The goal is to develop a tool to influence behavior and slow the spread of virus transmission.
Category: Community
USC Awards $1.3 Million in Grants to Community Partners Fighting COVID-19
The grants went to local nonprofits and programs focused on food and housing insecurity and remote learning.
Pandemic Spurs Rise in Food Insecurity
New USC Dornsife research reveals that food insecurity in Los Angeles County remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Avoiding a “Twindemic”
The USC School of Pharmacy is partnering with the City of L.A. to provide free flu shots to Angelenos.
Putting Technology in Their Hands
Trojan Outreach has created a fund to distribute 150 Chromebooks to L.A. County school students impacted by COVID-19.
Popular Festival Goes Online
USC hosted an online physics and astronomy festival for eighth graders unable to make their annual field trip to USC.
A Resource for Local Businesses During the Pandemic
A new task force, comprised of USC Gould School of Law students, is helping local small businesses navigate the changing health and safety guidelines about COVID-19.
A New Partnership to Help L.A.’s Homeless Community
MoceanLab has partnered with the Keck School to provide low-emission hybrid vehicles for Keck’s Street Medicine Team to reach and treat L.A.’s homeless during the pandemic.
Helping Neighbors in Need
The USC Community Outreach Fund has awarded more than $81,000 to community programs supporting local families impacted by COVID-19.
A “SAFE-T” Net
The USC Telehealth SAFE-T Program provides pro bono telehealth counseling services to underserved populations during the pandemic.