During the month of February, volunteers who were part of the Aylus Raritan Valley Branch held a food drive for the Replenish organization. Replenish is an organization that strives to help prevent hunger in various communities. Each member brought in 15 items, resulting in a grand total of 75 items! Everyone who participated showed their […]
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Greater Princeton AYLUS Serves at Summit Reeves-Reed Arboretum (51st) in February 2025
In February, members of the Greater Princeton branch of AYLUS (GPA) served at Summit Reeves-Reed Arboretum (165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901). Volunteers are essential to the mission of Reeves-Reed Arboretum and are one of the greatest strengths of our organization. They provide vital support in the gardens and make special events and festivals possible. […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Volunteers in Local Libraries (89th) in February 2025
In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported local libraries, such as the Summit Free Public Library, West Windsor Public Library, Montgomery Public Library, Plainsboro Public Library, Livingston Public Library, and more. BECOME A VOLUNTEER: HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Library Programs (teaching Chess, tutoring, etc.) Book sorting (categorize […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Local Students through Interfaith RISE (116th) in February 2025
In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) National Empowerment Education Committee Chair Xing Liao continued hosting a free tutoring program at 19 S 2nd Street, Highland Park, to help local students through a network with Interfaith RISE. AYLUS has scheduled this Free Tutoring for any elementary, middle, or high school […]
Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley #33– ABWK Senior Home Painting Projects (2/22/2025)
Reported y Adora Xiao : On February 22, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members helped at the A Brush with Kindness program. Getting to the site a little late, the volunteers jumped into a safety briefing and then got to work towards the front of the home. They cut around the ridges with brushes and used the […]
Greater Triangle Branch Volunteers at Cary Learning Academy on 02/22/2025
On Feb.22, 2025, Greater Triangle Branch volunteers worked as teacher assistants at Cary Learning Academy. We were assigned different classes to help younger students with Math, English, and Lego Design. Volunteers prepared materials the teacher would need in class, helped the kids with their questions during the class, and cleaned up the classroom afterward. […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Continues Conservation Efforts (245th) in February 2025
In February 2025, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its conservation, a continuing effort for the GPA students to put their influence on the local community since 2018. GPA conservationists collect watershed samples, donate foods & clothes, recycle plastic bags & batteries, pick up trash at nearby parks and trails, […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Community Thrift Stores, Food Banks, and Food Pantries (167th) in February 2025
In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers continued to help our local community at Community Food Bank of New Jersey (31 Evans Terminal Road #1, Hillside, NJ 07205), Mercer Street Friends Food Bank (824 Silvia Street, Ewing, NJ 08628), Princeton Community Kitchen for Low-Income Families, and Rise Food Pantry […]
AYLUS Great Neck volunteered at a Lunar New Year celebration at PS2 along with other volunteers on 2/19/2025
2/19 PS2 Lunar New Year Celebration Location:122 Henry St, New York, NY 10002 AYLUS Great Neck volunteered at a Lunar New Year celebration at PS2 along with other volunteers. Volunteers arrived early to help set up and get ready for the main event. The celebration was spilt into two part, the first part was the […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Collects Sporting Shoes, School Supplies and Medicine for Senegal Children (17th) in February 2025
In February 2025, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) called its members to collect gently used sporting shoes, school supplies, and medicines for Senegal children, as well as assisting an Africa Cries Out medical service team to provide local people much needed healthcare services. Africa Cries Out was birthed through the […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Hosted Pet Toys Crafting Session for Animal Shelter on February 15th, 2025
Reported by Deyang Liu Posted by Jenny Wang On the afternoon of February 15th, we gathered at the Village of White Rock Creek for a pet toy crafting session. Each of our volunteers brought clean, pure cotton clothing, cut them into strips, and wove them into pet supplies. Although there were only four participants in […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Hosted Busy Book Volunteer Event for Children’s Hospital on February 9th, 2025
Reported by Tianlu Zhou Posted by Jenny Wang On February 9th, ARTS IN ACTION AYLUS Group hosted a meaningful “Busy Book” volunteer event at 7605 S Ballantrae Dr, McKinney, TX, led by Tianlu Zhou. Eight volunteers gathered to create 50 hand-crafted Busy Books—interactive books and coloring pages designed to bring joy and comfort to children […]
AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch Volunteers at ALFC Generosity Center on 02/15/2025
On February 15, 2025, youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga for another impactful day of community service. United by a shared commitment to helping others, the volunteers arrived early in the morning, eager to dedicate their time and effort to supporting families in need. […]
AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch Crochet Hats For Loops For Love Project on February 16th 2025
Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the morning of February 16th, 2025, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch volunteers gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse for a volunteer event for the Loops For Love Project. Some new volunteers learned how to crochet hats from the older volunteers and managed to make decent progress […]
Greater Buffalo Branch Collaborates With Local Soup of the Kitchen- (2/15/2025)
On February 15 2025, members of AYLUS worked with the local soup of the kitchen to help and serve lunch for local homeless and low income family. The volunteers worked in the kitchen, served lunch and played music for the local community. Volunteers: 3.5 hours: Grace Wang, Sophia Cong 4.5 hours: Emma Zhang, Muling Lu, […]
City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch co-host Lunar New Year Festival on Feb 16 2025
For the third consecutive year, AYLUS Pearland co-hosted the Pearland Lunar New Year Festival in partnership with the Pearland Chinese Association, with sponsorship from Visit Pearland, Light and Salt Association, and Girl Glow Fitness. The festival welcomed approximately 2000 attendees and featured over 40 vendors. Pearland’s Mayor and U.S. Congressman Al Greene delivered speeches at […]
Fullerton Branch Members Tutoring Kids Coding at (2/16/25)
On February 16, 2025, Fullerton Branch members tutored kids ranging from 5th to 6th graders in Coding. They were able to teach the kids the fundamental basics for coding. David Li, Eric Wei: 4 Hours
Fullerton Branch Members Help distribute food at St. Vincent De Paul Pantry at (2/15/25)
On February 15, 2025, AYLUS Fullerton Branch members helped distribute and load food at the St. Vincent De Paul Pantry. They aided with several tasks including distributing, breaking down boxes, and packaging food. They aided over 100 families in the Fullerton Area. TOTAL HOURS Eric Wei Daisy Wei, Ren zhi Pei, David Li, Michelle Li: […]
Fullerton Branch Members Donating shoes at (2/10/25)
On February 10, 2025, Fullerton Branch members spent their day collecting items such as clothing, books, etc. to donate to the salvation army. In doing so, they were able to provide the items that families in need are struggling to obtain. TOTAL HOURS Ethan Li, Aaron Yoo: 4 Hours
AYLUS Saratoga Members Volunteered With Resource Area For Teaching (2/2/2025)
Reported by: Angel Shi Event description: From 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. PDT on Sunday, February 2nd, members of the Saratoga AYLUS branch volunteered with the organization Resource Area For Teaching in their San Jose warehouse. Our goals included helping educators around the Bay Area be better supplied for teaching. Along with cutting and […]
AYLUS Saratoga Members Volunteered With Resource Area For Teaching (1/26/2025)
Reported by: Angel Shi Event description: From 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. PDT on Sunday, January 26th, members of the Saratoga AYLUS branch volunteered with the organization Resource Area For Teaching in their San Jose warehouse. Our goals included helping educators around the Bay Area be better supplied for teaching. During the event, volunteers […]
AYLUS Roslyn Provides Food to Local Families Through NOSH Delivery! Food Pantry (52nd) on February 17, 2025
On Monday, February 17th, from 9am to 1pm, we came as volunteers to 15 Hill St, Glen Cove to help the public welfare organization Nosh Delivers, a non-profit food pantry that aims to help families in need of food. After we arrived, our first task was to make NOSH bags, in which various non-perishable foods […]
AYLUS Roslyn Provides Food to Local Families Through NOSH Delivery! Food Pantry (53rd) on February 20, 2025
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 9:00AM to 1:00PM, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered with NOSH Delivers. NOSH Delivers is a food pantry designed toprovide people with food and items they need. During this cold winter day, all of the customers were huddled in the middle of the pantry, waiting to be escorted through the […]
AYLUS Roslyn Provides Food to Local Families through NOSH delivers! Food Pantry (51st) on February 18th, 2025
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered with NOSH Delivers, a non-profit organization in Glen Cove that aims to help families struggling with food insecurity. Their mission is to improve the well-being of the North Shore community by increasing access to food, as well as basic […]
EAST PITTSBURGH AYLUS BRANCH HELPS OUT WITH CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTAVAL AT MURRYSVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY.
On Feb 1st, the East Pittsburgh AYLUS Branch, helped volunteer at the Murrysville Community library with their lunar new year celebration. Tthe East Pittsburgh AYLUS Branch was primarily involved with creating various shapes and objects with colored balloons. Among the favorites were balloon swords, flowers, and turtles. Hours: Joshua Chen, Eliot Chen, Evan Chen, Jason […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Community Thrift Stores, Food Banks, and Food Pantries (166th) in February 2025
In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers continued to help our local community at Community Food Bank of New Jersey (31 Evans Terminal Road #1, Hillside, NJ 07205), Mercer Street Friends Food Bank (824 Silvia Street, Ewing, NJ 08628), Princeton Community Kitchen for Low-Income Families, and Rise Food Pantry […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#198): Bucket Drumming (#27) Performance by Individuals with Special Needs at Lunar New Year Festival on Feb 16 2025
In the afternoon of February 16, Pearland volunteers joined individuals with special needs from the LSA Special Needs Caring Center and Pearland My PlayClub for a special performance at the Lunar New Year Festival. The group rehearsed together just before taking the stage. To open the performance, volunteers introduced the Youth-Led SMILE 4 Special Needs program and Pearland […]
City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Set up the Pearland Lunar New Year Festival on Feb. 16 2025
In the early morning of February 16, volunteers gathered at the Pearland Recreation Center to set up for the Lunar New Year Festival. Divided into eight teams, they efficiently managed various tasks, including installing exterior signage, hanging banners on the second floor, setting up backdrops and cultural booths, arranging tables and chairs, organizing the food […]
City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Prepare for the Pearland Lunar New Year Festival in February 2025
AYLUS Pearland volunteers dedicated extensive time and effort to prepare for the Pearland Lunar New Year Festival on February 16. Their contributions included assembling hundreds of red envelopes, creating calligraphy templates, organizing games, and sorting and pricing merchandise, making posters, ensuring a seamless and festive experience for the community. 2/9 (1-5pm 4hrs): Alissa Shi, Yunlan […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Volunteers in Local Libraries (88th) in February 2025
In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported local libraries, such as the Summit Free Public Library, West Windsor Public Library, Montgomery Public Library, Plainsboro Public Library, Livingston Public Library, and more. BECOME A VOLUNTEER: HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Library Programs (teaching Chess, tutoring, etc.) Book sorting (categorize […]
Greater Buffalo Branch Volunteers with Buffalo Science Museum- (2/16/2025)
On February 16 2025, a member of the AYLUS Buffalo Branch worked at the Buffalo Museum of Science from 9:45AM to 12:45PM. There was a live event/performance at the auditorium. He checked people’s tickets and sat them down, along with giving them directions. Volunteers: 3 hours: Kevin Zou
AYLUS Greater Buffalo Collaborate with Bridge From Borders and Buffalo Chess Association- (2/14/2025)
On February 14 2025, the AYLUS Greater Buffalo branch, in partnership with Bridges from Boarders and Buffalo Chess Association, launched BFB#OneWorldChessClub. The program aims to promote diversity, inclusion, and friendships among people of different ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities through the game of chess. This program is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where […]
Greater Buffalo Branch Collaborates With Bridges From Borders- (2/14/2025-2/28/2025)
On February 14 and 28 2025, the 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 music […]
AYLUS Greater Buffalo Collaborate with Bridge From Borders and Buffalo Chess Association- (1/31/2025)
On January 31, the AYLUS Greater Buffalo branch, in partnership with Bridges from Boarders and Buffalo Chess Association, launched BFB#OneWorldChessClub. The program aims to promote diversity, inclusion, and friendships among people of different ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities through the game of chess. This program is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals, […]
San Diego Branch hosted the 2024-2025 32nd Solution for Hope Beast Academy Online Class on February 10-16, 2025
Reported by Eric Xie AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2024-2025, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 32nd Beast Academy online class in 2024-2025 was on February 10-16, 2025. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]
Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Organize Fundraiser on Feb. 8, 2025
The AYLUS Pearland branch organized a fundraiser booth at the Pearland Town Center Vendor Fair on Feb. 8. The booth featured lunar new year merchandise such as lucky snake plush toy, tote bags with traditional Chinese painting, face painting, balloons, etc. The proceeds will be donated to the Pearland 2nd Inclusive park. Volunteers (9:30-7:00 5hrs each […]
City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Host Performance at Town Center to Celebrate Lunar New Year on Feb. 8, 2025
The AYLUS Pearland branch organized a vibrant, full-day performance program at Pearland Town Center on February 8, 2025, to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Volunteers began planning a month in advance, with Christy Zheng and Gavin Song leading the effort to collaborate with numerous local organizations. Their coordination brought together a diverse lineup of performances […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Crafts for Hope Events (32nd) in February 2025
In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted the Crafts for Hope program to support cancer patients. Caring For Others One Stitch At A Time. Since June 2024, GPA participants have learned how to crochet chemo hats for cancer patients. No previous experience needed. Limited materials provided. For our project, […]
Frisco & Plaon Branch Hosted Goodwill Donation Evenat on February 15th, 2025
Reported by John Zhang Posted by Daniel Wang All of our AYLUS volunteers came together to collect clothes from their neighborhood and friends. After collecting many clothes from our community we all came together on 2/15/25 to donate the clothes to the GoodWill store. With all our combined donations we can make a big impact […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Hosted Used Batteries Recycling Event on February 15th, 2025
Reported by John Zhang Posted by Daniel Wang Our amazing AYLUS volunteers came together to collect batteries from their neighbors. Not only did the eliminate the waste of batteries the important part of it is saving earths natural resources that we might regret wasting in the future. All our AYLUS volunteers took their time and […]