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Columbus Branch Held an In-Person Tutoring session at Abbey Church Village on March 19th, 2025

On March 19th, 2025, three members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch—Brandon Wang, Aurick Guo, and Brenna Li — 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 four middle school students with […]

Columbus Branch Held an In-Person Tutoring session at Abbey Church Village on March 5th, 2025

On March 5th, 2025, three members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch—Grace Guo, Enoch Chung, Aurick Guo, and Brenna Li — 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 three middle school […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#201): Pearland Branch Sponsored Special Friends Festival on March 19th, 2025

The AYLUS Pearland Branch enthusiastically collaborated with fellow local organizations to co-host the much-anticipated annual Jungle Jims Special Friends Festival on March 19th, 2025. The dedicated volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of hundreds of guests, preparing hot dogs and nachos to satisfy their appetites. Additionally, they managed several game booths and […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Organized Fundraising Event on March 15, 2025

On March 15, 2025, volunteers organized a fundraising event at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice block party. Volunteers set up an interactive stand offering face painting and balloon art for visitors’ enjoyment. Skilled young artists adorned children’s faces with vibrant flowers, rainbows, and various animals, bringing joy to both youngsters and their parents. Meanwhile, youth members passionately […]

Greater Buffalo Collaborates with Bridges From Borders and Buffalo Chess Association- (3/14/2025)

On March 14 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 […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#200): Pearland Volunteers Support Katy Wonder Kids on March 15, 2025

On March 15, 2025, AYLUS Pearland volunteers accompanied individuals with special needs from Pearland to Katy’s monthly Wonder Kids Inclusive Play event. Volunteers engaged participants in interactive activities, including parachute games, discussions about pets, and shadow tracing art, fostering a fun and inclusive environment. Volunteers (3.5 hrs): Katie Jin, Zoey Dou, Erica Gao, Miles Jin […]

San Diego Branch Prepared Sack Lunches for Interfaith Community Services on March 17, 2025

Reported by Andrew Zhou   On March 17, 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 13th Pacific Highlands Ranch Library bookstore event on March 15, 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 61th Smiling Stars Reading program on March 15, 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 […]

AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch Crochet Hats For Loops For Love Project on March 16 2025

Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the morning of March 16th, 2025, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse for a Loops For Love event. More experienced volunteers started to crochet their hats right away after arriving while other less experienced volunteers learned from other AYLUS members […]

West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at Reeves Maple Sugar Festival – 03/02/2025

On 3/2/25 West Essex AYLUS members volunteered at the Reeves Maple Surge Festival. Maple Magic: Exploring Maple Sugaring at Reeves-Reed Arboretum SUMMIT, NJ    Prepare to embark on a captivating journey through the sweet wonders of maple sugaring at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. In celebration of nature’s bounty and the cherished tradition of turning sap into liquid gold, […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers help Livingston Huaxia Chinese School – 03/15/2025

West Essex Aylus Volunteers attended Livingston Huaxia Chinese School on Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025. Volunteer activity/location: Livingston Huaxia Chinese School (Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Livingston). Activities – Teacher Assistant, helped in the main office to figure out the volunteer tasks, helped with the morning traffic direction, and helped around the information desk. Teaching Violin in […]

West Essex AYLUS – Love Serving Autism Tennis – 03/16/2025

West Essex AYLUS – Love Serving Autism Tennis – 03/16/2025 On 3/16/2025, West Essex members volunteered in the Love Serving Autism tennis class offered to special needs children at West Orange Tennis Club. The program provides inclusive therapeutic racquet sports instruction for neurodivergent children to enhance communication, motor coordination, life skills, and behavior on and […]

Syosset Aylus went to Long Island Chinese School to help out on 3/16/25

On March 16, 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 […]

Syosset Aylus went to Long Island Chinese School to help out on 3/9/25

On March 9, 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 […]

Syosset Aylus went to Long Island Chinese School to help out on 3/2/25

On March 2, 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 […]

Frisco & Plano Branch Hosted Animal Toys Making Session for Animal Shelter on March 15th 2025

Reported by Deyang Liu Posted by Jenny Wang On the afternoon of March 15th, we gathered at the Village of White Rock Creek for a pet toy crafting event. A total of eight volunteers participated this time—three had previous experience making toys, while the other five were beginners. At the start, the experienced volunteers guided […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge members performed at Chinese New Year Celebration in Benteng Chinese School on 2/8/25

Benteng Chinese School held its annual Chinese New Year Celebrations at 309 Baldwin Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054 on 2/8/25. About 500 people attended the celebration. During the celebraiton, AYLUS Basking Ridge members performed dance piece “Guyong Zhe” . All their perfromance received warm applause from the audience. Alice Guo, Eric Feng,Evan Wan, Grace Zhu,Kenneth Feng, […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers at martial arts class for Children on 3/03/25 and 3/05/25

West Essex members Jaden Leung, Hebe Leung, Zoe Leung, and Jeremiah Au volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 3/03/25 and 3/05/25. 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 martial art skills. On 3/05/25, Jaden Leung, Hebe […]

AYLUS Roslyn Provides Food to Local Families Through NOSH Delivery! Food Pantry (57th) on March 17th, 2025

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the members of the Roslyn Aylus Branch volunteered at NOSH Delivers! Food Pantry from 12 P.M to 4 P.M. NOSH Deliver’s main objective is to provide food and essential items to the community of North Shore, especially during holidays such as St. Patrick’s day. As volunteers, we typically assist with […]

AYLUS Roslyn Volunteers at the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County’s Group Home (42nd) on March 15th, 2025

On Saturday, March 15th, from 1 PM to 4 PM, members of the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at a group home in Levittown under CP Nassau. CP Nassau (The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County) is a non-profit organization that assists children and adults with disabilities to help them reach the highest level of independence. […]

Morrisville Branch Packages Robotics Kits for Kits4Cause on March 16, 2025

On March 16th, 2025, 8 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 […]

Morrisville Branch Packages Robotics Kits for Kits4Cause on March 15, 2025

On March 15th, 2025, 6 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 […]

Newtown AYLUS Presents Debate and Model UN Information Session to Local Chinese School on 3/14/2025

Reported by Diana Zhang On March 14, 2025, two members of the Newtown AYLUS group hosted and presented information about two common high school extracurriculars from 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM. Rhianna Zhang shared information about competitive speech and debate, while Diana Zhang presented about Model United Nations. During her presentation, Rhianna explained the benefits […]

AYLUS Dix Hills Helps out at the LICS

On March 16th 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), assisting with various tasks such as printing assignments, helping teachers retrieve/hand out materials, watching over classes, and escorting little […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley #35– ABWK Senior Home Painting Projects (3/15/2025)

On March 15th, 2025, AYLUS members volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Inland Empire to help paint houses. After receiving safety instructions and a demonstration, members began painting right away—carefully outlining the edges of the house with brushes before using rollers to cover the larger areas. They split up and each member took responsibility for different […]

Chapel Hill Branch Volunteers to Make Heart Pillows and Developmental Heart for Patients on March 16, 2025

At the end of Febrary, AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch became an official volunteer sewing group of WakeMed! So, throughout the month of March, AYLUS Chapel Hill members Grace Gao and Karen Lin hand sewed developmental hearts that will be used by WakeMed to help newborn babies develop peacefully and strong. Both volunteers will recieve 6 […]

AYLUS Greater Triangle “Open Sky Book Club” Volunteer Community Marathon Read Aloud 03/015/2025

  AYLUS Open Sky Book Club Hosts Reading Marathon, Kicking Off World Read Aloud Day, Cary, NC – This summer Reading Marathon was successfully concluded with the praise of many participants. To welcome more participants, we will launch more reading activities that cater to different interests and styles. There are history and culture, celebrity speeches, […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (107th) (3/16/2025)

Reported by Caien(Daisy) Chen : On March 16th, AYLUS members helped at their local senior center. They started by preparing a fruit parfait, cutting up pieces of blueberry, strawberry, and banana into small biteable pieces and topping the fruits with yogurt. However, before serving, they took all the residents outside to enjoy the rare bright […]