Whoa! Cross-chain swaps feel like the future, right? They really do. But somethin’ about them is messy. My gut said there’d be a simple shift to seamless stablecoin swaps across chains, but reality is stickier, and I’m glad I kept poking at the details. Short version: users want low slippage, low fees, and low risk […]

On October 25, 2025, we volunteered at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), a Christian nonprofit dedicated to ending world hunger. During the 7:15 PM session, we packed MannaPack Rice, a nutritious meal mix of rice, soy, vegetables, and essential vitamins designed to fight malnutrition. Each volunteer took on a role in the process—labeling, filling, sealing, […]

Reported by Ryan Ma On November 1st, 2025, we volunteered at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), a Christian nonprofit organization dedicated to ending world hunger. The session began at 7:15 PM, with volunteers gathering to pack MannaPack Rice—a specially formulated meal containing rice, soy, vegetables, and essential vitamins designed to combat malnutrition. Each volunteer took […]

Reported and posted by Charlotte Chen On the morning of November 2nd, 2025, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse for a Loops For Love event. At the event, volunteers signed in and began continuing their work from previous events. New volunteers were taught the basics of how to crochet […]

Reported by Charlotte Chen Posted by Charlotte Chen On the morning of Sunday, October 26, 2025, a large group of volunteers from AYLUS Frisco-Plano branch gathered for the weekly Loops for Love meeting at the Lexington County Clubhouse. The volunteer leader gathered all the volunteers to inform the purpose of Crochet for hats to cancer […]

On Nov 1 2025 a member of AYLUS Greater Buffalo Branch  volunteered at the Buffalo String Works from 8:45AM to 11:45PM. She helped two classes of violin ensemble classes, helping kids from 3 to 6 start their music journey! Volunteers: 3 hours: Lucy Lin

On Oct 29 2025 a member of AYLUS Greater Buffalo Branch  volunteered at the Buffalo String Works from 3:45PM to 6:15PM. She helped two classes of violin ensemble classes! Volunteers: 2.5 hours: Lucy Lin

On Oct 24 2025, members of the 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 alongside […]

On Oct 24 2025, 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 Oct 22 2025 a member of AYLUS Greater Buffalo Branch  volunteered at the Buffalo String Works from 3:45PM to 6:15PM. She helped two classes of violin ensemble classes! Volunteers: 2.5 hours: Lucy Lin

On Oct 19 2025 members of the AYLUS Greater Buffalo Branch promoted environmental awareness by collecting and sorting recyclable bottles and cans during the afternoon’s community Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. Volunteers prepared outreach materials and tools for collecting and sorting recyclable items, and brought designed posters to present and recruit peers to join the Care for […]

On November 2nd, the AYLUS Great Neck branch participated in the ninth Great Neck Park District Farmers Market. Volunteers arrived at 9:30 to set up tables and prepare for the day. The event started at 10:00 am and ended at 2:00 pm with work being split into 2 shifts of 2 hours each. For both […]

Reported by: Jenny Lin Posted by: Jenny Lin On October 26th, seven AYLUS Volunteers set up their stand at Russell Creek Park to fundraise for the Plano Children’s Medical Center. This would be their last at Russell Creek for the year; winter was going to come soon, as evidenced by the rainstorm the day prior. […]

On Saturday, November 1st, from 1:30 to 4:00 pm, members of AYLUS Roslyn visited the CP Nassau residents at their Mclean location. Volunteers began the day by baking bread with the residents. They measured and poured the ingredients, helped with mixing the dough, and shaped it before baking. Volunteers provided full assistance throughout the activity, […]

AYLUS Activity Report – Crochet Class at Huagen Chinese School Date: Sunday, 11/2/2025 Participants/Volunteers: Winny Wang and Rachel Dai                                                                     Location: Huagen […]

On Monday, Nov. 3rd, from 17:30-19:00,  Allison Shilagani, Ting Lan Chen, Jolynn Li and Catherine Tao, joined Accessible Art Program at Great Neck House.  We usually help students in special need learn how to do art crafts in this program.  Today is also one girl’s 27 years old birthday, her name is called Joann. We […]

On 10/26/2025, 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 ). We continued reading The One and Only Ivan, and had them write a sentence with the most amount of new words we […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers attended Livingston Huaxia Chinese School on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. 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, […]

On Nov. 1, 2025, West Essex AYLUS members were working to introduce Quiz Bowl to younger audiences and provide them with opportunities to interact with and learn from the game. Quiz Bowl offers an environment that empowers students by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and rapid recall of knowledge across a wide range of subjects. Through […]

During the week of Nov. 2, 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. 10/31 (4pm – 7pm): Ruiqiu Hei 11/1 (4pm – 7pm): Jayden Xie

West Essex AYLUS members volunteered to teach Woodland senior center Chinese speaking residents basic English communication skills on the weekly basis. This event bridged cultural and language gaps while promoting mutual learning between AYLUS members and elders. It not only empowered seniors and helped members grow into more thoughtful, globally minded citizens, but also helped […]

On Saturday, November 1st, 2025, the AYLUS Oakland Gardens branch went to Kissena Park to beautify it as their 203rd event. They arrived at 9:00 am and left at 12:00 pm. AYLUS Oakland Gardens worked with Roxanna once more to help them achieve this goal. Our members started off this event by gathering tools. They […]

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 […]

The tennis courts were filled with enthusiasm as AYLUS West Essex volunteers engaged with children on the autism spectrum in an uplifting and supportive environment. The volunteers dedicated their time to helping children improve motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and social interaction through fun and interactive activities. The experience was deeply rewarding for both the participants […]

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.    10/20/25: Samuel Xue (2.5 hours) Kenneth Wu (2.5 hours)   10/21/25: Alan Li (3 hours) David Yu (3 […]

AYLUS RSM Volunteers at The PEACE Farm at Saddleback Rancho Capistrano November 1. Three members were tasked with stuff to do at the farm. These tasks will benefit people in need. Ethan Zhang 2 hour Matthew Zhang 2 hour Danny wang 2 hour                      

Morning of October 18th, 2 participants join to help out at Lakeview Senior Center. They help prepare for food, pass out balloons, record video because most of the shows that the senior center prepared at on the weekend, they also did their most familiar activity, passing out cakes. PengPeng Zhang 3 hour ShengSheng Zhang 3 […]

On November 1st, volunteers from the Trophy Club Branch of AYLUS volunteered at the Tarrant Area Food Bank. Our members helped go through donated meal packs to ensure the fruits and vegetables inside were fresh, and check for expiration dates on packages.   (11/1) 3 Hours: Zoe Cheng, Zofia Cheng, Giana Sun, Kexin Lu   […]

On the day of September 20th, 6 participants woke up early to volunteer at the once in a year event, the Walk to End Alzheimer event. This event is significant because it brings awareness and raise fund to the Alzheimer disease. The 6 participants arrive early to help set everything up, holding signs under the […]

On July 25 all the way to August 15, only 1 people have been consistently helping out at the food pantry. The task they did is packing supplies into people’s trunk that is struggling financially. The stuff usually includes food, water, snacks, breakfast, seasoning all sort of stuff. Steven Zhou 7/25/25: 5 hour 7/31/25: 5 […]

AYLUS RSM Volunteers at The PEACE Farm at Saddleback Rancho Capistrano Sept 13. Three members were tasked with stuff to do at the farm. These tasks will benefit people in need. Ethan Zhang 2 hour Matthew Zhang 2 hour Danny Wang 2 hour                         […]

August 2nd, 2 participants came to help pick oranges. The main activity is to carefully pick ripe oranges off the trees, wash them, and place them in a box. It’s important to handle the fruit gently to avoid damaging the branches and ensure that only fully ripened oranges are picked to maintain their quality and […]

Reported by Derek Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 63th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on October 27-November 2, 2025. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary […]

This week’s meeting took place during Halloween week, which added a festive touch to the usual routine. The area was lightly decorated with Halloween-themed items like pumpkins and cobwebs, creating a fun and seasonal atmosphere. Some participants wore small costume accessories or themed colors, bringing extra energy to the event. All planned activities ran smoothly, […]

On July 23, 2025, AYLUS Oyster Bay members visited the Sangha Education Center to help with weeding and maintaining the Kindness Garden. Volunteers gathered at Sangha’s main building and took a short five-minute walk along the peaceful path leading to the garden. After spending time in the garden, participants returned to the main building for […]

The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in Chinese School volunteering activities, where our volunteers taught a variety of children from elementary school to middle schoolers. In the new school year starting, we volunteered on 11/02/2025 which is the ninth day of Chinese School this semester. Volunteering at Chinese School is an amazing way of introducing diversity […]

On Sunday, November 2nd, 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 […]

On Wednesday, October 31, 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 October 26th, 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 October 25th, 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 […]

In an ongoing effort to fight hunger and support local families in need, the Aylus Morris Branch partnered with the local United Methodist Church to organize a community food drive. The project aimed to provide relief to families struggling with food insecurity by collecting and donating essential perishable items. Over the past several weeks, Aylus […]

Continuing their strong commitment to community service, the Aylus Morris Branch recently partnered with Helping Hands to host a Kitchenware Donation Drive supporting local families in need. Recognizing that many households struggle to access basic home essentials, the branch organized this project to help provide families with the tools they need to cook healthy meals […]

On November 2nd, 2025, AYLUS Syosset held its 17th volunteer basketball session at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park. Volunteers Gary (16) and Danny (13) led basic drills and friendly scrimmages for kids ages six and up, while younger children played nearby. The activity encouraged teamwork, fitness, and community spirit among local families. Parents and volunteers prepared homemade […]

On Sunday, October 26, from 12:30 to 1:30pm, the Great Neck Branch gathered together to support and help the therapeutic ice-skating program at the Andrew Stergiopoulous rink. We continued to help skaters to learn new techniques and also to help them practice more of their skating skills. Each volunteer worked very hard and worked very […]

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, members of Newtown AYLUS dedicated their time to hosting a community reading session for local elementary school students. For this event, the volunteers selected Wonder by R. J. Palacio, a well known 2012 novel that was later adapted into a popular film. By choosing a meaningful chapter book rather than […]

On Saturday, 10/25/2025, members of the Newtown AYLUS Branch volunteered at the Bucks County Free Library – Levittown Branch from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. The library remains an essential part of the community, offering a space for learning, exploration, and connection among visitors of all ages. During this session, volunteers focused on reshelving books […]

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 October 25th, youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered at the ALFC Generosity Center for a morning dedicated to community service. Arriving with energy and a shared commitment to making a positive impact, each volunteer contributed 5.5 hours—from 7:20 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—assisting local families experiencing food insecurity. Throughout the morning, volunteers […]

Volunteers collected water samples from local ponds, creeks, and drainage areas to test for pH levels, turbidity, and possible contaminants. Members recorded data, compared results across locations, and created summaries highlighting areas with higher pollution levels. The findings were shared with the community to promote cleaner water practices, such as proper waste disposal and reduced […]

A group of volunteers collaborated with a mid-size retail business to analyze emissions linked to product shipping and packaging. Data was collected and entered into a coded tracking system to measure progress over time. Based on their findings, volunteers recommended changes in packaging materials and delivery scheduling. Within months, the company reduced fuel usage and […]

Volunteers provided an educational session in the Point de Jardin neighborhood on practical ways to reduce residential energy use. The workshop featured demonstrations on solar window chargers, home insulation, and efficient appliance upgrades. Families were given informational packets outlining municipal rebate programs for sustainable installations. Community members expressed strong interest in forming a local sustainability […]

Volunteers created custom code for a local software company to help monitor its operational emissions. Over a one and a half-week project period, the team gathered data on energy usage and carbon output from servers and office spaces. The software allowed the company to identify unnecessary resource consumption and implement corrective measures. After launch, the […]

Volunteers organized an environmental awareness session in The Woods community to promote cost-effective sustainability practices. The presentation addressed topics including composting, solar energy, and native plant landscaping. Residents were encouraged to share existing sustainability efforts and coordinate a neighborhood composting system.

Over a two-week period, volunteers collaborated with a family-owned restaurant group to calculate its overall emissions footprint. They analyzed kitchen energy use, supplier deliveries, and refrigeration efficiency. The results helped the group identify wasteful practices and transition to more energy-efficient equipment. As a result, the restaurants reduced their overall energy costs and achieved measurable sustainability […]

Members captured images of littered parks, polluted waterways, and conservation efforts, then curated a photo exhibit for the community. The project raised awareness about environmental challenges and inspired action to protect natural spaces.

Volunteers conducted a weekend financial literacy program for 47 immigrants at Dwarkadish Temple. The curriculum covered personal budgeting, tax filing, and building credit in the United States. Attendees were guided through financial goal-setting exercises and provided with follow-up materials for continued learning.

Volunteers collected recyclable materials like plastic bottles, cardboard, and scrap paper, and guided participants in transforming them into sculptures, planters, and wall art. The workshop emphasized reusing materials and sparked creativity while reducing waste.

Volunteers met with residents of the Millponds neighborhood to provide sustainability education. The session focused on affordable methods for improving household efficiency, such as installing smart meters, minimizing water waste, and reducing energy consumption. Participants received practical checklists outlining daily conservation steps. The event concluded with several households registering for a township-sponsored home energy audit.

Volunteers researched environmental topics, designed eye-catching posters, and displayed them around schools and community centers. The campaign educated peers on sustainable habits, encouraged participation in recycling programs, and inspired others to take actionable steps for the environment.

Volunteers worked with a mid-sized packaging company to measure and reduce its carbon emissions. Over a two-week period, they collected data on material usage, fuel consumption, and delivery logistics. Using the findings, volunteers created a customized tracking system that allowed the company to monitor energy efficiency in real time. The initiative resulted in a reduction […]

Volunteers designed and painted a large mural in a local park highlighting themes like clean water, recycling, and wildlife conservation. Members worked together to prep the wall, mix eco-friendly paints, and guide younger students in contributing to the mural, creating a lasting visual impact for the community.

Volunteers hosted an environmental awareness event in the Meadow Creek neighborhood to promote household-level sustainability. The program included instructional booths on composting, solar technology, and water conservation. Each participating family received informational materials summarizing cost-saving sustainability measures.

Our team conducted sustainability audits for participating businesses, identifying challenges such as inefficient lighting, excessive packaging, and energy waste. We created tailored sustainability plans for each business and coordinated volunteers to help implement changes, from installing energy-efficient lighting to introducing eco-friendly packaging solutions. This project empowered businesses to make lasting environmental improvements while giving students […]

Volunteers led interactive sessions where students learned the basics of coding using beginner-friendly platforms. Participants built simple games, animations, and small apps while receiving one-on-one guidance from branch members. The workshops also included mini challenges to encourage problem-solving and creativity, giving students practical skills and boosting their confidence in technology.

Volunteers partnered with a small e-commerce business to develop a software model that analyzed delivery routes and packaging emissions. The team collected transportation and shipment data to identify inefficiencies. Based on the findings, optimized routes and sustainable packaging suppliers were recommended. Within three months of implementation, the business achieved a 9 percent reduction in total […]

A team of volunteers conducted financial literacy training at Saint Minas Church for 16 immigrants. The three-session program introduced key concepts including budgeting, credit building, and tax basics. Attendees completed guided exercises to practice applying the information to real-life situations. Volunteers provided translated materials and set up a follow-up support email for additional assistance.

Volunteers met with the Woodcliff community association to deliver a “Green Guide” session focused on reducing residential energy consumption. The presentation covered smart thermostat programming, water-efficient appliances, and recycling practices. Households were given printed checklists to help monitor monthly progress. Community leaders later confirmed that several homes had begun implementing the recommendations within the first […]

Over three weeks, volunteers assisted a small technology company in assessing its internal carbon footprint. The team collected data on server energy use, lighting, and equipment efficiency. A new data dashboard was coded to automatically calculate weekly energy consumption and identify unnecessary usage. Following implementation, the company adopted updated energy management protocols and reported a […]

Members spent the afternoon assembling over 150 care packages filled with snacks, bottled water, hand sanitizer, face masks, and small personal items like socks and lip balm. Each package included a handwritten note of appreciation. After preparing the packages, volunteers visited nearby hospitals to personally deliver them, thanking staff for their dedication and spreading positivity […]

Volunteers organized two days of financial literacy workshops at Guruvayoopan Temple, assisting 82 immigrants in learning about basic banking, credit management, and long-term budgeting. Instruction was provided in multiple languages to ensure accessibility. Participants practiced setting up budget plans and were guided through applications for low-fee bank accounts.

Volunteers conducted a sustainability workshop for the Bellemont community to teach cost-effective methods for reducing household emissions. The session included demonstrations on solar panel options, efficient lighting systems, and basic composting techniques. Residents received printed resource packets and follow-up guides to track energy savings. Surveys collected afterward indicated increased interest in home efficiency upgrades within […]

Volunteers worked for three weeks with a small local bakery to evaluate its carbon emissions. The team manually tracked electricity consumption, oven usage hours, and supply chain distances using self-coded data tools. After reviewing results, they developed a tailored energy management plan that reduced overall emissions by approximately 22 percent. The project demonstrated the value […]

On November 1, 2025, enthusiastic youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered once again at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga for another meaningful day of community service. Driven by a shared passion for helping others, these young individuals arrived early in the morning, ready to dedicate their time and energy to […]

The Melody Project – Fourth Performance Report Reported by: Gavin Zheng Date: October 25, 2025 Location: Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego On October 25, 2025, The Melody Project proudly held its inaugural performance at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Founded with the mission of spreading joy through music, this initiative seeks to […]