In January 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 […]

In January, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported the local community for Lunar New Year Celebrations. GPA volunteers helped with booth setup, check in, games, and recruiting new members at the celebration events. Address: Summit Middle School, 272 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901 Date & Time: 1/26 Sunday, 1:00-3:30 pm […]

In January, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued 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, […]

Reported by Eric Chen On Saturday, January 18, 2025, the Newtown AYLUS team once again made a difference in the community by organizing a reading session for first and second graders. This initiative aimed to help young learners build confidence and improve their literacy skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Three dedicated members worked […]

Reported by Sarah Tao Over the course of the last week of December 2024, the Mclean AYLUS branch was able to sort through old clothes and blankets to achieve nearly ten bags of clothes for donation! After sorting, we brought all of these bags to a donation store named Unique. This drive was especially benefitting […]

On January 25th, 2025, two members from AYLUS San Clemente Branch, Tylon Zhou and Miah Zhou dedicated their time and effort to a volunteer initiative at Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel. Arriving promptly at 11:00 a.m., they eagerly began their service in the clothing sorting section, an essential part of the warehouse’s operations. This volunteer-driven […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou 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 […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou 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 […]

On January 25th, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, members of the AYLUS Bellaire branch volunteered at Freewheels Houston. Volunteers were assigned to work on cleaning and repairing broken bikes back into a usable shape for those needing a mode of transportation. Volunteers removed the wheels of the bike and proceeded to clean the […]

On January 24th, the AYLUS Syosset branch volunteered at the Long Island Children’s Museum to set up Lunar New Year decorations around the first and second floor, and also put gold chocolate coins in envelopes. Since the group consisted of 31 people, we split into two groups at the beginning. One group was decorating the […]

At the Mira Vie location in East Brunswick on 1/20/25, volunteer members of the AYLUS Raritan Valley organization helped run games for the seniors. These games included Balloon Volleyball, Bingo, and more. The volunteers had much fun along with the seniors and this event provided a valuable experience for them. Reporter (2 hrs): Irwin Wang […]

In January, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported the local community for Lunar New Year Celebrations. GPA volunteers helped with booth setup, check in, games, and recruiting new members at the celebration events. Address: Summit Free Public Library Date & Time: 1/25 Saturday, 2-4 pm GPA volunteers (1/25, 2 hrs): […]

On January 19, 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:  4 Hours

On January 18, 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 David Li, Michelle Li:  4 Hours

In January, 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 […]

In January, 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 […]

In January, 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 […]

In January, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported the local community for Lunar New Year Celebrations. GPA volunteers helped with booth setup, check in, games, and recruiting new members at the celebration events. Address: Montgomery Public Library Storytime Room Date & Time: 1/25 Saturday, 2-4 pm GPA volunteers (1/25, 2-4 […]

On January 25nd, the AYLUS Dix Hills Branch helps recycle plastic bottles at a local supermarket. Volunteers collected plastic bottles for weeks beforehand in preparation of this event. They proceeded to put them all together in large bags to bring to a supermarket to recycle them. Several hundred plastic bottles were collected in total, and […]

  Lately, the CLA has registered more students in different classes. So, more volunteers from the Greater Triangle Branch joined to help as TAs. They were assigned to different classes to assist teachers, including dispatching study material, cleaning up after the classes, and helping the students with questions. Volunteers also regulated the students in the […]

On the afternoon of January 25th, members of the AYLUS (Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States) Morris Branch came together to support New Jersey Newark community during the winter season. Understanding the challenges many individuals face during colder months, the team worked diligently to pack 120 bags filled with essential winter items, including […]

On December 3, 2024, the Marlboro Branch of AYLUS conducted its second food donation drive of the year, this time in partnership with Fulfill NJ. With the incredible support of our volunteers and community, we collected over 35 pounds of non-perishable food items over the course of 2 months to help combat food insecurity. The […]

On August 15, 2024, the Marlboro Branch of AYLUS hosted its second beach cleanup of the year at Sandy Hook Beach, continuing our mission to protect the environment. Volunteers came together once again to remove litter, collecting over 65 pounds of trash, including plastic waste, glass, and other harmful debris. This event not only helped […]

In June 2024, the Marlboro Branch of AYLUS partnered with the Red Cross Foundation to organize a month-long clothing and supplies drive. With the incredible support of our community, we gathered an impressive collection of gently used clothing, blankets, and essential supplies. These donations were delivered to the Red Cross, where they will be distributed […]

On May 3, 2024, the Marlboro Branch of AYLUS held an impactful beach cleanup at Sandy Hook Beach, showcasing our dedication to environmental preservation. Volunteers worked together to collect and properly dispose of over 25 pounds of trash, including plastic bottles, wrappers, and other debris, helping to protect marine life and keep the shoreline pristine. […]

On March 5, 2024, the Marlboro Branch of AYLUS proudly conducted its first-ever food drive to support our local community. With the help of dedicated volunteers and generous donors, we successfully collected over 30 pounds of non-perishable food items over the course of 45 days. These donations were carefully sorted and delivered to the Monmouth […]

On January 25th, 2025, 2 members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the Brown Bag Ministry in Apex. We made sandwiches for local low-income families. In addition, we also assembled food bags with sandwiches, snacks, and sweets. This is a great way to give back to the community. Volunteers: April Hou (2 hours) Ryan […]

Activity & Impact On January 20, 2025, four members of the AYLUS North Hollywood branch volunteered for a trash clean-up in Northridge Park from 8:30-10:30 am. During the event, volunteers were able to clear trash in the park as well as the surrounding area, making the community cleaner. AYLUS volunteers collected around 10 pounds of […]

Reported by Kingston Lu On Saturday, January 11th from 1:00 PM – 4:00 the Syosset Branch to volunteer at a CP Nassau Group Home. CP Nassau (Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County)  is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing quality services for children and adults with cerebral palsy. e of their programs is to provide […]

On Sunday, January 6, AYLUS Syosset volunteered at a center for the Cerebral Palsy Association. Cerebral palsy is a disease that affects the brain which gives challenges with speech, vision, and hearing. This association gives many opportunities and programs for ones in need as well as help advocate people with cerebral palsy by hosting events […]

On 1/24/25, Maggie Zhang and Dan Yi packed and mailed out AYLUS T-Shirts for AYLUS branches across the U.S. They then went to their local post office to mail the shirts for those branches. Hours: Maggie Zhang – 3.5 Dan Yi – 0.5

On January 15, 2025, three members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch—Grace Guo, 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 two middle school students with […]

  On January 19, 2025, members from AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch held a Color-A-Smile meeting from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm. This is our 134th event by the AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch. Color-A-Smile is a non-profit organization that sends pictures to people such as veterans, the sick, and more. These pictures have happy images and […]

On the afternoon of January 23, members of the AYLUS (Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States) Morris branch participated in the “Student change hunger” food drive to support the Community FoodBank of New Jersey in Hillside. The event was a heartfelt effort to combat food insecurity in the local community. AYLUS members worked […]

Class Summary On January 18th, 2025, members of AYLUS Puget Sound finished the final session of the 2025 AMC 8 Prep course! Classes have run weekly throughout the course of 8 weeks each Saturday from 4:00 PM through 5:00 PST. Our 2025 AMC 8 Prep was taught by instructors Raymond Zhu and Hannah Ma. The […]

In January 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, […]