On February 8, 2025, from 9am to 12:00am, three members of the AYLUS San Clemente Branch  volunteered at the FAM Food Pantry. The members began by sorting snacks into gift bags and basic preserving foods into FAM bags. Afterwards, they sorted fruits and vegetables into baskets for freezing or giving away, and threw bad produce […]

In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) collaborated with Sunrose Arts & Photography (80 Main St, Madison, NJ 07940) for a fun art event as part of GPA Art Therapy Initiative–raising funds to support diabetes children of low-income families.  Sunrose is a co-working, art exchange, and event platform for all […]

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 […]

On February 8th afternoon, members of the AYLUS Morris branch partnered with Help4All, a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding vulnerable communities, to provide essential winter supplies for the homeless. Understanding the harsh realities of winter for those without shelter, the volunteers worked together to pack 125 care bags, each containing warmers, energy snacks, and emergency […]

In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported the local community for Chinese New Year Celebrations. GPA volunteers helped with booth setup, check in, games, and recruiting new members at the celebration events. Date & Time: 2/8 Saturday, 12 pm Address: Edison Intermediate Middle School, 800 Rahway Ave, Westfield, NJ […]

AYLUS held its weekly iPad Club at the Fellowship Village on 2/8/25. Aylus members helped by answering questions about how to pick up/decline incoming calls, how to use function hold, how to scan QR code, how to use the camera app, take pictures and edit later. And how to use settings and ect. Tonia Wu,Clarence […]

Bernards PEC Program is a program for students to help other students with special needs. For these monthes, their theme is yoga. The program this time was held at WAMS (Address: 70 Quincy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920) and the program was split into two parts: yoga and arts & crafts.Our members had helped students […]

On February 2nd 2025, members of AYLUS Puget Sound hosted a 1.5 hour concert at  Aegis Living Bellevue Overlake. This is our Piano Special concert in 2025. A total of 11 volunteers performed 14 performances at the concert. MC: Aiden Dong ​Performers: Jaimee Dong, Valerie Zhao, Aimee He, Aiden Dong, Kevin He, Alice Xue, Anna […]

On February 2, 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. TOTAL HOURS Eric Wei David Li:  4 Hours

On February 1, 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 David Li, Michelle Li, Eric Wei, Daisy Wei, Aaron Yoo:  […]

On January 18th, AYLUS Houston hosted its Wonder Kids event, a special inclusive playdate for children with special needs. Held at Katy Christian Community Church, this event featured engaging activities designed to foster creativity, social interaction, and confidence among participants. This event provided a valuable opportunity for children of all abilities to connect, learn, and […]

On Wednesday, January 10th, AYLUS Houston members returned to Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP) to support the shelter’s mission of caring for rescued and abandoned animals. This volunteer session provided another meaningful opportunity to engage with the shelter’s dogs and contribute to their well-being. During the two-hour visit, volunteers helped walk dogs of various sizes, […]

On January 18th, AYLUS Houston members volunteered at the Katy Christian Ministry (KCM) Resale Center, dedicating an hour and a half to supporting its mission of helping families in need. This session focused on sorting donated clothing, ensuring that items were properly organized for resale and distribution. By assisting with this task, our volunteers helped […]

On January 25th, 2025, AYLUS Houston members volunteered at the Fulshear Family Hope Food Fair, dedicating their morning from 7 to 9 a.m. to supporting local families in need. Volunteers worked efficiently to sort, pack, and distribute essential food items, ensuring that community members received the necessary resources. Family Hope is committed to providing vital […]

In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) served local teens with special needs a Prom Night to Shine at Mercer County Prom in Princeton, NJ (545 Meadow Road). Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience honoring and valuing people with special needs. At Night To Shine, guests are […]

Activity & Impact On January 25th, 2025, four members of the AYLUS North Hollywood branch volunteered with a Habitat LA ReStore from 10am-2pm. ReStore is a non-profit that was established as a self-sustaining funding source for Habitat LA. The goal is to provide the local community with low-cost building and home improvement materials. Their stores […]

From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 1, the Bellaire Branch of AYLUS volunteered at Books for Development (3709 Polk St., Houston, TX 77003).   Books for Development is a nonprofit organization that addresses book shortages in developing countries by increasing access to literacy. It is an all-volunteer organization that relies on book […]

Reported by Cheng Jing Lee Posted by Jenny Wang On February 1st, AYLUS volunteer set up a stand in the 99 Ranch market to fundraise for children’s hospital. At the event, we sell cotton candy, food, backpacks, etc. By setting the event at the door of the supermarket, people will be more likely to buy […]

On February 2nd, 2025, six members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the annual Astronomy Day (Day 2) at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. This event is a great way for us to engage with our communities, as it includes numerous technology, telescopes, talks by scientists, and hands-on activities. A […]

Members of the Morris Aylus branch gathered enthusiastically to participate in Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill’s 2025 Valentines for First Responders and 9-1-1 Operators program, crafting heartfelt cards to show appreciation for the community’s emergency personnel. The initiative, designed to recognize the dedication and sacrifice of first responders, inspired the Aylus members to unleash their creativity and […]

On February 1st, 2025, six members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the annual Astronomy Day (Day 1) at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. This event is a great way for us to engage with our communities, as it includes numerous technology, telescopes, talks by scientists, and hands-on activities. A […]

On February 2nd, 2025, 2 volunteers from Morrisville Branch volunteered at the Chinese Community 2025 Lunar New Year Gala. More than 50 state and local elected officials and over 400 guests joined us to welcome the Year of the Snake. More than ever, we are reminded that diversity is our strength—it unites us all rather […]

On Sunday, February 2nd, volunteers from the AYLUS Columbus Branch returned to the Senior Star at the Dublin Retirement Village. The turnout was great, and volunteers played several pieces on the piano. The residents greatly enjoyed listening to our music and were excited for our next performance. Volunteer Hours: 1.5 Hours: Enoch Chung 1 Hour: […]

On January 29, 2025, four members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch—Brenna Li, Estella Li, Aurick Guo, and Enoch Chung — 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 three middle school […]

West Essex Aylus members helped the West Essex YMCA kick off their Annual Support “LEGACY” Campaign with a fun night of food, networking and learning more about the Y impact. Our members helped make the kickoff party a success by helping to set-up, and clean up. Member: Summer Li(2 hours, set up), Yichen Tang(1 hour, […]

On Saturday, February 1st, 2025 Aylus Roslyn volunteers went to Levittown to volunteer at a residential house. Prior to this day we had already been to this residential home a few times so each resident had remembered us and were very excited to see us! When we arrived we greeted everyone and everyone was so […]

On Sunday, February 2nd, members of AYLUS Roslyn and Syosset visited the CP Nassau residents at their Bayville location. Since the weather was too cold, the residents were moved to a smaller room instead of the usual recreational space. Though the space was limited, we adapted quickly and made sure everyone could fully participate in […]

Reported by: Jeffrey Chen AYLUS Syosset branch continued to volunteer at the Nassau County Lunar New Year Festival at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in the afternoon, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The afternoon volunteers helped hand out Chinese ornaments and dyed fans, dressed up and took pictures with attendees, assisted with […]

On Feb. 1, 2025, West Essex AYLUS members volunteered and performed for Livingston Chinese Cultural Day (LCCD) celebration. This year’s Livingston Chinese Cultural Day (LCCD) celebration—a popular community event held over the last 20 years will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Livingston High School (LHS) Fitness Center. The LCCD celebrations started with Lunar […]

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, […]

On January 31 2025, members of the Greater Buffalo branch are proud to help immigrants and refugees 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 alongside the choir […]

On February 2nd, 2025, members of the AYLUS Raritan Bay branch met up at the Mira Vie in East Brunswick to volunteer at the Senior Center. The volunteers worked together to help with different fun activities such as Hangman, Bingo, Boggle, and Uno. This event provided the opportunity for young high schoolers to have a […]

Reported By: Ryan Wang On 2/4/2025, the AYLUS Farmington Branch performed Chinese New Year at Holidays Farmington Senior Center. The branch members performed Chinese dances, sang Chinese songs, and played Chinese music with cello and piano. This is the second time that the group performed at the Center and the programs were very well received. […]

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, […]

Reported by Ryan Ma Posted by Jenny Wang On January 31, 2025, we were volunteering with other AYLUS members in the non- profit organization called “Feed My Starving Children” beginning at 7:15 PM. It is a Christian nonprofit with the purpose of ending hunger. There was a total of 6 people who came to the […]