On April 29, 2026, volunteers from the AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch spent hours folding delicate origami pieces for patients. Each piece was crafted with care, love, and patience, with the goal of bringing comfort and a bit of happiness to those going through challenging moments. These small but meaningful gifts carry messages of kindness, hope, […]

Over the weekend, members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill branch baked homemade cookies for seniors. Volunteers prepared the cookies in their own kitchens and carefully packed them in individual bags for easy distribution. These cookies will be delivered through Meals on Wheels, a program that helps address hunger among older adults. Beyond being a tasty […]

Reported by Evan Hou; Posted by Charlotte Chen On April 26th, 2026, volunteers from the AYLUS Frisco & Plano branch joined together for another Loops for Love event at the Lexington Clubhouse. For today’s event, professor Yang from UNT, gave a speech about the overview of the future of AI. Afterwards, volunteers all split off […]

On Sunday, April 19th, Some Aylus volunteered at the Autism Speaks Empower Walk and 5K Run in Washington, DC! Our members Emma Zhang and Sarah Li worked to check in other volunteers, usher runners to the right spot, cheer runners on, and help things run smoothly at the refreshments tent and sponsor fair. They worked […]

The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in Chinese School volunteering activities, where our volunteers taught a variety of children from elementary school to middle schoolers. In the new school year starting, we volunteered on 04/26/2026 which is the 13th day of Chinese School this spring semester.Volunteering at Chinese School is an amazing way of introducing diversity […]

The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in Chinese School volunteering activities, where our volunteers taught a variety of children from elementary school to middle schoolers. In the new school year starting, we volunteered on 04/19/2026 which is the 12th day of Chinese School this spring semester.Volunteering at Chinese School is an amazing way of introducing diversity […]

ALYUS Members Claire,Caroline, and Skyler participated in the Annual Blueberry Festival held at Wickham Park on April 19. Tasks included enforcing safety rules and participant limits, directing entry and exit flow, and actively monitoring to help prevent injuries. An overall great experience for learning responsibility and working with children Members : Claire, Caroline, Skyler Time: […]

Monday, April 27, from 17:30-19:00, Catherine Tao, Katherine Zeng and Ting Lan Chen went to Great Neck House to help in the Accessible Art Program During this program, we helped students with special needs explore their creativity through art. Today in class we started part one of our Mother’s Day project, a small flower pot […]

On 4/18/26, volunteers went to the Germantown Plantation Senior Living Home to play chess with the elderly there from 2:30 to 3:30. Volunteers played chess and other board games with seniors, and held conversations with them. Alex Shi: 1h; Evan Shi: 1h

On 4/18/26, volunteers went to the Germantown Plantation Senior Living Home to play chess with the elderly there from 2:30 to 3:30. Volunteers played chess and other board games with seniors, and held conversations with them. Ivan Ju:1h

Reported by Brianna Zhang On 4/18/2026, San Diego students of AYLUS hosted its 66th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling center. All proceeds […]

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Newtown AYLUS members organized and hosted a community reading session for elementary school students. For this meeting, the volunteers and the children read the book Wonder by R. J. Palacio: a widely loved 2012 novel that later adapted to a film. Instead of picking a short or simple picture […]

Reported by Brianna Zhang On 4/11/2026, San Diego students of AYLUS hosted its 65th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling center. All proceeds […]

Reported by Brianna Zhang. AYLUS San Diego Branch organized the 26th collection and recycling of used batteries in Apirl 2026. We dropped the batteries to recycle at Staples, where our volunteers collected a total of 2 lbs of used batteries. Scientific researchers have claimed that recycling batteries can save 51.3% of natural resources. The recycling of […]

On Sunday, April 26th, seven volunteers from the AYLUS Therapeutic Skating Program met at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink. From 2:15 to 3:15 p.m., each volunteer paired up with a young skater to provide one-on-one help and guidance.  ​The main goal was to make sure every child felt safe and happy while trying out new […]

On Saturday, April 25th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the Newtown Branch helped United Way paint their new Help Center/Headquarters. We were assigned to areas to paint and specific jobs to do. Some of us painted whole walls with rollers while others used brushes to get into small crevices and minute details. The task […]

On the afternoon of Saturday, April 25, 2026, members of the AYLUS Great Neck Branch arrived at the Great Neck Main Library to lead a hands-on activity event in the multipurpose room, engaging children and participants in interactive learning and crafts. As with many of our sessions, the event began with storytime. Volunteer Jaden Chen […]

On a chilly Friday, Yucheng, Baiyu, and Jaden came to the park with an open mind, playing with Jack so he can feel appreciated in the Great Neck community. The volunteers played a variety of sports and activities including table tennis and badminton. For a time, Baiyu and Jack shared some quiet and peaceful time […]

Reported by QI (Derek) Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 85th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on April 20-April 262026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]

Reported by QI (Derek) Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 84th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on April 13-April 19,2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]

On April 26th, 2026, AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteered at Kings Point Park to continue improving the park’s walking paths. Using various tools, we leveled uneven sections of the trail to create a safer and more enjoyable experience for visitors. Although the weather was a bit cold, we persevered and remained committed to completing our […]

Reported by Derek Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 83th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on April 6-April 12,2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]

Reported by Derek Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 82th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on March 30-April 5,2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]

On Saturday, April 25th 2026, Syosset AYLUS members visited a cerebral palsy home in Seaford, where we engaged in different activities with residents. We started with various interactive arts and crafts, such as painting, coloring, and making DIY crafts, which allowed residents to express their creativity. Later, we played various board games with the residents. […]

On April 28th, Great Neck AYLUS hosted another tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch from 6 to 7 PM. Linzi worked with a second-grade student on the fundamentals of spelling and reading, and also assisted a seventh-grade student with math. Goldman tutored a fourth-grade student in geometry concepts from the student’s extracurricular […]

On 4/11/26, volunteers went to the Germantown Plantation Senior Living Home to play chess with the elderly there from 2:30 to 3:30. Volunteers played chess and other board games with seniors, and held conversations with them. Evan Shi: 1h; Junyi Chen: 1h;

On Sunday, April 26, the Roslyn AYLUS Branch finished its used battery collection by dropping off all the batteries at Staples.T hroughout the battery drive, members collected used batteries. The batteries were dropped off at Staples. Staples works with recycling programs that handle batteries the right way, which made it a great place to complete […]

In March Spring break time, volunteer from the Greater Memphis Branch packaged food, drinks, and diapers for the local food bank. They also assisted with checking the quality of the food during the distribution process. The packaged goods and items were then distributed to those in need. The details are below. Eric Chen: 3hrs

Greater Memphis branch volunteer went to the Germantown Plantation Senior Living Home to play chess with the elderly and held conversations with them there from 2:30 to 3:30 on March 28th, 2026. Irvin Ju: 1hour

On 3/14/26, volunteers went to the Germantown Plantation Senior Living Home to play chess with the elderly there from 2:30 to 3:30. They also talked about theory and chess masters they looked up to while playing, having a great time overall. Alex Shi: 1h; Evan Shi: 1h

On 02/14/2026, AYLUS members went to the Germantown Plantation Senior Living Homes from 2:30 to 3:30 to talk to the elderly there and play games. They had a lot of fun, playing intense games of chess and having fun rounds of scrabble. Volunteer Name: Irvin Ju: 1h; Evan Shi: 1h; Charlotte Cheng: 1h  

On 02/28/2026, AYLUS members went to the Germantown Plantation Senior Living Homes from 2:30 to 3:30 to talk to the elderly there and play games. They had a lot of fun, playing intense games of chess and having fun rounds of scrabble. Irvin Ju: 1hour

On April 26th, 2026, the AYLUS Roslyn branch volunteered as teacher assistants at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this time, we supported the teachers and helped students through classroom activities. As teacher assistants, our job is to reduce the teacher’s workload and give students extra guidance […]

On April 19th, 2026, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island (CCALI) from 1:30-5:00 PM. Volunteers worked as teaching assistants (TAs), providing instruction to the students while aiding teachers’ curricula. To start the day, we settled students as they arrived: helping unpack, greeting parents, and settling disputes when conflict […]

On April 23rd, Great Neck AYLUS hosted another successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch from 6:00-7:00 pm. Junlin assisted a high school student with acids and bases in chemistry. They solved multiple-choice problems that varied in acidity and basicity. It was definitely a challenge, but the questions were completed at the […]

On April 15th, 2026, four members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch— Aurick Guo, Tianson Guo, Hannah Wang, and Henry Wang  — 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 multiple middle and elementary school […]

On April 8th, 2026, four members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch— Aurick Guo, Grace Guo, Tianson Guo, and Ayden He  — 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 multiple middle and elementary school […]

On April 23, 2026, members organized a donation drive to help the Lupus Foundation of America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to greatly accelerating lupus research and pushing scientific boundaries to improve life now for people living with lupus. The group gathered a lot of items including clothes, shoes, and household things like plates, pots, and […]

Reported by: Feiyang Niu On April 26th, 2026, the AYLUS Farmington Branch volunteered at the 11th Annual East Farms Spring Ahead 5K. With the event facing a significant staff shortage, our volunteer stepped up to provide 6 hours of essential, continuous support, ensuring the race and community festivities ran smoothly from start to finish. Volunteer […]

Today at Ridge Oak, there were several questions such as how to find and buy a book on amazon, crop and edit a video to fit a specific screen size, and adding text to caption a video. There was also a senior who had issues with an app that wasn’t deleting, and showing a lot […]

The Bernards PEC Program runs every Saturday morning from 9–11 a.m. in April and May. It’s more than a program—it’s a place where students come together to support peers with special needs, sharing patience, encouragement, and friendship. Today, volunteers helped set up the games, guided children through a lively ball-throwing activity, and joined in a […]

Today, at Fellowship Village, many seniors had questions on things like how to share screens and set backgrounds on zoom, edit home screen, download and upload documents and the use of Google Drive. One resident asked questions regarding clearing apps for storage and possible reasons for his phone slowing down. The volunteer gave a general […]

Today was a relatively slow day. One volunteer helped a senior resolve issues on how to use spreadsheets, using Youtub, and downloading Line.  At today’s tech session, both seniors and volunteers felt more connected to each other, and understood what it meant to be a community. Other than just helping with technology, volunteers also bonded […]

Today at Fellowship Village, there were many different seniors with a variety of questions. One senior had questions on how to use messages, use email, what individual icons meant, view a Youtube video and all associated actions with Youtube. There was also one resident with questions about features regarding zoom and general computer tips. Volunteers […]

On April 26 between 1:30 and 4:30 pm, AYLUS members volunteered at SUNY Old Westbury to help out the Long Island Chinese School. Each volunteer provided assistance to the teacher; they checked student’s work, printed papers, and ensured all students were paying attention. When a student was confused with the work, an AYLUS volunteer aided […]

Several members of the San Ramon/Danville AYLUS branch volunteered at Little Miracles. Little Miracles Inc. is a Christian-inspired nonprofit organization that provides essential baby supplies, clothing, and support to Tri-Valley parents and families in need. Their mission helps ensure that local families have access to important everyday items for their babies and young children, offering […]

Operation Ornaments is a nonprofit organization that helps bring Christmas joy and comfort to people who have been impacted by natural disasters. The organization collects handmade ornaments from volunteers across the country and sends them to disaster survivors as a reminder that they are remembered, loved, and not alone during the holiday season. For families […]

The Birthday Party Project is a nonprofit organization that helps bring joy and celebration to children experiencing homelessness or difficult circumstances. Their mission is to make sure children feel seen, valued, and celebrated on their birthdays through meaningful birthday experiences, gifts, and special moments of happiness. The AYLUS branch of San Ramon/Danville had the opportunity […]

Operation Ornaments is a nonprofit organization that helps bring Christmas joy and comfort to people who have been impacted by natural disasters. The organization collects handmade ornaments from volunteers across the country and sends them to disaster survivors as a reminder that they are remembered, loved, and not alone during the holiday season. For families […]

On April 26, 2026, AYLUS supported the Syosset Chinese School Chinese New Year celebration at SUNY Old Westbury. As it was Lunar New Year weekend, the event brought together many families to celebrate Chinese culture and traditions. Volunteers helped with setting up decorations, organizing activity stations, assisting children with crafts, guiding guests, and cleaning up […]

On April 19, 2026, AYLUS supported the Syosset Chinese School Chinese New Year celebration at SUNY Old Westbury. As it was Lunar New Year weekend, the event brought together many families to celebrate Chinese culture and traditions. Volunteers helped with setting up decorations, organizing activity stations, assisting children with crafts, guiding guests, and cleaning up […]

On March 29, 2026, AYLUS supported the Syosset Chinese School Chinese New Year celebration at SUNY Old Westbury. As it was Lunar New Year weekend, the event brought together many families to celebrate Chinese culture and traditions. Volunteers helped with setting up decorations, organizing activity stations, assisting children with crafts, guiding guests, and cleaning up […]

On April 26, 2026, our branch members conducted a cleanup of our adopted street, spanning from the Whole Foods Plaza to McCrimmon Parkway on 12:00 p.m. This event aimed to enhance local cleanliness while promoting volunteer community involvement and environmental responsibility. Volunteers came equipped with gloves, garbage bags, and litter pickers to ensure a safe […]

  On Apr.26,2026, Greater Triangle volunteers visited the Greenway to maintain our adopted section from 2 p.m to 3:30 p.m During the 1.5-hour session, we walked along the trail, collected litter from surrounding bushes, and trimmed overgrown branches that posed potential safety risks to joggers, cyclists, and other trail users. While the Greenway was generally […]

Reported by Emily Chen   Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2025-2026 Solution for Hope online classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Apr 20, 2026 – Apr 26, 2026. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

Reported by Emily Chen   Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2025-2026 Solution for Hope online classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Apr 13, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

Reported By Colin Xie On April 25th and 26th, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 306th 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 […]

Reported by Emily Chen   Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2025-2026 Solution for Hope online classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Apr 6, 2026 – Apr 12, 2026. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

Reported by Emily Chen   Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2025-2026 Solution for Hope online classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Mar 30, 2026 – Apr 5, 2026. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

 On April 25th and 26th, one of our AYLUS St. Louis Branch members, Ryan, participated as a volunteer at the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship – VEX V5 Robotics Competition. This prestigious global event brings together top student teams from around the world to compete, collaborate, and showcase their innovation in robotics. During the two-day […]

On April 26, 2026, members of our Chapel Hill branch completed a flower delivery service project to support seniors at Charles House. Volunteers Leah Yang and Irena Gao picked up fresh flowers from Trader Joe’s. After carefully loading and organizing the flowers into their vehicle, they delivered them to Charles House in Chapel Hill. The […]

On Sunday, April 19th, 2026, the Carol Woods Retirement Community in Chapel Hill hosted a live music event, featuring volunteers from the Chapel Hill AYLUS branch. The group — consisting of three pianists — performed a program of varieties pieces for the residents. The recital was well-received, with audience members showing their appreciation through smiles […]

On Sunday April 12th, 2026, members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill branch partnered with the Chinese American Friendship Association of North Carolina (CAFA) and the AYLUS Morrisville branch for a collaborative cleanup effort at Jordan Lake. United by a shared commitment to environmental protection, volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work clearing trash […]

On Sunday morning, April 12th, two members of the AYLUS-Chapel Hill branch picked up two carts of flower bouquets and potted plants from the local Trader Joe’s. These flowers were then delivered to Charles House, just one of many recreational activity centers in Carol Woods, and watered to keep fresh. Throughout the week, residents will come by […]

On April 1, 2026, the Chapel Hill Branch continued caring for the Little Library along the Bolin Creek Trail, near the Gene Strowd Community Rose Garden. Filled with a wide selection of gently used books, the library offers something for everyone—from children’s stories to adult fiction and non-fiction. This small but meaningful space brings the […]

On April 1, 2026, AYLUS Chapel Hill volunteers came together to clean up Bolin Creek Trail and parts of Town Community Center Park. The group removed trash along the trail and climbed up the hill beside the road to pick up litter that others often overlook. They also ventured into deeper areas of the woods, clearing […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Cleanup at Mason Park Date: April 26, 2026 Time: 4:30-6:30 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Allen Zhang Event DescriptionVolunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch organized a community park cleanup to help maintain a clean and welcoming environment for local residents. During the event, members worked together to […]

On Friday, 4/24/2026, 4 members of AYLUS taught students ranging from third-graders to eighth-graders in various math topics at the local Chinese school, the Newtown Yardley Chinese School. Randall Zhang (Event Leader), Alex Hu, Albert Chen, and Evan Lee participated, teaching from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Our volunteers taught two different classes, two for […]

On Apr. 26, 2026, West Essex AYLUS Members: Jasmine Guo, Rihanna Guo, Sara Wei, Nanxing(Cecilia) Zhang, Sophia Chen gathered at Livingston Library from 3pm to 4:30pm to crochet handmade items to donate to children in need during the holiday season. 1.5 hours for each members: Jasmine Guo, Sara Wei, Nanxing(Cecilia) Zhang, Sophia Chen, Rihanna Guo.

On April 18, 2026, AYLUS West Essex Members volunteered at the West Essex YMCA(321 S Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ) Healthy Kids Day event. The event aimed to promote healthy living and active lifestyles for children and families in the community. Throughout the day, they also assisted with activities. Their helpful attitudes and willingness to assist […]

West Essex AYLUS is working with Seesaw vision center for the youth volunteer program. AYLUS volunteer’s work involves patient communication and basic front desk duties, as well as assisting the physician during patient care encounters. The goal of the program is to raise awareness about eye health in the youth community and give them an […]

West Essex AYLUS members volunteered to teach Woodland senior center Chinese speaking residents basic English communication skills on the weekly basis. This event bridged cultural and language gaps while promoting mutual learning between AYLUS members and elders. It not only empowered seniors and helped members grow into more thoughtful, globally minded citizens, but also helped […]

Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching AYLUS Gainesville Branch — April 26, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch organized its Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching Program at Oaks Hall School on Sunday, April 26, 2026, as part of the Huagen Chinese School weekend program open to all community members. Volunteers Jalen Zheng, Logan Wu and Michael Huan […]

AYLUS Gainesville Branch Teacher Assistance at Huagen Chinese School April 26th, 2026 On Sunday, April 26th, 2026, AYLUS Gainesville Branch volunteers Jalen Zheng and Logan Wu participated in teacher assistance activities at Huagen Chinese School. The volunteers contributed their time and effort to support younger students and teachers through classroom assistance and educational engagement. 1st […]

  The Summer Reading Marathon has successfully concluded, having received the praise of many participants. To welcome more participants, we will launch more reading activities that cater to different interests and styles. Further events would include history and culture, celebrity speeches, children’s stories, world classics and other series. During the event, volunteers used their reading […]

Weekend Science4Kids Class On Sunday, April 26th, the AYLUS Gainesville Branch hosted its latest Future Science Leaders of Gainesville workshop at Oak Hall School. Operating as a core component of the Huagen Chinese School’s weekend curriculum, the initiative brought together volunteers Brayden Yang and Nitya Rao, who each dedicated an hour to mentoring local youth. […]

West Essex AYLUS members volunteered to teach Woodland senior center Chinese speaking residents basic English communication skills on the weekly basis. This event bridged cultural and language gaps while promoting mutual learning between AYLUS members and elders. It not only empowered seniors and helped members grow into more thoughtful, globally minded citizens, but also helped […]

Weekend Science4Kids Class On Sunday, April 19th, the AYLUS Gainesville Branch hosted its latest Future Science Leaders of Gainesville workshop at Oak Hall School. Operating as a core component of the Huagen Chinese School’s weekend curriculum, the initiative brought together volunteers Brayden Yang and Nitya Rao, who each dedicated an hour to mentoring local youth. […]

AYLUS Activity Report – Crochet Class at Huagen Chinese School Date: Sunday, 4/26/2026 Participants/Volunteers: Winny Wang and Rachel Dai                                                                          […]

West Essex members Jason Dong and Zhicheng Zheng volunteered for the Daffodil Day Festival at Reeves Reed Arboretum from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm on 04/12/2026. Volunteers helped with crafts and activities such as decorating a bag at the seed ball station, organizing the stations, helping out the kids, and giving out the decorated bags. […]