Youth Impact Program
In partnership with the National Football League, USC offers the Youth Impact Program, which serves disadvantaged inner-city boys, aged 9 to 12, by leveraging their interest in football to take them off of the streets and place them in a university setting for four weeks during the summer. Focused on academics, life skills and athletics, the rigorous curriculum helps participants improve their school performance, develop character and build long-term mentoring relationships with established community leaders and teachers.
In this photo, Youth Impact instructor James McVay, a teacher at North Hollywood High School, talks with a group of boys participating in the program at USC.
Photo by Dietmar Quistorf
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2009 Good Neighbors Campaign
Celebrating 15 Years of Helping Others
The 2009 USC Good Neighbors Campaign runs from October 1 through 31. Under the banner of “Celebrating 15 Years of Helping Children Live Their Dreams,” the campaign aims to raise $1.2 million in voluntary contributions from university faculty and staff.
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Featured Program
Neighborhood Academic Initiative
The USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative (NAI) offers a comprehensive college-preparation program for local middle-school students - with the possibility of a full scholarship to USC for those who make the grades and pass the entrance exams.