On Sep 20th, 2024, AYLUS Scottsdale attended an FMSC event to help give back to children in impoverished conditions around the world. Members packed, stored, and processed parts of Soy, Rice, Vegetables, and Vitamins for those who are starving from malnutrition. Members that attended include: Session 5 (2 hours each): Samuel Chen, Junxi Wu, Aiden […]

Throughout the months of Summer 2024, AYLUS Scottsdale volunteers have been dedicating their time and effort to create warm and comforting blankets for children in hospitals. On Sep 1st, 2024, AYLUS Scottsdale members finished their fourth batch of blankets to be donated to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Through meticulous effort, members procured, cut, and prepared blanket […]

On 9/14/24, AYLUS Phoenix packed food at FMSC. In this event, volunteers helped pack 207 boxes of food, feeding 123 kids a year. Volunteers: Sophia Chen, Wenting Chen, Yongfeng Chen, Abby Xie, Andy Zhang, Daniel Zhang, Lawrence Zhong (2 hours each)

On 9/14/24, AYLUS Phoenix packed food at Midwest Food Bank. In this event, volunteers helped pack soap to give to people in their community. Volunteers: Sophia Chen, Wenting Chen, Yongfeng Chen, Abby Xie, Ethan Wei, Ryan Duan, Lawrence Zhong (2 hours each)

On 9/7/24, AYLUS Phoenix packed food at FMSC. In this event, volunteers helped pack 125 boxes of food, feeding 74 kids a year. Volunteers: Sophia Chen, Wenting Chen, Yongfeng Chen, Abby Xie, Andy Zhang, Lawrence Zhong (2 hours each)

On October 3, 2024, AYLUS Phoenix woke up early in the morning to volunteer at their local Midwest Food Bank from 9am to 11am. Volunteers packed soap into usable portions and sealed them to be packed later on. These small but impactful packages would be later shared among homeless communities and hygiene stations around Arizona. […]

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 […]

In October 2024, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its conservation, a continuing effort for the GPA students to put their influence on the local community since 2018. GPA conservationists collect donated foods & clothes, recycle plastic bags & batteries, pick up trash at nearby parks and trails, and have […]

In October, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond branch of AYLUS (GPA) members, who are primarily middle and high school students, gather at Cedar Knolls Adult Medical Day Care (48 Horsehill Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927 973-539-2969), to put on a Fall Concert for a senior audience, bringing talent, charisma, and joy to the seniors.  […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge Branch organized the 13th monthly Concert in Fellowship Village (8000 Fellowship Rd, Baskin gridge, NJ, 07920) on 10/3/2024. During each monthly concert, AYLUS Basking Ridge sends out a performance signup form a month ahead to AYLUS members in the local area. Around 12 performances are collected for each one-hour long concert. Based […]

On September 21st, the Ridgewood AYLUS branch held a garage sale fundraiser in order to raise money for future activities that will further benefit the community. Members made a sign encouraging people to buy and check out the fundraiser. Our members and their families donated new and used items to sell, such as clothes, glasses, […]

On September 25, 2024, a dedicated group of volunteers came together for a donation event to support the Tennessee’s Regional Intervention Program (RIP). This event was part of an ongoing effort throughout the summer to raise funds for RIP’s essential services, which provide early intervention and behavioral support to children and their families. Through various […]

On September 21, 2024, the following members volunteered at a nursing home, playing games with elderly residents to provide companionship and brighten their day. Through their efforts, they helped enhance the residents’ mental and emotional well-being, offering valuable social interaction. Each member received the following volunteering hours, organized by last name: Joshua Dong: 1.5 hours […]

On September 28th, 2024, the AYLUS Fairfax Branch team collaborated with CAPA NOVA (Chinese American Parent Association of Northern Virginia) at the Fall Community Fair!    20+ booths participated including Fairfax County Health Department and CAPA NOVA  business partners. The AYLUS team held a bake sale fundraiser with homemade boba drinks, cookies, brownies, guanshi desserts, […]

On September 29th, 2024, members of the Great Neck chapter of AYLUS came together to clean up Stepping Stone Park. Everyone was separated into groups to clean different parts of the park. They picked up trash and pulled weeds, making the park cleaner and more inviting to visitors.   With gloves on and tools in […]

On the 29th of September, 2024, West Essex AYLUS members volunteered at the annual 4-H Fall Fair that took place at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. The Fall Fair was a fair that 4-H put together to celebrate the coming of Fall, with canoeing, a science tent, bake sale, and so much more! It was […]

From 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Sunday, September 29, the Bellaire Branch of AYLUS volunteered at Evelyn’s Park (4400 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401-4306).   At this event, members of the AYLUS Bellaire Branch helped to clean up Evelyn’s Park by picking up trash. Volunteers collected various waste items around the park, such as […]

On  9/30/2024 and 10/1/2024 the Great Neck AYLUS branch hosted two tutoring session at the Great Neck Station Library from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm On Monday, 9/30/2024, the Great Neck AYLUS branch hosted a tutoring session at the Great Neck Station Library from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Kylie and Summer worked on a […]

On September 29, 2024, members of West Essex volunteered at the Livingston Oval from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for the “Livingston Police Department Community Block Party.” This event aimed to strengthen community ties between residents and law enforcement, fostering a true sense of community. The block party replaced the former National Night Out, which […]

On September 29, 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 […]

Throughout the week, helpers served at Chinese Christian Church of New Jersey to help direct the children through storytelling, playing games, arts/crafts, serving snacks, singing and dancing, etc.  Participants: Jeremiah Au (30 hours ), Gabriel Au (30 hours) 8/12/24 – from 8am -1:30pm (5.5 hrs) 8/13/24 – from 8am – 1:30pm   (5.5 hrs) 8/14/24 […]

On Saturday, Sept 21, 2024, AYLUS Twin Cities participated in a food packing event at Feed My Starving Children, an organization that sends food to communities with food insecurity. The event lasted from 7-8:45 PM, totaling 1 hour and 45 minutes. We had a fantastic time and can’t wait to volunteer again! Participants: Summer Liu, […]

Aylus West Essex members, Aily Wei and Forest Yang, volunteer to raise Seeing Eye Puppies. They raised and trained their puppies with many commands such as walking, resting, lying down, sitting, and much more. 9/22 Forest Yang(1.5 hours), Aily Wei(2.5 hours) 9/23 Forest Yang(2.5 hours), Aily Wei(1.5 hours) 9/24 Forest Yang(3.5 hours), Aily Wei(2 hours) […]

Aylus West Essex members, Aily Wei and Forest Yang, volunteer to raise Seeing Eye Puppies. They raised and trained their puppies with many commands such as walking, resting, lying down, sitting, and much more. 9/15 Forest Yang(2 hours), Aily Wei(2.5 hours) 9/16 Forest Yang(1 hour), Aily Wei(2 hours) 9/17 Forest Yang(3.5 hours), Aily Wei(2 hours) […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers attended Livingston Huaxia Chinese School  on Saturday, Sep. 21st & 28th, 2024. Volunteer activity/location:  Livingston Huaxia Chinese School (Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Livingston) Time and hours:  Sep 21st & 28th, 2024 Volunteer Aylus members and hours:  Katherine Wang(Sep. 28th 3.5 hours), Aily Wei(Sep. 28th 3.5 hours), Nathan Yao(Sep. 21st 1 hour), […]

Report by Tanya Fu      Posted by Mateen Benarieb On September 29, 2024, 7 volunteers gathered together from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to crochet small amigurumi items. During this event, half of our volunteers created a pumpkin, while the other half crocheted a floaty ghost to celebrate Halloween! We saw a lot of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On Sep 28th, 2024, AYLUS San Diego participated in the “I Love A Clean San Diego” beach cleanup event. I Love A Clean San Diego is a nonprofit organization that aims to create zero waste and zero litter in San Diego County. Their mission is to lead and inspire the community to conserve and enhance […]

Reported by Rhianna Zhang On September 28th, 2024, members of AYLUS Newtown volunteered at the Car Show for Autism event from 2pm to 4 pm. Members organized and coordinated the event along with other volunteers. Participating AYLUS members were Rhianna Zhang, volunteering for 2 hours, and David Soong, who also helped with post-event cleanup, volunteering […]

On September 29, 2024, West Essex AYLUS volunteered at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s event in West Orange, New Jersey. Currently more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. Between 2000 and 2019, deaths from Alzheimer’s have more than doubled. In 2022, Alzheimer’s disease will cost the United States $321 billion. This […]

Reported by Colin Xie On September 29th, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 230th 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 the current […]

Reported By: Bryan Wang/Bernice Zhang On 9/29/2024, the Farmington AYLUS branch participated in the annual 5K Your Way race at Winding Trails. We raced in honor of disabled persons and veterans and fundraised for Easterseal’s cause.   Bryan Wang: 3 Hours Bernice Zhang: 3 Hours

San Diego Branch organized a school supply drive on 09/16/24.  All school supplies will be donated to UPLIFT San Diego. UPLIFT stands for Urban People Living in Faith & Trust.  It was founded in 1987 to accelerate community transformation and lift vulnerable populations to their full potential through free services to low-income students and people […]

On Sunday, September 22nd, AYLUS Houston returned to the Houston Food Bank for another rewarding volunteer session. Over the course of three hours, our members worked in the Carousel Room, where they concentrated on sorting and sanitizing boxes of food items to ensure they were ready for distribution to those in need. The tasks involved […]

Reported by Eric Li On September 20, 2024, 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 […]