On December 1st, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, volunteers from the AYLUS Great Neck Branch met at the Great Neck House for the Accessible Art Program. Volunteering for this program, we helped special-needs children explore their creativity and imagination through art. This week, we continued a painting project from last week. Adding paper, glue, […]

On Monday, Nov 24th, AYLUS volunteers, Catherine Tao, Ting Lan Chen, Jolynn Li, Xinran Wang, and Allison Shilagani join the accessible art program at Great Neck house, assisting the students in a painting project, one or two volunteers per student. This week, we painted, using puzzle pieces and stars to create silhouettes underneath the paint. […]

Wow! I dove into wallets last week to test NFT support. At first it seemed simple and slick. But then I started sending NFTs between devices and noticed quirks with metadata and token standards that made me pause and dig deeper. Initially I thought all wallets handled ERC-721 and ERC-1155 the same way, but then […]

On November 1st, 2025, 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: Viola Luo (2 hours) April […]

On November 22nd, 2025, 1 member 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: Viola Luo (2 hours)

On November 8th, 2025, 4 members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the Western Wake Children’s Business Fair in Cary. 67 child entrepreneurs showcased their creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.This event was initiated and organized by our own branch members Kenna Zhang, Claire Zhong, Sunny Zhao. Emma Wang, and Annika Liu. They spent a lot […]

On October 11th, 2025, 4 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 October 25th, 2025, 4 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: Emma Wang (2 hours) Viola […]

Reported and posted by Charlotte Chen Since July 1, 2025, the AYLUS Data Team have continued data tracking system to monitor volunteer events and project progress. Team members have maintained and updated a robust database using the Oracle APEX platform. Volunteers performed manual data entry and seamlessly integrates information on volunteers, members, projects, and events. […]

Report by Andrew Lampert and posted by Charlotte Chen On November 28, our volunteer group put together a concert at the Stonemere Center in Frisco. Before the event, all of us spent our after-school time practicing and rehearsing so we could make sure everything sounded the best.   The concert ended up going really well, […]

From 9 to 11 AM on November 23, 2025, AYLUS Bellaire distributed flyers to homes throughout the Bellaire neighborhood surrounding Evelyn’s park to promote a book drive for the 7th of December. Generously provided by Valerie Yu and Selina Yuan, the 400 color flyers were successfully distributed to neighboring homes. Thanks to AYLUS members for […]

On Tuesday December 2nd, 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, Ivy Li helped an eighth grader with english essay writing and research, as well as social studies topics about the Spanish American War. Meanwhile, Summer […]

On November 23rd, 2025, volunteers from the AYLUS Roslyn branch served as TAs at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. Throughout this time, they assisted both teachers and students with numerous school events, making a meaningful impact on the Roslyn community. Our main goal, as teacher assistants, was to […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge held a Tech Support Program at Ridge Oak Center on December 1st, 2025. Although the day was quieter than usual—several seniors who had originally scheduled appointments were unable to attend—our volunteers made meaningful use of the time. The members who were present engaged in warm conversations with the seniors, answered their questions […]

As temperatures drop, many in our community are in need of warm essentials. AYLUS Basking Ridge host its annual Winter Cloth Drive in making a difference by donating new or gently used winter clothing. Our members collected winter cloth from friends and neighborhood, which includes coats, jackets, sweaters, hoodies, scarves, gloves, hats and donated them […]

On Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 members of Aylus volunteered at Nissequogue River State Park, King’s park greenhouse. From 9:30 am to 12pm the volunteers used various tools to separate seeds from native plants that will later be planted to keep the park free from invasive plants. Volunteers wore gloves and used sieves to separate the […]

On October 11th, members of the Syosset AYLUS joined forces with the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) to extend their unwavering support for local environmental initiatives. Throughout the day, volunteers diligently engaged in the process of attaching stickers onto planting pots, and assisting with moving and sorting plants in the garden. Volunteers also were […]

On November 22, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, AYLUS Greater Memphis members Alex Shi, Evan Shi, and Irvin Ju volunteered at the Germantown Plantation Senior Living Center. They played chess and engaged in conversations with the elderly residents, providing companionship and a positive social experience that benefited the entire community. No. Volunteer Name Hours 1 Alex Shi 1 […]

On November 26th 2025,  the AYLUS Auburn Branch volunteered at The Food Bank of East Alabama (355 Industry Dr, Auburn, AL 36832) from 9am to 12pm. The mission of the Food Bank of East Alabama is to nourish lives through a strong and equitable hunger relief network while multiplying the generosity of a caring community. Our […]

On November 23rd, 2025, the AYLUS Auburn Branch helped clean up after Food Truck Friday. Food Truck Friday is an award-winning event of the Opelika Chamber. It is hosted in downtown Opelika on various Friday nights throughout the year, and attracts food trucks, live music, vendors, and thousands of visitors who dine, drink, and enjoy […]

Posted by Max Yang 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 […]

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 only to foster a […]

On November 29, 2025, the Austin Branch volunteered with the Brown Santa Program, a community initiative that supports families in need during the holiday season. Volunteers donated toys to bring joy to children, wrapped gifts to create a festive experience, and helped distribute presents to underserved families. The volunteers not only spread holiday cheer but […]

Posted by Max Yang 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 […]

Posted by Max Yang 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 […]

 On November 30th, 2025, 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 November 29th, 2025, 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 November 30th, 2025, three members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill group cleaned up Bolin Creek Trail and some part of Town Community Center Park. Our members were able to pick up trash from the trail with two bags of trash at the end collected. With the removal of the trash, we hope to clean […]

On Sunday, November 30th, 2025, our dedicated members have volunteered to restock and care for the Little Library we installed 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. We’ve curated […]

On Sunday, November 30th, 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 […]

Reported by Zoe Ying   We are helping 92130Cares, a non-profit organization that provides food to poor families in 92130. Grocery stores are not allowed to remove broken eggs from a carton, so they donate the whole package to 92130Cares. 92130Cares repackages the good eggs into packages of 6, and the donated egg carton will be cut […]

West Essex members Alan Li, Hebe Leung, and Kailey Kwan volunteered for the Halloween candy drive on 11/08/25. The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary collected leftover Halloween candy for the Twelve Baskets Food Pantry. West Essex members 1 hour: Alan Li, Hebe Leung, and Kailey Kwan

West Essex members Jaden Leung, Hebe Leung, and Zoe Leung volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 11/17/25. Volunteers coordinated and helped with teaching, warming up, Taekwondo forms, nunchucks, and sparring footwork, so participants who are between 6-15 years old can increase their martial art skills. West Essex members 2 hours: Jaden Leung, Hebe Leung, […]

West Essex AYLUS is working with Seesaw vision center for the youth volunteer program. AYLUS volunteer’s work involves patient communication and basic front desk duties, as well as assisting the physician during patient care encounters. The goal of the program is to raise awareness about eye health in the youth community and give them an […]

WestEssex AYLUS is working with Seesaw vision center for the youth volunteer program. AYLUS volunteer’s work involves patient communication and basic front desk duties, as well as assisting the physician during patient care encounters. The goal of the program is to raise awareness about eye health in the youth community and give them an opportunity […]

During the week of Nov. 23, 2025, West Essex AYLUS members volunteered Livingston Local Business – Creatif Art Studio (565 S. Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039). They assisted with walk-in customers and art classes and support Assistant Manager with light tasks. 11/21 Ruiqiu Hei(3 hours) 11/21 Chloe Xiao(3 hours) 11/22 Jayden Xie(3 hours)

During the month of November, AYLUS volunteers decorated 80 placemats to donate to the Senior Star at Dublin Retirement Village for the Meals on Wheels program. This month, the placemats theme was “Thanksgiving,” where volunteers used their creativity to make their placemats filled with pumpkins, turkeys, and leaves. Then, they laminated their placemats to gift […]

On Friday, November 28, volunteers from the AYLUS Columbus Branch visited the Senior Star at the Dublin Retirement Village for a special Thanksgiving performance. Five volunteers played piano pieces for the residents, bringing a warm and festive atmosphere to the community. The residents shared very positive feedback and expressed their appreciation for the holiday music […]

On November 20th, 2025, two members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch— Aurick Guo 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 […]

On Sunday, November 16th, volunteers from the AYLUS Columbus Branch visited the Senior Star at the Dublin Retirement Village for a music performance. Four volunteers played piano pieces, and the residents shared very positive feedback. Many expressed that they were looking forward to seeing us again in 2 weeks. Hours: Eric Hong – 1 David […]

On November 13th, 2025, three members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch— Aurick Guo, Grace Guo, and Hannah Wang  — 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 various […]

On November 30, 2025, AYLUS Space Coast volunteered at the Space Coast Marathon & Half-Marathon. Space Coast Marathon & Half-Marathon. It aims to promote the fitness and health of the race participants by encouraging them to run, and to raise money for local organizations. Our volunteers handed out pizza to the runners who finished and […]

On November 29, 2025, AYLUS Space Coast volunteered at the Space Coast Marathon & Half-Marathon. Space Coast Marathon & Half-Marathon. It aims to promote the fitness and health of the race participants by encouraging them to run, and to raise money for local organizations. Our volunteers handed out the race shirts according to the size […]

On 11/30/2025, West Essex member Ioanna Gliati and Allison Zhou volunteered at 163 S Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am for the event “Volunteering Onebook Reading Club”. They continued reading The One and Only Ivan, and discussed sumerizing and story maps. Members: Ioanna Gliati (1 hour) and Allison Zhou (1 […]

On November 30, 2025, members of AYLUS volunteered with Journey’s End from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Volunteers used the $315 raised from the Holiday Movie Night to purchase essential living supplies for refugee families, like shampoo, toothpaste, diapers, and other necessities from BJ’s and Dollar Tree.  After buying the items, volunteers sorted, packed, and […]

The AYLUS Morris Branch recently partnered with Helping Hands to complete a meaningful winter service project aimed at supporting families in need during the colder months. Over several weeks, members organized a community coat drive and received generous donations from local families, neighbors, and friends. Through consistent outreach and strong volunteer involvement, the branch successfully […]

The AYLUS Morris Branch recently partnered with Help4All to launch a meaningful holiday service project focused on bringing joy to young students in Plainfield. Over several weeks, branch members organized a candy collection drive and received generous support from families, neighbors, and the wider community. Through consistent outreach and enthusiasm, they collected approximately 134 pounds […]

Reported by Angie Hu On November 21, 2025, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]

Reported by Brianna Zhang On 11/22/2025, San Diego students of AYLUS hosted its 56th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling center. All […]

Reported by Brianna Zhang On 11/8/2025, San Diego students of AYLUS hosted its 55th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling center. All […]

Reported by Brianna Zhang. AYLUS San Diego Branch organized the 21th collection and recycling of used batteries in November 2025. We dropped the batteries to recycle at Staples, where our volunteers collected a total of 7 lbs of used batteries. Scientific researchers have claimed that recycling batteries can save 51.3% of natural resources. The recycling of batteries […]

Newtown AYLUS Volunteers at Doylestown Health Hospital assisted with patient transportation on November 26. Volunteers helped patients move safely through the hospital, carrying personal items and offering friendly guidance to those who needed additional support. Their help ensured that appointments ran on schedule and that patients felt cared for during their visit. For classmates, the […]

Newtown AYLUS Volunteers at Doylestown Health Hospital helped manage patient transportation on November 19. Volunteers escorted patients throughout the hospital, assisting those in wheelchairs or using walkers and ensuring they reached appointments safely. They also provided guidance in waiting areas and offered friendly interaction to patients and families during their visits. Classmates benefited from the […]

Newtown AYLUS Volunteers at Doylestown Health Hospital assisted patients with transportation on November 12. Volunteers guided patients safely from parking areas and entrances to their appointments, carrying personal items when needed and providing friendly support to those who required extra assistance. Their presence helped ensure patients arrived on time and reduced stress for both patients […]

Reported by Emily Chen   Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2025-2026 Solution for Hope online classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Nov 17, 2025 – Nov 23, 2025. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

Reported by Emily Chen   Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2025-2026 Solution for Hope online classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Nov 10, 2025 – Nov 16, 2025. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

Reported by Emily Chen   Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2025-2026 Solution for Hope online classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Nov 3, 2025 – Nov 9, 2025. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

Reported by Emily Chen   Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2025-2026 Solution for Hope online classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Oct 27, 2025 – Nov 2, 2025. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

On November 22, 2025, members of the Aylus Memorial Branch in Houston, Texas volunteered at the MAM Resale Store to help families in need. The volunteers sorted clothes, organized toys, electronics, sorted pillows and folded linens. The volunteers also helped sort out shoes based on condition to sell. Volunteers at this event: Lynette Li (4 […]

Reported & posted by Charlotte Chen On the morning of November 16th, 2025, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at Lexington County clubhouse for a Loops For Love event. At the event, members signed in and got straight to work on projects started at previous events. Most members had started to crochet stuffed animals […]

  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 Saturday, November 22, 2025, AYLUS Twin Cities participated in a food packing event at Feed My Starving Children, an organization that sends food to communities with food insecurity. The event lasted from 7:15-9PM, totaling 1 hour and 45 minutes. We had a fantastic time and can’t wait to volunteer again! Participants: Jessica Cao, Claire Cao, […]

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 […]

The Melody Project – Fifth Performance Report Reported by: Gavin Zheng Date: November 15, 2025 Location: Bayshire Torrey Pines Senior Home On November 15, 2025, The Melody Project held its inaugural performance at the Bayshire Torrey Pines Senior Home. The mission of this initiative is to provide musical entertainment for senior residents while offering student […]

On November 4, 2025, AYLUS Bridgewater Branch volunteers returned to the Feeding Hands Food Pantry to continue supporting local families experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers assisted with organizing food donations, restocking shelves, and guiding community members through the distribution process. Their dedication played an important role in helping the pantry operate smoothly and ensuring families received […]