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Greater Princeton AYLUS Volunteers at American Junior Golf National Championship Tournament (7th) in August 2024

In August, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteered at the American Junior Golf Association’s National Championship Tournament.  The tournament featured the nation’s best junior golfers playing at the Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club. GPA Volunteers helped in the following roles: -Timing/Water Stations: Record groups’ times at timing station holes and set-up/handout […]

Frisco & Plano Branch Shipping 1100+ Prek-4 Books for 5th African Library Botswana Library at Fedex on August 10th 2024

Reported by Amelia Kuo Posted by Jenny Wang On August 10, our team of AYLUS members shipped out 1100+ books to the African Library Project. Together, we have collected over 1100 books and have fundraised more than 500 dollars for shipping. We are extremely proud of our AYLUS members for their contributions, effort, and preparation to […]

AYLUS Roslyn Volunteers with Wheatley Farm and Arts Center (1st) on August 17th, 2024

On Saturday, August 17th from 1:00 -2:15, AYLUS representatives toured the Wheatley Farm and Arts Center, a part of AHRC Nassau. This organization helps people of all ages with special needs and IDD by providing educational services and opportunities, to help teach responsibility and help them experience normal activities. For example, this center has farm […]

Greater Princeton AYLUS Serves at National Historic Landmark Morven Museum Giving Garden (75th) in August 2024

In August, members of the Greater Princeton branch of AYLUS (GPA) served at Morven Museum Giving Garden (55 Stockton Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540; Phone 609-924-8144). A National Historic Landmark, Morven is on five pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. The home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence […]

Greater Princeton AYLUS Volunteers in Local Libraries (62nd) in August 2024

In August, 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 […]

Greater Princeton AYLUS Business for Charity Committee Hosts Flea Market Booths (51st) in August 2024

In August, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued to host more flea market booths in New Jersey for charity.  GPA leaders Tom Cui and Steven Li purchased products in Amazon overstock outlets, collected donations, set up flea market booths, and raised funds for AYLUS Save a Life Diabetes Children Fund […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 2024-2025 9th Solution for Hope Beast Academy Online Class on August 12-18, 2024

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 9th Beast Academy online class in 2024-2025 was on August 12-18, 2024. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Volunteered at Challenger Elementary School’s Back-to-School Party on Aug 16, 2024

On August 16, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Aylus Pearland volunteers played a key role in Challenger Elementary School’s Back-to-School Party by offering engaging activities such as face painting and balloon twisting. The face painting station allowed children to choose from a variety of colorful designs, while the balloon twisting provided them with fun, […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#179): Pearland Branch Volunteers Prepared Activities for Inclusive Play on Aug 12, 2024

On August 12, 2024, 1:00-5:00 pm, volunteers focused on preparing activities for future inclusive play and learn events. They selected activities from Highlights magazine, donated by a parent, and laminated them for durability. The chosen activities, such as “Find the Silly Things” and “Spot the Differences,” were specifically selected to help train cognitive skills. In […]

AYLUS Roslyn Helps The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County at the Bayville Care Center (7th) on August 18th, 2024

On Sunday, August 18th, from 10:30 to 1:30, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch visited the CP Nassau residents at their Bayville location. Since 1948, CP Nassau has been dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities, offering a variety of high-quality programs that are designed to enhance care and promote independence. Among these is a program that provides […]

Newtown AYLUS Branch Volunteers at Potential Inc. Sponsorship Booth at Middletown Grange Fair from 8/14/24-8/17/24

Reported by Diana Zhang From August 14 to August 17, members of the AYLUS Newtown Branch volunteered at Potential Inc.’s booth at the annual Middletown Grange Fair in Newtown, PA. Potential Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging individuals diagnosed with autism to live their lives to their greatest potential by offering various treatment […]

Greater Princeton AYLUS Supported United Way for School Supplies Donation and Distribution (17th) in August 2024

In August, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted its donations of backpacks with school supplies for children in need that reside in Central New Jersey through United Way (People Care Center, 120 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ). Preparing Students For Success! No child should grow up without access to the resources and opportunity to […]

Greater Princeton AYLUS Serves at National Historic Landmark Morven Museum Giving Garden (74th) in August 2024

In August, members of the Greater Princeton branch of AYLUS (GPA) served at Morven Museum Giving Garden (55 Stockton Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540; Phone 609-924-8144). A National Historic Landmark, Morven is on five pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. The home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence […]

Frisco & Plano Branch TweeTea Boba Tea Shop Special Fundraising Event on August 16th, 2024

Reported by Karen Li Posted by Karen Li Frisco & Plano Branch members collected donations for sale and raised funds to support Plano Children’s Medical Center foundation, address is P.O. Box 847253, Dallas TX 75248, email is giving@childrens.com, contact name is Carolyn Allsup and phone number is 214 456 8360 On August 16th, 2024 volunteers […]

Frisco & Plano Branch Fundraising for African Library Project at Russell Creek Park on August 17th 2024

Reported by Tianlu (Alexander) Zhou Posted by Jenny Wang It was the first Saturday after school had started, dedicated volunteers from the Frisco & Plano branch gathered at Russell Creek Park again to support the African Library Project. This Saturday’s temperature had risen to about 100°F. Despite the scorching heat, our volunteers tirelessly dedicated themselves, […]

AYLUS Great Neck Branch host AAPI event at the Great Neck Public Library (3rd) on 8/16/2024

On Friday, August 16th, from 4pm to 5pm, the Great Neck Branch of AYLUS hosted an AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) event at the Great Neck Public Library. During the event, AYLUS volunteers read AAPI-themed books to young readers, read Chinese children’s Song, listened to Chinese folk music and organized various crafts activities. Rebecca Xu […]

Morrisville Branch Makes Handmade Crafts for Kits to Heart on August 18th, 2024

On August 18th, 2024, two members from our community branch continued working 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, friendship bracelets, journals and origami – specifically […]

Frisco & Plano Branch Packaging 1000+ Prek-8 books for 6th African Library Lesotho Library on August 17th 2024

Reported by Jenny Wang Partnering with the African Library Project, our Frisco & Plano branch has successfully shipped over a thousand pre-k to 8th-grade books to establish a library in Lesotho, a country in Africa. The African Library Project partners with African-based organizations to establish small libraries in schools and communities in rural areas of […]