Reported by Karen Zhou Posted by Ellie Zhou On December 1st, we gathered at the Cypress Meadow Clubhouse in Allen, TX, to create pet toys from old clothes for the cats and dogs at the local animal shelter. We began by transforming old t-shirts into yarn, then used it to craft the toys. We are […]

Reported by Eric Li On November 8th, 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 […]

On November 25, 2024, volunteers from the AYLUS Raritan Valley group went down to the Civic Center fire station to deliver pizza and show our gratitude towards the firemen. Once we arrived there, we settled the pizza down and took a few pictures. While waiting for further instructions, volunteers talked with the firefighters. After waiting […]

The AYLUS Morris Branch has successfully completed a heartwarming winter donation drive, collecting 26 gloves, 8 scarfs and 11 hats to support individuals in need during the cold season. This initiative was part of the branch’s commitment to making a positive impact in the local community, ensuring that no one is left vulnerable to the […]

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 November 18, 2024 – November 24, 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 November 11, 2024 – November 17, 2024. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

On November 27, 2024, nine San Clemente branch members volunteered at Rancho Mission Viejo’s 8th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch. The members first met at the community center near the site of the Turkey Trot and took busses or golf carts to their assigned stations. Once there, members were instructed what to do and […]

Reported by Zoe Ying We are helping 92130Cares, a non-profit origination that provides food to poor families in 92130. Grocery stores are not allowed to remove broken eggs from a carton, so they donate the whole package to 92130Cares. 92130Cares repackages the good eggs into packages of 6, and the donated egg carton will be […]

On November 30, three members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill branch spent the day creating handmade origami for cancer patients. Our volunteers carefully folded colorful paper into a variety of intricate shapes and designs. These origami pieces will be sent to Kits to Heart, a nonprofit organization that assembles cancer care kits for patients. The […]

  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 […]

On November 30th, 2024, 8 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: Annika Liu (2 hours) Alison […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou We, AYLUS San Diego Branch, organized a Used Computer Recycling event in the Carmel Valley neighborhood. We offered a convenient, free computer recycling service for our community, helping to protect the environment while saving residents time and money. By November 30, we collected one monitor, two laptops, three iPads, one desktop, […]

Reported by Lauren Kan. AYLUS San Diego Branch organized the 10th collection and recycling of used batteries in November 2024. We dropped the batteries to recycle at Staples, where our volunteers collected a total of 11 lbs of used batteries. Scientific researchers have claimed that recycling batteries can save 51.3% of natural resources. The recycling […]

On November 9th, 2024, AYLUS Houston gathered at Parkway Fellowship Parking-Lot to assist with organizing, packing, and distributing food to community members in need. During the event, AYLUS workers were hard at work distributing fresh fruits and vegetables along with making sure the line went smoothly in order to ensure everyone got the food that […]

On Saturday, November 30th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, AYLUS Roslyn helped out at NOSH Delivers!, a food pantry dedicated to providing food for those in need. Many generous donations were made by community members and organizations for the holidays, helping to put an extra dish on the table for family celebrations. Today, one […]

Status: NEW On Nov 30th, 2024, four students from Marquette High School founded the 175st branch of the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS): Chesterfield, MO Founders: Congratulations to Ivy Wang, Ananthaa Madhavan, Grace Lin and Naomi Feng Description of Chesterfield, MO We are a branch of AYLUS based just west of St. […]

Reported by Jonathan Bao On 11/30/24, members of AYLUS Syosset participated in a volunteer service project at Caleb Smith State Park. We focused on environmental conservation, specifically targeting invasive species removal and maintaining the park’s natural ecosystem. Some members started off in their garden, removing garlic mustard, an invasive plant that poses a significant threat […]

On Sunday, November 24, 2024, 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 Saturday, November 23, 2024, AYLUS Chapel Hill volunteers restocked the Little Library at Bolin Creek Trail to promote community engagement and a love for reading. They added a variety of well-maintained books, ensuring there’s something for everyone. This initiative creates a space for sharing stories and connecting with others. AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch volunteers […]

On November 27th, 2024, volunteers of the AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch dedicated their afternoon hours to protecting the environment by hosting a trail clean up along Dry Creek Trail and the neighboring school. After lots of walking and scavenging for trash, we were able to collect several bags of harmful waste that consisted of bottles, […]

Reported by: Yuqi Nie On Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the AYLUS Syosset Branch conducted a food drive at 598 Stewart Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714, in support of Long Island Cares. The event was organized into two shifts, each comprising four volunteers. A group photo was taken at noon; however, […]

Reported by Karen Li Posted by Karen Li On Nov 29th, Aylus hosted used crayon sorting and holiday gift preparation for low-income students. This event consisted of setting up backpacks with supplies to give to kids who are less fortunate as crayons, handmade holiday greeting cards, stationary organizer before the event began. We first had […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge Branch organized the 14th monthly Concert in Fellowship Village (8000 Fellowship Rd, Baskin gridge, NJ, 07920) on 11/29/2024. 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 November 27th, the AYLUS Auburn Branch volunteered at The Food Bank of East Alabama (355 Industry Dr, Auburn, AL 36832) from 9am to 12pm. The mission of the Food Bank of East Alabama is to nourish lives through a strong and equitable hunger relief network while multiplying the generosity of a caring community. Our […]

On November 26th, 2024, from 3:00-5:00 pm, four AYLUS members from the San Clemente branch volunteered at the food pantry. The members first sorted canned food into categories such as vegetables and soups. After that, the members cut the cardboard boxes to make handing out food more convenient. Finally, the members take turns mopping the […]

Reported by Colin Xie On November 24th, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 238th 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 Colin Xie On November 17th, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 237th 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 […]

On Sunday, November 24th, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch had the privilege of visiting the CP Nassau Bayville location. In addition to our regular activities, two musical groups performed for the residents: the AYLUS Roslyn Music Group and the Syosset Fortune Star Band! The Roslyn Music Group is made up […]

On Sunday, November 24th, volunteers from the AYLUS Columbus Branch returned to the Senior Star at the Dublin Retirement Village. Volunteers played music on the saxophone and piano. The residents had been looking forward to seeing the performers again and enjoyed the performance greatly. Volunteer Hours: 1.5 Hours: Ayden He 1 Hour: Vincent Li, Eric Hong, […]

On Nov,27th, 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 the […]

On November 28, 2024, AYLUS Cupertino branch conducted the clean-up event at Homeridge Park. We picked up roughly 3 full bags of trash, including things like empty bottles, gums, chip bags and cigarette butts. The collected items were disposed of safely. Members that participated were: Truman You, Hengrui Chen, Feinan Xu, Hao Chen (2 hours for each […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou  The AYLUS San Diego Committee organized a Community Cleanup Event at Pacific Highlands Ranch Community Park on November 26, 2024. Trash pollution is a prevalent issue in many parts of the world today, harming the environment as well as wildlife within the area. We believe that as global citizens, it is […]

On November 23rd, two members of the AYLUS Idaho Falls Branch helped volunteer for the local soup kitchen to serve food for local Idaho Falls Community for early Thanksgiving. Our volunteers contributed by preparing a variety of dishes, from carrots to fish nuggets, and took on the role of servers to give everyone a warm […]

Recently, two of our members volunteered at the annual Fall Festival event at the Flat Rock Brook Nature Center in Englewood, NJ. We were in charge of distributing life vests to the many guests that attended the event in the afternoon. At the boating station, we fitted adults and children with the correct sized vests […]

On Thanksgiving day, our volunteers went to the Durham Rescue Mission (DRM) to attend a special event. DRM was founded in 1974. Its goal is to mend shattered lives by restoring families and giving hope in the local area. They have hosted special events for years. Today, our volunteers are honored to register for their […]

During Thanksgiving, members of the AYLUS Morris branch joined forces with the nonprofit organization, Help4All, to organize a meaningful winter coat drive to support individuals and families in need. As temperatures dropped, the branch recognized the urgency of providing warm clothing to those struggling during the colder months. The team inspired their community to donate […]

On Nov 23rd, 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 (2hrs each) William Chu Junxi Wu Austin Gao […]

On Nov 16th, 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): William Chu Junxi Wu Aiden […]

On Nov 17, 2024, Two Alyus members participated in the Hopkins Library event as technical support. They also helped out with the staff to sort books, organize bookshelves, etc. It was a very productive day, and our volunteers got a lot completed and were greatly appreciated by the library staff. Participants (2 hours): Penny Pang, […]

On November 26, 2024, Six AYLUS Twin Cities members went to Cub Foods to bag for tips for ICA, a food shelf organization. We had a lot of fun and were able to raise a lot of money for the organization. We hope to be back! Participants: Claire Cao (3 hrs), Kaining Zhang (3 hrs), […]

On November 2 2024, 2 AYLUS Twin Cities members went to Cub Foods to host the Turkey Table Sales for ICA. This is an annual event for ICA to raise funds for Thanksgiving meals for families in need. It is a meaningful way to give thanks to our community! Participants (2 hours – from 3:00 […]

Reported by: Bryan Wang On November 28th, 2024, AYLUS Farmington branch members joined the Thanksgiving Day O’BRiley 5K Turkey Trot in Historic Collinsville. Each year the O’BRiley Turkey Trot donates its proceeds to a national and local charity, each of which involved with something that has touched the lives of people in their community. This […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou On November 25, 2024, 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 human […]

On November 24th, 2024, AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island’s Chinese School (School of CCA) from 1:30 to 5:00 PM. Volunteers worked as teacher’s assistants, helping the teacher with tasks such as printing, grading homework, and handing out papers. We made sure kids were on task, comfortable, and walked them […]

On November 25, 2024, three AYLUS San Clemente branch members volunteered at FAM. The members first started by filling goodie bags with different sweet treats ranging from cereal to chocolate for the first 45 minutes. After, members broke boxes for later reuse and put together banana boxes for storage. They then moved on to fill […]

Reported by Andrew Lampert Posted by Jenny Wang On November 23, our group of volunteers organized and performed a concert at the Stonemere Center in Frisco. Leading up to the event, our musicians and performers dedicated their free time after school to practice and rehearse, ensuring that each performance was of high quality. Since the […]

12 Members of the AYLUS Morris branch came together to host a meaningful event focused on spreading joy and fostering community connections. The initiative involved collecting candy, gift wrapping materials, and other essentials to brighten the lives of families in need. Volunteers reached out to neighbors, friends, and local organizations, encouraging donations and showcasing the […]

On November 24 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, assisting with various tasks such as printing assignments, retrieving and handing out materials for the teachers, and escorting children to the bathroom. Volunteers also helped in the […]

On November 23rd, Tri-Valley AYLUS volunteers helped hold our branch’s first CityServe donation. Members made posters to advertise and passed them out to neighbors. They also came to Walnut Grove Park to pick up items from the community. All items were given to CityServe to distribute. Thanks to our volunteers: Annie Liu (4 hours) Nicole […]

On November 27, 2024, Fullerton Branch members spent their day writing letters and buying clothes for the elderly. In doing so, they were able to put a smile on these seniors’ faces through their thoughtful words and gifts.  TOTAL HOURS David &Michelle, Eric Wei, Daisy Wei, Jiahao Zheng, Kayan Zheng, Ethan Li, Xinyi Ju, Xinyao […]

On November 23rd, 2024, from 9am to 12:30am, two members of AYLUS San Clemente Branch volunteered at FAM Food Pantry. The members first sorted snacks into goodie bags and sorted basic preserved food into FAM bags. After that, they sorted fruits and greens into baskets to be frozen or given away and throw away the […]

Activity & Impact On November 23, 2024, four members of the AYLUS North Hollywood branch volunteered for a trash clean-up in the Devonshire & Balboa area from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. AYLUS volunteers collected about 30 pounds of trash in the area, and all volunteers from the entire event totaled nearly 110 pounds of […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou This holiday season, many of us will gather with friends and family to enjoy warm meals and the spirit of giving. But for thousands in our community, the holidays are a time of hunger and uncertainty. Together, we can change that. Established in 1981, the Food Bank’s annual Holiday Food Drive […]

Throughout the month, volunteers collected and organized donations for Goodwill. These efforts support the community by recycling goods and providing necessary items to those in need, fostering a sustainable environment. AYLUS volunteers collected, sorted, bagged, and dropped off clothing at Goodwill to give it a second life. Participants and Hours Matthew Lu: 4 hours (10/12/2024) […]

On Nov,17th, 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 the […]

From November 1st, 2024, to November 21st, 2024, members of the Raritan Valley Branch participated in the Anderson Bowl Food Drive donation held by Replenish. Replenish is an organization that helps people and families in need through food drives.  Items were collected in bags which were arranged and picked up by Replenish. They would then […]

Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness – a chance for families to gather around the table and share a warm, comforting meal. But for many in our community, financial struggles mean they may go without this cherished meal in their own homes. With our AYLUS San Clemente members’ help, we donated more than 100 pounds […]

This Sunday, a group of volunteers visited a local nursing home to distribute world peace ribbons and entertain the residents there. The first five volunteers who arrived were brought upstairs to the third floor, where they proceeded in passing time with a group of residents by playing a game involving rolling a marble across the […]

Reported by Karen Li Posted by Karen Li In Oct and Nov, AYLUS members continued the community drive about collecting and donating crayons. AYLUS members wanted to collect these crayons to ship to Crayon Initiative to help keep the crayons out of landfills and back to the creative hands of children. During the time, community […]

Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the morning of November 24th, 2024, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse for a crochet event for the Loops For Love Project. Lots of new members showed up, so more senior members of AYLUS taught them the basics of how […]

Written By Felix Zheng On November 23rd, the Syosset AYLUS participated in volunteering at the Long Island Native Plant Initiative. We stayed indoors due to the cold weather and focused on preparing for winter. When plants are left outside during winter, they typically enter a state of “dormancy,” meaning they significantly slow down their growth, […]

Reported by: Kevin Dong Posted by: Karen Li On November 23, AYLUS (Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States) members enjoyed a meaningful morning with their special needs friends at DCFC. Each volunteer paired with a friend, guiding them through activities that emphasized social boundaries, respect, and body flexibility through dancing. In the second […]

On Sunday, November 24th, from 10:30 to 1:30, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch had a very special visit to the CP Nassau Bayville location. Along with our usual activities, two music groups performed for the residents: the AYLUS Roslyn Music Group and the Syosset Fortune Star Band! The Roslyn Music Group and the Fortune Star Band […]

On Saturday, November 23, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, the Roslyn Branch of AYLUS was joined by the Syosset Branch to volunteer at a CP Nassau Group Home in Levittown. CP Nassau (Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County)  is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing quality services for children and adults with […]

Reported by Eric Chen On Sunday 11/24/2024, 8 members of AYLUS Newtown participated at a local park to plant 10 trees from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Our volunteers recently gathered at Tyler State Park to plant ten native trees. We carefully dug holes and placed each tree together, then added mulch and a cage […]

On November 24, 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 Eric Wei, David Li, Michelle Li:  4 Hours

On November 23, 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, Ren zhi Pei, Daisy Wei, Eric Wei, […]

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 Lawrence Tan Posted by Karen Li On 11/22/2024, we volunteered at a nonprofit called  Feed My Starving Children in Richardson to pack MannaPack Rice. The nonprofit sends food to 90+ countries to feed children who otherwise cannot get an education or get out of bed. It started at 7:15 and ended at 9. […]

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 23rd Beast Academy online class in 2024-2025 was on November 18-24, 2024. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]