 2025, our team hosted our 144th event. The AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch has partnered with Books for Taiwan in order to collect books to donate. This is the second year that we have done this, motivated by our success from last year. Books for Taiwan is a non-profit volunteer group in New […]
AYLUS Oakland Gardens Beautifies Kissena Park (04/13/2025)
On April 13th, 2025, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held its 143rd event at Kissena Park. The event lasted for 3 hours, starting at 9am and ending at 12pm. During this event, we worked with Roxana, the supervisor of Kissena Park, and Ada in order to help remove invasive species, spread mulch, as well as plant new […]
Austin Branch Volunteers Created Easter Greeting Cards for Local Seniors
On April 5 and 12, the Austin Branch volunteers created handmade Easter greeting cards for local seniors to bring warmth and joy during the holiday season. Each card featured cheerful designs and heartfelt messages to help seniors feel remembered and appreciated. This thoughtful project helped brighten the holiday for many and fostered a stronger connection […]
Morrisville Branch Donates Canned Food to Dorcas Ministries on April 18, 2024
On April 18th, 2025, 2 volunteers from our Morrisville branch donated 50 canned food to Dorcas Ministries to support our local community. Dorcas Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate assistance to individuals and families in need. One of its key services is the Dorcas Food Pantry, which offers essential groceries and household […]
Morrisville Branch Restocks and Maintains Little Free Libraries (LFL) on April 18, 2025
On April 18, 2025, two members of AYLUS Morrisville volunteered to restock and maintain the little library we installed in last two summers. It is a wonderful way to foster community and encourage a love for reading. We collected various genres and types of books in good condition, aiming for a diverse selection, including fiction, […]
Morrisville Branch Volunteers at Kramden Institute on April 18, 2024
On April 18th, 2024, three members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at Kramden Institute in Durham, where they helped refurbish desktops and monitors for underserved communities in our area. Kramden is a local nonprofit organization that works to create a more equitable world through technological literacy. Volunteers are an essential aspect of this goal, […]