Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good

Thanks to all of those who came to the first event of our Reimagining Justice: Conversations for Building and Strengthening Bridges series with stand-up comic, storyteller, and community activist Thylon Sizemore! Check out our Flickr Album: https://lnkd.in/gu8f2kBg It’s conversations like these that help strengthen and unite our communities. @bsuatbay @usfcabsu @blackatusfca @usfdiversity @baseusfca @usfcabsu @usfca.bnsa  @usf_um @usfca #LeoTMcCarthyCenter #ReimaginingJustice #SFAAHCS #MarshallRiely #CommunityandCulture #History #SFStrong #CommunityEngagement 

Carl Levy III ’25, Marketing major and Legal Studies minor, is one of our Financial Literacy Fellows assigned to teaching young people at the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Francisco. When working with today’s youth, the next generation of educators can see the need to prepare students for financial success! Read Carl’s experience and how activism can take place in the classroom: https://lnkd.in/gKVZ9DBC @carlsmiles @silk_jeff @bgcsf @usfsom @usfcasoe @usflaw@usfcapolitics @usfques @usfca #LeoTMcCarthyCenter#SilkInvestmentInstitute #FinancialLiteracy #Undergraduate #Marketing #USFSchoolOfManagement #EmpowerYouth

Olivia Brown ‘25 is excited for tonight, April 7th, 5:00-6:30pm. Join us for our Reimagining Justice conversation on the San Francisco African American Historic Context Statement. The AAHCS explores the people, places, and events that highlight how San Francisco’s African American community played a central role in the social, cultural, and political development of the City.  Take part in a conversation with Al Williams, Director of the San Francisco African American Historical and Cultural Society to understand how this document came about and how it is to be used.  RSVP limited seating: https://ow.ly/5kCg50VmXSE @oliviarbrown_ @bsuatbay @usfcabsu @blackatusfca@usfdiversity @baseusfca @usfcabsu @usfca.bnsa  @usf_um@usfca #LeoTMcCarthyCenter #ReimaginingJustice#SFAAHCS #MarshallRiely #CommunityandCulture #History#SFStrong #CommunityEngagement

Our McCarthy Center board advisor and USF alumn, Alfredo Pedroza, is riding 545 miles in AIDS/Lifecycle! Can you help him meet his goal to ensure that healthcare is a right and not a priviledge? Join us in donating today and be a part of the movement to finally end HIV/AIDS for everyone. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/g8S-996i “I grew up in the midst of the AIDS pandemic, when an HIV diagnosis was a death sentence and the LGBTQ+ community was ravaged by loss, stigma, and government inaction. Decades later, we’ve made incredible progress, but the fight is far from over—HIV still disproportionately impacts communities of color, and access to life-saving care remains out of reach for too many. That’s why, for the fourth time, I’m riding 545 miles in AIDS/LifeCycle—to honor those we’ve lost, to fight for those still impacted, and to ensure that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. We have the tools to end HIV, but stigma, inequity, and political attacks continue to stand in the way. I’m asking you to stand with me—donate today and be part of the movement to finally end HIV/AIDS for everyone. Donate NOW” @app110 @aidslifecycle @usfcasaa @usfca.pride @hiv @theaidsmemorial @usfca#LeoTMcCarthyCenter #AlfredoPedroza #AIDSLifeCycle #AIDSAwareness #HIVAwareness #BeTheMovement

Cassidy Chung '25 is a Politics major with General Business, Legal Studies, and Public Service and Community Engagement (PSCE) minors! She had the recent honor of being a student speaker at the Women In Leadership & Philanthropy's spring symposium this month. Read her guest blog post which reveals how her USF involvement impacts her past, present, and future: @usfca @usfsle @usfcapolitics @usflaw @cassidyychung @women_inleadership @usfca_admission @usfhawaiianensemble @usfhuiohawaii @aapi.usfca #LeoTMcCarthyCenter#USFCA #Politics #GeneralBuisness #LegalStudies #PublicServiceAndCommunityEngagement #StudentGuestSpeaker #WomenInLeadershipAndPhilanthropy #CommunityEngagement #SanFrancisco

Cesar Chavez's relentless commitment to justice and equality serves as an enduring inspiration for all of us to continue the fight for fairness and respect in every corner of our society. His tireless work in founding the United Farm Workers (UFW), organizing labor strikes, and advocating for migrant farm workers laid the foundation for meaningful change, not just in the fields, but across the nation. Cesar’s words still resonate today: "The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people." He understood that true justice is about empowering the voiceless and creating opportunities for those who are often overlooked and marginalized. His message was clear – equality is not a privilege; it’s a fundamental right that should be accessible to all. Let’s honor Cesar's legacy by continuing the work toward justice, solidarity, and compassion 🇲🇽✊ @las.usfca @usfca.latinensa @latinotaskforcesf@civilrightsorg @civilrightscorps @cesarechavesday @chavezfoundation @cesarchavezlanguageacademy @usfca #LeoTMcCarthyCenter #USFCA #CesarChavezDay #SiSePuede #FarmWorkersRights #JusticeForAll #LegacyOfChange #CivilRights #LaborRights #SocialJustice #EqualityForAll

We'd like to thank all of our Day Of The Dons donors for supporting the McCarthy Center programs and students yesterday! Thank you all for continuing to put your faith in our students, knowing that they are preparing to be the next the generation of ethical leaders! Grateful for your support! 💛 @usfvotes @usfcapolitics @usflaw @goteamusf @andrewgoodmanfoundation @allintovote #LeoTMcCarthyCenter #USFCA #ThankYouDonors #USFVotes #FinancialLiteracy #USFRisingYouthMentorship #McCarthyFellowsInSanFrancisco #McCarthyFellowsInSacramento #USFinDC #Undergraduate #NextGeneration

We’re getting closer to our goal! Every gift, no matter the size, nurtures opportunities for students to flourish. If we achieve 35 donors on March 27, we'll unlock a $5,000 gift for the McCarthy Center, thanks to our friends Bill and Trish Jordan. That means your support goes further in making a difference for students and programs! Donate here: https://ow.ly/KeHa50Vp7Zu 💛 @usfcavotes @usfca @andrewgoodmanfoundation @slsvcoalition @sfelections @sffoghorn #LeoTMcCarthyCenter #DayoftheDons2025 #Celebration #Fundraiser #Undergraduate #Graduate #USFCommunity

Day of the Dons is in full motion! Your generosity today fuels scholarships, student programs, and opportunities that will last a lifetime. At the McCarthy Center, we cultivate civic leaders who serve the common good. Invest in the power of public service and help grow the next generation of changemakers. Be one of the 35 donors to help unlock a $5,000 gift for the McCarthy Center! Donate here: https://ow.ly/YvUV50Vp8Ly @usfcavotes @usfca @andrewgoodmanfoundation @slsvcoalition @sfelections @sffoghorn #LeoTMcCarthyCenter #DayoftheDons2025 #Celebration #Fundraiser #Undergraduate #Graduate #USFCommunity

It's finally here! Today, join us for Day of the Dons as it's in full bloom! Being a Don means paying it forward. Every gift today, big or small, supports scholarships, academics, student programs, and more. Your generosity is the seed that helps our students grow. If we achieve 35 donors today, we'll unlock a $5,000 gift for the McCarthy Center, thanks to our friends Bill and Trish Jordan. That means your support goes further in making a difference for students and programs! Give today and be part of something bigger!: https://ow.ly/EXw850VnNya @usfcavotes @usfca @andrewgoodmanfoundation @slsvcoalition @sfelections @sffoghorn #LeoTMcCarthyCenter #DayoftheDons2025 #Celebration #Fundraiser #Undergraduate #Graduate #USFCommunity