University celebrates 10th year of being a good neighbor in community
Oct. 3 marks the kick-off of the 10th annual USC Good Neighbors Campaign, in which university employees will be able to make tax-deductible donations to benefit the local community.
The theme for the 10th anniversary of the campaign is “A Decade of Sharing.” Campaign volunteers and HSC leaders hope that faculty and staff will join in the spirit of sharing by giving generously to the campaign.
Over the past 10 years, employees have donated more than $5 million to support the university’s outreach efforts in the communities surrounding the Health Sciences and University Park campuses. Donations are distributed via USC Neighborhood Outreach grants, which support programs that benefit local children and families. Programs address a variety of needs including literacy, math, sports, arts and science enrichment, health and safety.
To make contributions, employees can use pledge cards they will receive via campus mail. Employees may also be invited to attend events and receive additional information from leaders within their schools or departments.
Donations may be made through single, lump-sum contributions or monthly payroll deductions. Staff and faculty who contribute 1 percent or more of their annual salary are invited to an annual dinner gala in autumn at President Steven B. Sample’s residence.
Contributors may also choose to support the United Way of Greater Los Angeles or a nonprofit agency or program as designated through United Way (the USC Good Neighbors Campaign is one such program). All donations are tax-deductible.
To learn more about the USC Good Neighbors Campaign, call (323) 442-3571 or visit www.usc.edu/ext-relations/gnc.
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