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AYLUS San Clemente Members Participated AYLUS’s 2025 Poster Contest in March, 2025

To celebrate AYLUS’s 10th anniversary and look back at the efforts and contributions of advisors and members to their community over the past 10 years, the AYLUS headquarters held the 2025 AYLUS Poster Contest. Three members from our San Clemente Branch participated in this contest. Members participated (4hrs each): Miah Zhou, Tylon Zhou & Noelani […]

AYLUS Greater Memphis Volunteers at the 2025 Chinese New Year Festival Celebration 1/25/25

Throughout January 25 2025, AYLUS Greater Memphis members actively participated in the Chinese New Year Festival Celebration held by the Greater Memphis United Chinese Association at the Michael D. Rose Theater Lecture Hall, University of Memphis. Volunteers assisted with various tasks, including setting up, ticket checking, game supervision, backstage support, and cleanup, contributing to the […]

AYLUS Greater Memphis Volunteers at Local Nursing Home In February

Throughout February 2025, AYLUS Greater Memphis members continued their commitment to serving the elderly by visiting a local nursing home to play games and spend time with residents. Their dedication brought warmth, companionship, and joy to the seniors while fostering meaningful intergenerational connections. On February 1, 2025, the following members participated: Emma Wang: 1.5 hours […]

AYLUS Greater Memphis Volunteers at Local Nursing Home In January

Throughout January 2025, members dedicated their time to bringing joy to elderly residents by visiting a nursing home to play games with them. These visits provided companionship and entertainment for the seniors while allowing volunteers to engage in meaningful interactions. On January 4, 2025, the following members participated: Emma Wang: 1.5 hours Charlotte Cheng: 1.5 […]

AYLUS Roslyn Volunteers at the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County’s Group Home (43rd) on March 29th, 2025

On Saturday, March 29th of 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm EST, 2 members of the AYLUS Roslyn branch visited C.P. Nassau’s Roosevelt residential home. C.P. Nassau has been supporting many individuals with disabilities for over 75 years and it provides various services including medical and primary care, therapy, education, etc. and it also have […]

Columbus Branch Held an In-Person Tutoring session at Abbey Church Village on March 12th, 2025

On March 12th, 2025, four members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch— Aurick Guo, Enoch Chung, Brandon Wang, and Grace Guo — 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 […]

Twin Cities Branch: Write Letters of Encouragement to Kids Fighting Cancer With Pinky Swear Foundation (03/02/25)

On Sunday, March 2nd,  11 AYLUS volunteers worked with Pinky Swear Foundation to create cards of encouragement to All-Star kids with cancer. The event lasted from 2-3 PM, totaling 1 hour at the event. They also spent on average another 1 hour at least to prepare for the event. They delivered these heartfelt cards filled […]

Austin Branch Member Created Posters for AYLUS 2025 Poster Contest

To celebrate AYLUS’s 10th anniversary, the Austin Branch member created two original posters for the 2025 AYLUS Poster Contest on March 29. The designs highlighted the milestone event and the volunteer work organized by the Austin Branch. The posters reflected AYLUS’s values through creative visuals and meaningful themes. After review, one of the posters was […]

San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on March 31, 2025

Reported by Andrew Zhou   On March 31, 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 […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 2024-2025 38th Solution for Hope Beast Academy Online Class on March 24-30, 2025

Reported by Eric Xie  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 38th Beast Academy online class in 2024-2025 was on March 24-30, 2025. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]

San Diego Branch Hosted the 13th used batteries recycling event in San Diego in March 31, 2025

Reported by Lauren Kan. AYLUS San Diego Branch organized the 13th collection and recycling of used batteries in March 2025. We dropped the batteries to recycle at Staples, where our volunteers collected a total of 7 lbs of used batteries. Scientific researchers have claimed that recycling batteries can save 51.3% of natural resources. The recycling […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 15th Pacific Highlands Ranch Library bookstore event on March 29, 2025

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 […]

San Diego Branch hosts the 63th Smiling Stars Reading program on March 29, 2025

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 […]

Morrisville Branch Volunteers at North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair on March 29, 2025

On March 29th, 2025, ten members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair at NC State University. Thousands of North Carolina students from public schools, public charter schools, private schools, and homeschools engaged in student-led STEM research. Our volunteers helped students, mentors, judges, parents, and more and made […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge Attended Bernards PEC Mentor training and volunteered to social with kids in special education on 3/30/25

The Bernards PEC or the BERNARDS PARENTS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, organized PEC Mentor trainning in Bernards library, 32 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, on 9/29/24. AYLUS Basking Ridge members participated in the training and played with the kids in the special education. During the mentor training, they had been taught the tools and […]

Chapel Hill Branch Volunteers Plant Seeds and Provide Proper Care for Plant Growth from March 9 – 22, 2025

Over the days of March 9th – 22nd, 2025, our branch members continued volunteering to plant seeds and provide proper conditions for plant growth. We frequently moved the trays to ensure they remained in warm places with temperatures between 65-75°F. We checked the peats daily, watered them, and kept them moist but not soaking wet. […]

Chapel Hill Branch Volunteers to Clean Up Litter at Dry Creek Trail on March 30, 2025

On March 30, 2025, volunteers from AYLUS Chapel Hill once again came together to improve the local environment by organizing a community clean-up along Dry Creek Trail and the surrounding areas. Equipped with gloves and trash bags, the team worked diligently to collect litter, including plastic bottles, food wrappers, and other waste that pollutes the […]

Chapel Hill Branch Donated Handmade Developmental Hearts to WakeMed on March 22, 2025

On March 22nd, CHAYLUS Member Grace Gao and advisor Zhengyan Wang dropped off the handmade developmental hearts to WakeMed representative, Ms. Boyce. The hearts and stuffed animals were both recieved warmly! Volunteers that participated in the drop off are Grace Gao and advisor Zhengyan Wang, both receiving half hour each. Reported by Grace Gao   […]

Chapel Hill Branch Donated Handmade Heart Pillow to Pediatrics Clinic on March 1st, 2025

On March 1st, 2025, Grace and Zhengyan sent 10 heat pillows made by our volunteers to Dr. Min’s office, Davis Grove Pediatrics. The donation was warmly welcomed, with Dr. Min and the office staff expressing their deep appreciation for the thoughtful community support provided by the Aylus Chapel Hill Group. Volunteers that participated in the […]

Greater Tulsa Branch Continues Homeless Mats Project on March 29th, 2025

Reported by: Neddy Cai On March 29th, our team reconvened at advisor Jean Cai’s residence to further our plastic mat-making initiative, a project dedicated to supporting local homeless shelters. Drawing on skills honed in previous sessions, we meticulously cut and tied plastic bags into yarn-like strips before crocheting them into durable, reusable mats. This session […]

West Essex AYLUS – Volunteers help “a Walk for a lifetime” by Spectrum 360 – 03/23/2025

On March 23, 2025, West Essex AYLUS members volunteered to distribute and post “A Walk for a Lifetime” event posters by Spectrum 360 in several local Livingston organizations and retail stores. West Essex junior committee members visited ShopRite, Livingston Public Library, Kings Food Market, the YMCA, and Starbucks to promote the annual event, “A Walk […]

Greater Triangle Branch Volunteers as teacher assistants at Cary Learning Center on 03-29-2025

  Two Greater Triangle Branch volunteers went to the Cary Learning Academy today. They have done a great job of helping students and teachers this afternoon. 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 tried hard to […]

AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch Crochet Hats For Loops For Love Project on March 23rd 2025

Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the morning of March 23rd, 2025, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse for a Loops For Love crochet event. Many members got started crocheting their hats right away because they were already knowledgeable about what to do. Newer members received […]

Houston Branch Volunteers for Wonder Kids on March 15th, 2025

On March 15th, AYLUS Houston volunteers returned to Wonder Kids, a heartwarming event dedicated to supporting children with special needs. Hosted at Katy Christian Community Church, this playdate provided a safe and engaging environment where children could explore, learn, and interact with others. Throughout the event, children participated in a variety of hands-on activities, including […]

Houston Branch Volunteers for Wonder Kids on February 22nd, 2025

On February 22nd, AYLUS Houston volunteers participated in Wonder Kids, a heartwarming event dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging space for children with special needs. Hosted at Katy Christian Community Church, this event provided children with opportunities to learn, play, and express themselves through a variety of fun activities. The event featured interactive stations, […]

Houston Branch Volunteers at the Ballard House on March 8th, 2025

On March 8th, AYLUS Houston volunteers dedicated their time to serving at The Ballard House, a facility that provides free temporary housing for patients and their families who are undergoing medical treatment. Our volunteers assisted with cleaning and organizing common areas and rooms, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming environment for residents. Working efficiently as a […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (109th) (3/30/2025)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On March 30th, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS volunteered at local senior centers. At Torrey Pines Senior Living: Arriving to exercise time, the volunteers helped cut grapes, wash blueberries, and crumble bread on yoghurt as a mini parfait snack. After the residents finished exercising, they handed out the cups of yoghurt and […]

Greater Buffalo Branch Collaborates With Bridges From Borders (3/28/2025)

On March 28 2025, members of the Greater Buffalo Branch helped immigrants and refugee find a supportive community in Buffalo. The Aylus Instrumental Team volunteered with Bridges From Borders in their OneWorld Choir to help participants create long-lasting relationships that extend far beyond the choir’s rehearsals. Volunteers created music alongside the choir and practiced at […]

Greater Buffalo Branch Volunteered in Maple Festival at Niagara Heritage Center (3/29/2025)

On Saturday, March 29, volunteers participated in the Maple Festival at Niagara Heritage Center. They made pancakes and sausages and helped clean up and serve meals. Volunteers: Baixuan Tong(2 hours), Zhiyi Cheng(3.5 hours), Tony Wu(2.5 hours), Sophia Cong(4.5 hours), Kaitlin Su(4.5 hours), Danica Vugdragovic(3.5 hours), Milica Vugdragovic(3.5 hours),  

Manhasset, NY

Welcome to the AYLUS Manhasset Branch! Status: ACTIVE On August 27th, 2020, three students from Manhasset High School in New York founded the seventy-eighth branch for the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS): Manhasset, NY. *Previously in 2015, there was a Manhasset Branch. This Manhasset Branch is not affiliated with the previous […]