Testimonials

“It made sense to me to support the community that I work in. A healthier, happier community improves the quality of my own life.”
Jennifer Holtzman DDS, Assistant Professor, USC School of Dentistry

““The USC Good Neighbors Campaign performs a vital function for the community. Without the programs funded by USC Good Neighbors Campaign, the community’s children, teens and families would suffer a tremendous loss. It's a worthy cause with direct visible effects. Over 150 kindergarten students have been positively impacted by USC Literacy One program.”
Kate O'Connor, Director, USC Language Academy

"USC Neighborhood Outreach projects are very special because they are collaborative efforts created to meet needs expressed by the community."
Carolyn Webb de Macías, Vice President for USC External Relations and chair of the campaign.

"I give to the Good Neighbors program because I know it's going to help the community."
USC employee Maria Juarez Silva, a health and safety assistant to the School for Early Childhood Education.

"I went to USC in the late sixties and early seventies. USC had little involvement in the surrounding community at that time. Now that I've come full circle and am principal at one of the USC Family of Schools, I am so proud of the university's commitment to the community. Our students have been cushioned from some of the budget cutbacks in education because of our participation in USC's many programs. Music, sports, art, tutoring, counseling and safety programs are all available for our students."
Dee Dee Lonon, Principal, Norwood Street Elementary School

"Our K–12 school benefits tremendously from the USC Family of School's partnership with USC. The results have been outstanding, and teachers are delighted to receive a helping hand with struggling students."
Gail Greer, Principal, 32 Street/USC Magnet

“By contributing to the USC Good Neighbors Campaign you are directly supporting those USC faculty and students who volunteer each day, mentoring, teaching and interacting with thousands of USC community students and residents each day.”
Dr. Roberta Díaz Brinton, R. Pete Vanderveen Endowed Chair in Therapeutic Discovery and Development and Professor of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology

“I truly believe this could and will be the beginning of creating a flourishing and beatified neighbor. Thanks to UNO, not only for the money to begin this project, but to the connections made with both USC staff and community leaders.”
Elizabeth King, Art & Science Director, Esperanza Community Housing Corporation