{"id":1561,"date":"2023-01-25T22:17:20","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T22:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/?page_id=1561"},"modified":"2025-01-27T11:49:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T18:49:51","slug":"our-communities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/usc.edu\/we-are-southern-california\/our-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-title-with-summary \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-title-with-summary\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--intro-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--intro-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>In our shared history with Los Angeles, being a good neighbor has always been a priority. In that, we have founded projects and programs focused on positively affecting the surrounding neighborhoods. We have come together with local residents, community partners, civic leaders and area businesses to engage with our communities on a personal level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n                        \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--modal-image-gallery with-bg\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--modal-image-gallery\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"bg-container\">\n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/29702671677_560fcbf19c_o-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/29702671677_560fcbf19c_o-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/29702671677_560fcbf19c_o-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/29702671677_560fcbf19c_o-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"Parents at the USC McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative Saturday Academy kickoff at USC Sept. 8, 2018. Photo by David Sprague\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper \">\n\n      <div class=\"text-container\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Partnering With Our Communities<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>At the heart of our university lies a strong passion for fostering connections beyond classrooms and labs. The Trojan spirit flows through every corner of our campus, from neighboring residents, schools, departments and programs, to our caring hospitals and health centers. 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USC\u2019s mobile clinic fleet is the largest in the nation, outside of the U.S. military. Pictured here in South L.A., the USC dental team checks in the Solorio family for a comprehensive dental treatment at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                  <div class=\"slide-caption\">\n                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Unsung heroes do heroic things in all shapes and sizes. At a USC-sponsored American Red Cross Blood Drive, fittingly called &#8220;USC Heroes United,&#8221; Red Cross technician Camille Costantino attends to Jarrin Black, a specialist from USC Fire Safety, as he donates blood to the campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                  <div class=\"slide-caption\">\n                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>At various times during the year, USC Auxiliary Services hosts career fairs and job recruitment events. 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These exceptional elementary students from schools near USC&#8217;s campuses had a memorable start to their NAI journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                  <div class=\"slide-caption\">\n                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>At USC, collaboration isn&#8217;t just a buzzword. A fantastic collaboration of USC&#8217;s renowned institutes, including USC Dornsife Joint Educational Project, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, USC Viterbi School of Engineering, USC Rossier School of Education, and Keck School of Medicine of USC joined forces to create a captivating collection of 10 STEM-themed children&#8217;s books. These educational adventures aim to spark curiosity and interest in young minds, showcasing the distinctive potential and diversity of trailblazing careers in STEM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                  <div class=\"slide-caption\">\n                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>&#8220;Clifford, the Big Red Dog&#8221; brings joy to young fans at the USC Communities Stage during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books hosted by the University of Southern California on a beautiful April spring day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n      \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--statistics \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--statistics\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n      <div class=\"stats-container\">\n                        <div class=\"stat\">\n                          <h3>$35 <\/h3>\n            \n                          <p><p>Million Invested Annually <\/p>\n<\/p>\n            \n                          <span><\/span>\n            \n          <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"stat\">\n                          <h3>400+<\/h3>\n            \n                          <p><p>Community Initiatives<\/p>\n<\/p>\n            \n                          <span><\/span>\n            \n          <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"stat\">\n                          <h3>15 <\/h3>\n            \n                          <p><p>Neighborhood Schools Supported<\/p>\n<\/p>\n            \n                          <span><\/span>\n            \n          <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n      \n      \n      \n      \n      \n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--articles-carousel with-image\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--articles-carousel\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"image-container\">\n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/los-angeles-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/los-angeles-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/los-angeles-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/los-angeles-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"An aerial view of downtown Los Angeles.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"bg-wrapper \">\n    <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n              <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                          \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Powered by a Commitment to Community<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n          \n                          \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>USC places a high value on being a good neighbor. From helping young people realize their dream of a college education to assisting families with access to health resources, providing small businesses with key resources and more, being a Trojan means being part of a community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n          \n                  <\/div>\n      \n\n\n      \n      <div class=\"articles-carousel-wrapper\">\n\n        <div class=\"title-controls-container\">\n                      <h3>USC in Action<\/h3>\n          \n                          \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>USC University Relations supports and promotes more than 400 community initiatives in our local neighborhoods. 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