On August 9th, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00PM, Volunteers from the San Diego Branch of AYLUS organized and participated in the Computer for Kids Lab, repairing and cleaning electronic devices in order to prepare them to send to children of low-income families. This helps the kids achieve academic success through possible access to technology. The […]

On August 2nd, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00PM, Volunteers from the San Diego Branch of AYLUS organized and participated in the Computer for Kids Lab, repairing and cleaning electronic devices in order to prepare them to send to children of low-income families. This helps the kids achieve academic success through possible access to technology. The […]

Reported by Colin Xie On August 31st, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 275th 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 August 24th, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 274th 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 Emily Chen   Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2025-2026 Solution for Hope on-line classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Aug 25, 2025 – Aug 31, 2025. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

Reported by Brianna Zhang. AYLUS San Diego Branch organized the 17th collection and recycling of used batteries in August 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 […]

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 54th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on August 25 – August 31, 2025. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary […]

Date: 8/30/2025 Time: 5-6pm Location: West Orange Tennis Club On 8/30/2025, members of West Essex generously volunteered in the Love Serving Autism tennis program, which offers specialized instruction to children with special needs. This inclusive program is designed to support children by providing therapeutic racquet sports instruction that enhances communication, motor coordination, life skills, and […]

During the week of 8/25/2025~8/29/2025, 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 […]

On Aug. 23, 2025, West Essex AYLUS Members volunteered to support WALK END ALZHEIMMER’s 2nd Annual Fitness Fundraiser event from 10:30am – 12:00pm at Livingston Senior Community Center (204 hillside Ave., Livingston, NJ 07039). They helped Set up and clean up the register station. 1.5 hours each members: Jayden Xie, Derrick Xie

On Saturday, August 30th, the Aylus Great Neck Branch hosted an AAPI event at the Great Neck Library. Nathan Li, Victoria Xu and Andrew Li started with reading children’s stories: Soy Sauce by Laura Lee, Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance by Kat Zhang, and Hundred Years of Happiness by Thanhhà Lai. Nathan Li, Andrew […]

Reported by Sarah Tao Every year there is a celebration of rich culture of China in the heart of the nation’s capital. This year marked 23rd annual celebration.The festival will feature traditional music, dance, performances, art exhibitions, Kungfu, tea, cosplay, Peking opera, and authentic Chinese cuisine. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about Chinese […]

On August 30, 2025, volunteers from the Austin Branch organized a community creek cleanup to safeguard local waterways and the habitats they support. Creeks play a vital role in sustaining biodiversity, yet they are increasingly threatened by human-generated waste. Discarded materials such as plastic bottles, cans, and batteries can release harmful substances into the water, […]

On Sunday, 8/10/25, AYLUS Columbus volunteered at the Dublin Giving Garden. They weeded and watered the vegetable beds and picked ripe vegetables. After they were done with the vegetable beds, they weeded around the mulch in the garden fence. Henry Wang brought all the ripe vegetables they picked and donated it to the Dublin Food […]

On August 30, 2025, AYLUS Fairfax Branch volunteered at the 2025 Chinese Cultural Festival in Washington, D.C.    The Chinese Cultural Festival is a special annual event that celebrates and promotes the rich culture of China in Washington, D.C. The festival was packed with people and featured endless tents offering a variety of delicious food […]

#Hometown Sammamish Youth Action Group – Community Cleanup Project (Event#3) 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 need attention. We believe […]

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 and […]

On August 30th, AYLUS volunteers gathered at Bethpage Valley Garden from 9:00 to 11:00 am to help prepare for the Ryder Cup. About 15 to 20 volunteers were handed an assortment of cloppers, shears, and gloves to help with the removal of Sweet Pepperbush shrubs. Groups of roughly 3 volunteers were designated to different areas, […]

Reported by Derek Ying   Purpose:To support Youth Kitchen San Diego, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in its mission to empower youth with nutrition knowledge and healthy meal preparation skills. As a new organization with limited staffing, Youth Kitchen San Diego requested assistance from AYLUS San Diego volunteers to help operate their booth at the Carmel […]

On August 31st at 3:00 PM, members of the AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with The Connection, a nonprofit, women-led community organization located in local area, to support the Moms Helping Moms: Books for Babies initiative. This event was dedicated to sparking a lifelong love of reading by ensuring babies and toddlers have access to age-appropriate […]

On 8/30/2025, Aylus volunteers went to the Valley Garden in Bethage State Park to help coordinate with volunteer coordinators to remove weeds and cut off vines from 9:00am to 11:00am (2 hours). After gathering, volunteers were divided into two groups and took a ride down to the garden. They got some tools like gloves, sickles […]

On August 31, 2025, AYLUS Syosset continued its weekly youth basketball program at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Park Basketball Court. The session included one hour of basic training (9:00–10:00) followed by a scrimmage for players aged six and above with prior basketball experience (10:00–11:00). Volunteer coaches and assistants guided the drills and games, while families created […]

On August 22, from 4:30-5:30pm, AYLUS Great Neck members were at Firefighter Park. This is the 41st event. We engaged with children by playing and exercising with them. Everyone had a pleasant time. Although there were no children, we encouraged other kids at the park to join us. Soon we found two children who were […]

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 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 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 the evening of August 28, 2025, volunteers Rebecca Xu, Baiyu Chen, Emma Ding, and Linzi Yeung conducted a one-hour tutoring session at the Great Neck Station Library. Linzi Yeung guided the children in reading, helping them improve comprehension by explaining text context and key points. Rebecca Xu assisted with homework tutoring, clarifying confusing concepts […]

On August 26th, the Great Neck AYLUS Branch held a tutoring session where volunteers assisted students in a variety of subjects. Benjamin Ko helped a 5th grade student complete his English homework and later read a book with him to build comprehension skills. Ivy Li guided a student through state test practice work, carefully explaining […]

On August 30th, 2025, 3 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 Aug. 30, 2025, the Greater Triangle volunteers visited the Greenway to maintain our adopted trail at 12:30 p.m. We walked through the Greenway, picked up trash spread around the bushes, and cut the branches that might hurt people exercising on the trail. The Greenway’s cleanliness is slightly better than the street we cleaned up […]

On Aug.30, 2025, our branch members cleaned up the adopted street from the Whole Food Plaza to the McCrimmon Parkway at 10:30 a.m. This event aims to enhance the local area’s cleanliness while promoting volunteer community involvement and environmental responsibility. After the summer vacation, so much garbage, like plastic bottles, bags, and wrapping papers, can […]

Reported by Derek Ying   Purpose:To support Youth Kitchen San Diego, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in its mission to empower youth with nutrition knowledge and healthy meal preparation skills. As a new organization with limited staffing, Youth Kitchen San Diego requested assistance from AYLUS San Diego volunteers to help operate their booth at the Carmel […]

Reported by Brianna Zhang On 8/23/2025, San Diego students of AYLUS hosted its 50th 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 8/9/2025, San Diego students of AYLUS hosted its 49th 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 proceeds […]

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch   On Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, AYLUS’s Lake Washington Branch members volunteered at the annual Sammamish Kids Mud Run event located at the East Sammamish Park.   On day 2, members Elissa Song, Constantine Ermolenko, Kevin Chen, and Tristan Edwar volunteered from 8:45 AM […]

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch   On Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, AYLUS’s Lake Washington Branch members volunteered at the annual Sammamish Kids Mud Run event located at the East Sammamish Park.   On day 1, members Elissa Song, Jade Ye, Constantine Ermolenko, Kevin Chen, and Simon Song volunteered from […]

On August 27, 2025, AYLUS Oakland Gardens went to help out with an event that was hosted by the school. This was AYLUS Oakland Gardens’ 190th event, and it was from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The event the school hosted was meant to welcome the new students who would be joining the school this […]

On Sunday August 24th, 2025, members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill branch partnered with the Chinese American Friendship Association of North Carolina (CAFA) for a collaborative cleanup effort at Jordan Lake. United by a shared commitment to environmental protection, volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work clearing trash from the lake’s scenic shoreline. […]

On August 24th, 2025, AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch members handcrafted developmental hearts for newborns at WakeMed and heart pillows and origami pieces for patients. For hours, our volunteers worked with dedication and compassion, meticulously crafting beautiful origami pieces, heart shaped pillow and developmental hearts. Each creation was made with love, as everyone aimed to bring […]

On August 17th, 2025, members of Chapel hill Branch baked homemade cookies for Meals on Wheels, an organization committed to fighting hunger in our community. For years, Meals on Wheels has been delivering vital meals to local seniors and others who struggle to access food, ensuring they receive the nourishment they need. Our dedicated volunteers […]

Reported by Xiao Mao, Hand in Hand We Code Club Lake Washington Branch   The AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted a five-day Beginner Python Camp from August 11 to August 15, 2025. Led by instructor Xiao Mao and assisted by Zhebin Zhang, Kerry , and Kevin Chen. The camp taught students Python fundamentals, and functioned […]

On Sunday, August 17th, 2025, the Carol Woods Retirement Community in Chapel Hill hosted a live music event, featuring volunteers from the Chapel Hill AYLUS branch. The group — consisting of 1 violinist and four pianists — performed a program of classical pieces for the residents. The recital was well-received, with audience members showing their […]

Reported by Jerry Yang, Hand in Hand We Code Club Lake Washington Branch   Over the course of 5 days, the AYLUS Lake Washington Branch held an organized 3D modeling summer camp from August 18 to August 23, 2025. The camp was taught by Jerry Yang with teaching assistance from Geeth Kandipilli, who worked together […]

Reported by Monlin McleanBranch of AYLUS hosted the fourth time free Tennis Clinic at the Longfellow middle school tennis courts on August 29, 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 […]

Reported by Lauren Kan 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 Lauren Kan 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 Emily Chen   Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2025-2026 Solution for Hope on-line classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Aug 18, 2025 – Aug 24, 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 on-line classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Aug 11, 2025 – Aug 17, 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 on-line classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Aug 4, 2025 – Aug 10, 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 on-line classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Jul 28, 2025 – Aug 3, 2025. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

Activity & Impact On Saturday, August 16, 2025, two members of the AYLUS North Hollywood branch volunteered with Ace of Hearts at yet another pet adoption event from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Members helped compose the pets introduction and bios, while having fun and interacting with the pets as well. Members & Hours Timothy […]

On August 15, 2025, five members of the AYLUS RC Classic Music Band held their first rehearsal of the Flower Day quartet. This piece is part of the program for our upcoming performances on October 4 and 5, which leaves us just two months to prepare.   Compared to some of our other repertoire, Flower […]

  On August 25, 2025, AYLUS Syosset hosted a Sunday morning basketball session at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Park Basketball Court. The activity included one hour of basic training (9:00–10:00) followed by a scrimmage for players aged six and above with prior experience (10:00–11:00). Volunteer coaches and assistants led warm-ups, drills, and games, while parent supporters […]

On August 1, 2025, five members of the AYLUS RC Classic Music Band gathered for the very first rehearsal of the Croatian Rhapsody quartet. This piece has been chosen for our upcoming performances on October 4 and 5, giving us just two months to prepare.   The rehearsal began with one hour of sectional practice, […]

Reported by Melody Zhang Posted by Melody Zhang On August 23rd, 2025, Frisco & Plano Branch AYLUS volunteers partnered with Feed My Starving Children to pack meals for various countries. As volunteers entered the building, they were each given hairnets before listening to a short presentation by the FMSC staff on instructions for the packing […]

AYLUS Twin Cities Summer Drawing Workshop (8/23/25) The second session of the drawing workshop commenced on Saturday afternoon! We had three AYLUS volunteers and around 5 kids signed up! The kids learned how to draw horses with proper proportions and make friendship bracelets! Event Organizer: Isabel Chen/Jessica Cao Volunteer(s): Jacob Lee Event Supervisor: Yi Cao […]