USC Alumni Day of SCervice - USC Alumni Association

Thank you to all who were a part of Alumni Day of SCervice 2026!

Thousands of Trojans came together to make a difference in their communities by participating in alumni-led projects around the world. Your time, energy, and commitment truly made an impact.

Huge thanks to our 2026 sponsor:

Impact Stories

Explore our interactive map to view our 2026 SCervice projects and stay tuned for stories from an incredible day. In the meantime, view stories from past years below or submit your own to be featured.

USC Keck Community Service Day
Los Angeles, CA

Benefiting: Various Boyle Heights Organizations
Hosted by: Salerni Collegium Alumni Association

The Salerni Collegium Alumni Association, in partnership with the Keck School Office of Student Engagement and Cultural Affairs, proudly hosted the first USC Day of SCervice 2026 — a day rooted in service, connection, and meaningful community impact.

Nearly 60 volunteers, spanning students, alumni, parents, and family members, were deployed across six partner sites in Boyle Heights and the surrounding area. Teams sorted food at the LA Food Bank and St. Francis Center, prepared and distributed meals at Clínica Romero, supported residents at Casa Milagrosa DePaul, beautified neighborhoods with Urban 360 and SEA, and tended gardens at Seeds of Hope LA.

To close the day, volunteers gathered at Mayer Auditorium for pizza, reflection, and connection — a fitting end to a day that proved the Trojan spirit is strongest when put to work in the community.

Sort and Pack Donated Food Items
Atlanta, GA

Benefiting: Atlanta Community Food Bank
Hosted by: USC Alumni in Atlanta

One in eight people in North Georgia face food insecurity — and the USC Atlanta Trojan Family showed up to do something about it.

This year, a thirty-person volunteer team joined forces with partners from Accenture and Tracy Taylor Ministries to sort, inspect, and package 11,511 pounds of donated and rescued food. That effort translated to 9,592 meals delivered through the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s network of more than 700 nonprofit distribution partners across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

As the host put it: regardless of USC’s victories over UCLA, Stanford, and Notre Dame, nothing makes him prouder to be a Trojan than showing up for Day of SCervice. Fight On!

Sort and Pack Donated Food Items
Denver, CO

Benefiting: Soles4Souls
Hosted by: USC Alumni in New Mexico

Soles4Souls turns donated shoes and clothing into relief, opportunity, and dignity — and the USC Alumni community has been proud to support that mission for over a decade.

This year’s event made history: the Soles4Souls representative called it the largest volunteer event the organization has ever held in Colorado — and the timing couldn’t have been better, coming just ahead of their move to a new, expanded facility.

Volunteers sorted and packaged donations in support of Soles4Souls’ three core programs: disaster relief for communities recovering from crisis, micro-enterprise opportunities for individuals in low-income countries, and shoes for children experiencing homelessness across the U.S. Best of all, it’s a family-friendly event — the next generation of Trojans got in on the action too.

Fight On!

North Coast Beach Cleanup
New Taipei, Taiwan

Benefiting: North Coast and Quanyinshan National Scenic Area
Hosted by: USC Alumni Club of Taiwan

For the tenth consecutive year, the USC Alumni Club of Taiwan took to the coast — and this year’s clean-up was unlike any before it.

In collaboration with the North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area, volunteers were granted rare access to Guoshengpu, a restricted military zone near a nuclear power plant where strong currents, tidal flows, and limited public access have allowed marine debris to accumulate for years. The terrain — rocky, rain-slicked, and physically demanding — made it one of the most challenging sites the group has ever tackled.

Despite the conditions, 39 volunteers pushed through and removed 241 kilograms of marine debris, breaking previous records. This year also marks a decade of partnership between the alumni club and the scenic area — a milestone made even more meaningful for the host, whose family has been by his side for every single one.

Create Care Packages for Foster Youth in College
Chicago, IL

Benefiting: Foster Progress
Hosted by: Kate Kelly ’21

For many college students who have experienced foster care, there’s no one sending care packages or letters from home. The USC Alumni community showed up to change that.

Volunteers spent the day packing 44 boxes filled with tea, hot chocolate, hand warmers, Foster Progress hats, and more — each one tucked with a handwritten note of encouragement. The event opened with a brief presentation on foster youth and the work Foster Progress does to help young people attain college degrees and successfully transition into adulthood.

It was a simple act with lasting impact: making sure every recipient knew someone was rooting for them.

Write Get Well Cards and Assemble Pet Meals & Toys
San Diego, CA

Benefiting: Meals on Wheels San Diego and Operation Gratitude
Hosted by: Trojan League Association of San Diego

In just two hours, the Trojan League Association of San Diego managed to serve three causes at once.

Volunteers wrote 100 cards destined for hospitalized military members, handcrafted dog toys for Helen Woodward Animal Center, and pre-packaged pet meals for the dogs and cats of elderly Meals on Wheels recipients — animals whose owners would otherwise share their own food to keep them fed.

Small gestures, multiplied by Trojan spirit, adding up to something significant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can become a host?

All degreed alumni who agree to uphold Trojan Family values and the university’s code of conduct are eligible to host a project.

I want to host a project but am not sure how to start?

If you have any questions, please reach out to our office. You can also begin contacting your local community groups for ideas and assistance, or to organizations like these that have global volunteer opportunities:

Volunteer LA
Volunteer Match
Just Serve
All for Good
Habitat for Humanity
AARP Create the Good
Feeding America
American Red Cross

Where can I find virtual volunteer project opportunities?

Many organizations offer virtual volunteer opportunities for groups or individuals. A few are listed below:

Meals on Wheels
United Way
Translators Without Borders
Catch A Fire
UN Volunteers
DoSomething.org
Zooniverse
Color A Smile
Volunteer Match
Be My Eyes
Library of Congress
National Park Service
Smithsonian
Warm-Up America

What are examples of past projects?

Animal Care: Pasadena Humane Society
Art & Crafts: “Fight On” Beads
Beautification and Gardening: Community Clean-Up
Construction: Battleship IOWA Museum Los Angeles
Healthcare and Hospital: Cards for Hospitalized Kids
Hunger and Homelessness: Regional Food Bank, Feed My Starving Children
Mentorship and Education: Young Business Alliance
Outreach to Older Adults: Bingo at Sakura Gardens
Youth Outreach: Fannie C. Harris Youth Center
Other: Clothing Drives

What are my key responsibilities as a host?

Below is a short checklist of tasks before, during and after the project to ensure you have an enjoyable, meaningful and stress-free experience.

Before the Project:

Attend a one-hour, mandatory Day of SCervice Host Informational Session online.
Submit all project details to the USC Alumni Association (USCAA) regional team by the deadline, using the Project Submission Form.
Notify the USCAA if you need a co-host for support and back-up (recommended).
Serve as the contact person for the USCAA, the organization and the participants.
Email participants with all event details prior to the Day of SCervice.
Promote events on regional Facebook group pages and within the FightOnline Community for your region (marketing assets will be provided as needed).
Join the FightOnline Alumni Volunteer Leaders Community to interact with other alumni volunteers and to share best practices and tips.

During the Project:

Be present at the event.
Arrive early — if needed, set up the site with decor and signage.
Greet and sign in guests.
Capture photos/videos and share on social media, tagging @usclaumni and using #uscalumni, #fighton #usctrojans or other popular USC hashtags. Photo tips:
- Capture faces in good lighting.
- Get lively group shots.
- Show off multigenerational families.

After the Project (within 48 hours):

Share sign-in list with the USCAA.
Share photos, videos or other content with the USCAA.
Share feedback and comments.

How do I publicize my Day of SCervice project to USC alumni in my area?

Here are a few ways to promote your project to local Trojans:

USCAA will:

Post project details on Facebook on your area’s designated USCAA Regional Alumni Groups.
Post project details in the designated FightOnline Community for your region.
Promote the project in your personal/local network (email, text, post on LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.).
Co-promote with the organization.

What other resources does the USCAA provide for Day of SCervice hosts?

USCAA will:

Provide host training and a detailed timeline.
Provide a USC Host Box which includes name tags, check in list, markers, signage and the Alumni Day of SCervice commemorative gift for the host(s).
Provide an e-registration list 5 days prior to the Day of SCervice.

What is our cancellation/illness policy?

Please notify USCAA about cancellations/illnesses as soon as possible and when possible no less than 48 hours prior to the Alumni Day of SCervice so that we can notify participants or, if possible, designate another alumni host.