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Morrisville Branch Packages Robotics Kits for Kits4Cause on April 26, 2025

On April 26th, 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 […]

San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on April 21, 2025

On April 21 , 2025, AYLUS San Diego Branch made sack lunches for Interfaith Community Services. 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 […]

AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch Hold Fundraiser Event For Loops For Love Project on April 27th 2025

Reported by Charlotte Chen Posted by Charlotte Chen On April 27th, 2025, AYLUS Frisco & Plano members gathered at Frisco Commons Park for a fundraising event for the Loops For Love Project. During the event, volunteers split into various teams to effectively fundraise. Some volunteers were assigned to selling lemonade while others were in charge […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Organize Donation Drive in April 2025

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Organize Donation Drive in April 2025 In April 2025, AYLUS Pearland partnered with Iglesia Cristiana Restoration Y Vi Da to host a donation drive supporting orphanages in Mexico. These orphanages are in urgent need of clothing and shoes. Volunteers collected and sorted gently used clothes and shoes, and dropped […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#204): Pearland Celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Ed Thompson Inclusive Park at My PlayClub #24 on April 26, 2025

At the April 26th monthly My PlayClub event, we celebrated the anniversary of the Ed Thompson Inclusive Park. At the start of the event, AYLUS Pearland proudly donated $2,000 to support the city’s second inclusive park, which is currently in the fundraising stage. Co-President Aila Jiang delivered a speech reflecting on AYLUS Pearland’s four-year journey […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Support Project Rise and Shine in April 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 […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 19th Pacific Highlands Ranch Library bookstore event on April 26, 2025

Reported by Lauren Kan 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 Oyster Bay Hosts Concert at the Northport Veteran Medical Center on April 26, 2025

Written by Christina Mink On April 26, 2025, AYLUS Oyster Bay members visited the Northport Veterans Medical Center once again for a heartwarming performance, marking their eleventh collaboration with the Fortune Star Band. The event began with “America the Beautiful,” followed by the band’s renditions of songs such as “Stand by Me,” “Soul Meets Body,” […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers at martial arts class for Children on 4/14/25, 4/16/25, 4/17/25, 4/21/25, and 4/23/25

West Essex members Jaden Leung, Hebe Leung, Zoe Leung, volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 4/23/25 along with Jeremiah Au who also volunteered on 4/14/25, 4/16/25, 4/17/25, and 4/21/25. 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 […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity/Manifee Better together #38(#4)– ABWK Senior Home painting project (4/26/2025)

On April 26th, 2025, a Murrieta AYLUS member supported Habitat for Humanity by participating in Menifee Better Together, an annual event organized by the City of Menifee to promote community beautification and celebrate Earth Day. Volunteers had the opportunity to choose from several projects, including the Flower Pot Project, Historical Monuments Project, and Menifee Rural […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (53rd) (4/26/2025)

AYLUS Murrieta returned to Meadows View Park on April 26, 2025, continuing their commitment to environmental care through their regular bi-weekly cleanups. Their efforts go beyond just keeping the park clean; they’re building awareness, protecting local ecosystems, and showing what’s possible when young people lead with purpose. Volunteers : Oven Hsieh : 1.5 hrs Audrey […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (66th) (4/26/2025)

On April 26, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members continued their garden maintenance at Jacob’s House. members harvested more lettuce/celery today. They also cleared weeds in the garden beds, applied fertilizer, and cleaned up fallen leaves to maintain a neat and tidy appearance. Volunteers : Oven Hsieh : 1.5 hrs  Audrey Hsieh / Ethan Hsieh / Allison […]

AYLUS San Clemente Branch Members Volunteered at RMV’s Annual Earth Day Festival Event on April 26, 2025

On Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 12pm to 7:30pm, 9 AYLUS San Clemente Branch members volunteered at the Rancho Mission Viejo’s Annual Earth Day Festival to celebrate the environment and promote sustainability within the local community. The event was held at The Pavilion in Rancho Mission Viejo, California. Volunteers participated in a variety of activities […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 2024-2025 42th Solution for Hope Beast Academy Online Class on April 21-April 27, 2025

Reported by Derek Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2024-2025, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 42th Beast Academy online class in 2024-2025 was on April 21-April 27, 2025. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for […]

Aylus Syosset went to Long Island Chinese School to help out on 4/27/2025

On April 27th, Aylus Syosset volunteer at Long Island Chinese School, allowed us to assist teachers by printing educational materials and preparing resources, ensuring lessons ran smoothly. The volunteers also supported students by looking after them during activities, providing assistance when needed, and encouraging participation. Ensuring the safety of students was a crucial part of […]

AYLUS Dix Hills Helps at LICS

On April 27th from 1:30 to 4:30, the AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteered at the Long Island Chinese School as teacher assistants. Volunteers chose classrooms to help in, (usually the ones they have been volunteered before); their responsibilities varied across different classrooms but generally included a range of essential tasks. These tasks involved assisting with […]

Chapel Hill Branch Hosts Jordan Lake Clean Up on April 27, 2025

On Sunday April 27th, 2025, members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill branch partnered with the Chinese-American Friendship Association of North Carolina (CAFA) for a collaborative cleanup effort at Jordan Lake. United by a shared commitment to environmental protection, volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work clearing trash from the lake’s scenic shoreline. Equipped […]

Chapel Hill Branch Volunteers to Collect Flowers Donations on April 27, 2025

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch volunteers delivered seven carts of vibrant flowers to Charles House, thanks to the generosity of Trader Joe’s. Charles House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving elders in the Chapel Hill community, will use these beautiful blooms for art activities and fun projects. The colorful arrangements are […]

Chapel Hill Branch Members Make Heart Pillows and Developmental Hearts on April 26, 2025

on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch members handcrafted heart pillows for young patients and developmental hearts for newborns at WakeMed, dedicating their time and compassion to bring comfort to children facing health challenges. The project united our community and highlighted the powerful impact of kindness and teamwork. Volunteers who participated in this […]

Frisco & Plano Branch AYLUS Tech and Web Team Advocated Youth Volunteering on April 13th 2025

Reported By: Andrew Wang Posted By: Andrew Wang On April 13, 2025, volunteers from Frisco AYLUS’s Tech and Web Team worked together to start moving old posts from the national AYLUS website to the new dedicated Frisco AYLUS website. With all our team members being proficient in making well-designed posts without losing any information about […]

Frisco & Plano Branch AYLUS Tech and Web Team Advocated Youth Volunteering on April 6th 2025

Reported by Andrew Wang Posted by Andrew Wang On April 6, 2025, volunteers from Frisco AYLUS’s Tech and Web Team worked together to start building and designing all parts of the website. We worked together by creating a homepage for new people visiting the website, an about us for potential volunteer opportunities and curious members […]

AYLUS_Greenville Branch volunteered at the MacGregor Downs Health and Rehabilitation Center (4-27-2025)

AYLUS_Greenville Branch volunteered at the MacGregor Downs Health and Rehabilitation Center this morning. The residents attended a special Sunday worship service offered by an Aycan Church group. Our members helped transport and seat the seniors and assisted with other personal needs as requested by the residents. The residents enjoyed the worship service and appreciated the […]

AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch Volunteers at ALFC Generosity Center on 04/26/2025

On April 26, 2025, youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga for another impactful day of community service. United by their commitment to making a difference, the volunteers arrived early in the morning, eager to dedicate their time and effort to assisting families in need. […]

AYLUS Bellaire Branch volunteered at Evelyn’s Park Conservancy Earth Day Festival on April 26, 2025

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, 12 AYLUS Bellaire Branch members volunteered at the Evelyn’s Park Earth Day Festival to celebrate the environment and 8th year anniversary of the park. AYLUS Bellaire members have previously been very involved in the park community by volunteering at weekly trash cleanups to improve public health, safety and environmental quality. […]

Missouri City Branch volunteered at middle School debate tournament – April 26 2025

AYLUS member Catherine Sun volunteered at a middle school debate tournament held at Westside High School, Houston TX. Catherine helped as a runner for the tournament. She also judged multiple rounds of competition including Lincoln Douglas debate and informative speaking. She wrote and gave extensive feedback to competitors. The event took 8 hours from 12:00 […]

AYLUS Auburn Branch Hosted a Fundraiser for the Dream Court tennis program at CityFest on April 26, 2025

The 24th Annual Auburn CityFest, a beloved Auburn spring tradition, took place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kiesel Park. The AYLUS Auburn Branch organized a non-profit fundraising booth benefiting the Auburn Dream Court tennis program. Our booth featured three engaging stations: the Happy Face Center offering face painting […]

San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on April 21, 2025

On April 21, 2025, AYLUS San Diego Branch made sack lunches for Interfaith Community Services. 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 […]

Mclean Branch Music Buddies 10/22/2024-04/29/2025

The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in Mclean Branch Music Buddies from May 2024 to April 2025 consistently each week. The days that we volunteered are 10/22/2024, 10/29/2024, 11/10/2024, 11/11/2024, 11/19/2024, 12/03/2024, 12/17/2024, 1/14/2025, 1/21/2025, 2/18/2025, 2/25/2025, 3/04/2025, 3/12/2025, 4/01/2025, 4/10/2025, 04/21/2025, and 04/29/2025 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  Reported by Sarah Tao  The Aylus […]

AYLUS Mendham Volunteers Held Music Concert at Maplewood Senior Living (4/26/2025)

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, AYLUS Mendham branch volunteers performed music concert at Maplewood Senior Living in Princeton, NJ. With attention to detail, the senior living community has been designed to exceed every expectation. Residents enjoy arts and cultural opportunities inside and outside the senior living community. The volunteers performed different instruments (piano, violin, cello) […]

AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch Hosted Used Batteries Recycling Event on April 20th 2025

Reported By John Zhang Posted By Charlotte Chen Our wonderful AYLUS members spent their time collecting batteries from their neighbors/ friends. After spending lots of time on this project we went to the Frisco recycling center to recycle all the batteries we collected. Instead of spending time and resources making new batteries we recycled old […]

Frisco & Plano Branch Ships Books for Kalumba CDSS Library for African Library Project on April 18th, 2025

Reported By Melody Zhang Posted By Charlotte Chen On April 18th, 2025, four AYLUS volunteers helped move 27 boxes of books to be shipped to Kalumba CDSS in Malawi. The Frisco and Plano branch has worked in tandem with the African Library Project to build multiple libraries, allowing children in underserved communities in Africa to […]

Greater Triangle volunteers at Cary Learning Center on 04/26/2025

  On April 26, two Greater Triangle Branch volunteers went to the Cary Learning Center in the afternoon. As teacher Assistants, they had the opportunity to support teachers and students in various capacities, including classroom management, providing individualized student support, and contributing to the overall learning environment. They assisted the teacher in preparing lesson materials, […]

Event 51: AYLUS Morris Branch Collects and Donates Summer Essentials to Support Shelter Children in April 2025

In April, members of the AYLUS Morris branch organized a community service project by setting up collection sites at a local tennis club, gym, and study center. Their goal was to gather summer essentials to support children in need. Throughout the month, they collected six baseball hats and twenty-one pairs of sunglasses, all sunglasses are […]