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Little Virtuosos – a Music Program by Aylus Howard County Branch

Little Virtuosos, launched by the Aylus Howard County Branch in Nov 2024, is a community-based program that connects talented high school musicians with younger students eager to learn music. Through this initiative, experienced teen musicians teach instruments, vocals, and other musical skills in a friendly and supportive environment. The program is completely free, ensuring that […]

“Music in Town” Performed at Heartlands Senior Living Village by AYLUS Howard County Branch

On August 10, 2025, the senior residents of Heartlands Senior Living Village were brought to listen to truly special afternoon of music, laughter, and connection. The Music in Town performance, was organized by AYLUS Howard County Branch, brought together with talented young musicians who filled the Senior Center with stunning music ranging from classical pieces […]

AYLUS BR held presentation on High School and Community Service to promote volunteerism on 7/26/25

AYLUS Basking Ridge held our annual presentation on “High School and Community Service”, to raise awareness for 9th and 10th graders’ parents to promote volunteerism in the local community at Koo Chinese School (address: 564 Allen Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920). Together, we introduced public/private school’s requirements on community service and where to find the […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge held Tech Support program at Ridge Oak Senior Center on 7/21/25 (12th)

AYLUS held its weekly Tech Support program at Ridge Oak Senior Center on 7/21/25. Volunteers helped seniors regarding how to find her disappeared app from her phone operating system. Additionally, a senior had issues with downloading an app on their computer, which both volunteers helped with. Volunteers received great praise from the seniors because of […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (80th)(8/2/2025)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On August 2nd, 2025, AYLUS members volunteered at Jacob’s House Garden to help with its ongoing care and upkeep. In addition to their regular maintenance tasks—such as weeding, trimming plants, and watering—they were also able to harvest some ripe, fresh tomatoes. The harvest was a rewarding moment for the members, as […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Senior House Preservation #44– ABWK (8/9/2025)

On August 10th 2025, Aylus members helped Habitat for Humanity to paint for senior house. Members did the preparation work (tape the door, window, and also floor) before a safety briefing and then got to work towards the front of the home. They cut around the ridges with brushes and used the roller for larger […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge held Tech Support program at Ridge Oak Senior Center on 7/7/25 (10th)

AYLUS held its biweekly Tech Support program at Ridge Oak Senior Center on 7/7//25. Volunteers helped seniors regarding how to adjust the volume on a translation app, delete WeChat browsing history, update an iPad translation app, delete call history, adjust phone volume, reset passwords to make voicemail work properly, adjust phone brightness, active google meet, […]

Why PancakeSwap Pools Matter — A Practical Guide to Swaps, Liquidity, and Making Sense of AMMs

Okay, so check this out—DeFi on BNB Chain moves fast. Whoa! My first impression was: everything looks simple on the surface. But actually, wait—there’s more under the hood. Initially I thought liquidity was just about parking tokens and collecting fees. Then I realized pools drive price, risk, and rewards in ways that are easy to […]

AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch Volunteers at ALFC Generosity Center on 08/09/2025

On August 9th, 2025, youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch came together at the ALFC Generosity Center for another meaningful day of community service. From 7:20 AM to 1:00 PM, each volunteer dedicated 5.5 hours to supporting local families in need, working with focus and determination throughout the event. The group collaborated on […]

West Essex AYLUS – Love Serving Autism Tennis – 08/09/2025

Date: 8/9/2025 Time: 5-6pm Location: West Orange Tennis Club On 8/9/2025, members of West Essex generously volunteered in the Love Serving Autism tennis program, which offers specialized instruction to children with special needs. This inclusive program is designed to support children by providing therapeutic racquet sports instruction that enhances communication, motor coordination, life skills, and […]

West Essex AYLUS – Host a Quizbowl outreach session to young children – 8/4/2025

In collaboration with Global Leaders Academy, West Essex AYLUS members are working to provide a younger audience with opportunities to interact with the game of Quizbowl. Quizbowl offers an environment that empowers students by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and rapid recall of knowledge across a wide range of subjects. On Monday, as a new group […]

Trophy Club Branch Volunteers at the DFWweCARE Back To School Drive Event (8/9/2025)

On August 9th, volunteers from the Trophy Club Branch of AYLUS volunteered at the DFWweCARE Back to School Drive. Our volunteers helped count out school supplies including watercolors, crayons, and markers for PreK students at Spring Creek Elementary School. Then, they helped assemble 60 backpacks, ensuring that no supplies were left out. Finally, they helped […]

Greenville NC Branch Volunteered at the MacGregor Downs Health and Rehabilitation Center (8-7-2025)

On the morning of Aug. 7, 2025, members of the AYLUS Greenville NC Branch volunteered at the MacGregor Downs Health and Rehabilitation Center. They played board games, facilitated memory activities, and engaged in meaningful conversations with the senior residents. It was a pleasure to bring fun and laughter to the lives of members of the […]

Stem n Tech (#69): Pearland Volunteer Robotic Class Promotional video on August 6, 2025

On Wednesday the 6th, 2025, the planning and making of the promotional video for the AYLUS Robotics classes took place. The volunteers poured hard work into the film, and ended up with a very good and beat-synced promo video. The video contained pictures, photos, and videos compiled from the multiple classes done during the Summer. […]

City and Neighbor Support: Volunteers Assist with Library Book Sale Preparation on Aug 7, 2025

On the evening of August 7, four volunteers lent a hand to the West Pearland Library in preparing for its upcoming big book sale. They carefully sorted donated books and arranged them neatly on shelves, ensuring the event will be well-organized and inviting for visitors. Volunteers (2 hrs): Iva Chiang, Ian Chiang, Mettie Ngo, Dwayne Li-Williams

AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch Volunteering at FMSC on August 2nd, 2025

Reported by: Melody Zhang Posted by: Jenny Lin On August 2nd, 2025, four AYLUS volunteers took time out of their evenings to participate in a Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) packing event. Volunteers were given hairnets and listened to an informational and instructional presentation by the FMSC staff members. Promptly after the introduction, volunteers were […]

Houston Branch Launches Summer School for Special Needs on June 17th, 2025

On June 17th, AYLUS Houston officially launched its summer school for special needs. This program provides educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities focused on essential life skills, enriched by activities such as handbell and origami lessons. The program runs weekly from Tuesday to Thursday, with volunteer shifts lasting 1 hour (2 hours for morning/afternoon sessions; […]

Newtown AYLUS Volunteers at Doylestown Hospital (8/6/25)

On 8/6/25, volunteers from the Newtown AYLUS branch participated in a hospital support event at Doylestown Hospital, where they aided staff by transporting patients throughout the facility. Their responsibilities included safely escorting discharged patients out of the hospital and moving others between departments for tests, procedures, or room changes. This hands-on experience gave volunteers valuable […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#243): Youth Volunteers Create Graphics for Inclusive Activities on Aug. 3 2025

On August 3, Sulan Yang and Suya Yang collaborated to create illustrations of the bucket drumming activity and designed flyers for upcoming events serving the special needs community. Building on five years of experience working with individuals with special needs, volunteers have begun developing a curriculum that other organizations can readily adopt and implement. To […]

Stem n Tech (#66): Pearland Volunteer Robotics Class (#32) on July 29, 2025

On July 29, 2025, during the last class for 2025 summer, our dedicated volunteers worked closely with students to help them understand and complete the coding necessary for operating robotic arms. With guidance and encouragement, students successfully programmed their robots to perform a challenging task—picking up and stacking blocks using a mechanical arm. The hands-on activity […]

Mclean Branch Free Tennis Intro Clinic on 8/06/2025

Reported by Monlin McleanBranch of AYLUS hosted the third time free Tennis Clinic at the Longfellow middle school tennis courts on August 06, 2025.  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 […]

Morrisville Branch Packages Robotics Kits for Kits4Cause on August 6, 2025

On August 6nd, 2025, 2 volunteers from our community branch worked on packaging robotics kits for a local organization, Kits4Cause. These dedicated volunteers carefully packaged BristleBot and Car kits, ensuring each kit was quality and organized. The kits will be used during free robotics workshops at elementary/middle schools, YMCAs, libraries, and more, providing young students […]

AYLUS North Hollywood Volunteers for a Food Distribution | July 23, 2025

Activity & Impact On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, three members of the AYLUS North Hollywood branch volunteered at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Hollywood from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. During the event, members helped prepare family-sized servings of food and distributed meal packages to community members in need. Members & Hours Timothy Lee (Historian): […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Give a Local Concert at a Senior Home on July 30th, 2025

Several RCA members recently performed a concert at a local senior care home. Before the performance, they prepared the piano setup to ensure it was in playable condition and handed out concert programs to the residents. They also introduced each piece before playing it. It was truly heartwarming to witness the joy on the faces […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Keep Local Neighborhood and Park Clean on July 24th, 2025

Riverside County AYLUS members cleaned up the local neighborhood and park area on July 24th, 2025, from 6:30pm-8:30pm. They cleaned bushes, walkways as well we open fields, a playground and adjacent parking lots. By doing this, they want to support the local environment and remind the community to be mindful of throwing away their trash. […]

Riverside County AYLUS Holds a Clothing Drive During the Month of July 2025

Several RCA members organized a clothing drive to support their local community. The members sorted through their own closets and donated clothes that were still in good condition. One member also requested donations from family and friends. The clothes were then cleaned, folded and packed ready for donation. This initiative aimed to assist individuals facing […]