On April 14, 2025, members of the AYLUS (Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States) Morris Branch partnered with Helping Hands, a local non-profit organization in Morris County, to conduct a community food drive aimed at addressing food insecurity in the area during Easter time. This joint effort reflects the commitment of local youth […]

In April, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) led the newest edition of newspapers to promote youth volunteerism.  Founded by AYLUS Honorary President Cassie Wang in Aug. 2019, editors across the country worked together to have this newsletter published on a monthly basis. Besides the AYLUS announcement, the two-page newsletter covers […]

In April 2025, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its conservation, a continuing effort for the GPA students to put their influence on the local community since 2018. GPA conservationists collect watershed samples, donate foods & clothes, recycle plastic bags & batteries, pick up trash at nearby parks and trails, […]

For the past few weeks, Aylus West Essex members have been collecting winter clothings and packing. These winter clothings would proceed to the Salvation Army. After collecting all the clothings, the our members also helped pack and sort the clothes. 3 hours(2 hours packing, 1 hour donating) each member: Jeremiah Au, Gabriel Au, Ella Chai, […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou Smiling Stars Reading Program is a new project by AYLUS San Diego and kicked off on September 23, 2023. This program serves a dual purpose: to facilitate meaningful connections with local children with autism and improve their communication skills, while simultaneously improving their foundational reading comprehension skills. Our commitment is not […]

Reported by Lauren Kan The AYLUS San Diego Committee organized a Community Cleanup Event at Marvin Gerst Trail on April 9,2025. Trash pollution is a prevalent issue in many parts of the world today, harming the environment as well as wildlife within the area. We believe that as global citizens, it is our mission to […]

On April 14th, from 1pm to 3pm, the AYLUS Dix Hills Branch dedicated to environmental stewardship by volunteering at Garvies Point Preserve, where they participated in a trail cleanup initiative aimed at preserving the natural beauty of the area. The Garvies Point Preserve Loop Trail in Glen Cove, NY, offers a scenic and educational hiking […]

In April, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted the Crafts for Hope program to support cancer patients. Caring For Others One Stitch At A Time. Since June 2024, GPA participants have learned how to crochet chemo hats for cancer patients. No previous experience needed. Limited materials provided.  For our project, […]

In April, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its bluebird box monitoring project along with Mercer County Park and Plainsboro Preserve.  Eastern Bluebirds were once a common bird in New Jersey. With habitat loss and competition from introduction of aggressive, non-native birds, the populations of these beautiful birds declined. Through […]

  On Sunday, April 13, the members of the Greater Triangle Branch went to the Brookdale Durham Assisted Living Facility for a performance. It is the first time our volunteers have performed at this facility. They spent quite a lot of time preparing and rehearsing at home. They fully showed their skill in violin, piano, […]

Reported by Lauren Kan 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 Saturday, April 12th, 2025, from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm, members of the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at NOSH Delivers!, a nonprofit organization that provides free meals to unfortunate families. On this day, we hosted many families for a Passover Youth Day of Service event, where we helped them design easter eggs and passover […]

On Saturday, April 12th, Syosset AYLUS went to a cerebral palsy home at Levittown. Volunteers started out with the residents with various arts and crafts, including painting, coloring sheets, and creating wind chimes. They helped with guiding the residents with holding the art utensils, as cerebral palsy often affects physical function. Afterwards, everyone cleaned up […]

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 40th Beast Academy online class in 2024-2025 was on April 7-April 13, 2025. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for […]

Reported by Karen Zhou Posted by Karen Li On April 12th, 2025, five AYLUS volunteers helped out at the Special Needs Program at DCFC. Participants danced and sang to fun music. The teachers held a lesson about the importance of grit and respect for the others. This fostered unity among the volunteers and kids. Following the learning session, […]

Reported by: Bryan Zheng Posted by: Karen Li On April 5th 2025, AYLUS volunteers arrived at the Dallas Chinese Fellowship Church for the AGAPE Special Needs Program to entertain and teach our special needs friends there. We reviewed some Christian verses before singing and dancing as a group. During the session our friends were given […]

On April 8, 2025, the AYLUS Great Neck branch successfully held a volunteer activity in the station library from 4:30P.M.—5:30P.M . At 4:30 PM, a group of dedicated volunteers gathered at the GN Station Library, ready to contribute their time and skills to support local children and adults in their educational journeys. The cozy atmosphere […]

On April 12, 2025, the AYLUS Roslyn branch visited the Center for Science Teaching and Learning to assist with a fun and educational community event. We volunteered at multiple stations, including face painting and a “create your own kite” activity, where we helped children express their creativity. In addition, we guided visitors through the dinosaur […]

On April 12th, 2025, 2 members from our community branch worked on a heartwarming mission: bringing comfort and joy to cancer patients through their own artistic talents. They designed and made stickers and cards to brighten the days of individuals facing the challenges of cancer. Kits to Heart (KTH) is a non-profit organization that has […]

On Friday, April 11th, 4:30-5:30pm, a group of volunteers from the Great Neck Branch grouped together and met at firefighter park to help special needs kids through sports. Yucheng Fu, Cody Ngo, Baiyu Chen quickly met up with our friend Jack and started playing soccer with him. We ran across the sidewalk, around the swings […]

On April 13, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm, AYLUS Great Neck volunteered to spread wood chips around Kings Point Park. Each volunteer worked with rakes to spread provided wood chips, specifically tree branch fragments and leaves, into a layer to nourish the soil near the trail sections of the park. Working tirelessly with few breaks during […]

On April 12th, 2025, AYLUS Houston gathered at Fulshear, TX to support the community by organizing, packing, and distributing food to those in need. During the event, AYLUS volunteers worked diligently to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables, ensuring that the process ran smoothly so everyone could receive the food they required. The event was hosted […]

On April 5th, 2025, AYLUS Houston had the pleasure of volunteering at Katy Christian Ministries Resale Store and Donation Center, where we were able to show our commitment in helping families around Katy. Volunteers helped around the store, and helped provide access to those in our community to a variety of items. For three hours, […]

On 4/11/25, 3 members of AYLUS presented an information session on two common high school activities from 7:15 to 8:15. Ivan Lee and Zhenyi Zhang presented information on marching band, while Kylee Guo shared information about orchestra. Ivan Lee and Zhenyi Zhang explained the components and benefits of marching band through personal experience. They explained […]

On March 30th, Columbus AYLUS volunteers proudly celebrated the 10th anniversary of AYLUS and created posters to commemorate 10 years of service, leadership, and dedication in giving back to the community. Volunteers used their poster designs to showcase the characteristics and achievements of their branch alongside promoting the AYLUS program. Hours: Maggie Zhang – 4.5 […]

On April 2nd, 2025, three members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch—Brandon Wang, Aurick Guo, and Brenna Li — 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 two middle school students with their […]

  Reported by: Ryan Ma   Posted by: Ryan Ma On April 12, 2025, we volunteered alongside other AYLUS members at the non-profit organization Feed My Starving Children, starting at 7:15 PM. This Christian nonprofit is dedicated to ending hunger. A total of twelve volunteers participated in the event. We packed Manna Pack rice, which consists […]

Missouri City Branch member Catherine Sun volunteered at retirement home in Sugar Land, TX. The event took place from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. It is 1.5 hours on every Saturday in February 2025 (2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22). She totally volunteered 6 hours for this event.

Missouri City Branch member Catherine Sun volunteered at retirement home in Sugar Land, TX. The event took place from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. It is 1.5 hours on every Saturday in January 2025 (1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25). She totally volunteered 6 hours for this event. Catherine taught people at the retirement home how to […]

On Apr 12th, 2025, AYLUS Scottsdale attended an FMSC event to help give back to children in impoverished conditions around the world. Members packed, stored, and processed parts of Soy, Rice, Vegetables, and Vitamins for those who are starving from malnutrition. Members that attended include: Session 5 (2 hrs each): Leona Wang        […]

On Apr 11th, 2025, AYLUS Scottsdale attended an FMSC event to help give back to children in impoverished conditions around the world. Members packed, stored, and processed parts of Soy, Rice, Vegetables, and Vitamins for those who are starving from malnutrition. Members that attended include: Session 5 (2 hrs each): Leona Wang        […]

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 […]

On Saturday, April 12, two members went to Cary Learning Center as volunteers. Teacher assistants are invaluable in building a great learning environment. They directed the students to the suitable class, helped the teacher set up the classroom as needed, and cleaned up all the mess after class. They also put much effort into supervising […]

Every month, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers, who are primarily middle and high school students, gather at Brookdale Senior Living in Hillsborough, New Jersey (600 Auten Road; Community 908-431-1300), to put on a one hour long concert for a senior audience, bringing talent, charisma, and joy to the seniors.  […]

In April, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted the Crafts for Hope program to support cancer patients. Caring For Others One Stitch At A Time. Since June 2024, GPA participants have learned how to crochet chemo hats for cancer patients. No previous experience needed. Limited materials provided.  For our project, […]

On April 12th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, volunteers from the Warrington Branch performed throughout the day to the residents of the Albert senior day care center playing for them very simple and very lyrical music to help with music therapy and to bring smiles to their faces.   Volunteers: 7 Hours: Alejandro W.M, […]