student stops to look around during Fillmore walk in San Francisco
LEO T. MCCARTHY CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND THE COMMON GOOD

Community Partners as Co-Educators

Our community partners imagine the world as it could be. They lead, organize, and serve to bring the ideals of equity and justice closer to reality. Community partner organizations, including nonprofits, city agencies, and grassroots organizations, serve as co-educators for USF students in their community-engaged learning courses.

Connect With Changemakers

Community partners can participate in a funded, short-term fellowship alongside nonprofit staff, service providers, public servants, activists, artists, and other local change agents. Community partners will connect with peers, share their expertise, and build an understanding of how to work with USF and our students.

student examines flowers at the community garden on USF campus
Olivia Brown with another person

Olivia Brown ’25

Organizers in Action

Engage San Francisco has taught me how to advocate for communities by uplifting their voices and needs; not overstepping but stepping behind in support.”

Olivia Brown ’25

Become a Community Partner

Our partners are generous in sharing their wisdom and knowledge with students, faculty, and staff. Without their partnership, USF would not be able to educate our students for the common good. We appreciate the dedication, generosity, and brilliance of all the community partners working with USF.

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

2130 Fulton St.
Masonic, Room 106
San Francisco, CA 94117
Hours

Monday - Friday:
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.