On October 26th, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) served our community for the Light the Night Walk event as volunteers. BRING LIGHT TO THE DARKNESS OF CANCER. When you or someone you love hears the words “you have cancer”… it’s one of the darkest moments in your life. The light and warmth that […]

In October, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported a few Community Halloween events.  GPA members helped with the annual HomeFront Halloween 5K/1-Mile Run/Walk event in Princeton, NJ. This event went live and in person at 502 Carnegie Center, Princeton, and there were awards for the top finishers. It was a […]

In October, 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 […]

Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the morning of October 20th, 2024, Frisco & Plano AYLUS Branch members gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse to crochet. Most volunteers had already started working on their hats, so AYLUS members continued crocheting hats to donate to cancer patients for the Loops for Love project. […]

On October 19, 2024, AYLUS Phoenix woke up early in the morning to volunteer at their local Midwest Food Bank from 9am to 11am. Volunteers help make boxes that will later be contained with Thanksgiving meal packs to give to the community. Volunteers (2hrs): Yongfeng Chen, Wenting Chen, Lawrence Zhong

On Saturday Oct. 19th 2024, West Essex AYLUS volunteered with America Heart Association at the 2024 Northern New Jersey Heart Walk in Roseland NJ (1 Adp Blvd Roseland, NJ 07068) The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premier event for raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers […]

On Sunday, October 20, the AYLUS Dix Hills Branch recycled cans and plastic bottles at a local supermarket. Volunteers had collected the cans and bottles for multiple weeks beforehand, storing them in large trash bags to easily bring them to the supermarket. Several hundred bottles had been collected and recycled at the super market. Volunteers: […]

On Sunday, October 20, the AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteered at the Long Island Chinese School to assist in creating ID cards for new students. Volunteers were taught to use programs and devices to organize a student’s information such as their fingerprints and name, print them out and laminate them. These identification cards can be […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou  The AYLUS San Diego Committee organized a Community Cleanup Event at Pacific Highlands Ranch Community Park on October 18 , 2024. Trash pollution is a prevalent issue in many parts of the world today, harming the environment as well as wildlife within the area. We believe that as global citizens, it […]

On Sunday, 10/20/24, AYLUS-Columbus volunteered at the Dublin Giving Garden to water and weed the vegetable beds from 10:00 – 11:00 AM The volunteers weeded around the garden fence and placed them into the provided lawn bags. The volunteers also watered the vegetables and herbs growing in the garden. Volunteer Hours : Maggie Zhang – […]

This is the 127th event held by AYLUS Oakland Gardens on October 19th 2024. During the event AYLUS Oakland Gardens helped the three grounds keepers (Paul Brunn, Dana Gump, and Gene) to clean up, mulch, add new plants, and water in Crocheron park for 3 and a half hours. At the beginning of the event […]

Celebrating One is a non-profit organization in the Columbus area. They give care cards with encouraging quotes to people in need to cheer up their spirits, making them feel seen and appreciated. As Columbus branch president, Brenna Li coordinated with the nonprofit. Henry Wang led the project within AYLUS. In addition, Brenna Li collaborated with […]

On October 30th, 2024, two members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch, Brenna Li and Estella Li,  held an in-person weekly tutoring session for the 2024/2025 school year at the 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 helped […]

On October 23rd, 2024, two members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch, Brenna Li and Estella Li,  held an in-person weekly tutoring session for the 2024/2025 school year at the 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 helped […]

On October 23, 2024, AYLUS Chapel Hill members volunteered to restock and maintain the Little Library at Bolin Creek Trail. This initiative aims to promote community engagement and inspire a love for reading. The volunteers collected a diverse selection of well-maintained books across various genres, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Restocking the Little Library is […]

On Sunday morning, members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill branch volunteered to collect flower donations from the local Trader Joe’s. After a cautious and attentive journey, these beautiful flowers were lovingly delivered to Charles House, a facility devoted to supporting the elderly and individuals with dementia. The intention is that the flowers will lift the […]

On Sunday, October 20, 2024, three dedicated members of AYLUS Chapel Hill visited the Ronald McDonald House to donate heart-shaped pillows. This remarkable nonprofit organization is committed to providing comfort and support to families with seriously ill children. We sincerely hope that our small gesture will bring a touch of joy to the young patients, […]

On Sunday, October 20, 2024, three dedicated members of AYLUS Chapel Hill Volunteers filled the halls of Carol Woods, a retirement community in Chapel Hill, with a delightful musical repertoire. This talented group featured one violinist and two pianists, showcasing an array of melodies that spanned various eras. The performers shared their passion for music and […]

On Oct 22nd, 2024&Oct 24th, 2024, Great Neck AYLUS hosted two tutoring session at Great Neck Station branch from 6:00 to 7:00. October 22nd Aylus hosted a library tutoring session in which a lot of usual participants attended. Many of the participants were either requesting math assistance or homework assistance. Reading and writing became a […]

On October 20, 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 […]

Reported by Lillian Qian                Posted by Mateen Benarieb On Sunday, October 21st, 2024, members of the AYLUS Plano-Frisco branch volunteered at the Third Monday Trade Day flea market for fundraising activity. Volunteers introduced the past and present branch initiations, including Libraries for Love and the Plano Children’s Hospital […]

In October, 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 […]

On October 19, 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 David Li, Michelle Li, Daisy Wei, Aaron Yoo, Yun Wen Zhang, […]

On Sunday, October 20th, AYLUS Roslyn Chapter volunteered at the Chinese School of the Long Island Chinese Cultural Association from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Our job as a volunteer was to help the children learn and complete their homework as a teacher assistant. As a teacher assistant, we will help the teacher manage classroom […]

Gave away 2 mulberry, 1 moringa, 1 gardenia and 1 pomegranate starter plants to Houston and Sugar Land locals.

On 10/21/2024, Jasmine Zheng and Edward Leigh volunteered at FAM food pantry for two hours from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The supervisor was Dean Zheng, Jasmine’s dad. For the first hour and a half, the two sorted non-perishable goods. Basic necessities such as canned vegetables, canned meat, pasta and macaroni went into plastic bins […]

Reported by Kevin Chen The Greater Tulsa Branch continued in making mats for homeless people on Sunday afternoon Oct. 20, 2024 at Tulsa Chinese Christian Church. We began by slicing plastic bags into long strips, then connecting them to create ropes, and ultimately crocheting those ropes into mats. After 2 hours, we had produced 4 […]

On Oct. 16, West Essex branch volunteered at Summit Reeves-Reed Arboretum (165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901). Members setup Halloween spooky trail decorations. Volunteers are essential to the mission of Reeves-Reed Arboretum and are one of the greatest strengths of our organization. They provide vital support in the gardens and make special events and festivals […]

West Essex AYLUS Members donated multiple products such as paper towels and food items to the Millburn-Short Hills Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Pantry. These donations provide multiple essentials to those who are in need of them.    Members:  Gabriel Au (1 hour), Jeremiah Au (1 hour), Jasper Cheng (1 hour), Kailey Kwan (1 hour), Jarett […]

On Saturday, October 19th, from 2pm to 3:30pm, the Great Neck Branch of AYLUS hosted an AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) event at the Great Neck Public Library Parkville branch. AYLUS volunteers helped set up the event and got kids at the library to join. During the event, we read AAPI-themed books to young readers […]

Reported by Anson Ye On 10/20/24, members of AYLUS Syosset volunteered at the Oyster Festival at Oyster Bay to help recycle oyster and clam shells. Volunteers achieved this by collecting oyster and clam shells from those at the festival finished with their meal. Recycling these shells is vital for the environment, as without them, new […]

Reported by Lawrence Tan        Posted by Mateen Benarieb On October 20th, we made pet toys out of old shirts for the animal shelter at Russell Creek Park. Half of us knew how to make them and half of us learned today. We cut the shirts into strips and braided them together. For […]

Reported by Jenny Lin         Posted by Mateen Benarieb On October 19th, nine volunteers from AYLUS set up shop at Russell Creek to fund our project Loops for Love. Our roles often alternated, as people freely went back and forth from advertising to creating the food/drink items. We had cotton candy, boba tea, […]

West Essex AYLUS is partnering with Livingston neighbors helping neighbors for a variety of volunteering and donation opportunities this year. PB&J Sandwiches Drive is going to be an on-going activity to support people with hardship in Newark.    Members: Alan Li (1 hour), David Yu (1 hour)