On Saturday March 15th 2025, AYLUS Members went to Feed My Starving Children at Chanhassen. Alongside other volunteers, we packed 56 boxes and over 12,000 meals. We had a great time and celebrated Tony’s 18th birthday. We are so excited to be back! Participants (1.75): Claire Cao, Tony Liu, Owen Cai

On March 31st afternoon, the AYLUS Dix Hills Branch organized a clothing donation drive to repurpose unused items. Volunteers spent weeks preparing and collecting clothing, amassing a substantial amount to give away. They carefully packaged the clothes into bags and delivered them to a local donation station, ensuring they reached those in need. The donation […]

On March 30, 2025, members of the AYLUS Great Neck Branch participated in a volunteer activity, with the purpose of improving Kings Point Park, and creating a better experience for visitors of the park. The tasks the group worked on included spreading wood chips onto trails, specifically branches, sticks, leaves, and other natural materials. This […]

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 […]

During the month of March, AYLUS Roslyn members worked tirelessly to put forth a poster that captures the spirit of AYLUS and our branch in celebration of the 10th year anniversary. We each pinpointed the key values of AYLUS, brainstormed ideas, and made preliminary drafts to fully develop our message. We wanted to show people […]

For the 142nd event, hosted on March 30th, 2025, members of AYLUS Oakland Gardens branch volunteered at John Golden Park for NYC Parks’ Pitch in for Parks event. This event was opened to the public and encouraged all members of the community to work together to beautify parks in Queens in preparation for spring events. Justin Argo, […]

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 […]

Activity & Impact On March 29, 2025, four members of the AYLUS North Hollywood branch volunteered at the Compost Hub Support event at Cottonwood Urban Farm from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Volunteers managed bin systems, tended to compost piles, and sifted compost to facilitate the transformation of community food scraps into nutrient-rich compost for […]

On March 30th of 2025, the Roslyn AYLUS branch helps out at the school of CCA- The Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island from 1:30 p.m.to 5:00 p.m. We helped out as TAs assigned to different classrooms. Some of us went to Zhuyin classes and others went to Pinyin classes. We would assist the teachers […]

On March 29th, 2025, Forsyth County AYLUS members brought set up a table in front of the Read it Again Bookstore where people could donate formal clothes. AYLUS members and a few others donated business professional/business casual clothes, resulting in over 3 boxes of clothes. The members who set up the table and collected donations […]

Reported by Colin Xie On March 30th, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 253rd online English for the Elderly activity. The goal of this activity is to help elderly men and women from China learn the basics of English so that they’re able to use them in their daily lives. Due to current circumstances, […]

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 […]

Reported by Max Yang On March 29 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00PM, Volunteers from the San Diego Branch of AYLUS organized and participated in the Computer for Kids Lab, repairing and cleaning electronic devices in order to prepare them to send to children of low-income families. This helps the kids achieve academic success through possible […]

Reported by Max Yang On March 22 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00PM, Volunteers from the San Diego Branch of AYLUS organized and participated in the Computer for Kids Lab, repairing and cleaning electronic devices in order to prepare them to send to children of low-income families. This helps the kids achieve academic success through possible […]

Reported by Lauren Kan, To celebrate the 10th anniversary of AYLUS and to reflect on the efforts and contributions of advisors and members to the community over the past decade, AYLUS will be hosting the 2025 AYLUS Poster Contest. The content of the posters can highlight the characteristics and achievements of individual chapters or promote […]

Reported by Andrew Chen   Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2024-2025 Solution for Hope on-line classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of March 24, 2025 – March 30, 2025. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

Reported by: Jenny Lin Posted by: Jenny Lin On Saturday, March 29th, 10 AYLUS volunteers had set up shop in Russell Creek at 6:00 pm, lasting up until 8:30 PM. We were fundraising for the Plano children’s hospital, and had $3 cotton candy, $4 boba tea, $1 ice cream, $3 ice cream floats, $14 raw natural […]

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 […]

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 […]

On March 30th, 2025, members from our community branch worked on a heartwarming mission: bringing comfort and joy to cancer patients through their own artistic talents. They designed and made stickers to brighten the days of individuals facing the challenges of cancer. Kits to Heart (KTH) is a non-profit organization that has a mission to […]

In March, two members from Morrisville Branch participated in the 2025 AYLUS Poster Contest to celebrate AYLUS’s 10th anniversary and reflect on the efforts and contributions of our members over the past decade. The contest was a chance to highlight the various community service activities our branch has been involved in and demonstrate the positive […]

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 […]

3/25/25 On Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, volunteers gathered at the Station library to aid students with various homework. Baiyu Chen helped a student with homework, Anhang Lu helped a little boy read a book, Ivy Li helped a student with her writing assignments in preparation for the state test, and Summer Lu also helped a […]

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 […]

Reported by Eric Li On March 1, 2025, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]

On March 29, 2025, 4 members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the Brown Bag Ministry in Apex. We made sandwiches for local low-income families. In addition, we also assembled food bags with sandwiches, snacks, and sweets. This is a great way to give back to the community. Volunteers: Viola Luo (2 hours) Kerry […]

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

Saturday morning, 4 AYLUS member came to help out at Saddleback church, they’re tasked with sorting foods, and distributing them to people in need. They actually went to two community service in one day, Peace farm, then Saddleback church, Ethan Zhang 2 hour Matthew Zhang 2 hour PengPeng Zhang 1 hour Roulin Jiang 2.5 hour […]

Saddleback Rancho Capistrano Church. Saturday morning, five people worked hard cutting broken down log into small pieces. These wood currently is not known to us what will be used for, but after the recent conversation, it became clear that all these woods will get sent to Home Depot, family in need or just turning it […]

March 22, three member of AYLUS RSM came at Lake Forest campus to help out. The task included packing and boxing food, these food will either be donated to food shelter, or people in need. They’re pretty familiar with the work as they done things similar so it a pretty light work for them. Ethan […]

On Friday, 3/28/2025, 3 members of AYLUS taught students ranging from third-graders to ninth-graders in various math topics at the local Chinese school, the Newtown Yardley Chinese School. Lucas Zhang (Event Leader), Albert Chen and Alex Hu participated, teaching from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Our volunteers taught two different classes, one for younger students and […]

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch members volunteered at the PEACE Farm in Saddleback March 8th. Two participate shows up to help out. They’re task to dig up some fresh and healthy soil and transfer them. Ethan Zhang 2 hour Danny Wang 2 hour            

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 […]

On March 30, 2025, Manhasset Branch members volunteered to transfer native plants from a patch to relocate and plant them. We uprooted the sprouts with care, individually, and collected them to move them. We later emptied compost bins which had been creating nutrient-rich soil for the last few months and relocated them to a new […]

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. […]

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 […]

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, two members of AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch helped support Charles House by collecting flowers generously donated by Trader Joe’s. These beautiful blooms were delivered to Charles House, a nonprofit that provides care for seniors and those with dementia within the Carol Woods Retirement Community. The flowers will be used in […]

On 3/22/2025, West Essex AYLUS members helped Waves of Health to pack medical supplies for their November mission. Waves of Health is a nonprofit outreach organization that conducts medical missions to the Dominican Republic and Uganda. We helped organize medications into bags and boxes to be shipped to the Dominican Republic. Hours: Arushi Asrani (1 […]

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   […]

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 […]

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 […]

AYLUS member Catherine Sun volunteered at the West University Branch Library, Houston TX. Catherine helped organize and order books. The event took 1.5 hours from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm on every Thursday in March 2025 (3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27). She totally volunteered 6 hours for this event.  

AYLUS member Catherine Sun volunteered at the West University Branch Library, Houston TX. Catherine helped organize and order books. The event took 1.5 hours 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm on every Thursday in February 2025 (2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27). She totally volunteered 6 hours for this event.

AYLUS member Catherine Sun volunteered at the West University Branch Library, Houston TX. Catherine helped organize and order books. The event took 1.5 hours on every Thursday in January 2025 (1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30). She totally volunteered 6 hours for this event.

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 […]

  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 […]

Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the morning of March 30th, 2025, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse for a Loops For Love event. The volunteers that had already participated in a previous Loops For Love event got straight to work on crocheting their hats. Meanwhile, […]

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 […]

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 […]

On March 9th, AYLUS Houston volunteers returned to the Houston Food Bank, dedicating their time to fighting food insecurity in the community. This time, our members worked in the Repack Room, where we sorted through boxes of donated goods and cleaned items to ensure they were safe and ready for distribution. Through teamwork and efficiency, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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),  

On March 30th 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 […]

On March 29rd, from 9:30 to 12:00,  AYLUS volunteers met up at Jones beach Energy and Nature Center. After a quick briefing with the leader, Micheal, AYLUS volunteers were split into groups of two and given a plastic bag with trash grabbers. The task at hand was picking up litter from the beach, especially the […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge Branch organized the 3rd Concert in Residence at Basking Ridge(219 MT Airy RD, Basking Ridge) on 3/9/2025. AYLUS Basking Ridge sent out a performance signup form a month ahead to AYLUS members in the local area. There were12 performances which had performed an hour long concert. Based on the concert theme, our […]

On March 28, 2025, Manhasset Branch members volunteered to help cleanup debris in the form of fallen branches that were cluttering the environment and limiting accessibility. Members loaded a cart with branches and sticks, transporting the debris back and forth between the disposal site and the cleanup area. Members who participated: Jonah Sethna (2 hours), […]

AYLUS held its weekly iPad Club at the Fellowship Village on 3/29/25. Today volunteers helped customers with creating and using features in the new Icon app. They taught various techniques and gave guidance to different features such as profile customization and viewing daily announcements. Also they taught users how to scan QR codes and print […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge volunteered at PEC Hiking with Autism program on 3/29/25. Our volunteers met with families who participated in the program at Lord Stirling Park, address: 190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ. We introduced our program and ourselves to the group and were paired with the participants. We stayed with them, made sure […]

Our AYLUS BR members helped several seniors with their questions about their emails and iphones.  Volunteers helped a senior learn features for calling on a phone such as blocking and saving numbers. They also helped another lady reorganize emails and share emails and messages to others. They helped her adjust to a new phone with […]

On March 28 2025, the 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 […]

On March 22 2025, a member of AYLUS volunteered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. He helped during the Bed Building OPEN BUILDS event from 8:45AM-1:00PM. Volunteers; Xiyu Xu(Danny) (4 hours)

Reported by Andrew Zhou   On March 24, 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 […]

On March 23, 2025, a Fullerton Branch member tutored kids ranging from 4th to 6th graders in math. In the class, the kids did some practice problems to prepare for their final. TOTAL HOURS Eric Wei, David Li: 4 Hours

On March 22, 2025, 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 Eric Wei, Daisy Wei, Michelle Li: 4 Hours

To support the Busy Book Project, the ARTS IN ACTION AYLUS Group launched a crayon donation drive, aiming to provide hospitalized children with a more engaging and enjoyable experience. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we successfully collected a total of 120 boxes of crayons. Each donation contributes to making hospital stays a little […]