Report by Andrew Zhou Two AYLUS members wanted to use their table tennis skills to teach Chinese seniors in the community. On September 08, 2024, they taught some basic table tennis techniques to the seniors and played games with them. The seniors really enjoyed it, with one of them mentioning how it was his happiest […]

On September 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 September 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, Sijia Hao, David Li, Aaron Yoo, Eric Wei, Ren […]

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 September 2, 2024 – September 8, 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 Online classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of August 26, 2024 – September 1, 2024. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]

On September 6th, 2024, the Great Neck Branch of AYLUS hosted one of its many great volunteering activities, this one in particular, hosted a weekly sports day in firefighter park promoting amiability to kids who need help. Today, members of AYLUS played ping pong, jump rubber bands and ropes. One of our volunteers taught one […]

AYLUS Columbus volunteers at Ferris Wright Garden 9/8/24. This is the first time the volunteers worked in this garden this year. They watered the plants around the house and cleaned up all the dead plants. There were 4 full lawn bags of waste and the volunteers made sure to put all the stakes indicating plant […]

On Sunday, 09/08/24, 2024, from 10-11am, 3 AYLUS-Columbus members, Maggie Zhang, Avery Li and Brenna Li, volunteered at the Dublin Giving Garden to weed and water the flower and vegetable beds. Volunteers also harvested much of the produce, including tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. Weeds in and around the garden were pulled and placed into provided […]

Reported by Karen Zhou Posted by Ellie Zhou On September 7th, we made pet toys using old clothes and donated them to the Plano Animal Shelter. We began by cutting the old clothes into long strips and got to work crafting the toys. After finishing, we made sure to clean up thoroughly and leave no […]

On Saturday September 7, two members of the AYLUS Idaho Falls Branch volunteered to teach museum visitors about rockets, planets and how astronauts train for space. After visitors interacted with each station, they had to opportunity to try on firefighter equipment to get a better feel for the bulkiness of astronaut suits, design their own […]

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, […]

Reported by Jenny Lin Posted by Jenny Wang On September 7th, we once again volunteered at Russell Creek park to fundraise for Loops for Love, a project set on giving hats those who went through chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Many volunteers arrived and worked together in our usual groups, with some working on the shaved […]

On September 7, 2024, volunteers from AYLUS Bridgewater branch went to the Raritan Food Pantry to help with food distribution and support our local community. Volunteers: Sarah Diao, Charles Wang, Jonas Liu (3h each) (Forgot to take pictures)

Reported by Ruishu Zhang Posted by Jenny Wang On September 5th, we sorted out the beddings that some people put up for donation. These beddings were sent in by parents in the organization and it was our job to sort them out. There were many of them that weren’t fully sorted and labeled, so we […]

Gave away 6 mulberry, 6 moringa and 1 gardenia starter plants to Houston and Sugar Land locals.

On September 7th, 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: Annika Liu (2 hours) Emma […]

On September 8th 2024, a member of AYLUS volunteered at Yi’s Dance Studio from 11:30AM-1:30PM. She helped stretch the kids and helped clean up afterward. Volunteers: Autumn Xiao (2 hours)

Edmond Branch member Julia Chen played piano for residents of Harbor Chase Assisted Living Center to provide entertainment during their lunchtime. Julia Chen (30 minutes)

In our recent community endeavor, members of AYLUS Woodbridge rallied together to support the Friends of the Library nonprofit organization. On September 4, our volunteers dedicated their time to cleaning and organizing books, contributing to the noble mission of the Friends of the Library of the Woodbridge Town Library. This nonprofit, known for its commitment […]

In the first of a series aimed at enhancing our community, AYLUS Woodbridge came together to construct a little free library that will soon provide free access to books for everyone. Using sturdy wood and nails, our volunteers meticulously built the library to ensure it will withstand the test of time and serve the community […]

From 9:15 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 7, the Bellaire Branch of AYLUS volunteered at Project C.U.R.E. (8303 Kempwood Dr., Houston, TX 77055).   Project C.U.R.E. is a charity organization that delivers vital medical equipment, supplies, and services to meeting the needs of people experiencing poverty, disasters, and violence. The organization is the […]

On Saturday, 7 September 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch went to volunteer at the Chapman house. This house is run by the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau, CP Nassau, where their mission is to provide quality services for children and adults with disabilities to move forward to reach their […]

On September 3rd, 2024, the AYLUS Auburn Branch volunteered for Fall 2024 Dream Court Adaptive Tennis Clinics. Dream Court Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides an adaptive tennis program for individuals with physical, developmental, and/or intellectual disabilities, striving for inclusion and acceptance. The Dream Court program in the Auburn community is ongoing at Yarbrough […]

In September, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Empowerment Committee Chair Xing Liao continued hosting a free tutoring program at 19 S 2nd Street, Highland Park, to help Turkish and Syrian refugee family students through a network with Interfaith RISE.  AYLUS has scheduled this Free Tutoring for any elementary, middle, or […]

Caring For Others One Stitch At A Time. In September, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Crafts for Hope Committee hosted events at the Plainsboro Public Library Community Room. Participants learned how to crochet chemo hats for cancer patients with Kathie Wang. No previous experience needed. Limited materials provided. Sign up […]

HEALTHY KIDS. HAPPY KIDS. Get up and go!  In September-October, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Supported the Healthy Kids Fall Running Series in Duck Pond Park (560 Meadow Road, Princeton Jct., New Jersey 08540) and Blakely Park (260 Meadowbrook Road, Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691) every Sunday afternoon on a weekly […]

July 20 morning, 2 participants came to help pick oranges at a beautiful, scenic location. The main activity is to carefully pick ripe oranges off the trees, wash them, and place them in a box. It’s important to handle the fruit gently to avoid damaging the branches and ensure that only fully ripened oranges are […]

On August 31st, 4 members of AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch member began work at the PEACE Farm in Saddleback. At the farm, our volunteer assisted in moving dirt and helping fill in planters. They also remove old, bad dirt and added new freshly soil. Ethan Zhang 2 hour Matthew Zhang 2 hour Aiden Ji […]

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch members volunteered at the PEACE Farm in Saddleback on August 24th. Three participate shows up to help out. The Volunteers helped with a variety of tasks, including chopping wood and stacking them. Ethan Zhang 2 hour Matthew Zhang 2 hour Danny Wang 2 hour             […]

On September 7, the Syosset AYLUS organization participated in the Long Island Native Plant Initiative, a dedicated effort to restore and enhance the natural beauty and ecological health of Long Island’s landscapes. This initiative focuses on planting native species, supporting local ecosystems, and promoting environmental sustainability. Our team engaged in a hands-on project, planting various […]

On Monday, July 15th from 10-12, the Chatham Aylus branch helped the Chatham Library for Tech Help, as well as help and preparations for arts and crafts. 2hrs: Hassun Khan Lilah Nydam Mason Ludwig Kevin Wang

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 September 7th, members of the Birmingham Branch helped with the cleanup of the annual Fall Plant Sale at the Botanical Gardens. Volunteers moved plants that were […]

On September 7, 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 […]

Reported by Karen Zhou Posted by Karen Li In the morning of September 7th, 2024, a group of AYLUS volunteers helped out special needs kids at the DCFC Church. In the beginning of the program, new volunteers were trained on what to do and expect. In the first half of the program, we danced and […]

AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteers will be volunteering at Arboretum State Park on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The volunteers’ goal this time was to plant coral trees and spread wood chips on the land near the plants that needed protection. As soon as the volunteers arrived at the designated location, […]

Three Greater Triangle Branch volunteers went to the Cary Learning Center today. They have done a great job of helping students and teachers this afternoon. They directed the students to the suitable class, helped the teacher set up the classroom as needed, and cleaned up all the mess after class. They tried hard to ensure […]

On September 7, 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. […]