Activity & Impact On Friday, September 4, 2026, three members of the AYLUS North Hollywood branch volunteered in partnership with North Hollywood Home Alliance at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, contributing to the local homeless outreach. Members assisted with giving out sack lunches, preparing drinks, bagging snacks, and packaging. In addition, a nursing student from a […]

On September 20th, 2026, members of our Chapel Hill branch completed a flower delivery service project to support seniors at Charles House. Volunteers Leah Yang and Kayla Lin picked up fresh flowers from Trader Joe’s. After carefully loading and organizing the flowers into their vehicle, they delivered them to Charles House in Chapel Hill. The flowers will be […]

On September 19, 2026, youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch spent the morning volunteering at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga. The group came together to assist with the center’s food distribution efforts and support families in the local community. Volunteers worked from 7:20 AM to 1:00 PM, completing 5.5 hours of […]

AYLUS Gainesville Branch Teacher Assistance at Huagen Chinese School September 13th, 2026 On Sunday, September 13th, 2026, AYLUS Gainesville Branch volunteers Jalen Zheng and Logan Wu participated in teacher assistance activities at Huagen Chinese School. The volunteers contributed their time and effort to support younger students and teachers through classroom assistance and educational engagement. 2nd […]

As part of our AYLUS Glen Head Branch community service project, we gathered together to create and write heartfelt thank-you cards for local firefighters on Sep.20, 12pm-5pm. During the activity, we prepared cards and wrote personal messages expressing our appreciation and gratitude to firefighters for their courage, dedication, and service to our local community. We […]

On September 7th, AYLUS Syosset held a volunteer-led community basketball event at Syosset Woodbury Park. Participants composed of all age groups were led by our Syosset AYLUS branch volunteers. Our volunteers focused on dribbling, passing, shooting, and communication skills over a four hour clinic. Older kids played in a scrimmage, while younger kids enjoyed supervised […]

On Friday, 9/18/2026, 3 members of AYLUS taught students ranging from 4th-graders to 9th-graders in various math topics at the local Chinese school, the Newtown Yardley Chinese School. Randall Zhang (Event Leader), Daniel Tang, and Bryce Han participated, teaching from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Our volunteers taught two different classes, one for 6+ grade […]

On September 12, from 12 to 3 pm, three members of AYLUS Roslyn visited CP Nassau in Bayville for their end-of-summer party. Throughout the event, AYLUS volunteers greeted the residents and their families and participated in the festivities alongside them. We enjoyed the food and activities while spending time with the residents and other families […]

Garden City, NY — September 19, 2026 AYLUS Garden City volunteers Haley Yeung, Luis Ye, Noah Scola, Daniel Quin, William Ruhle, Hanyu Chen, and Michael Geiger supported the Garden City High School Homecoming event by helping with the setup of PTA’s Trojan Town activities. Before the event, students helped set up the Trojan Town exhibition […]

Garden City, NY — September 19, 2026 AYLUS Garden City volunteers Noah, Daniel, Christian, Kyson, Aman, and Luis participated in the Friends of the Library Book Sale during the Garden City High School Homecoming event on 9/19/2026. Students helped sort and transport books from inside the library to the outdoor sales area and assisted customers during […]

On 9/19/2026, AYLUS Syosset volunteers visited the CP Nassau residential home in Hicksville to spend time with the residents and provide companionship and support. During our visit, the volunteers organized a variety of activities, including coloring, arts and crafts. The residents participated in the activities at their own pace, and our volunteers provided assistance and […]

On Saturday, September 19th, AYLUS Syosset returned to the CCE Farmers’ Market at Eisenhower Park. Our volunteers had a wonderful time helping out and supporting the community. As usual, our earliest volunteers arrived early to help set up the various booths and activity stations. Our activities station featured jump roping, hula hooping, coloring sheets, and […]

Garden City, NY — September 19, 2026 AYLUS Garden City volunteers Lynnea, Bryce, Leanne, Isabella, and Luis participated in the Garden City High School Homecoming Car Decoration activity as part of the school’s Homecoming celebration on 9/19/2026. The 9th and 10th grade students worked together to design artwork for their grade’s parade car based on the […]

On Sunday, September 20th, from 3:30 to 4:30pm, the team of The AYLUS Northwest Arkansas branch volunteered as tutors for Olympiad Math class in Walson Chinese School. This is the fifth class of this new semester. This class will be given weekly through the whole school year, totally 30 weeks. This activity is also a […]

On Saturday, September 12th, members of the AYLUS Syosset Branch, including Alan Mu, Justin Wu, Brayden Wan, Lucas Yim, and William Sun volunteered at a farm market event at Parking Field 8 of Eisenhower Park. Volunteers worked in three shifts: 7:30–11:00 AM, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, and 11:00 AM–2:00 PM. During the event, we worked together […]

On Sunday, September 13th, the AYLUS Roslyn branch held its seventh Crochet Workshop. During the workshop, Emma Wei and Olivia Lin continued working on handmade crochet projects, including drawstring bags, while practicing and improving their crochet skills. Throughout the session, Emma and Olivia worked together on their projects and helped each other with different crochet […]

We assisted Glen Head library staff with organizing and maintaining the bookshelves on Sep.20, 9am-12pm. We sorted returned and misplaced books, identified the appropriate sections and shelf locations, and carefully returned books to their proper places. We also straightened and organized the shelves, checked for books that were out of order, and helped keep the […]

On Saturday, September 19th, from 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM, members of the Great Neck Aylus branch hosted an AAPI event at the Great Neck Main Library. The event started off with three volunteers reading three books. Andrew read “Friends  Are Friends Forever”, Nathan read “Anjali Can!”, and Jolynn read “La Princesa and the Pea”. […]

On Thursday, September 17, the Great Neck AYLUS Branch held a successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Station Library. Joseph helped a student with English and third-grade state test preparation, focusing on reading and writing skills. Ivy assisted with eighth-grade math, while Brian provided support in science, French, and math. Xingzhi Li worked with […]

The Birmingham Branch of AYLUS regularly volunteers at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, assisting with the upkeep and maintenance of the gardens, as well as with regular seasonal events. On September 19th, members of the Birmingham Branch helped with the cleanup of the annual Fall Plant Sale at the Botanical Gardens. Volunteers moved plants that 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 […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: September 13, 2026 Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On September 13, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for Math, Reading, Chess, Science, and STEM. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group instruction to […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: September 12, 2026 Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On September 12, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for Math, Spanish, Science, and Chinese. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group instruction to students […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: September 11, 2026 Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On September 11, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for Math and Chinese. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group instruction to students of varying […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Food Bank Volunteering – Processing and Sorting Date: September 19, 2026 Time: 8:30-11 AM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Jayden Zhang Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch participated in a service event at a local food bank, helping support its mission of providing food and essential resources to […]

  On September 19, 2026, Aylus participated in the Jones Beach State Park project—the Jones Beach International Beach Cleanup Day. Our task was to start at Site 6 and walk west along the beach, cleaning up all the trash on the sand. The event lasted for three hours, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.     AYLUS […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Crafts & Entertainment Date: September 19th, 2026 Time: 1 PM- 3 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description On September 19th, 2026, members from the AYLUS Irvine Branch volunteered at the local senior center. Volunteers aided with creating cards for the residents. Volunteers cut […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge members participated in the Saturdays in Motion program at the GSCY YMCA on 9/19/26. This year, the SIM program moved from the gym on the second floor to the first floor. However, because some of the equipment remained on the second floor, our volunteers helped move the equipment between floors during both […]

  On Saturday, Sep.19, Taige Shi and Hanci Li went to Cary Learning Center as volunteers. They directed the students to the suitable class, helped the teacher set up the classroom as needed, and cleaned up all the mess after class. They also put much effort into supervising students during classroom activities, ensuring they remained […]

AYLUS Garden City volunteers Luis, Noah, Kyson, and Michael recently participated in a community service session at The NEST in Nassau Community College, where students had the opportunity to learn about the organization and assist with the daily operations of its food pantry. During the volunteer session, students learned about what The NEST does and […]

On Saturday, September 5th, members of the AYLUS Syosset Branch, including Selina Lin, Lucas Yim, Hoiki Woo, William Sun, Alan Mu, and ZhengLong Hu, took part in a volunteer activity at Parking Field 8 of Eisenhower Park. Volunteers worked in three different shifts: 7:30–11:00 AM, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, and 11:00 AM–2:00 PM. During the activity, […]

On September 13, 2026, these students volunteered at the Chinese school, distributing books and transporting them to various classrooms. Their volunteer work helped ensure the smooth operation of classes, supported student learning, and fostered community engagement. 3 hours of volunteer service: Gavin Pan (3 Hours) Khloe Wang (3 Hours) Erick Wu (3 Hours) Aiden Zheng […]

On Sunday, September 13, the Roslyn AYLUS branch volunteered at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island (CCALI) from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Since it was the first day of school, our main job was to be teacher assistants and help both the students and teachers throughout the day. When we first arrived, we went […]

On Thursday, September 17th, from 4:30 to 5:30pm, the team of The AYLUS Northwest Arkansas branch volunteered as tutors for Olympiad Math class in The New School. This is the second class of this new semester. This class will be given weekly through the whole school year, totally 30 weeks. This activity is also a […]

Reported by Jerry Yang Lake Washington Branch   On Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM, the AYLUS Lake Washington Branch participated in the 2026 Seattle Asian Cultural Gala, an event showcasing Asian American culture and festivities. The event featured food, dance, and games, organized by local Asian nonprofit organizations.   Our […]

On Tuesday, September 15th, the Great Neck AYLUS Branch hosted another productive session at the Great Neck Station Library. Brian Zhang helped several children with PEMDAS and French homework, while Xingzhi Li helped a child review for a social studies test. Junlin Yu worked on English writing and vocabulary with a learner, and Summer Lu […]

performances on 9/11/26 On September 11, 2026, members of the AYLUS Louisville Branch volunteered at StoryPoint Brownsboro Senior Living Community in Louisville, Kentucky, bringing an afternoon of music and joy to the residents. Our young volunteers prepared a variety of musical performances, including piano and other instrumental pieces. Each student had the opportunity to introduce […]

ALYUS RSM worked with saddleback to process donations made by local residents. The mass amounts of goods donated required dedication and effort which was reciprocated by ALYUS’s 4 members. They arrived with patience and energy to accomplish their goal of helping others by packing donated food and supplies. 1. Catherine Ji 10:00am-1:00pm 3hrs 2. Lichen […]

Under the hot sun, two volunteers from the ALYUS RSM branch volunteered to help out at the local saddleback peace farm. They helped with sorting produce, refilling mulch, tending flowers, and raking soil. Their dedication under the boiling heat contributes to another fulfilling day of ALYUS working to assist others. 9/12/26 1. Ethan Zhang -2hr […]

Today at Ridge Oak, volunteers helped seniors with several different technology questions. One senior needed assistance downloading an app onto their Huawei phone, and the volunteer guided them through the process. Another senior needed help fixing the ringtone for WeChat so they could hear notifications more easily. Volunteers also helped a senior delete their ChatGPT […]

Commodity futures markets have long been treated as the institutional standard for price discovery: a futures contract on crude oil, natural gas, or agricultural products aggregates the collective judgment of professional traders, hedge funds, and producers with direct market exposure. Yet the emergence of decentralized prediction markets introduces a potential rival mechanism. Polymarket, operating on […]

  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 […]

On Sunday, September 13th, from 3:30 to 4:30pm, the team of The AYLUS Northwest Arkansas branch volunteered as tutors for Olympiad Math class in Walson Chinese School. This is the fourth class of this new semester. This class will be given weekly through the whole school year, totally 30 weeks. This activity is also a […]

Another beautiful afternoon at Firefighter Park, laughter and fun encompassed the full capacity of the park as the volunteers delightfully played a variety of games and sports with Jack and Austin, our client and playmate. We started by spending a chill minute on the swings, Yucheng and Christina took turns pushing Jack and enjoying a […]

Reported by Lexin Zhu On September 10, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, volunteers from the AYLUS McLean Branch participated in the annual Celebrate McLean event at McLean High School. To foster student engagement and support the broader school community, our volunteers assisted the McLean Art and Literature Club at their table. Throughout the afternoon, […]

McLean Branch of AYLUS hosted a free Tennis Clinic at the McLean Central Park tennis courts on September 12, 2026.  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 fun […]

From 9:00 to 11:30 AM on September 12, 2026, AYLUS Bellaire distributed flyers to homes throughout the Bellaire neighborhood in the area between Pocahontas St. and Aspen St. to promote a book drive benefiting Books For Development. Volunteers walked door-to-door, placing flyers on doors that provided residents with information about the book drive and how […]

On September 12, 2026, the AYLUS Bellaire Branch organized a community cleanup event at Evelyn’s Park from 6:40 PM to 7:40 PM to promote environmental awareness, encourage community service, and help maintain a clean and welcoming public space for local residents.   The volunteers worked efficiently to cover key areas of the park, including walking […]

On September 12, 2026, members of the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch volunteered at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga. The volunteers arrived at 7:20 AM and remained at the center until 1:00 PM, completing 5.5 hours of community service. During their time there, they assisted with the center’s efforts to prepare and provide food […]

On Thursday, September 10th, the Great Neck AYLUS Branch had a productive evening at the Great Neck Station Library. Although less than last time, there was still a considerably large amount of tutees that attended. To start off, Brian Zhang worked with a seventh grade student, focusing on math, science, and English. Later, he worked […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Food Bank Volunteering – Processing and Sorting Date: August 22, 2026 Time: 8:30-11 AM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Jayden Zhang Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch participated in a service event at a local food bank, helping support its mission of providing food and essential resources to […]

On September 4th, AYLUS Sports volunteers came to Firefighter Park to participate in sports and outdoor activities with the children. Yucheng played table tennis with a little girl while Isabella went on the swings with a child with special needs. She also spent some time enjoying the swings with Isabelle and the special needs kid. […]

On Saturday, September 12th, from 3:45 – 5:00 PM, members of the Great Neck AYLUS branch hosted an AAPI event for kids at the Great Neck Main Library. The activities that were held at this event included story reading and arts & crafts such as origami, crochet, and color scratching. Three volunteers—Nathan Li, Jolynn Li, […]

On Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the AYLUS Dix Hill Branch volunteered at Bethpage State Park to remove invasive plants and make room for planting beneficial species in their place. Volunteers first started by raking out English ivy, a common invasive species that covers the ground. The volunteers used iron rakes […]

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 […]

The AYLUS Birmingham Branch assists regularly with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and members work to maintain various gardens and help with other roles. On Saturday September 12th, AYLUS volunteered at the Little Ones’ memorial garden to assist in a project with the botanical gardens. Members weeded the Little Ones’ memorial garden and surrounding area. Thank […]

We volunteered at Flushing art academy center where we supported children through creative art and drawing activities on Sep.12, 9am-5pm. We helped children develop their creativity, imagination, and confidence by guiding them through different drawing projects, including simple sketches, coloring, nature drawings, seasonal artwork, and creative illustrations. We worked with children individually and in small […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Food Bank Volunteering – Processing and Sorting Date: September 12, 2026 Time: 8:30-11 AM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Jayden Zhang Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch participated in a service event at a local food bank, helping support its mission of providing food and essential resources […]

During August 2026, volunteers of the AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch completed colorful coloring pages for the Color A Smile program to bring encouragement to people in need, including seniors and overseas military members. These pages held a variety of colors and thoughtful designs, along with colorful and nicely-drawn pictures. After finishing, volunteers signed their first […]

On Saturday, September 12, from 9AM to 12PM, the Twin Falls branch volunteered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for kids who don’t have one of their own in our community. We helped with various tasks including sanding and rounding of the edges of different sizes of wood, drilling pieces together, and dipping […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Assisting with Special Event Date: September 12th, 2026 Time: 1 PM- 3 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description On September 12th, 2026, members from the AYLUS Irvine Branch volunteered at the local senior center. Volunteers aided with Grandparents Day at the senior center. […]

Today at Fellowship Village, volunteers helped seniors with several technology questions. One senior needed assistance setting up a new Amazon tablet, and the volunteer helped connect it to the FVBR resident Wi-Fi, sign into their Amazon account, and download games from the app store. Another senior needed help signing into the guest Wi-Fi, and the […]

Today at Fellowship Village, volunteers helped seniors with several technology questions. One senior needed assistance setting up a new Fire tablet, and the volunteer guided them through signing in with their Amazon account and installing word games on the device. Another senior needed help deleting contacts from their phone, and the volunteer showed them how […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge members participated in the YMCA SIM Program’s first session of the year. Location: YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 During the annual training, volunteers reviewed the program’s goals, plans, and expectations for the upcoming year. Volunteers also inspected, organized, and prepared all necessary equipment to ensure everything was ready […]

On September 5, 2026, volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga to support the center’s ongoing food distribution efforts. From 7:20 AM to 1:00 PM, volunteers contributed their time and effort to help organize donated food and prepare essential groceries for distribution to local families. Each […]

On August 31st, 2026, the Bergen branch proudly contributed to the Goodwill NYNJ Donation Center in Nanuet, NY. Members collected and donated various clothing items such as shirts, pants, winter apparel, and other necessities to help those in need. It was rewarding to extend our service efforts beyond our immediate community and make a positive […]

On August 29th, 2026, members of the AYLUS Bergen branch organized a halloween-themed card-making event to support hospitalized children. All completed cards will be donated to Cards for Hospitalized Kids (CFHK) in Chicago, Illinois. During the event, we created more than 45 handmade cards filled with bright colors and uplifting messages. Inspired by Halloween traditions […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: September 6, 2026 Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On September 6, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for Reading, STEM, Math, and Chess. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group instruction to students […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: September 5, 2026 Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On September 5, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for Math, English, Spanish, and Science. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group instruction to students […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: September 4, 2026 Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On September 4, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for Chinese and Math. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group instruction to students of varying […]

During the months of July and August, AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch volunteer tutors continued teaching English to students overseas. Volunteers prepared lessons on vocabulary, reading, grammar, and writing to help students improve their English skills. Even as many were busy with extracurriculars or enjoying their summers, they remained committed to teaching and providing engaging lessons. […]

AYLUS Morris Branch members partnered with GRACE (Giving and Receiving Assistance for Our Community’s Essentials) to support local families in need through a donation drive focused on infant and baby essentials. Members collected infant diapers and various baby items, including essential supplies that families with young children can use every day. Volunteers carefully gathered, checked, […]

On Thursday, September 10th, from 4:30 to 5:30pm, the team of The AYLUS Northwest Arkansas branch volunteered as tutors for Olympiad Math class in The New School. This is the first class of this new semester. This class will be given weekly through the whole school year, totally 30 weeks. This activity is also a […]

On September 5th, members of the Syosset AYLUS joined the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) to assist with their support for local environmental initiatives. Members were involved in uppotting, the process of moving mature plants into a larger pot for better growth. We were also involved in removing weeds from the perimeters of the […]