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Gainesville, FL October 16, 2025 Status: NEW On October 16th, 2025, five students from the Eastside High School in Gainesville, FL founded the 182nd branch of the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS™): Gainesville, FL. Founders: Congratulations to Jalen Zheng, Daniel Wei, Logan Wu, Mia Yu, and Jonathan Lin! Description of AYLUS […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch organized a cleanup event along SE 8th Street and surrounding neighborhoods of Sammamish on Oct. 14, 2025(#85)

Reported by Eric Huang #Hometown Sammamish Youth Action Group – Community Cleanup Project (Event#5) Lake Washington Branch   This May, we launched the Community Cleanup Project under the Hometown Sammamish Youth Action Group. As part of this initiative, we will organize a series of cleanup events in city parks, lakes, public spaces, and communities that […]

AYLUS Birmingham Branch Volunteers at the Birmingham Zoo’s Halloween Event (October 12th, 2025)

On October 12, 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: Akhil Batchu […]

AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch Fundraising at Neighborhood Birthday Party in Frisco on October 12th, 2025

Reported by: Jenny Lin Posted by: Jenny Lin On October 12th, 7 AYLUS volunteers helped make cotton candy and balloons to a pre-paid birthday party from 6:00PM-8:00 PM. Three volunteers did cotton candy, four did balloons. The kids loved it! For the cotton candy, kids experimented with multiple flavors—going back even twice or thrice for […]

AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch Fundraising Event at Russell Creek Park on October 11th, 2025

Reported by: Jenny Lin Posted by: Jenny Lin On October 11th, 9 AYLUS volunteers set up their stand at Russell Creek Park. They sold cotton candy, shaved ice, lemonade, and popcorn and divided the duties amongst themselves. There were also balloons, however they served better as decoration. All proceeds went to the Plano Children’s Medical […]

North Fulton Visits Grady Hospital 07/10/25

North Fulton members volunteered at Grady Hospital on 07/10/25 to assist staff and enhance patient services. Responsibilities included organizing supplies, directing visitors, and supporting hospital operations across various departments. Volunteers contributed to maintaining an efficient and welcoming environment for patients and their families. This event provided valuable exposure to the healthcare setting and strengthened our […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers help Livingston Huaxia Chinese School – 10/11/2025

West Essex Aylus Volunteers attended Livingston Huaxia Chinese School on Saturday, Oct. 11, 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, […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers at martial arts class for Children on 10/06/2025 and 10/08/2025

West Essex members Jaden Leung, Hebe Leung, and Zoe Leung volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 10/06/25 and 10/08/25. 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 10/08/25, Jaden Leung, Zoe Leung, and […]

AYLUS Great Neck Volunteers Played Sports with Kids at Firefighter Park 47th (10/10/25)

On October 10th, 2025 members of the AYLUS organization came to Firefighter Park to play with kids there. There were fun activities to play such as tag, badminton, soccer, and shuttlecock kicking. These games all require the use of footwork and coordination. Games such as these also are competitive, making others improve on physical endurance […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers at martial arts class for Children on 9/22/2025 and 9/24/2025

West Essex members Jaden Leung, Hebe Leung, and Zoe Leung volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 9/22/25 and 9/24/25. 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 9/22/25, Jaden Leung, Hebe Leung, and […]

Event 80: AYLUS Morris Branch Partners with local United Methodist Church to Support Families in Need in October 2025

On October 13th, the AYLUS Morris Branch continued its commitment to community service through a meaningful collaboration with the local United Methodist Church, focusing on supporting underrepresented families in the local area. The Church distributor is asking community to support church needed families urgently, as the church food rack is empty, and they can not […]

Event 79: AYLUS Morris Branch Partners with Helping Hands to Support Underrepresented Families in October 2025

On October 13th, the AYLUS Morris Branch carried out a meaningful community service project in partnership with the Helping Hands, aiming to support underrepresented families in the local community for specially needed baby foods. The branch organized a donation drive focused on collecting essential baby care items to help families with young children who face […]

AYLUS Birmingham Branch Volunteers at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens (October 11th, 2025)

The Birmingham Branch of AYLUS regularly volunteers at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, assisting with the upkeep and maintenance of the gardens, as well as with regular seasonal events. On October 11th, members of the Birmingham Branch helped with preparing the Little Ones Garden at the Botanical Gardens for their annual walk. Volunteers planted various flower, […]

Why Privacy Wallets Matter: A Practical Look at Mobile, Multi‑Currency, Anonymous Transactions

Here’s the thing. Privacy matters. Really. My inbox is full of people asking whether they should use a privacy-first wallet, and the short answer is: yes—if you care about surveillance, fungibility, or losing control over your own financial history. Whoa! That came out blunt. But it’s true; the average crypto wallet makes a ledger of […]

AYLUS Great Neck Branch helped on therapeutic ice-skating program at the Andrew Stergiopoulous Rink (15th) 10/05

On Sunday, October 5, 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. On Sunday  we were there to help skaters to learn  techniques and also to help them practice more of their skating skills. Each volunteer worked very hard and […]

🏀 Volunteer Basketball Activity Report – 15th Session (Oct 12, 2025)

  Time: Sunday, October 12, 9:00–11:00 AM Location: Syosset-Woodbury Community Park Basketball Court 🏀 Activity Overview This Sunday marked the 15th session of our free volunteer basketball program. The event continued to attract young players and volunteers, creating a lively and energetic morning on the court. 9:00–10:00 AM: Basic drills and skill training for all […]

AYLUS Great Neck Branch At Dragon Boat Festival (1st) 10/4/25

On October 4th, great neck AYLUS sent volunteers to assist OPA(Ohana paddling association) with their Dragon Boat Festival at North Hempstead Beach. AYLUS volunteers assisted in a variety of a roles including , Marshalling(checking teams into the race), Running(calling teams down to get marshalled or get physical supplies from the command tent),Judging(scoring and timing teams), […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge weekly iPAD club to Fellowship village on 10/11/25

AYLUS Basking Ridge held its weekly iPad Club at Fellowship Village on 10/11/25, where members spent the morning helping seniors navigate their devices. Volunteers worked side by side with participants, patiently showing them how to use Gmail snippets, resize emails for easier reading, organize photos into albums, take pictures and create new albums, adjust game […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge volunteered at Bernards PEC program on 10/11/25

The Bernards PEC Program runs every Saturday morning from 9–11 a.m. in September and October. Today, volunteers arrived early to help set up the games and greet the children with smiles and encouragement. During the session, they guided the kids through a ball-throwing game and a running-and-tagging game, celebrating every successful throw and every burst […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 44th Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Bookstore Event on Oct 11, 2025

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 […]

Mclean Branch Free Tennis Clinic 10/11/2025

McleanBranch of AYLUS hosted the eighth free Tennis Clinic at the Longfellow middle school tennis courts on October 11th, 2025.  These clinics are part of our ongoing commitment to promoting fitness, mentorship, and inclusivity through youth-led service. AYLUS volunteers led the clinic by teaching basic tennis techniques, helping participants develop coordination and confidence, organizing fun […]

AYLUS Auburn Branch Volunteered for Dream Court Adaptive Tennis Clinics on October 8, 2025

On October 8th, 2025, the AYLUS Auburn Branch volunteered for Fall 2025 Dream Court Adaptive Tennis Clinics. Dream Court Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides an adaptive tennis program for individuals with physical, developmental, and/or intellectual disabilities, striving for inclusion and acceptance. The Dream Court program in the Auburn community is ongoing at Yarbrough […]

AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch Crochet For Loops For Love Project on October 5th 2025

Reported and posted by Charlotte Chen On the morning of October 5th, 2025, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at Lexington County clubhouse for a Loops For Love event. Volunteers got right to work on their crochet projects after signing in. Newer volunteers were taught how to crochet from more experienced volunteers. In preparation […]

Chapel Hill Branch Volunteers to Collect Flowers Donations on October 5, 2025

On Sunday, October 5th, 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 Donates Handcrafted Heart Pillows to UNC Cancer Hospital on October 2, 2025

On October 2nd, 2025, volunteers from the AYLUS Chapel Hill branch delivered handmade donations to the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital. The contribution included colorful origami and soft, heart-shaped pillows designed to bring comfort and encouragement to patients. The hospital staff expressed sincere appreciation for the thoughtful gifts. Through this initiative, the AYLUS Chapel Hill branch […]

Chapel Hill Branch Makes Developmental Hearts and Heart Pillows on September 27, 2025

On September 27th, 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 […]

Chapel Hill Volunteers Makes Origami Pieces for Patients on September 27, 2025

On September 27th, 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 […]

Chapel Hill Branch Volunteers to Collect Flowers Donations on September 28, 2025

On Sunday, September 28th, 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 to Clean Up Litter at Dry Creek Trail on September 7, 2025

  On September 7th, 2025, volunteers from AYLUS Chapel Hill once again came together to improve the local environment by organizing a community clean-up along Dry Creek Trail and the surrounding areas. Equipped with gloves and trash bags, the team worked diligently to collect litter, including plastic bottles, food wrappers, and other waste that pollutes […]

Chapel Hill Branch donates Handcrafted Heart Pillows to UNC Cancer Hospital on September 4, 2025

On September 4th, 2025, volunteers from AYLUS-Chapel Hill had the honor of delivering a thoughtful donation to the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital. Our members created colorful origami pieces and handmade heart-shaped pillows, each crafted with care and carrying a message of hope and encouragement. The hospital staff received the gifts with heartfelt appreciation. As a […]

AYLUS Oyster Bay branch Oyster Gardening Training and Biodiversity Presentation 06/07/2025

Over the first weekend of June, AYLUS Oyster Bay Branch participated in an educational oyster gardening workshop hosted jointly with the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor. The event was conducted along the shores of the Long Island Sound and featured both hands-on oyster cultivation techniques and the broader importance of biodiversity to the marine ecosystems […]

Frisco & Plano Branch Arts In Action Necklace Workshop 9/21 #14

On this date, the Aylus Frisco & Plano Arts in Action Group convened for another successful necklace-making workshop. The session was centered on efficient production and quality control for the necklace assembly process. The dedicated 5-hour workshop led to the completion of 30 handmade necklaces, substantially advancing the goals of the fundraising project. These completed […]

Frisco & Plano Branch Arts In Action Necklace Workshop 9/27 #15

The Aylus Frisco & Plano Arts in Action Group held a focused session for its jewelry-making project on this date. Volunteers dedicated their time to the consistent assembly of necklaces, maintaining a steady workflow. This efficient 2-hour workshop resulted in the completion of 12 handmade necklaces, continuing the momentum for the fundraising initiative. These completed […]

Frisco & Plano Branch Arts In Action Bracelet Workshop 9/13 #13

The Aylus Frisco & Plano Arts in Action Group continued its bracelet-making initiative on this date with a highly productive session. Volunteers focused on sorting mineral beads and mastering the technique for high-quality assembly. This 5-hour workshop established a strong pace for the overall fundraising project, with all completed items contributing directly to the goal […]

Columbus Branch Donated 80 Handmade Placemats to Meals on Wheels on September 30, 2025

During the month of September, 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 “Animals,” where volunteers used their creativity to make their placemats represent a wide variety of animals. Then, they laminated their placemats to give […]

Columbus Branch Performed at Senior Star for Seniors on October 5th , 2025

On Saturday, October 5th, volunteers from the AYLUS Columbus Branch visited the Senior Star at the Dublin Retirement Village for another music performance. Five volunteers performed various instrumental pieces for the residents. The residents greatly enjoyed the performance and expressed their support for the volunteers. Hours: Eric Hong – 1 Summer Zheng – 1 Tianson […]

City and Neighbor Support: Members Support PCA Meeting on October 4th, 2025

In the evening of October 4th,  two volunteers supported the Pearland Chinese Association’s health care seminar. Arriving early at West Pearland, they arranged the meeting room then welcomed participants, provided directions at the entrance, and ensured a smooth check-in. Volunteers (1.5 hrs): Yanqing Qu, Yanbin Qu Parent on duty (1.5 hrs): Erica Jiang (Christy Zheng)

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#249): Bucket Drumming Performance and Fundraising at Mid-Autumn Festival on October 4th, 2025

Our volunteers were invited to join individuals with special needs from the LSA Special Needs Caring Center (SNCC) and Fort Bend Chinese Church to perform a bucket drumming piece at the Mid-Autumn Festival on October 4, 2025. We were also grateful for the opportunity to fundraise for Project SMILE during the event. Before the festival, […]

Healthy Future: “The Path to Medical School” Webinar on October 5th

On October 5, our organization hosted an educational webinar titled “The Path to Medical School.” The event featured two medical students from the McGovern Medical School Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association (APAMSA), who shared their academic journeys from high school to medical school. Through personal stories and firsthand experiences, the speakers offered valuable insights and practical advice for […]

Columbus Branch Performed at Senior Star for Seniors on October 5th, 2025

On Saturday, October 5th, volunteers from the AYLUS Columbus Branch visited the Senior Star at the Dublin Retirement Village for another music performance. Five volunteers performed various instrumental pieces for the residents. The residents greatly enjoyed the performance and expressed their support for the volunteers. Hours: Eric Hong – 1 Summer Zheng – 1 Tianson […]

🏀【14th Volunteer Basketball & Mid-Autumn Picnic Summary】

On Sunday, October 5th, our 14th volunteer basketball event was successfully held at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park under clear autumn skies. Around 18 young players participated, supported by dedicated volunteer coaches and parents. The session began with an hour of basic drills—dribbling, passing, and shooting—followed by friendly team games that brought out teamwork and enthusiasm. Laughter, […]

Columbus Branch Donated 80 Handmadec Placemats to Meals on Wheels on September 30, 2025

During the month of September, 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 “Animals,” where volunteers used their creativity to make their placemats represent a wide variety of animals. Then, they laminated their placemats to give […]

AYLUS Plantation Visits Local Wheelchair Basketball Team, the Fort Lauderdale Sharks — October 5, 2025

Since April 2024, the Plantation Branch of AYlus has been partnering with Project Kix and a local Chinese School to host sneaker drives to raise funds for a local wheelchair basketball team, the Fort Lauderdale Sharks. This ongoing sneaker drive has collected about 400 pairs of sneakers so far. This past Sunday, members of AYLUS […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (89th) (10/04/2025)

Today, we went to the vegetable garden and discovered that the lettuce we planted last time had sprouted, with tiny, cute green leaves poking out of the soil. Even the zucchini that had withered due to a sprinkler system malfunction had sprouted new leaves. Life is truly full of surprises! Volunteers: Owen Hsieh / Audrey […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch Volunteered at 2025 Little Masters Bike-a-Thon event on Oct.5,2025(#84)

Reported by Eric Huang Lake Washington Branch   On October 5, AYLUS Lake Washington Branch members Eric, Jerry, Elissa, Kevin, Yufei, Jiayi, Kerui and Xingchen volunteered at the Little Masters Bike-a-Thon and contributing to a wide range of event-related tasks. Their responsibilities included setting up tables, flags, and banners; checking attendees in and out; distributing […]