AYLUS Basking Ridge held a Tech Support Program at Ridge Oak Center on 10/7/25, where members spent the morning helping seniors navigate their devices. Volunteers patiently showed participants how to use WeChat, delete groups, remove old messages, and hide unwanted moments from friends without deleting them. Seniors also asked about the most reliable AI sources […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge members began a new program with Feeding Hands Food Shelter in Liberty Corner, spending the morning helping families and individuals navigate the shelter with care and attention. Volunteers gently explained food limits for each item and offered the prayer room to those who wanted it, moving carts aside to make the space […]

The Bernards PEC Program runs every Saturday morning from 9–11 a.m. in September and October. It’s more than a program—it’s a place where students come together to support peers with special needs, sharing patience, encouragement, and friendship. Today, volunteers helped set up the games, guided children through a lively ball-throwing activity, and joined in a […]

On 10/6/25 members of Stony Brook AYLUS taught a tech support Q&A class at The Bristal Mount Sinai, a local senior home.   Before the class, the members met virtually and discussed different ideas and prepared a presentation. Members + Hours: Zeyu (Frank) Wang (3 hours), Ziya Yin (3 hours), Sarah Xu (2 hours), Bharath […]

On 10/4/25, AYLUS Basking Ridge held its weekly iPad Club at Fellowship Village, where members spent the morning helping seniors feel comfortable and confident with their devices. Volunteers patiently guided participants through everything from finding and opening emails, connecting Bluetooth to their cars, adjusting GPS volume, creating and changing phone wallpapers, adding contacts, adjusting device […]

On October 5, 2025, the AYLUS Birmingham Branch volunteered at the Alabama Race Series BHM 26.2 Marathon, an event where hundreds of runners competed in long-distance courses. Members helped set up the Alabama Race Series Kids Fun Run and distributed medals to finishers of the main course.    Thank you to the following members for […]

On Sunday, October 5th, AYLUS’s Roslyn Branch assisted the Greater Roslyn Association for Chinese Enrichment (GRACE) at Eisenhower Park, from 2 to 6:30 P.M. GRACE is a nonprofit organization that strives to support Chinese-American families in Roslyn through community service and education. During our service, we held a stand and offered various services to those […]

On the Sunday of October 5th, from 12-2 pm, the Roslyn Branch took part in the Nassau County Mid-Autumn Festival at Eisenhower Park to raise funds for our CP Nassau volunteering program, where volunteers visit residential houses dedicated to adults with cerebral palsy to spend quality time with them. Volunteers talked to people visiting our […]

On October 7, 2025, the Frisco AYLUS Tech and Web Team worked together to move event posts by the Frisco AYLUS chapter onto the Frisco AYLUS website. Team members split up the work and carefully read through each post to ensure all original information was preserved. Over the course of the project, we processed a […]

On Saturday, October 4th, from 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch visited the North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington, where the Dragon Boat Race was being held. We partnered with GRACE to spread awareness of AYLUS and our CP Nassau volunteer program. GRACE is a non-profit organization dedicated to serve and […]

On the Saturday of October 4th, from 8:00 am-12:30 pm, members of the AYLUS Roslyn Branch helped organize the first OPA (Ohana Paddling Association) Dragon Boat Festival at North Hempstead Beach Park. We strive to promote cultural awareness and improve diversity inclusion within the community by facilitating our constituent’s  involvement through education and community service.The […]

On October 3rd, Great Neck volunteers enjoyed a wholesome time playing sports and socializing with kids at Firefighter Park. We started by playing some badminton in the beautiful afternoon scenery. Jack and Baiyu played some calm frisbee on the side. Then we grouped to play some tag on the mini playground. There’s some more kids […]

Since May 2023, Pearland volunteers have been supporting LSA to build a database to track their events participation and monitor their class progression. The database was successfully built by the end of summer in 20023 and implemented into their daily management. In the months of Aug and Sep 2025, volunteers Katherine Wu continued to data […]

On Saturday October 4th, 2025, from 9 am to 12pm, members of the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at NOSH Delivers!, a nonprofit organization that provides free meals to local families in need. When we arrived, the friendly staff greeted us and gave us instructions for the day. We started off by packing bread, and then […]

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 10/05/2025 which is the fifth day of Chinese School this semester. Volunteering at Chinese School is an amazing way of introducing diversity […]

On Saturday, October 4th, 2025, from 11 am to 5 pm, volunteers from AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch participated at the Harvest Church of New York’s Mid-Autumn Festival day for their 197th event. The event took place in the church’s garden area. The place consisted of all kinds of vendors and stations. There were traditional Chinese […]

Throughout September, AYLUS San Clemente members have donated the recyclable bottles collected from their households to local recycling centers. The bottles are put in trash bags and volunteers go on their own any day in September to sort the bottles by material at the recycling center and receive money in return. A total of $59.22 […]

The AYLUS Birmingham Branch partnered with Grace Klein, an organization dedicated to sharing resources for the purpose of building relationships to ignite restoration of individuals, families, and communities. Grace Klein holds drive-thru sites to fight food insecurities and provides a variety of other resources for families, including baby products as well as school supplies for […]

Reported by Andrew Wang   Posted by Andrew Wang   On October 4th, 2025, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM, members from the AYLUS Frisco and Plano Branch held a fundraiser at the McKinney Asian Food Festival. They offered services such as face painting and balloon making, as well as selling various accessories like bracelets, rings, and […]

The Plantation Branch of AYLUS continues its weekly math competition class for another year at a local Chinese school. Beginning on September 24th, 2025, members traveled to the Contemporary Chinese School of South Florida to teach elementary- and middle-school kids about advanced math.  The members explain various techniques and tricks for approaching competition-level math as […]

On October 2, 2025, AYLUS Bridgewater Branch members volunteered at the Feeding Hands Food Pantry located at 45 Church St, Liberty Corner, NJ 07938, supporting Bernards Township residents experiencing food insecurity. Despite the summer heat, volunteers worked diligently during the outdoor drive-thru distribution, loading groceries into cars and assisting families in receiving essential food and […]

On Thursday, 10/02/25, members of the Plantation Branch of AYLUS traveled to Cleveland Clinic Florida to perform music once again for patients and visitors at the hospital. After a great deal of rehearsal, members traveled to the hospital to play piano and violin for an hour. Members (4 hours each): Julie Ye Grace Ye Ethan […]

On September  21, 2025, AYLUS Bridgewater Branch members volunteered at the BBQ event organized by the Bridgewater Chinese American Association (BCAA). The celebration brought together over 100 local residents. AYLUS volunteers assisted with setting up the venue, and running a craft stall for children. Their efforts helped create a warm, festive atmosphere and strengthened community […]

On September 14, 2025, AYLUS Bridgewater members volunteered at the JCC Bridgewater Family Fun Day, held at the Bridgewater Commons Mall. The event featured a lively community carnival with various games, crafts, and entertainment for families. Volunteers assisted in running several activity booths, helping children with games, managing lines, and engaging visitors. They also helped […]

On 9/21/2025 and 9/28/2025, West Essex members volunteered at the Essex County Parks Boat Pavilion from 9:30 am to 11:30 am for the event “Volunteering Onebook Reading Club” (The address is 9 Cherry Ln, West Orange, NJ 07052 ). We began reading The One and Only Ivan and discussed how to identify themes, characterization through […]

During Sept.~ Oct., West Essex AYLUS members helped gather and collect items to sell for the 9th Annual Eyes of Hope Garage Sale, which was held on October 11th. The Seeing Eye is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to enhance the independence, dignity, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye® […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers attended Livingston Huaxia Chinese School on Saturday, Oct. 4, 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. 05, 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. 10/3 (3pm – 6pm): Chloe Xiao, Ruiqiu Hei 10/4 (4pm – 7pm): Jayen Xie

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 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. 9/14/25: Samuel Xue (2.5 hours) Kenneth Wu (2.5 hours) 9/21/25: Samuel Xue (2.5 hours) Kenneth Wu (2.5 hours) 9/23/25: […]

West Essex members Jaden Leung, Hebe Leung, and Zoe Leung volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 9/29/25. 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 and Hebe […]

The AYLUS Birmingham Branch partnered with Grace Klein, an organization dedicated to sharing resources for the purpose of building relationships to ignite restoration of individuals, families, and communities. Grace Klein holds drive-thru sites to fight food insecurities and provides a variety of other resources for families, including baby products as well as school supplies for […]

On Sunday, October 5th, from 2pm to 5:30pm, volunteers from the AYLUS Dix Hills Branch participated in Nassau County’s 3rd Annual Mid-Autumn Festival at Eisenhower Park. Upon arrival, volunteers checked in at the Office of Asian American Affairs table before assembling simple square plastic lanterns to distribute to attendees. They also helped transport large boxes […]

On September 28, 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 hand out papers, guide students through lessons, and escort children to the restroom when needed. Their efforts supported smooth classroom management and created a positive […]

On Saturday, 9/27/2025, 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 plays an essential role in supporting education and community connection, offering resources and programs for learners of all ages. During this session, volunteers focused on organizing and maintaining […]

Reported By Sophia Li Posted By Sophia Li On the afternoon of October 4, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., our amazing AYLUS volunteers from Frisco and Plano participated in the McKinney Asian Food Festival. The event celebrated Asian culture and food, and had a variety of vendors and different cultural performances. It was a […]

On September 29, 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 […]

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 4th, 2025, dedicated youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered again at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga for a purposeful day of community service. United by their commitment to helping others, the volunteers arrived early in the morning, ready to dedicate their time and effort to supporting families in […]

  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 […]

McleanBranch of AYLUS hosted the seventh  time free Tennis Clinic at the Longfellow middle school tennis courts on October 2nd, 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 […]

On September 27, 2025, members of the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch devoted their morning to community service at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga. Arriving early, the youth volunteers worked from 7:20 AM to 1:00 PM, each contributing 5.5 hours of dedicated service marked by consistency and enthusiasm. Their primary responsibility was assisting with […]

Activity & Impact On September 20, 2025, executives of the AYLUS North Hollywood branch participated in the first day of the Science Academy’s Club Rush during lunch hours. During the event, branch executives introduced the benefits AYLUS provides for students and explained the variety of volunteering opportunities available through the organization. AYLUS was presented as […]

Activity & Impact On September 27, 2025, thirteen members of the AYLUS North Hollywood branch gathered at the Valley Plaza Library from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a medical training workshop led by the branch’s executive board. The goal of the workshop was to equip members with a stronger foundation in first aid response […]

On Tuesday September 30th, Aylus high school volunteers gathered from 6:00-7:00PM at Great Neck Station Library to tutor and assist younger students with their studies. During this session, Ivy Li helped a student with her earth science and astrology homework, furthering the student understanding of the topic, and helping her with her presentation. Brian Zhang […]

Reported by Brianna Zhang On 9/6/2025, San Diego students of AYLUS hosted its 51th 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 […]

On September 21, 2021, four members of the AYLUS RC Branch gathered at the tennis courts in Day Creek Park, a small park near our homes, to practice tennis. All four of us are tennis enthusiasts who had already purchased our own rackets. Since our skill levels are all at the beginner stage, we quickly […]

Since the start of September, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch had been collecting coats for the One Warm Coat organization in order to help collect and organize coats for families in need as the colder months approach. Founded in 1992 by one woman with one coat to give, One Warm Coat is a national movement born […]

On Saturday, September 27th from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, AYLUS volunteers helped kids with a series of activities like sand art, clay modeling, origami, crochet, and reading. First the kids listened to stories. Victoria read “The Truth About Dragons” and Ryder read “Smiling Eyes”. After reading, Rainie helped with crochet, Jolynn taught kids how […]

One Saturday, September 27th, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, the Roslyn Branch helped organize a party for people with intellectual disabilities. We worked with the UCPA of Bayville, an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities, located at 85 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, 11709. In the morning, we arrived to greet all the residents, […]

On October 1, 2025, Newtown AYLUS members volunteered at Capital Health Medical Center to assist staff and support patients. We helped with tasks such as transporting items, guiding visitors, and providing general assistance wherever needed. By helping with small but meaningful responsibilities, we contributed to a smoother hospital environment. This event was important to us […]

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held its 196th event, which took place from 9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. During this event, AYLUS Oakland Gardens worked with the Tree Count Team at Kissena Park. This event was meant to log down all the trees in the park. We were first introduced to Gemma, […]

On September 28th, 2025, the Roslyn AYLUS volunteers assisted at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The volunteers’ roles were to be teaching assistants, aiding both teachers and students in various activities and tasks.  Our jobs as TAs included helping the teachers and making the students feel comfortable […]

On October 1, 2025, members of AYLUS volunteered at Buffalo String Works from 3:45 PM to 6:15 PM. Volunteers helped kids with learning a traditional Indonesian instrument called the Gamlin. Volunteers: Lucy Lin (2.5 hours)

Date and Time: Friday, September 26th 2025 4:30-5:30 PM Location: Firefighters Park   On September 26th, 2025 volunteers of AYLUS Great Neck Branch came to Firefighter park to play with the younger kids. The volunteers played tag with the little ones. Tag is a fun and easy to play game where one person tries to […]

Reported by Melody Zhang Posted by Melody Zhang On September 28th, 2025, members from the Frisco & Plano AYLUS Branch met up at the Frisco Commons Park for a face painting training session. Volunteers practiced painting the 12 Chinese zodiac animals in preparation for our upcoming festival in McKinney. A volunteer prepared reference images and […]

From September 28 to 30, a dedicated group of volunteers orchestrated a heartwarming book donation drive aimed at supporting patients at NYU Langone Medical Center. AYLUS volunteers rallied the local community, encouraging neighbors, friends, and fellow students to contribute gently used or new books to brighten the days of patients. In total, the initiative gathered […]

On September 21st 2025, the AYLUS great neck branch volunteered at Kings Point Park to help with smoothing  the way. We had only a few people so everyone was working hard to smooth the path . We completed a whole pathway in the park in two hours! Our primary task was leveling the mulch along […]

Reported by Colin Xie On September 28th, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 279th online English for the Elderly activity. The goal of this activity is to help elderly men and women from China learn the basics of English so that they’re able to use them in their daily lives. Due […]

Reported by Colin Xie On September 21st, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 278th online English for the Elderly activity. The goal of this activity is to help elderly men and women from China learn the basics of English so that they’re able to use them in their daily lives. Due […]

Reported by Colin Xie On September 14th, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 277th online English for the Elderly activity. The goal of this activity is to help elderly men and women from China learn the basics of English so that they’re able to use them in their daily lives. Due […]

Reported by Colin Xie On September 7th, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 276th online English for the Elderly activity. The goal of this activity is to help elderly men and women from China learn the basics of English so that they’re able to use them in their daily lives. Due […]

On Friday, 9/26/2025, 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), Alex Hu, Albert Chen, Randall Zhang, and Ethan Huang participated, teaching from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Our volunteers taught three different classes, […]