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AYLUS Great Neck Branch helped on therapeutic ice-skating program at the Andrew Stergiopoulous rink (14th) 6/8/25

Stergiopoulos Ice Rink, from 1:45-3:00, volunteers of the AYLUS Therapeutic Skating Program skated with children & adults participating in the program. Every volunteer was paired with a skater, giving them support and helping them on the ice. The volunteers made the experience fun and safe for each skater. During the time they had with each […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Support City Animal Shelter’s Open House on June 8, 2025

on June 8,2025 Youth volunteers enthusiastically supported the City of Pearland Animal Shelter’s Open House today by engaging with guests at the arts and crafts table, creating fun animal-shaped balloon twists, and providing colorful face painting. Their presence added energy and creativity to the event, helping to create a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere for all […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers at martial arts class for Children on 6/02/25 and 6/04/25

West Essex members Jaden Leung, Hebe Leung, Zoe Leung, and Jeremiah Au volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 6/2/25,  and 6/4/25. Volunteers coordinated and helped with teaching, warming up, Taekwondo forms, nunchucks, and sparring footwork, so participants who are between 6-15 years old can increase their martial art skills.  6/2(2 hours) each: Jeremiah Au, […]

West Essex AYLUS Members Help RWJ Hospital Chinese Wellness Day 2025 – 6/8/2025

On June 8th, 2025, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm West Essex AYLUS members volunteered RWJ Hospital Chinese Wellness Day 2025 at Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center(ACC), 200 South Orange Ave, Livingston, NJ. This annual event had several Health Talk and Panels and provided free screening and education. Our members helped participants with registration materials, assisted with […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge Branch members volunteered and performed to support King’s Academy of Dance Arts on 6/8/25

On 6/8/25, several members of Basking Ridge Branch of AYLUS volunteered as stage assistants and performers to support King’s Academy of Dance Arts (KADA), a nonprofit organization in New Jersey, for its annual perfromance “Charm of Waving Petals” at Sieminski Theater, located at 8000 Fellowship Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Our volunteers served as backstage […]

Aylus Greater Triangle Volunteers Clean-up adopted streets on 06-08-2025

On June 08, 2025, our branch members cleaned up the adopted street from the Whole Food Plaza to the McCrimmon Parkway. This event aims to enhance the cleanliness of the local area while promoting children’s community involvement and environmental responsibility. Because construction projects are undergoing around, Plastic bottles, cigarette butts, and large-size foam boards and […]

AYLUS Greater Triangle volunteers donates to Goodwill on 06-08-2025

  On June 08, 2025, the AYLUS Greater Triangle branch organized a heartfelt event to benefit their community. Greater Triangle Volunteers selected brand-new or like-new items from home the day before the weekend, including clothes, toys, and small appliances. They came together on Sunday to donate clothes to Goodwill, embodying their commitment to serving others. […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Branch Community Chess Class (#70) on June 7, 2025

On Saturday June 7, 2025, Joshua Meng and Brendon Jiang hosted the Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson. The students were introduced to basic chess concepts like the knight fork and tactical awareness in a position. They learned that even a seemingly equal position may be suddenly changed with a few good moves. Afterwards, the students […]

City and Neighbor Support: Volunteers Assist West Pearland Library with Summer Book Sale on June 7, 2025

On June 7, AYLUS Pearland youth volunteers supported the summer book sale at the West Pearland Library. They warmly greeted guests and assisted children and parents in navigating the various book categories, helping them find selections that matched their interests. At the end of the event, volunteers also helped clean up and moved bookshelves back […]

City and Neighbor Support: Volunteers Assist West Pearland Library with Book Sale Preparation on June 6, 2025

On the afternoon of June 6, two volunteers supported the West Pearland Library in preparing for its upcoming book sale. They followed staff instructions to sort donated books, organize them by category, and arrange shelves to ensure a smooth setup for the event the following day. Volunteers (2 hours): Iva Chiang, Ian Chiang

Smile 4 Special Needs (# 215): 
Pearland Volunteers Host My PlayClub #26 on June 7, 2025

On June 7, 2025, Pearland volunteers hosted the 26th My PlayClub event at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park. The event provided a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for local families. Volunteers featured a variety of engaging activities, including: Face painting, Bucket drumming, Balloon art, Play-dough crafts and some Inclusive games. Approximately 40 children and 40 adults participated […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Branch Community Swimming Class (#78)-6/5/2025

On Thursday, June 5th, three competitive swimmers and volunteers from AYLUS Pearland – Yurong Qiu, Yushan Qiu, and Jordana Zhao taught swimming lessons to community kids. This is the 1st lesson in a 3-week-long series.   Yurong, Jordana, and Yushan helped Emma, Darren, Tylor, Jasper, Lawrence, and Audrey as a whole group learn how to kick […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#214): Volunteers Assist at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston on June 7, 2025

On June 7, 2025, Pearland volunteers supported the end of school year party at Gigi’s Playhouse Houston. The event featured a variety of engaging activities and food services for children with special needs and their families. Our volunteers were especially popular for their kids-favorite activities such as face painting and balloon art. Approximately 20 children […]

City and Neighbor Support: Volunteers Assist West Pearland Library with Book Sale Preparation on June 6, 2025

On the afternoon of June 6, two volunteers supported the West Pearland Library in preparing for its upcoming book sale. They followed staff instructions to sort donated books, organize them by category, and arrange shelves to ensure a smooth setup for the event the following day. Volunteers (2 hours): Iva Chiang, Ian Chiang  

Fairfax Branch – Autism Reimagined Center AYLUS Event 6/7/25

On June 7th, 2025, AYLUS Fairfax Branch partnered with the organization Pieces of Illumination to volunteer at the Autism Reimagined Center in Fairfax, Virginia. We assisted caretakers in spending time with children who have autism and gained a deeper understanding of the interests each kid displayed. The Autism Reimagined Center is a specialized organization devoted […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch Volunteered at the East Sammamish Park Blackberry Removal Restoration Event on June 8, 2025(#47)

Reported by Jerry Yang, #Hometown Sammamish Youth Action group – Habitat Restoration Project(#11) Lake Washington Branch   On June 8th, 2025, AYLUS Lake Washington Branch members Jerry Yang, Kevin Chen, Constantine Ermolenko, Yuhan Song, Simon Song, Amanda Huang, Xiang Zhang, and Yuejing Luo volunteered at the Blackberry Removal Restoration at East Sammamish Park. During the […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge Volunteered at Farmstead Art Center ‘s Theater in the English Barn Event from 6/6/25 to 6/15/25

AYLUS Basking Ridge members volunteered at Farmstead Art Center’s Theater in the English Barn on 6/6 and 6/7. Farmstead Art Center is a small nonprofit art center, located at 450 King George Road in Basking Ridge. The show that was being shown was “She Stoops to Conquer” . Our members arrived 45 minutes before the showtime […]

Event 58: AYLUS Morris Branch Spreads Father’s Day Joy with Helping Hands in June 2025

In celebration of Father’s Day, members of the AYLUS Morris Branch proudly partnered with the local nonprofit organization, Helping Hands, to give back to the community and show appreciation for fathers in need. Recognizing that not all families have the means to celebrate special occasions, the volunteers at AYLUS came together with compassion and enthusiasm […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#212): Bucket Drumming for All (#30) Class at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugarland on June 5, 2025

June 5 marked the beginning of the second summer of the bucket drumming class, a program designed not only to teach individuals with special needs basic music skills but also to provide a fun and engaging way to develop teamwork, leadership, decision-making, and self-advocacy. The class began with a review of the “stop” position, where […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#211): Volunteers Assisted in the LSA SMILE Summer Camp (#110) on June 4, 2025

On June 4th, volunteers supported campers in both a life skills class and a Chinese language class. They also joined in interactive games, building connections and creating joyful moments together.  Volunteers (6 hrs): Brendon Jiang, Brian Zhang, Grace Wu, Jiarui Cui,                    (5 hrs): Anna Zheng

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#210): Volunteers Perform Bucket Drumming(#29) at Charity Concert on June 3, 2025

On June 3, 2025, youth volunteers from Pearland performed as guest artists with the SMILE bucket drumming team in the second charity concert presented by the renowned Polar-Light Percussion Team from Taiwan. With a legacy spanning over two decades, Polar-Light is composed of exceptional performers with special needs and is celebrated worldwide as a symbol of perseverance, […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Support Project Rise and Shine in May 2025

Since 2020, AYLUS Pearland has been a dedicated partner of Project Rise and Shine (PRS), receiving an annual grant from the Hogg Foundation to support the mental health of minority youth. As part of the grant requirements, AYLUS Pearland consistently submits expense reports, maintains detailed program lists with statistical data, and provides regular impact reports […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#208): Volunteers Perform Bucket Drumming(#28)at Charity Concert on June 1, 2025

On June 1, 2025, youth volunteers from Pearland joined the SMILE bucket drumming team in a special charity concert featuring the renowned Polar-Light Percussion Team. With a 20-year history, Polar-Light, from Taiwan, is composed of talented performers with special needs and has become a symbol of perseverance and inclusion in the arts. The SMILE team […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#209): Volunteers Assisted in the LSA SMILE Summer Camp (#109) on June 3, 2025

The SMILE Summer Camp proudly launched its 5th season on June 3, 2025, with the enthusiastic support of youth volunteers. Held at LSA, the opening day featured a full schedule of inclusive activities for campers with special needs. In the morning, volunteers joined campers in group exercise and provided one-on-one assistance during computer skills class. […]

Syosset AYLUS Members Volunteer at LINPI 5/31/25

On May 31st, members of the Syosset AYLUS volunteered at the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI), where they assisted with planting various species of native grasses and helped create a fresh batch of nutrient-rich soil for future planting projects. Working alongside LINPI staff, the volunteers contributed their time and effort to support local conservation […]

AYLUS Roslyn Helps the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County at the Bayville Care Center (19th) on June 1st, 2025

On Sunday, June 1st, 2025, from 10:30-1:30 p.m, AYLUS Roslyn and Syosset volunteered together at the CP Bayville Location. It is an intermediate care facility located in the town of Bayville. Their goal is to improve and enhance the lives of all the residents. We volunteer to assist them with arts and crafts activities and […]

Newtown AYLUS Hosts College Informational Seminar for Local Community on June 1, 2025

Reported by Diana Zhang On Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Newtown AYLUS members organized and participated in a college informational seminar for local families. The seminar, featuring five guest speakers, focused on navigating the college application process, specifically tailored to medicine and science-focused careers and pathways.  AYLUS members arrived early […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch Volunteered at the Issy Kids Triathlon at the Issaquah Community Center on June 01, 2025 (#46)

Reported by Elissa Song #Hometown Sammamish Youth Action group – Cultural and Social Events Support Project Lake Washington Branch   On June 1st, 2025, AYLUS Lake Washington Branch members Elissa Song, Emily Qi, Eric Huang, Kevin Chen, and Jacky Yan volunteered at the Issy Kids Triathlon at the Issaquah Community Center. During the four hours […]

Healthy Future (#33): Webinar Survey about Vaping prevention on June 1,2025

On June 1, AYLUS volunteers participated in an online Zoom Webinar on vaping prevention hosted by Erick Gao and Wyatt Yin. They listened to the lecture then filled out a feedback form. The feedback will be used for statistical analysis to support the Healthy Living Advocacy Program. Volunteers (1 hour indirect):  Ethan Gao, Kenrick Xia, Eva Miller, Emerson Li, Edwin Gao, Gavin […]