West Essex AYLUS Members volunteered at Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s Festival of Trees on 12/8/2024. They helped with aiding children in making crafts, doing temporary tattoos, running educational stands, and more!    Members: 4 hours: Maxwell Kim 5 hours: Jason Dong, Grace Zhu, Yichen Tang, Justin Wang, Zhicheng Zheng

West Essex Aylus Volunteers attended Livingston Huaxia Chinese School on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. 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 […]

Reported by: Ryan Ma Posted by: Karen Li On December 14, 2024, we were volunteering with other AYLUS members in the non- profit organization called “Feed My Starving Children” beginning at 7:15 PM. It is a Christian nonprofit with the purpose of ending hunger. There was a total of 10 people who came to the […]

On Saturday the 7th in December 2024, the Roslyn Aylus Branch helped out the food pantry. NOSH Delivers, at Glen Cove.  The AYLUS volunteer members arrived and collaborated with different volunteer organizations, one of them being the ale Club Foundation. Each of us helped organize supplies to prepare for the activities that would occur during […]

Reported by: Elin Wang Posted by: Karen Li Today, our team of ALYUS volunteers helped out with the AGAPE Special Needs Program. This morning we did a variety of activities such as playing UNO cards, singing and dancing together, discussing the meaning of Christmas, learning social skills. We accompanied the special needs throughout the lessons […]

Reported by Karen Li Posted by Karen Li AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch are thrilled to share the success of our recent holiday gifts drive event, and we want to thank everyone who contributed to making it such a meaningful and impactful experience. Together, we made a real difference for children in our community this […]

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 December 9, 2024 – December 15, 2024. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

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 December 2, 2024 – December 8, 2024. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

On Saturday December 14, three members of the AYLUS Idaho Falls Branch volunteered at the Museum of Idaho to help make/teach kids about slime. Our volunteers prepared ingredients and also explained the science behind slime.   From left to right: Michael Wu, Zach Long, Nolan Ma     Michael Wu helps kids make slime.   […]

Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the morning of December 8th, 2024, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse for the Loops For Love project. In this project, members crochet hats and other items for donation to cancer patients. For many members, they were somewhat new to […]

On December 14 2024 volunteers from the Greater Buffalo Branch hosts a movie night at the University of Buffalo to create a community event! It was very successful as about 70 people came. Volunteers helped sell food and water, watch the kids, set up and clean up. Furthermore, food and water profit will be donated […]

On December 15, 2024, AYLUS Bridgewater Branch volunteered at the Christmas Celebration Night, organized by the Bridgewater Chinese American Association (BCAA) at the Evangel Chapel, Bridgewater. Over 100 residents from the Bridgewater community attended the event, which featured dinner, cultural performances and speeches. AYLUS Bridgewater Branch cohosted the party and did performances with saxophone, violin, […]

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 December 12th, from 1:30 to 4:30 AYLUS Dix Hills volunteers went to Long Island Chinese School to become teaching assistants for teachers and students. This was the last Chinese class of the year, and at the entrance there were festive balloons, candy and posters hung around. AYLUS members were assigned a classroom (the one […]

Written by Alex Lu On December 14, 2024, the AYLUS Oyster Bay Branch hosted a workshop, Solar-Powered Educational Lego Toys, in collaboration with the Sangha Education Center at the Malcolm House. The event featured three different types of solar-powered toys donated by the Xi’an Solar Energy Association, which were a miniature telescope, satellite, and a […]

Our 27 youth members participated in this fundraising event to support the Sangha Education Center for children with special needs. Thank you for your generosity! Volunteer Time: 2 hrs for each person Christina Mink, Andy Yang, Jacky Yang, Wanying Yu, Chang Guo, Yuqi Wu, Jiaman Wang, Pengyu Chen, Eric Matsuno, Hoilee Dai, Justin Warren, Derrick […]

Written by Christina Mink On November 23, 2024, AYLUS Oyster Bay participated in the Saturday Stewardship program organized by New York State Parks. The day began with tour guides introducing us to the park and explaining the vital relationship between native plants and the ecosystem. We learned that most biodiversity thrives at the margins of […]

On December 15th, the AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch wrapped up this year’s music performances with a heartwarming Christmas concert at Carol Woods Retirement Center. The festive energy was contagious as our talented members wowed the audience with a mix of classical music and popular holiday hits! From piano solos to duets, clarinet performances, and even […]

  AYLUS Open Sky Book Club Hosts Autumn 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 […]

  AYLUS Open Sky Book Club Hosts Autumn 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 […]

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 December 14, 2024, the following AYLUS members volunteered at a retirement community called The Village at Germantown. These students dedicated their time and talents to spreading festive cheer among the residents through a carefully organized holiday program featuring music and kindness. The students performed a variety of musical pieces, incorporating singing and instruments, to […]

On December 14, 2024, despite the cold and rainy weather, Joshua Dong and Eric Chen volunteered from 5 PM to 9 PM at a local park that hosted a spectacular light show event called Starry Lights. Joshua Dong took on the important role of traffic conductor, skillfully directing cars and ensuring vehicles moved efficiently and […]

Over the past few weeks, AYLUS Greater Memphis members have been hard at work creating 41 holiday cards for the elderly. These cards will be handed out after our concert on the same day, with some extras planned for distribution next week. Each card earned members 0.5 service hours, highlighting their creativity and dedication to […]

On November 29, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch members volunteered to create donation boxes aimed at raising funds for the Tennessee’s Regional Intervention Program (RIP). These boxes will be placed in local restaurants, allowing customers to donate and support children and families in need of behavioral interventions. Each member […]

Reported by Anson Ye On 12/14/24, members of AYLUS Syosset worked with members of Dix Hills at Bethpage State Park to reset an overgrown garden. To restore the garden, members from both branches first cleared the  debris covering the garden—leaves, weeds, and branches—using rakes and gardening shears. Then, members removed the tarps under the debris, […]

Five members from the Morrisville branch volunteered at YMCA Holiday Gift Drive on December 14th, 2024. They helped organize the shops, wrap presents or help parents customers. This is a great way to give back to the community. Volunteers are : Alison Wu (3 hours) Emma Wang (3 hours) Vanderbilt Wang (3 hours) Vanessa Wang […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge hosted it’s first online holiday concert at Fellowship Village on DEC 2024. As the Fellowship Village theater has been fully booked in December 2024, AYLUS Basking Ridge contacted the Fellowship Village and decided to provide a online holiday concert. Every piece and holiday greeting was taken at home. After collecting all the […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge Branch organized the 1st Concert in Residence at Basking Ridge(219 MT Airy RD, Basking Ridge) on 12/14/2024. AYLUS Basking Ridge sent out a performance signup form a month ahead to AYLUS members in the local area. Around 12 performances performed an one-hour long concert. Based on each concert theme, our member gave […]

On December 14, 2024, the Bridgewater Volunteers organized a successful clothing drive to support families in need. Thanks to generous donations from the community, a wide range of gently used clothing—including winter coats, shirts and pants—was collected and donated to GoodWill to help those facing financial challenges. Thank you to everyone who donated and volunteered—your […]

On December 7, 2024, volunteers from AYLUS Bridgewater branch went to the Raritan Food Pantry to help with food distribution and support our local community. Volunteers: Hannah Diao, Sarah Diao, Annabelle Wong (3h each)

On November 23, 2024, volunteers from AYLUS Bridgewater branch went to the Raritan Food Pantry to help with food distribution and support our local community. Volunteers: Hannah Diao, Sarah Diao, Jonas Liu (3h each)

On December 14th, 2024, the AYLUS Auburn Branch helped a disabled veteran (Luis Saavedra) get his coffee roasting business open by painting the commercial kitchen and roastery between 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. This unique volunteer opportunity was also a great learning experience for everyone. Our members who participated in this activity are Annie Bao […]

This is a one-person event approved by the national AYLUS. On 12/14/24, Maggie Zhang organized, packed, and mailed out AYLUS T-shirts for 1 AYLUS branch in 1 box. Maggie then went to her local post office to mail the shirts to the branch. Hours: Maggie Zhang – 1.5 hours

  The purpose of this event is to enhance the cleanliness of the local area while promoting children’s community involvement and environmental responsibility. The focus is on cleaning the sidewalk along Highcroft Drive from McCrimmon Parkway to the whole food plaza. AYLUS’s commitment to maintaining and improving public spaces in Cary Town includes cleaning this […]

On December 8, 2024, AYLUS Great Neck participated in volunteer activities at the farmers market at Great Neck Park District’s Winter Village event at Firefighter’s Park. For the event, we set up a table to raise funds for CP Nassau, with volunteers contributing from 11:30am to 7pm. Some volunteers arrived early to prepare the display, […]

On the morning of December 14th, a group of dedicated AYLUS Dix Hills volunteers gathered at Bethpage State Park to assist the park staff clearing debris off of old landscape fabric with the final goal of removing it, as well as clearing invasives along the perimeter and under the trees within the garden. Despite the […]

On Sunday, December 8th, 2024, the Aylus Great Neck Branch volunteered at Firefighter Park to support the second day of the annual Light and Ice Festival. This two-day event drew many families and children to enjoy the festivities. On Day 2, the Great Neck Park District offered complimentary face painting, balloon twisting, and cotton candy, […]

On Sunday morning, December 8th, members of AYLUS Chapel Hill gathered beautiful flowers donated by the local Trader Joe’s and delivered them to Charles House, a nonprofit serving seniors. The flowers will be used in an art project with the residents, offering a creative and enjoyable way to lift their spirits. AYLUS Chapel Hill hopes […]

On Sunday, December 8th, volunteers from the AYLUS Chapel Hill branch and the Chinese-American Friendship Association of NC (CAFA) came together for a trash cleanup event at Jordan Lake. The group worked along the shoreline, focusing on removing litter and reducing pollution in the area. Their hard work paid off as they collected a large […]

On December 7, 2024, from 4 PM to 8PM, the volunteers of AYLUS Great Neck Branch went to the Firefighter’s Park to participate in the Farmers market happening there with the intention to raise around 300 dollars for AYLUS Great Neck Park District related activities. The Farmers Market starts at 4 pm, but volunteers Kevin […]

Today is the 132nd event of the AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch on December 8th, 2024. This event would be the last event of the year at Kissena Park. Due to this, as a thank you, District 07 has provided us with breakfast to celebrate all the work that was done this year. On top of […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou Public libraries are invaluable community institutions that merit both recognition and unwavering support. On December 12, 2024, we, AYLUS San Diego branch donated five boxes of used books to a newly established library–Pacific Highlands Ranch Library–in order to support our local library and to contribute to the enrichment of our community. […]

On December 7 2024, members of AYLUS Greater Buffalo Branch are proud to have volunteered for 2024 Polar Plunge. Special Special Olympics New York provides inclusive opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, who compete in Olympic-style, coached sports. This year they raised more than $466,000 for these wonderful people! Volunteers were tasked with selling the […]

The Roslyn AYLUS volunteers assisted at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island’s school on December 8th. From 1:30 to 5 p.m. at Great Neck South High School, our group supported various activities at the school. As Teaching Assistants (TAs), we start our fulfilling afternoon by promptly moving to our assigned classrooms and checking in […]

Reported by Kaiting Hsu On Saturday, December 7th, the AYLUS Greater Tulsa Branch went to our local Asian Supermarket to promote and fundraise for our Africa Library Project. Our goal for this project is to create a small library for children in rural Sub-Saharan Africa, helping them get the education they need. In order to […]

On December 6 2023, members of the Greater Buffalo branch are proud to help immigrants and refugees 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 […]

On December 6 2024, the Aylus at Greater Buffalo collaborated with BFB and BCA together, and successfully organized and hosted the Bughouse chess tournament on December 6, 2024. Twenty people of various backgrounds, ages and ethnicities participated in the tournament. The following members volunteered by helping with check in, setting up, monitoring the tournament and […]

On October 25 2024, 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 individuals, […]

Reported by Tanya Fu Reported by Jenny Wang On December 7th, 2024, 4 volunteers gathered together from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM to crochet Santa keychains to showcase December’s festive spirit. During this event, our volunteers learned how to crochet a Santa keychain. Our volunteers came very close to completing a keychain, and everyone worked […]

  On 12/10/2024, the Great Neck AYLUS branch hosted another tutoring session at the Great Neck Station Library from 6-7 pm. Ivy li worked with one kid, reading books including Polar Express. Xingzhi Li read three books with another kid. He read them aloud with the student to practice pronouncing english words. Lia Huang read […]

  On December 7th, 2024 from 1 to 4 PM, the Roslyn and Great Neck branch of AYLUS joined the residents of CP Nassau’s East Meadow group home for an afternoon of fun. CP Nassau provides a variety of programs and services to help individuals with cerebral palsy reach their full potential. These services include […]

The Aylus Morris Branch is thrilled to bring holiday spirit to the Summit Community Center with their annual “Gift Wrap and Candy” initiative for the 2024 holiday season. This cherished tradition brings together community members and volunteers to spread joy through thoughtful gestures. A total of 115 beautifully wrapped holiday bags, weighing 22 pounds in […]

On December 8, 2024, Fullerton Branch members tutored kids ranging from 5th to 6th graders in Coding. They were able to teach the kids the fundamental basics for coding. TOTAL HOURS David Li, Eric Wei:  4 Hours

On December 7, 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 Michelle Li, David Li, Daisy Wei, Eric Wei, Rei Zhi Pei, […]

On November 23, 2024, AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch members joined forces to help package 40,000 pounds of sweet potatoes, contributing to the fight against food insecurity. This event brought together volunteers from elementary school to high school seniors, all working towards a common goal. The sweet potatoes will be distributed to various communities, providing a […]

On November 29, 2024, AYLUS Greater Memphis members participated in the Double Chen Chinese Basketball Memorial Cup, an all-day event held from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These members dedicated their time to support the Chinese community and ensure the success of this basketball tournament. Joshua Dong volunteered as a scorekeeper from 8:00 AM to […]

On December 1, 2024, AYLUS Greater Memphis members volunteered at the GMUCA Thanksgiving Carnival Games. The event ran from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and was a resounding success, thanks to the dedication of the volunteers. Members assisted in setting up, cleaning up, and managing various activity stations, including a cake walk, spikeball, ring toss […]

On September 15, 2024, numerous volunteers from the AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch dedicated their time and effort to making the Mid-Autumn Festival at a local park a success. Volunteers assisted with setting up tables, chairs, and decorative lanterns, guiding attendees, serving dinner, and cleaning up after the event. Their hard work ensured a memorable and […]

On December 7, 2024, three members from our community branch worked on a heartwarming mission: bringing comfort and joy to cancer patients through their own artistic talents. These dedicated youths, armed with creativity and compassion, poured their hearts into crafting beautiful and thoughtful items – knitted hats, stickers, and journals – specifically designed to brighten […]

On December 8, 2024, five members from our community branch worked on a heartwarming mission: bringing comfort and joy to cancer patients through their own artistic talents. These dedicated youths, armed with creativity and compassion, poured their hearts into crafting beautiful and thoughtful items – knitted hats, stickers, and journals – specifically designed to brighten […]

Aylus Great Neck Branch Volunteer at Firefighter Park on December 7th, 2024 On Saturday, December 7th, 2024, the Aylus Great Neck branch volunteered at the Firefighter Park to help at the annual Light and Ice Festival. This is to celebrate the coming of winter and the soon-to-come Christmas only a few weeks away. They decorated […]

AYLUS Santa Clarita Valley branch members volunteered for Family Literacy Festival at the Newhall Public Library on December 7, 2024 from 12:00pm to 2:30pm. They helped with set up/clean up, activity booths, navigating characters in costume and break down assigned stations, coordinated at event stations (crafts, sensory play, and giveaways), guided costume characters, and other […]

The Birmingham Branch of AYLUS regularly volunteers at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, assisting with the upkeep and maintenance of the gardens, as well as with regular seasonal events. On November 16, members of the Birmingham Branch aided the Botanical Gardens in clearing out a large patch of weeds, grass, and small trees in the Little […]

Lake Washington Branch   The AYLUS Lake Washington Branch Coding Club Project Team hosted an online intermediate scratch session on December 08, 2024. This is the final session of our 10-week 2024 HHWC Fall Intermediate Scratch Camp. Our branch members volunteered from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, contributing a total of 6 volunteer hours: – […]

On December 6, 2024, and December 7, 2024, Amanda Xiao, a dedicated member of the AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch, participated as a volunteer in the 2024 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend. Amanda played a crucial role in assisting runners by performing ID checks, managing registrations, distributing bib numbers, and providing food supplies at the finish […]

On December 6th, members of the AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch volunteered to assist with games and activity stations at a local event. Their efforts contributed to the smooth running of the activities, providing entertainment and engagement for attendees. This event allowed the volunteers to practice teamwork and organizational skills while giving back to the community […]

On November 23, 2024, members of the AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch volunteered to deliver a heartwarming Thanksgiving performance at a local nursing home. This event, which lasted for two hours, featured musical performances and entertainment to brighten the day for the elderly residents. Music has been shown to provide numerous benefits for seniors, including improving […]

On November 28, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch members volunteered to create donation boxes aimed at raising funds for the Tennessee’s Regional Intervention Program (RIP). These boxes will be placed in local restaurants, allowing customers to donate and support children and families in need of behavioral interventions. Each member […]