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Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (#106) (07/23/2026)

On July 23 2026, Murrieta members continued volunteering at the CMOH Food Bank. Community Mission of Hope (CMOH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving underserved individuals and families by providing food, resources, and support programs. Through initiatives like their food bank, CMOH helps address food insecurity and brings the community together to support those […]

Murrieta AYLUS Supports Community with Little Library Donation and Organization #33 (7/20/26)

On July 20, 2026, the AYLUS Murrieta Branch donated books to the two Little Libraries in the Morgan Hill community. In addition to contributing books to stock the boxes, members also cleaned and re-arranged the books, ensuring that the libraries were well-maintained and inviting for all community members. Their efforts aimed to foster a love […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (#105) (07/21/2026)

On July 21 2026, Murrieta members continued volunteering at the CMOH Food Bank. Community Mission of Hope (CMOH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving underserved individuals and families by providing food, resources, and support programs. Through initiatives like their food bank, CMOH helps address food insecurity and brings the community together to support those […]

AYLUS Scottsdale Branch Volunteers at Thirst Aid Collection Event-August on Aug 1, 2026

AYLUS Scottsdale Branch Volunteers at Thirst Aid Collection Event-August on Aug 1, 2026 On Aug 1, 2026, members of the AYLUS Scottsdale Branch volunteered at Thirst Aid Collection Event-August in 1300 W Harrison St Phoenix, AZ 85007 from 9am–12pm. Extreme heat is a regional emergency. Key Campus is part of a wide-reaching network of programs […]

Event 147: AYLUS Morris Branch Participates in Chatham Public Library Police Appreciation Event in August 2026

On August 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., members of the AYLUS Morris Branch participated in a community appreciation event hosted by the Chatham Public Library to express gratitude and appreciation to local police officers for their service and dedication to the community. As part of the event, AYLUS members helped distribute thank-you cards to neighborhood […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge weekly Tech Support at Ridge Oak on 7/27/26

Today at Ridge Oak, there were no seniors with technology questions during the session. Volunteers spent the time talking with residents, introducing AYLUS and its technology support program, and engaging in friendly conversations about their interests and experiences. These interactions helped strengthen relationships and encouraged residents to feel comfortable seeking assistance at future technology sessions. […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge weekly iPAD club to Fellowship village on 8/1/26

Today at Fellowship Village, volunteers helped seniors with a variety of technology questions. One senior wanted assistance setting up 1Password to securely manage their passwords across devices. Volunteers guided them through creating an account, saving passwords, and explaining how to use the password manager for future logins. Another senior needed help scheduling Zoom meetings and […]

AYLUS Roslyn Provides Food to Local Families Through NOSH Delivers! Food Pantry (126th) on July 31st, 2026

On Friday, July 31st, from 9:00 AM up until 1:00 PM, members of the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered with NOSH Delivers. NOSH Delivers is a non-profit food pantry located in Glen Cove that primarily focuses on providing food access to families. NOSH Delivers actively works to ensure that families have nutritious food available to support […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#286): Volunteers Lead the LSA SMILE Summer Camp (#144) on July 31, 2026

On Friday, July 31, 2026, Pearland AYLUS volunteers assisted staff at the 2026 LSA Summer Camp held at the Special Needs Caring Center, helping provide engaging and meaningful activities for campers with special needs. Volunteers supported participants during the baking class, where campers had the opportunity to practice important independent living skills in a safe and encouraging environment. […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#287): Pearland My PlayClub #39 on August 1, 2026

On August 1, volunteers gathered at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park to support the monthly My PlayClub program, creating a fun and welcoming environment for children with special needs and their families. This month’s event was especially exciting as we welcomed a volunteer from our partner—McGovern Medical School—who joined us for the activities. Together, we interacted with the children through games, […]

City and Neighbor Support: Volunteers Help Prepare for the Upcoming Book Sale on July 30 2026

On July 30, 2026, two volunteers dedicated their time at the West Pearland Library to help organize and sort books for the library’s upcoming book sale. The volunteers carefully arranged donated books by category and ensured they were neatly displayed, helping library staff prepare for the event efficiently. Their hard work, attention to detail, and positive attitude greatly […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Branch Community Swimming Class #99, -07/26/2026

Today was the last lesson of a three week long series. The lesson started off with two of the students working on improving their freestyle breathing technique and then their backstroke kick. Another student learned how to incorporate arms into freestyle kick and practiced freestyle breathing drills. Afterwards all three students played games and raced […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Community Art Class (#41) on July 25, 2026

On July 25, four volunteers from the Aylus Art Group hosted community art class #41 at the library, featuring a fun 3D Paper Octopus Craft project! The volunteers guided the children through cutting, folding, curling, and taping colorful construction paper. The kids then added their own personalized decorations, turning simple paper into unique and lively 3D octopuses. […]

The AYLUS Branch of Mason Makes Stem Kits to Donate with the Handmade Gifts Initiative (1st) on July 31st, 2026

AYLUS Mason Branch – Activity Report Event: Readying Stem Kits to Donate Date: July 31, 2026 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm Branch Leader Submitting Report: Mithra Manoranjitham Gajendran   Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Mason Ohio Branch partnered with the Handmade Gifts Initiative (and Crayons and Beyond) to complete the Stem Kits Project. Volunteers worked to package the […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Community Art Class (#40) on July 18, 2026

On July 18, four volunteers from the Aylus Art Group hosted another successful art class at the library, featuring the fun theme of Optical Illusions. The volunteers guided the kids through drawing geometric shapes and using different colors to build a 3D effect. The classroom atmosphere was focused, encouraging, and fun! Eight kids participated in the class. They […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#284): Volunteers Lead the LSA SMILE Summer Camp (#143) on July 24 2026

On Friday July 24, 2026, Pearland AYLUS volunteers assisted the staff at the 2026 LSA Summer SMILE Camp held at the Special Needs Caring Center, helping provide engaging and meaningful activities for campers with special needs. Volunteers provided individualized support, giving participants opportunities to practice motor skills and living skills in a safe, supportive, and […]

City and Neighbor Support: Moving and Organizing Storage on July 19, 2026

On Sunday, July 19, 2026, our volunteers proudly supported the Pearland Chinese Association to move and organize its storage space. The volunteers arrived early on a Sunday morning. Through teamwork, dedication, and a spirit of service, they ensured the move is well organized and was completed before the scheduled completion time.  It demonstrated the positive impact […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 90th Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Bookstore Event on August 1st, 2026

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 […]

AYLUS Lake Washington volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden on August 01, 2026(#150)

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch On the 1st of August, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington member Elissa Song and Andrew Zhang volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden with the Sammamish Botanical Garden Society. They helped cut aged branches and deadheaded flowers so that plants can bloom more. They also removed weeds […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted a post-camp bonus session for Scratch campers on July 31, 2026 (#149).

Reported by Eric Lake Washington Branch   On July 31, 2026, instructors Eric and Xiao hosted a post-camp bonus session for students who wanted to further strengthen the Scratch programming skills they learned during the summer camp and take their projects to the next level. During the two-hour session from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, […]

AYLUS Birmingham Branch Volunteers at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (August 1st, 2026)

The AYLUS Birmingham Branch partnered with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, an organization dedicated to providing contracted animal control services for Jefferson County, handling stray pickups, injured animal rescues, and aggressive animal responses. They investigate reports of animal neglect/abuse and work with owners to improve living conditions. GBHS also takes in surrendered pets, provides medical […]

AYLUS Farmington Branch Hosts an Origami Session at the Holiday Farmington Senior Center (8/1/2026)

Reported by: Bernice Zhang On August 1st, 2026, the AYLUS Farmington Branch hosted an origami session at the Holiday Farmington Senior Center. There, volunteers taught residents how to fold a variety of different origami pieces, such as cranes, frogs, and crabs. Residents at the senior center had the opportunity to learn many different kinds of […]

Event 146: AYLUS Morris Branch Partners with United Methodist Church for Food Donation Drive in August 2026

On August 1, 2026, the AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with the United Methodist Church to organize a food donation drive to support local families and community members in need. AYLUS members worked together to collect essential food items, including canned food and rice, from generous donors in the local community. Through the efforts of our […]

Chapel Hill Branch Donates Handcrafted Pillows and Origami to the Ronald McDonald House

On July 21, 2026, the Chapel Hill Branch donated handcrafted pillows and origami to the Ronald McDonald House to bring comfort and joy to children and families. The handmade gifts were very well received and reflected the branch’s commitment to community service and compassion. Volunteers who participated in the event were Alwin Liu (0.5 hours) […]

Aylus Great Neck Branch Volunteer in Bayard Cutting Arboretum on 8/1/2026 (80th)

On 8/1/2026, Aylus volunteers went to Bayard Cutting Arboretum from 9:30am to 12:00am (2.5 hours). Following the garlic harvest, today we’re back at the farm in Bayard Cutting Arboretum. This morning, we’re harvesting and curing onions. Unlike garlic, onions can be easier to pull out because they’re not buried underground. However, the volunteers need to […]

San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on July 27, 2026

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 residents in North San Diego County are food insecure. Each day at Interfaith sack lunches […]

San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on July 20, 2026

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 residents in North San Diego County are food insecure. Each day at Interfaith sack lunches […]

San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on July 6, 2026

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 residents in North San Diego County are food insecure. Each day at Interfaith sack lunches […]

San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on July 13, 2026

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 residents in North San Diego County are food insecure. Each day at Interfaith sack lunches […]

Columbus Branch Donated 72 Handmade Placemats to Meals on Wheels on July 30th, 2026

During the month of July, AYLUS volunteers decorated 72 placemats to donate to the Dublin Service Center for the Meals on Wheels program.   This month, the placemats theme was “Celebration,” where volunteers used their creativity to make their placemats represent the theme. Then, they laminated their placemats to gift to the recipients of the […]

Columbus Branch Volunteered as Balloon Handlers at the July 4th Parade, 2026

On July 4th, two AYLUS members participated in a local Independence Day parade as balloon handlers carrying and managing the USA 250 balloons. Their role contributed to the overall coordination and festive atmosphere of the event. Their participation contributed positively to the event and provided a meaningful opportunity to engage with the community. Hours: Eric […]

San Diego Branch hosts the 107th Smiling Stars In-person program on July,25th 2026

Posted by Max Yang Smiling Stars Reading Program is a new project by AYLUS San Diego and kicked off on September 23, 2023. This program serves a dual purpose: to facilitate meaningful connections with local children with autism and improve their communication skills, while simultaneously improving their foundational reading comprehension skills. Our commitment is not […]

San Diego Branch hosts the 106th Smiling Stars Reading program on July,18th 2026

Posted by Max Yang Smiling Stars Reading Program is a new project by AYLUS San Diego and kicked off on September 23, 2023. This program serves a dual purpose: to facilitate meaningful connections with local children with autism and improve their communication skills, while simultaneously improving their foundational reading comprehension skills. Our commitment is not […]

San Diego Branch hosts the 105th Smiling Stars Reading program on July,11th 2026

Posted by Max Yang Smiling Stars Reading Program is a new project by AYLUS San Diego and kicked off on September 23, 2023. This program serves a dual purpose: to facilitate meaningful connections with local children with autism and improve their communication skills, while simultaneously improving their foundational reading comprehension skills. Our commitment is not […]

San Diego Branch Hosted the 11th Melody Project event on July 26, 2026

The Melody Project – Eleventh Performance Report Reported by: Gavin Zheng Date: July 26, 2026 Location: Bayshire Torrey Pines Senior Home On July 26, 2026, The Melody Project held its inaugural performance at the Bayshire Torrey Pines Senior Home. The mission of this initiative is to provide musical entertainment for senior residents while offering student […]

San Diego Branch Hosted the 29th used batteries recycling event in San Diego in July 31th, 2026

Reported by Brianna Zhang. AYLUS San Diego Branch organized the 29th collection and recycling of used batteries in July 2026. We dropped the batteries to recycle at Staples, where our volunteers collected a total of 2 lbs of used batteries. Scientific researchers have claimed that recycling batteries can save 51.3% of natural resources. The recycling of batteries […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 93th Solution for Hope Beast Academy Online Class on July 20-July 26, 2026

Reported by QI (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 93th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on July 20-July 26 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 92th Solution for Hope Beast Academy Online Class on July 13-July 19, 2026

Reported by QI (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 92th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on July 13-July 19 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary […]

AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch Volunteers at ALFC Generosity Center on 07/25/26

On July 25, 2026, dedicated youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered once again at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga for a meaningful day of community service focused on addressing food insecurity. United by a shared commitment to leadership, compassion, and civic engagement, volunteers served from 7:20 AM to 1:00 PM, […]

Greater Buffalo Branch Volunteers at Bristol Village (7/30/2026)

On Thursday, July 30, members of the AYLUS Greater Buffalo Branch participated in the Youth Initiative Bristol Village Senior Engagement Program, visiting residents at Bristol Village Assisted Living and Memory Care. During the visit, volunteers performed violin, flute, and piano pieces for the senior residents. They then spent time playing games and cards. Our volunteers […]

AYLUS Roslyn hosts an Arts & Crafts Workshop to create handmade items that are donated to hospitals, homeless shelters, and other community organizations (5th)

On Wednesday July 29th, members from the Roslyn AYLUS branch collaborated in the Bryant Library to create cards for senior citizens and decorate NOSH bags. Today was the fifth arts and crafts workshop but the first time decorating KFIP bags and making cards. When we arrived at the library we made our way into the […]

AYLUS Roslyn Volunteers at the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County’s Group Home (73rd) on 7/25/26

On Saturday, July 25th, from 1 to 4 pm, five AYLUS Roslyn members volunteered at CP Nassau’s Bethpage residential home. Since there were only three residents during this visit, the volunteers were able to give each resident even more personalized attention and care. We started the afternoon with a baking activity, working together with the […]

AYLUS Lake Washington member volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden On July 28, 2026(#148)

Reported by Elissa Song Single Member Event   On the 28th of July, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington member Elissa Song volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden with the Sammamish Botanical Garden Society. She helped remove invasive plants in the garden, deadheaded flowers, transported pruned plant branches, and learned about important environmental skills […]

AYLUS Great Neck Volunteers Participate as Rowing Crew in Dragon Boat Festival (7/18/26)

On July 18, members of the AYLUS Great Neck Branch gathered to begin training for the upcoming dragon boat race. The primary focus of this first session was mastering the fundamental techniques of paddling and, most importantly, understanding the critical role of timing. In dragon boating, synchronization is everything. If the team does not paddle […]

AYLUS Farmington Branch Hosts a Trivia Event at the Holiday Farmington Senior Center (7/25/2026)

Reported by: Bernice Zhang On July 25th, 2026, the AYLUS Farmington Branch hosted a trivia event at the Holiday Farmington Senior Center. The session consisted of multiple questions from eight different categories, including but not limited to pop culture, music, and food. Questions featured a variety of fun and interesting facts across time periods. The […]

ALYUS RSM Music Festival July 26

Pulling off an incredible festival takes real energy, and our volunteer squad delivered from start to finish! The crew kicked things off early by hauling gear and setting up the venue. Once the gates opened, our ticket checkers stamped passes to keep lines moving fast. Ushers then guided fans smoothly to their seats and best […]

AYLUS Great Neck Branch Tutoring at Station Library 131st (7/28/26)

On Tuesday, July 28th, the Great Neck AYLUS Branch hosted another productive tutoring session at the Great Neck Station Library. To start, Olivia Kang assisted a younger child—who wasn’t as familiar with English—with reading, helping her pronounce and understand new words. Further into the session, she assisted another student with an English assignment, involving fill-in-the-blanks […]