On Sunday October 26th, AYLUS Great Neck branch volunteered at Stepping Stone Park to help organize the Harvest Festival and also did some marketing. Some of the volunteers arrived at 10:00 am to help decorate the event area and set up the table for the marketing. The rest of the volunteers arrived at 11:30 when […]

On Saturday, October 25, 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 October 25, 2025, from 9-11am, the Newtown Branch helped harvest potatoes from the Gravity Hill Farm. We, the volunteers, helped on the Gravity Hill Farm in order to harvest sweet potatoes to aid the impoverished and unfortunate with our donation. For 2 hours, we bonded with the people helping out in the Gravity […]

AYLUS – Crochet Class at Huagen Chinese School Date: Sunday, 10/26/2025 Participants/Volunteers: Winny Wang and Rachel Dai                                                                     Location: Huagen Chinese School, […]

AYLUS Gainesville Branch — October 26, 2025 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch organized its Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching Program at Oaks Hall School on Sunday, October 26, 2025, as part of the Huagen Chinese School weekend program open to all community members. Volunteers Jalen Zheng, Logan Wu, Mia Yu, and Michael Huan each contributed 1 […]

Bernards PEC held their annual Halloween party at Bernards Library on 10/26/25. The PEC Halloween Party was a seasonal event for Bernard’s families with special needs children. Volunteers helped set up the food stand before the event, participated in games with the children, guided and encouraged them to dance, and assisted with serving food. After […]

The Bernards PEC Program runs every Saturday morning from 9–11 a.m. in September and October. It’s a special program where students help peers with special needs, offering support and friendship in a fun, welcoming environment. During today’s session, volunteers helped set up the games, guided children through a ball-throwing activity, and joined them in a […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge held its weekly iPad Club at Fellowship Village on 10/25/25, where members assisted seniors with a variety of technology questions. They helped seniors learn how to use their iPhones, including listening to and deleting voicemails, adjusting volume, and resetting voicemail passwords. Volunteers also guided participants on using Zoom meetings, changing website URLs, […]

On Sunday, October 19th, volunteers from the AYLUS Columbus Branch returned to the Senior Star at the Dublin Retirement Village for another music performance. Seven volunteers performed a variety of instrumental pieces for the residents. The residents gave very positive feedback and expressed that they were excited to see our members perform again in 2 […]

On October 16th, 2025, one member of the AYLUS-Columbus branch— Aurick Guo, Grace Guo, Ayden He, 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 with various […]

  On October 9th, 2025, four members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch— Aurick Guo, Grace Guo, Ayden He, 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 October 25 & 26, members of the Birmingham Branch of AYLUS volunteered at the Birmingham Zoo. Volunteers participated in the annual Halloween event, handing out candy to trick-or-treaters at multiple locations within the zoo. Members also helped transport the candy stations to each location. Thank you to all of the following members for participating: […]

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 20, 2025 – Oct 26, 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 13, 2025 – Oct 19, 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 6, 2025 – Oct 12, 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 Sep 29, 2025 – Oct 5, 2025. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

Reported by Lillian Qian Posted by Lillian Qian   On Sunday, October 19, volunteers from the Frisco-Plano branch of AYLUS sorted and packaged donated books to be shipped for the African Library Project (ALP). The volunteers collected new and gently-used books to ship them to the Oketkwer Primary School in Uganda. Over the past months, […]

Reported by Lillian Qian Posted by Lillian Qian   On Tuesday, October 14th, during the school Fall break, volunteers from AYLUS Frisco-Plano collected books to be shipped to Uganda as part of the African Library Project. These books will be used to create a library at Oketkwer Primary School to serve over 1,500 students and […]

Reported by Lillian Qian Posted by Lillian Qian   On Friday afternoon, October 24, volunteers from AYLUS Frisco-Plano sorted and packaged the books for the African Library Project. Over 1,000 books were collected and packaged into boxes by the volunteers, after being checked for a final sort for grades and counting. This library will be […]

Reported by Lillian Qian Posted by Lillian Qian   On Saturday, October 25, volunteers from AYLUS Frisco-Plano gathered at the Fedex office at McKinney to ship 21 boxes of books to Oketkwer Primary School in Uganda as part of the African Library Project (ALP). In total, our branch has collected over 650 books for children […]

On Friday, 10/24/2025, 5 members of AYLUS taught students ranging from third-graders to eighth-graders in various math topics at the local Chinese school, the Newtown Yardley Chinese School. Lucas Zhang (Event Leader), Albert Chen, Ethan Huang, Randall Zhang, and Alex Hu participated, teaching from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Our volunteers taught three different classes, […]

West Essex members Jaden Leung, Hebe Leung, and Zoe Leung volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 10/20/25. 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, […]

On Saturday, 10/18/2025, 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 serves as a crucial community resource, providing access to books, educational programs, and spaces for people of all ages to learn and engage. During this session, volunteers focused […]

On October 20th, 2025, two Newtown AYLUS members volunteered at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK). TASK, located at 72 1/2, 72 Escher St, Trenton, NJ 08609, serves meals and provides other services to disadvantaged individuals in the Greater Trenton Area. TASK has a large impact on the local community and rely on volunteers to […]

On Sunday, October 26th, the AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteered at the Long Island Chinese school as teaching assistants. Volunteers came and signed in half hour earlier than normal at 1pm to help set up Halloween decorations such as haunted trees and banners around the lobby. Volunteers also gave out candy to students, giving extra […]

On October 19, 2025, members of AYLUS Syosset volunteered at the Chinese School at SUNY Old Westbury from 1:30–4:30 PM. Students served as teaching assistants in various classrooms, helping teachers distribute papers, guide students through lessons, and escort younger children to the restroom when needed. Their efforts supported smooth classroom management and created a positive […]

On October 26th, 2025, AYLUS Syosset held its 17th free community basketball activity at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park. The event brought together youth volunteers and local families to promote teamwork, leadership, and a healthy lifestyle through sports. Volunteers Gary (16), Rick (15), and Danny (13) led the training, while younger players, ages 6 to 12, participated […]

On October 26th, AYLUS Great Neck branch volunteered at Kings point park to help smooth and clean trails at field 2. We only had a couple of people and everyone was working hard to help out. We’ve completed about 2/3 of a kilometer of the trails  due to the low number of helpers. We followed […]

Demonstrating their continued commitment to supporting local families, the Aylus Morris Branch recently partnered with Help4All to organize a Winter Coat Drive for the community. As temperatures begin to drop, the branch recognized the growing need for warm clothing among families facing financial hardship and stepped up to make a meaningful difference. Throughout the collection […]

As the winter season approaches, the Aylus Morris Branch continued its dedication to serving the local community through a meaningful partnership with Helping Hands. Together, members organized a Winter Shoe Drive aimed at supporting families in need and ensuring that everyone can stay warm and comfortable during the colder months. Over the past several weeks, […]

On June 1st, Aylus Syosset volunteer at Long Island Chinese School, allowed us to assist teachers by printing educational materials and preparing resources, ensuring lessons ran smoothly. The volunteers also supported students by looking after them during activities, providing assistance when needed, and encouraging participation. Ensuring the safety of students was a crucial part of […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers attended Livingston Huaxia Chinese School on Saturday, Oct. 25, 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, […]

During the week of Oct. 26, 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. 10/24 (4pm – 7pm): Chloe Xiao 10/24 (4pm – 7pm): Ruiqiu Hei 10/25 (4pm […]

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 […]

West Essex AYLUS Members helped at Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s annual Celebrate Fall Festival on October 19, 2025. Members helped at craft stations, with games, and with activities. They also assisted with event set-up and clean-up. Reeves-Reed Arboretum engages, educates, and enriches its visitors so they become better stewards of nature and the environment. Members: 1.5 hours: […]

On Saturday October 25, 2025, AYLUS Roslyn volunteered at the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County’s group homes.    When we first arrived we started out by greeting all of the residents as it has been a while since we have seen them. Everyone was so delighted to see each other! Our first activity of […]

West Essex members Jaden Leung, Hebe Leung, and Zoe Leung volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 10/13/25, 10/15/25, and 10/18/25. 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. On 10/15/25 and 10/18/25 Jaden Leung, […]

West Essex AYLUS – Music Concert at CareOne – 10/19/2025 Date: October 19, 2025 Time: 1:00–3:30 PM (1:00–2:00 PM setup, 2:00–3:00 PM concert, 3:00–3:30 PM cleanup) Location: CareOne at Livingston On October 19, 2025, a heartwarming Give-Back Music Concert was held at CareOne at Livingston, bringing together residents, staff, and families for an afternoon filled […]

West Essex members Zoe Leung and Madeline Pan volunteered for the Millburn Rocktoberfest on 9/13/25. Volunteers helped set up for the event and also performed. West Essex members: 1 hour: Zoe Leung and 2 hours: Madeline Pan

  On the afternoon of Friday, October 24, 2025, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, I joined Yucheng Fu, Dylan Wai, and Goldman Tian at Firefighter Park for a volunteer activity. We played sports with local kids to help them socialize and it turned out to be one of the most joyful and meaningful hours I’ve […]

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 […]

Reported by Angie Hu On October 24, 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 […]

On October 25, 2025, the Phoenix Branch volunteered at the local FMSC. During the volunteering event, the members of the branch packed ingredients such as rice, soy, vegetables, and vitamins into plastic bags for children around world. The volunteers all had specific jobs in the process, such as scooping, bagging, weighing, or sealing. By the […]

On October 11, 2025, AYLUS Murrieta members volunteered at Jacob’s House garden to help prepare for the upcoming winter planting season. Members tilted the soil and prepare one additional garden bed for new seeds. They carefully sprinkled fertilizer throughout the soil, ensuring it was mixed evenly to promote healthy growth. In addition, the members checked […]

On Monday, October 20th, at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, members of the Great Neck branch of AYLUS gathered at the Great Neck house to assist with the accessible art program. The accessible art program helps children and young adults with disabilities explore their creativity and imagination through art of all different kinds. Each week, […]

On October 25, 2025, AYLUS volunteers donated gently-used clothing items to the local Goodwill Donation Center. Donating clothing allows each item to be repurposed, which reduces the amount of unnecessary items that enters landfills. By encouraging reusing clothing items, we can make an environmental impact in our community that will protect the future ecosystem.   […]

Reported by: Karen Zhou Posted by: Karen Zhou On October 25th, 2025, volunteers from the AYLUS Frisco-Plano branch gathered at the Frisco Environmental Collection Center to donate used batteries. The batteries were collected from the local community, such as the volunteers’ neighbors and classmates. Recycling batteries gives an opportunity to reduce the amount of pollution […]

Reported & Posted by Charlotte Chen On the afternoon of October 13th, 2025, the AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch held a donation ceremony event where $3,900 and 40 handmade crocheted hats were donated to Children’s Health Plano. Two Plano City Council members, Honorable Council member Chris Downs and Honorable Council member Bob Kehr, and a […]

On October 22, 2025, AYLUS Doylestown students volunteered at Doylestown Hospital to support healthcare staff and assist patients throughout the facility. We helped deliver supplies, escorted families to different departments, and responded to general requests to ensure everyone received the help they needed. Our involvement helped improve efficiency and patient comfort in a busy medical […]

On October 15, 2025, several members of AYLUS Doylestown returned to Doylestown Hospital to volunteer and assist with daily operations. Our duties included helping transport materials, organizing visitor information, and providing directions to different units. By stepping in wherever help was needed, we helped the staff maintain a welcoming and organized environment. This volunteer opportunity […]

On October 23th, 2025, from 6-7pm，five high school students came to the Great Neck Plaza Library to do volunteer work. During the hour when they tutored homework, we focused on our studies. It was a very meaningful thing. The five of us high school students had clear roles. Some of us helped the children with […]

  Date: October 19, 2025 Location: Syosset-Woodbury Community Park Basketball Court Our 16th volunteer basketball event was held on a crisp autumn morning filled with energy and laughter. Over a dozen young players came ready to train, play, and enjoy the spirit of teamwork. From 9:00 to 10:00, volunteer coaches led a warm-up and a […]

  Date: October 12, 2025 Location: Syosset-Woodbury Community Park Basketball Court This Sunday marked the 15th session of our free volunteer basketball program. Despite the cool autumn breeze, families gathered with great enthusiasm. Kids of all ages participated in the morning training, showing noticeable progress in ball control, passing, and teamwork. From 9:00 to 10:00, […]

On October 5, 2023, eight members from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch Band took the stage at the 3rd annual  Mid-Autumn Festival, presenting five wonderful performances. The musicians were divided into two bands, both of which were newly formed in August 2023. Over just two months, members used their spare time to search for music […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge held a Tech Support Program at Ridge Oak Center on 10/20/25, where members helped seniors navigate WeChat, including deleting a group, removing old unwanted messages, and hiding certain moments from friends without deleting them. Participants also asked questions about the most reliable AI sources and how to use the action and camera […]

The Bernards PEC Program runs every Saturday morning from 9–11 a.m. in September and October. It is a program where students help peers with special needs. During the session, volunteers assisted with setting up and cleaning up the games, and helped the children participate in activities such as a ball-throwing game and a running and […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge held its weekly iPad Club at Fellowship Village on 10/18/25, where members assisted seniors with a variety of technology questions. They helped participants learn how to use their iPhones, including listening to and deleting voicemails, adjusting volume, and resetting voicemail passwords. Volunteers also guided seniors on using Zoom meetings, changing website URLs, […]

On October 20, 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 need, yet thousands of […]

On October 6, 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 need, yet thousands of […]

On October 13, 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 need, yet thousands of […]

On Monday, October 20, our group volunteered at Nosh Delivers in Glen Cove from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help distribute food to families in need. Together with our parent supervisor, we assisted in sorting and packing food items, organizing delivery bags, and making sure each household received the correct packages. We also helped […]

On October 23rd, the AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with GRACE (Giving and Receiving Assistance for Our Community’s Essentials) to bring the excitement of Halloween to children and families in need. The branch organized a Halloween costume donation drive, aiming to make the holiday more inclusive and joyful for underrepresented families who might otherwise miss out […]

On October 19th, 2025, the volunteers of the AYLUS Roslyn branch served as teaching assistants at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our volunteer roles at the Chinese school included helping teachers and students with various activities and tasks. As teacher assistants, we ease the teacher’s responsibilities while […]

AYLUS Frisco & Plano at Plano International Festival October 18 2025 Afternoon Reported by Lillian Qian Posted by Lillian Qian   On Saturday, October 18th, the volunteers from the Frisco-Plano branch of AYLUS ran a booth at the 21st annual Plano International Festival. Volunteers managed the fundraising at the booth, offering face painting, balloon art, […]

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, volunteers came together at the Sid Jacobson JCC 5K to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. The event united runners, families, and community members in support of those affected by breast cancer and promoted health, hope, and togetherness. Early in the morning, the volunteer group helped with setup by […]