On Sunday, December 8th, 2024, the Aylus Great Neck Branch volunteered at Firefighter Park to support the second day of the annual Light and Ice Festival. This two-day event drew many families and children to enjoy the festivities. On Day 2, the Great Neck Park District offered complimentary face painting, balloon twisting, and cotton candy, […]

On Sunday morning, December 8th, members of AYLUS Chapel Hill gathered beautiful flowers donated by the local Trader Joe’s and delivered them to Charles House, a nonprofit serving seniors. The flowers will be used in an art project with the residents, offering a creative and enjoyable way to lift their spirits. AYLUS Chapel Hill hopes […]

On Sunday, December 8th, volunteers from the AYLUS Chapel Hill branch and the Chinese-American Friendship Association of NC (CAFA) came together for a trash cleanup event at Jordan Lake. The group worked along the shoreline, focusing on removing litter and reducing pollution in the area. Their hard work paid off as they collected a large […]

On December 7, 2024, from 4 PM to 8PM, the volunteers of AYLUS Great Neck Branch went to the Firefighter’s Park to participate in the Farmers market happening there with the intention to raise around 300 dollars for AYLUS Great Neck Park District related activities. The Farmers Market starts at 4 pm, but volunteers Kevin […]

On December 14th, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted its 7th “Save a Life” Youth Benefit Arts Show in the Large Chapel at Fellowship Deaconry (3575 Valley Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920), from 10 am to 6 pm. Starting in December 2018, GPA members have hosted over 220 Save a […]

On December 14th, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted its 7th “Save a Life” Youth Benefit Concert in the Large Chapel at Fellowship Deaconry (3575 Valley Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920), from 10 am to 6 pm. Starting in December 2018, GPA members have hosted over 220 Save a Life […]

In December, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) forest restoration team worked for the Forest Restoration events at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton (57 Mountain Avenue). Together, we can help protect our forest lands. Founded in 1969, FOPOS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to acquiring open space […]

In December, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Empowerment 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 subjects for […]

Today is the 132nd event of the AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch on December 8th, 2024. This event would be the last event of the year at Kissena Park. Due to this, as a thank you, District 07 has provided us with breakfast to celebrate all the work that was done this year. On top of […]

In December, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) led the newest edition of newspapers to promote youth volunteerism.  Founded by AYLUS Honorary President Cassie Wang in Aug. 2019, editors across the country worked together to have this newsletter published on a monthly basis. Besides the AYLUS announcement, the two-page newsletter covers […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou Public libraries are invaluable community institutions that merit both recognition and unwavering support. On December 12, 2024, we, AYLUS San Diego branch donated five boxes of used books to a newly established library–Pacific Highlands Ranch Library–in order to support our local library and to contribute to the enrichment of our community. […]

On December 7 2024, members of AYLUS Greater Buffalo Branch are proud to have volunteered for 2024 Polar Plunge. Special Special Olympics New York provides inclusive opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, who compete in Olympic-style, coached sports. This year they raised more than $466,000 for these wonderful people! Volunteers were tasked with selling the […]

The Roslyn AYLUS volunteers assisted at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island’s school on December 8th. From 1:30 to 5 p.m. at Great Neck South High School, our group supported various activities at the school. As Teaching Assistants (TAs), we start our fulfilling afternoon by promptly moving to our assigned classrooms and checking in […]

Reported by Kaiting Hsu On Saturday, December 7th, the AYLUS Greater Tulsa Branch went to our local Asian Supermarket to promote and fundraise for our Africa Library Project. Our goal for this project is to create a small library for children in rural Sub-Saharan Africa, helping them get the education they need. In order to […]

On December 6 2023, members of the Greater Buffalo branch are proud to help immigrants and refugees 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 […]

On December 6 2024, the Aylus at Greater Buffalo collaborated with BFB and BCA together, and successfully organized and hosted the Bughouse chess tournament on December 6, 2024. Twenty people of various backgrounds, ages and ethnicities participated in the tournament. The following members volunteered by helping with check in, setting up, monitoring the tournament and […]

On October 25 2024, Aylus Greater Buffalo branch, in partnership with Bridges from Boarders and Buffalo Chess Association, launched BFB#OneWorldChessClub. The program aims to promote diversity, inclusion, and friendships among people of different ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities through the game of chess. This program is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals, […]

Reported by Tanya Fu Reported by Jenny Wang On December 7th, 2024, 4 volunteers gathered together from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM to crochet Santa keychains to showcase December’s festive spirit. During this event, our volunteers learned how to crochet a Santa keychain. Our volunteers came very close to completing a keychain, and everyone worked […]

  On 12/10/2024, the Great Neck AYLUS branch hosted another tutoring session at the Great Neck Station Library from 6-7 pm. Ivy li worked with one kid, reading books including Polar Express. Xingzhi Li read three books with another kid. He read them aloud with the student to practice pronouncing english words. Lia Huang read […]

  On December 7th, 2024 from 1 to 4 PM, the Roslyn and Great Neck branch of AYLUS joined the residents of CP Nassau’s East Meadow group home for an afternoon of fun. CP Nassau provides a variety of programs and services to help individuals with cerebral palsy reach their full potential. These services include […]

In December, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its holiday greeting event to first aid and rescue squads, firefighters, police officers, and so many real heroes in our community, who sacrifice a lot to save lives, and deserve our honor and respect, especially in this holiday season. Montgomery Emergency Medical […]

In December, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its holiday greeting event to first aid and rescue squads, firefighters, police officers, and so many real heroes in our community, who sacrifice a lot to save lives, and deserve our honor and respect, especially in this holiday season. Established on March […]

The Aylus Morris Branch is thrilled to bring holiday spirit to the Summit Community Center with their annual “Gift Wrap and Candy” initiative for the 2024 holiday season. This cherished tradition brings together community members and volunteers to spread joy through thoughtful gestures. A total of 115 beautifully wrapped holiday bags, weighing 22 pounds in […]

On December 8, 2024, 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 David Li, Eric Wei:  4 Hours

On December 7, 2024, 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 Michelle Li, David Li, Daisy Wei, Eric Wei, Rei Zhi Pei, […]

On November 23, 2024, AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch members joined forces to help package 40,000 pounds of sweet potatoes, contributing to the fight against food insecurity. This event brought together volunteers from elementary school to high school seniors, all working towards a common goal. The sweet potatoes will be distributed to various communities, providing a […]

On November 29, 2024, AYLUS Greater Memphis members participated in the Double Chen Chinese Basketball Memorial Cup, an all-day event held from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These members dedicated their time to support the Chinese community and ensure the success of this basketball tournament. Joshua Dong volunteered as a scorekeeper from 8:00 AM to […]

On December 1, 2024, AYLUS Greater Memphis members volunteered at the GMUCA Thanksgiving Carnival Games. The event ran from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and was a resounding success, thanks to the dedication of the volunteers. Members assisted in setting up, cleaning up, and managing various activity stations, including a cake walk, spikeball, ring toss […]

On September 15, 2024, numerous volunteers from the AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch dedicated their time and effort to making the Mid-Autumn Festival at a local park a success. Volunteers assisted with setting up tables, chairs, and decorative lanterns, guiding attendees, serving dinner, and cleaning up after the event. Their hard work ensured a memorable and […]

On December 7, 2024, three members from our community branch worked on a heartwarming mission: bringing comfort and joy to cancer patients through their own artistic talents. These dedicated youths, armed with creativity and compassion, poured their hearts into crafting beautiful and thoughtful items – knitted hats, stickers, and journals – specifically designed to brighten […]

On December 8, 2024, five members from our community branch worked on a heartwarming mission: bringing comfort and joy to cancer patients through their own artistic talents. These dedicated youths, armed with creativity and compassion, poured their hearts into crafting beautiful and thoughtful items – knitted hats, stickers, and journals – specifically designed to brighten […]

Aylus Great Neck Branch Volunteer at Firefighter Park on December 7th, 2024 On Saturday, December 7th, 2024, the Aylus Great Neck branch volunteered at the Firefighter Park to help at the annual Light and Ice Festival. This is to celebrate the coming of winter and the soon-to-come Christmas only a few weeks away. They decorated […]

AYLUS Santa Clarita Valley branch members volunteered for Family Literacy Festival at the Newhall Public Library on December 7, 2024 from 12:00pm to 2:30pm. They helped with set up/clean up, activity booths, navigating characters in costume and break down assigned stations, coordinated at event stations (crafts, sensory play, and giveaways), guided costume characters, and other […]

In December, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its holiday greeting event to first aid and rescue squads, firefighters, police officers, and so many real heroes in our community, who sacrifice a lot to save lives, and deserve our honor and respect, especially in this holiday season. The primary objectives […]

The Birmingham Branch of AYLUS regularly volunteers at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, assisting with the upkeep and maintenance of the gardens, as well as with regular seasonal events. On November 16, members of the Birmingham Branch aided the Botanical Gardens in clearing out a large patch of weeds, grass, and small trees in the Little […]

Lake Washington Branch   The AYLUS Lake Washington Branch Coding Club Project Team hosted an online intermediate scratch session on December 08, 2024. This is the final session of our 10-week 2024 HHWC Fall Intermediate Scratch Camp. Our branch members volunteered from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, contributing a total of 6 volunteer hours: – […]

On December 6, 2024, and December 7, 2024, Amanda Xiao, a dedicated member of the AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch, participated as a volunteer in the 2024 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend. Amanda played a crucial role in assisting runners by performing ID checks, managing registrations, distributing bib numbers, and providing food supplies at the finish […]

On December 6th, members of the AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch volunteered to assist with games and activity stations at a local event. Their efforts contributed to the smooth running of the activities, providing entertainment and engagement for attendees. This event allowed the volunteers to practice teamwork and organizational skills while giving back to the community […]

On November 23, 2024, members of the AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch volunteered to deliver a heartwarming Thanksgiving performance at a local nursing home. This event, which lasted for two hours, featured musical performances and entertainment to brighten the day for the elderly residents. Music has been shown to provide numerous benefits for seniors, including improving […]