On November 8 2024, 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 […]

On Sunday, November 10th, 2024, members of the AYLUS Bergen branch came together to host a park cleanup event at Overpeck County Park in Leonia, New Jersey. It was a very chilly day but still a nice day to conduct a park cleanup. Everyone got together, worked collaboratively, and communicated/delegated roles for the cleanup. We […]

On November 8 2024, Greater Buffalo Branch Aylus Instrumental Team members 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 helped unite the community to develop long-lasting relationships and especially focused on helping immigrants and refugees, creating a supportive community here […]

Aylus Great Neck Branch Volunteer at Bethpage State Park on October 26, 2024 On October 26, 2024, at 9 AM, we were at Green Acre doing fall cleanup for the plants. Our task was to remove dead branches, remove invasive plants harming the native plants, and rake up the leaves to clean up the area. […]

November 2nd over 10 participants shows up at the book drive. They pick out tons and tons of books at home to donate, and this is definitely not a challenge for us because we all have tons and tons of books, we don’t read any more. Ethan Zhang 2 hour Matthew Zhang 2 hour Sansi […]

In September, West Essex AYLUS members participated in the Color A Smile project to utilize their art skills to bright people’s live with smiles. Collected coloring pages are delivered to Color a Smile office by our Art and Craft Committee chair, Alyssa Zhang. Color A Smile is a nonprofit organization that distributes cheerful drawings to […]

Status: ACTIVE On Nov 10th, 2024, three students from Denmark High School founded the 174th branch of the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS):Forsyth, GA Founders: Congratulations to Parth Shah, Saaketh Alla, and Prayag Patel Description of Forsyth, GA The Forsyth County AYLUS Branch, founded in 2024, aims to foster community service […]

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch members volunteered at the PEACE Farm in Saddleback on October 26th. Three participants have shown up to help out at and they are tasked with a job that they’re most familiar with, wood chopping. They basically grab large logs layer around, and is a whole pile of them, and then […]

Morning of October 19th, two participate joined to help out at PEACE Farm at Saddleback Rancho Capistrano. This time the two people’s jobs is to cut bad plant branches off some vegetable. This way the plant will grow better than ever. Usually, this vegetable will be donated to food bank after harvested, maybe homeless shelter […]

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch members volunteered at the PEACE Farm in Saddleback on October 5th. Only one participate shows up to help out. The main task that assigned to the participant was planting and working at the garden. PengPeng Zhang 2 hour

Members from AYLUS Bellaire volunteered at Ed White Elementary school on November 9th, 2024, from 9am to 12pm. The main focus of the program is to help elementary school students learn more. The AYLUS members helped 4th and 5th graders with math, reading and science. Through more practice, the students improved their accuracy and speed […]

On November 5th 6:00-7:00 PM  Aylus Great Neck Br. hosted another successful tutoring session in the library. There are fewer participants today due to a special off day but still active participation for learning. One participant decides to bring up English homework and writing responses to complete. While another continues on the journey in science […]

AYLUS Syosset branch went to Bethpage State Park on 11/9/24 to lay down cardboard on top of weeds, then covered with mulch to decompose the cardboard. With the Great Neck branch, we split into two groups, one group to remove branches and weeds from a designated area using rakes, shovels, and pliers (everyone was equipped […]

2024/11/10 AYLUS Dix Hills volunteers at Long Island Chinese School and assists students and teachers   AYLUS Dix Hills Branch worked as a teacher’s assistant, helping kids who were struggling to understand the lesson, making sure students were on task, watching the students actions, handling classwork/homework, and grading student’s work.    By doing various tasks […]

Reported by Adora Xiao : On November 10th, 2024, AYLUS members had a local beach clean up. They started at the upper park, passing through and finding occasional wrappers and bottles and cans. Crossing down into the lower area, they found small pieces of confetti and pieces of fruit discarded after a party. Finding more […]

On November 9th, 2024, 7 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: Kenna Zhang (2 hours) Ryan […]

Activity & Impact On November 9th, 2024, four members of the AYLUS North Hollywood branch volunteered at the TreePeople Park in Beverly Hills from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. TreePeople Park is not government-funded and relies on the work of volunteers for maintenance. During the event, members helped maintain the park by smoothing and oiling […]

Activity & Impact On November 2, 2024, four members of the AYLUS North Hollywood branch volunteered for a Calles Verdes Tree Planting event in San Fernando from 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM. Calles Verdes is a TreePeople project that aims to beautify the streets of the city and to help improve the health of those […]

On October 26, 2024, members of AYLUS Cupertino branch conducted online tutoring event to teach Ukraine student English. We helped the student in both reading and written parts of English. We want to contribute in every way we can to propel Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction and longer-term economic & social development. Members that participated were: Truman You, Feinan […]

Aylus Great Neck Branch Volunteer at Northside Elementary School on November 9th, 2024  On November 9th, 2024, from 9 am to 11 am, our team focused on completely clearing invasive plants. These plants not only compete for nutrients and sunlight from native plants, but also destroy the ecological balance, so clearing them is of great […]

On October 26th, AYLUS Houston members volunteered at Family Hope from 6:30 to 9:00 a.m., contributing to another meaningful service effort. Volunteers gathered to support the organization’s mission of assisting community members facing challenges. During the morning, our members focused on sorting, packing, and organizing food items and essentials that would be distributed to local […]

On Sunday, October 27th, AYLUS Houston participated in another impactful volunteer session at the Houston Food Bank. For three hours, our dedicated members focused on scanning labels on Kroger boxes and various goods, sorting them into appropriate bins for use and donation. This work was essential for ensuring that the donated items were accurately categorized […]

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 November 5, 2024, dedicated members of the AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch volunteered to clean Cameron Brown Park and the Germantown Greenway from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Their efforts helped preserve the beauty of these local outdoor spaces, making them more enjoyable for the community and benefiting the local ecosystem. Each member received the […]

Throughout the fall of 2024, AYLUS Greater Memphis members volunteered at a local nursing home, bringing joy and companionship to elderly residents by engaging them in various games. Their ongoing dedication helps brighten the days of those who often face isolation, fostering meaningful connections and promoting mental well-being. The following are details of each volunteer […]

On November 2nd, 2024, 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 off the courts. In the class, the coaches […]

On Saturday, November 9th, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the Roslyn Branch of AYLUS volunteered at a CP Nassau Group Home in Bethpage. The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County has been around and assisting individuals with disabilities since 1948. CP Nassau aims to help individuals reach their highest level of independence, helping […]

Reported by Lucas Zhang On Friday 11/8/2024, 2 members of AYLUS taught students ranging from third-graders to ninth-graders in various math topics at the local Chinese school, the Newtown Yardley Chinese School. Lucas Zhang (Event Leader) and Alex Hu participated, teaching from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Our volunteers taught two different classes, one for younger students […]

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 speeches, […]

Volunteer activities Supporting the mystic mountain running group and handing out necessisties at the marathon On Nov 2nd, AYLUS partnered with the Mystic Mountain running group to help staff and elevate the 2024 New York marathon. A few volunteers arrived early to help the mystic mountain group set up their stand and prepare the necessities […]

Today, three members went to the CLA to do a weekly project as TAs. They finished tasks very well, including directing the students to the specific rooms, dispatching study material to all classes, cleaning up after the classes, and helping them with questions. We also regulated the students in the hallway between the classes and […]

Alina Yu and Baoqin Zhong from AYLUS Edison led the English Enrichment Zoom meetings in October 2024. Every member participated in the discussions with prepared materials for the participants. Each member attributed 2 hours each time. Class date: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 10/6: 10/13: 10/27:  

During September and October, AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch members worked hard to offer online English tutoring to students in China. Our team focused on helping students improve their English skills by creating personalized lesson plans that were both effective and enjoyable. Each tutor brought unique approaches to their sessions, ensuring that every student felt supported […]

On November 2nd, 2024, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held its 129th event at the Kissena Park Playground. We were accompanied by Park Supervisor Roxana and other park workers, although park worker Ada was unable to come today. During the event, we repainted benches and raked leaves around the park. This event lasted from 9:00 AM to […]

On October 26, 2024, our team members returned to Sangha Education Center’s Teepee Garden and Kindness Garden, which we had helped build previously. Beneath the newly raised Totem Pole, we gathered around a long wooden table to create garden-themed art and games for children with special needs. Under the warm autumn sun, laughter filled the […]

On November 9, our youth volunteers visited the Kendra Scott jewelry store at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City. In collaboration with the Sangha Education Center, they assisted customers with their purchases as part of a fundraising event, where 20% of the profits were donated to support Sangha’s programs for children in need.   Christina […]

Halloween is a big event for a small college town. On October 31st, residents all over Auburn were celebrating this spooky, fun holiday. Members of the AYLUS Auburn branch volunteered in the community’s Halloween Party. Volunteers happily interacted with children, and provided the attendees with candy bags and balloon crafts. Our members who participated in […]

On October 19th, 2024, the AYLUS Auburn Branch helped clean up after Food Truck Friday. Food Truck Friday is an award-winning event of the Opelika Chamber. It is hosted in downtown Opelika on various Friday nights throughout the year, and attracts food trucks, live music, vendors, and thousands of visitors who dine, drink, and enjoy […]

Written by Alex Lu On October 19-20, 2024, members of AYLUS Oyster Bay participated in the annual Oyster Festival. About 44 members, which was more than last year’s number, were involved in helping out with this event. Our volunteer lasted for 2 days, from 10 to 1, 1 to 4, and 4 to 7 each […]

Written by Jingxuan Liu On October 5th, our team successfully organized a volunteer activity at Connetquot River State Park as part of its centennial celebration, helping enhance visitors’ weekend experiences. We arrived at the destination at 9:50 a.m. and promptly began our tasks. The team was divided into two groups. The first group, led by […]

Written by Pengyu Chen On October 5, 2024, As a member of the Aylus, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, helping organize donated clothes for individuals facing homelessness as winter approaches. It was a rewarding experience that gave me a deeper understanding of these individuals’ challenges during […]

 AYLUS Syosset branch went to Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary on 11/2/24 to remove decomposing leaves and large rocks from an artificial pond in the sanctuary. Large rocks had to be removed to the possibility that it might rip the tarp and destroy the artificial pond. This activity required people to enter the pond with really cold […]

In September, 2024, West Essex AYLUS volunteered by making posters for 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 […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou On November 4, 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 2, members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch volunteered at the local “Taste of China” event, supporting the community and celebrating Chinese culture. The 4th Annual Taste of China – Chinese Food and Culture Festival, co-hosted by the Town of Cary, offered attendees a chance to experience the vibrant traditions of Chinese cuisine, […]

On Friday, November 1, during Chapel Hill’s teacher workday, six members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch hosted an event to create handmade heart pillows, raising funds for future community projects. Each pillow was carefully crafted with thoughtfully chosen patterns. The event successfully raised $60, which will go toward supporting upcoming activities. Additionally, any unsold […]

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 October 28, 2024 – November 3, 2024. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

On Sunday, November 3rd 2024, members of the AYLUS Great Neck branch worked diligently cleaning up Steppingstone Park. We had 20 volunteers dedicate their time for this cause. They worked from around 9:30am to 12:00am. Members first started the morning being handed gloves to remove leftover hay and corn that were used to decorate the […]

Reported by Tanya Fu Posted by Mateen Benarieb On November 3rd, 2024, 3 volunteers gathered together from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to crochet small amigurumi birds. During this event, our volunteers continued their crochet birds they worked on during last week’s meeting.  All of our volunteers were able to fully complete a bird, and […]

On Sunday, November 3rd, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island’s Chinese school from 1:30PM – 5:00PM. Our jobs as volunteers was to become teacher assistants and help kids with various activities and classwork. Working as TA’s, we helped reduce stress from the teacher and maintained a fun and […]

We launched a unique project this week, right after Halloween. Usually, there is always so much waste on treats after Halloween. Parents don’t want their kids to overeat candy they collected from Trick or Treat. They would throw those treats away secretly. Our volunteers found a perfect way to solve the problem. They decided to […]

On 11/2/2024 Kevin Pan, Eastwood Zhang, Eric Ding, and Jasmine Zheng went to FAM food pantry for three and a half hours from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. The supervisor was Dean Zheng, Jasmine’s dad. The three volunteers spent the first hour sorting food into fridges, then they split up; Kevin, Eric and Eastwood stacked […]

Reported by: Bradley Fang On November 2th, 2024, AYLUS Cheshire Branch volunteered at the annual Cheshire Food Drive. Volunteers were brought in from all over Cheshire as well as neighboring towns. They would collect donations shipped in from schools and from donors during the day. There, they would check the food for expiration dates, sort […]

Reported by: Bradley Fang On October 6st, AYLUS Cheshire Branch volunteered at a 5 miles Road Race. The volunteers were stationed at the halfway point of the race (2.5 miles), and were tasked with passing water to runners as they came along. Although the day was cold, the members enjoyed filling up the cups with […]

Reported by Amelia Kuo Posted by Karen Li Today, our group of AYLUS members were volunteers at the AGAPE Special Needs Program at the DCFC church. Today was filled with dancing, lessons, and activities. One of those activities was making dog toys. This idea is very innovative as these handmade dog toys are made out […]

On November 4th, 2024, the AYLUS Fairfax Branch volunteered for AFAC (Arlington Food Assistance Center) and helped the organization pack fresh broccoli into convenient bags and crates.    AFAC is a 94% privately funded organization that utilizes volunteer work to serve over 4000 families in the Arlington area. It is committed to fighting hunger one […]

On 10/27/24, AYLUS members helped rake leaves for elderly people who needed their yard or driveway cleaned. In total members filled over 10 bags! Participants (2 hours each): Megan Yi, Claire Cao, Kaining Zhang, Isabel Chen, Lucy Chen

On the second of November, during the contained times from 9:00 to 12:00, the AYLUS Roslyn branch contributed in volunteering with NOSH Devlivers! Food pantry. Having been created from the times of the pandemic, Nosh Delivers is a non-profit organization that strives in the goal of helping others in their food insecurities. To help in […]

On Saturday, November 1st, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, the Roslyn Branch of AYLUS volunteered with NOSH Delivers! to support a community food drive. At the food pantry, they helped distribute essential food and supplies to needy families. NOSH Delivers, a nonprofit based in Glen Cove, fights food insecurity on Long Island’s North Shore. […]

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Aylus volunteers from Roslyn and Great Neck branches went to a residential house in Wantagh to assist residents with Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy is a condition in which the brain doesn’t develop fully and it affects a person’s ability to control their muscles. When […]

On October 26th 2024, 7 AYLUS Twin Cities members went to pack food at FMSC. Alongside the other volunteers, a total of 24 boxes and 5184 meals were packed. We had an amazing time and can’t wait to be back! Participants (1 hour 45 mins): Claire Cao, Jessica Cao, Olivia Peng, Nyel Uffa, Jacob Lee, […]

Aylus Great Neck Branch Volunteer at Planting Field Arboretum on November 2nd, 2024 On November 2nd, Saturday, from 9:30 to 11:00, Aylus Great Neck headed towards  Planting Fields to start work in a new area close to the garden we’ve been focusing on. This is the third section our branch is working on in this […]

Reported by Austin Choi On Saturday 10/12/24, 6 members of AYLUS Newtown engaged in the Adopt a Trail project from 4:00-6:00 pm.  Our volunteers tidied the trail by identifying invasive, dangerous plants and removing them, and trimming shrubs and branches that encroached on the trail. In two hours, around one-third of the trail was cleared. […]

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch On November 3rd, 2024, the AYLUS Lake Washington Branch members Elissa, Emily, Eric and Kevin volunteered at the CARES Inclusive Art Event in Bellevue, a fun, interactive, and creative-based event for special-needs kids. They undertook a variety of deeds including preparation, organization, drawing, check-ins, fundraising, and more. Elissa […]

On Sunday, Nov 3 2024, AYLUS Mendham branch volunteers performed music concert at LCB Senior Living in Basking Ridge, NJ. Established in 2011, the LCB Senior Living team is distinguished by its insistence on the highest caliber of hospitality and service for residents and their families, guests and all others who interact with our communities […]

From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday, November 3, the Bellaire Branch of AYLUS volunteered at the Houston Food Bank (535 Portwall St, Houston, TX 77029).   The Houston Food Bank is a nonprofit organization that provides food and other essentials to people in need with a network of more than 1,600 community partners. […]

Reported by Jenny Wang Finally, it is an exciting moment to ship our 7th African Library King Centre Maeni School Library to Kenya. We gathered at the FedEx shipping center, and each volunteer helped unload the 1,000 books in sixteen boxes. With our best wishes, the shipment will arrive in Kenya in about four months […]