Reported by Bradley Fang On Aug 8th, 2024, the AYLUS Cheshire Branch members worked as a counselor for the Town Summer Themed Mini Camp to help kids’ activities in the camp. Campers will get to experience a variety of games, activities, sports and crafts all in a beautiful outdoor park complete with hiking trails, open […]
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AYLUS Cheshire Branch Volunteers at Local Tutoring Center – 08/07/24
Reported by Bradley Fang On August 7th, 2024, AYLUS Cheshire Branch volunteers dedicated their time to volunteer at a local program designed to help students in need of tutoring. The tutoring is available to all ages with a focus on math and reading comprehension skills. The volunteers would help the students who were in need […]
Cheshire Branch Summer Themed Mini Camp 8/7/24
Reported by Bradley Fang On Aug 7th, 2024, the AYLUS Cheshire Branch members worked as a counselor for the Town Summer Themed Mini Camp to help kids’ activities in the camp. Campers will get to experience a variety of games, activities, sports and crafts all in a beautiful outdoor park complete with hiking trails, open […]
Cheshire Branch Writes Book Reviews for Library 8/7/24
Leader: Jeffrey Yam Reported by Bradley Fang On Aug 7th, the AYLUS Cheshire Branch wrote several different book reviews at the Cheshire Public Library. These reviews had a 300 word requirement, and were all written carefully and well. They will be attached to the library catalog, and help people in the community find good books […]
Cheshire Branch Summer Themed Mini Camp 8/5/24
Reported by Bradley Fang On Aug 5th, 2024, the AYLUS Cheshire Branch members worked as a counselor for the Town Summer Themed Mini Camp to help kids’ activities in the camp. Campers will get to experience a variety of games, activities, sports and crafts all in a beautiful outdoor park complete with hiking trails, open […]
Cheshire Branch Door to Door Donuts Sale 8/4/24
Leader: Valerie Zheng and Bradley Fang Reported by Bradley Fang As one of the events of the $5,000 target to Cheshire High School, our branch hosted a pre-selling Krispy Kreme Donuts fundraising from 6/30-7/14. When we picked up the donuts, we ordered more for the door-to-door sales. On Aug 4th, the AYLUS more Cheshire Branch […]
Cheshire Branch Door to Door Donuts Sale 8/3/24
Leader: Valerie Zheng and Bradley Fang Reported by Bradley Fang As one of the events of the $5,000 target to Cheshire High School, our branch hosted a pre-selling Krispy Kreme Donuts fundraising from 6/30-7/14. When we picked up the donuts, we ordered more for the door-to-door sales. On Aug 3th, it is raining day, but […]
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 […]
Cheshire Branch Writes Book Reviews for Library 8/1/24
Leader: Jeffrey Yam Reported by Bradley Fang On Aug 1st, the AYLUS Cheshire Branch wrote several different book reviews at the Cheshire Public Library. These reviews had a 300 word requirement, and were all written carefully and well. They will be attached to the library catalog, and help people in the community find good books […]
AYLUS Roslyn Readies Children for School by Volunteering with Supplies for Success (1st) on August 18, 2024
On Sunday, August 18th, 2024, from 1pm to 3pm EST, AYLUS Roslyn volunteered for Sid Jacobson JCC. Sid Jacobson JCC has partnered up with Supplies for Success to service children with the supplies they need for their academics. Sid Jacobson JCC and Supplies for Success’s main goal is to assist the children who are less […]
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 […]
Bergen Branch Donates to the NYNJ Goodwill Donation Center (8th) on August 18, 2024
On August 18, 2024, members from the Bergen branch donated items to the Goodwill NYNJ Donation Center in Nanuet, NY. The items included children’s clothes, t-shirts, pants, dresses, appliances, and others! We were so grateful to be able to help out the community once again and can’t wait to go back! Members: Grace Zhou (3 […]
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 […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Shipping 1000+ Prek-8 Books for 6th African Library Lesotho Library at Fedex on August 17th 2024
Reported by Jenny Wang On August 17th 2024, AYLUS African Library team members gathered at Fedex shipping center and got ready to ship 20 boxes to the port of New Orleans. These boxes will be loaded into a giant container on a ship. After that, it will take a month to get to a port […]
Morrisville Branch Volunteers at Local Brown Bag Ministry on August 17, 2024
On August 17th, 2024, 6 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 […]
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 Preparing Cloth for Distribution on August 17th, 2024
Reported by Karen Li Posted by Karen Li Frisco & Plano Branch member Kevin Dong’s family generously donated large rolls of cloth to Aylus for various charitable projects, such as creating art crafts for fundraising and making toys for animal shelters. On August 17th, our volunteers prepared these rolls of cloth for further distribution and […]
AYLUS Auburn Branch Helped cleanup for Food Truck Friday on August 17, 2024
On August 17th, 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 […]
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 […]
AYLUS Tri-valley at Contra Costa Food Bank
On Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m., AYLUS Tri-valley members went to help out at the Contra Costa Food Bank. Volunteers handed out packaged produce to people waiting for food. They also helped to clean up stations. Thanks to our participants: Nicole Sun (2 hours) Matthew Sun (2 hours) We hope that our work […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch Tutoring Week 29( 8/13/2024,8/15/2024)
On 8/13/2024 and 8/15/2024, AYLUS Great Neck hosted two more tutoring sessions for students in the Great Neck Library Station Branch from 4:30pm-6:00 pm. On August 13th, the Great Neck Branch of AYLUS volunteered to tutor kids in math and an adult English. Henry, Zhaoxi, Kylie and Xingzhi taught middle school students the basics of algebra […]
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 […]
Stony Brook AYLUS Members Visit Senior Communities. 8/13/24
On 8/13/24 Members of Stony Brook AYLUS visited six senior homes in the community to introduce our services. They handed out flyers, talked with some members of the communities about what they needed and answered some basic questions people had. Members + Hours: Zeyu (Frank) Wang (2.5 hours), Ziya Yin (2.5 hours), Menghan (Andy) […]
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 […]
AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch Care for Community Garden (08/17/2024)
This is the 110th event hosted by AYLUS Oakland Gardens. On Saturday, August 17th, 2024, AYLUS Oakland Gardens Members went to their community garden to help grow and nurture the plants there. Our members had a lot of fun and were happy that the plants were growing well. At the start of the event, AYLUS […]
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 […]
AYLUS RSM Volunteers Lakeview Senior Center August 17th
August 17th, 1 participate came to help out at the Lakeview Senior Center. His main job was to distributing food, passing out fliers, and completing other helpful tasks. Aiden Ji 3 hour
AYLUS RSM Volunteers Crossline Church Food pantry August 16th
Saturday of August 16th, only 1 people have come to help out at the food pantry. The task they did is packing supplies into people’s trunk that is struggling financially. The stuff usually includes food, water, snacks, breakfast, seasoning all sort of stuff. Aiden Ji 3 hour
AYLUS RSM Volunteers Crossline Church Food pantry August 14th
Morning of August 14th, 2 people have come to help out at the food pantry. The task they did is packing supplies into people’s trunk that is struggling financially. The stuff usually includes food, water, snacks, breakfast, seasoning all sort of stuff. Aiden Ji 3 hour Sansi Wu 2.5 hour
AYLUS RSM Volunteers Crossline Church Food pantry August 13th
Morning of August 13th, only 1 people have come to help out at the food pantry. The task they did is packing supplies into people’s trunk that is struggling financially. The stuff usually includes food, water, snacks, breakfast, seasoning all sort of stuff. Aiden Ji 3 hour