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USC Trojan Affiliates invite all come together to refresh, renew, and give forward on March 29!

Declutter your home with purpose, contribute to a sustainable cycle of reuse and support higher education through scholarships. #fighton

Today, we welcome the arrival of the Spring Equinox #春分 on March 20, a moment when day and night are in perfect balance, nature gently reminds us, it’s time for renewal.

With longer, brighter days ahead, this is the perfect season to refresh our homes, uplift our communities, and make space for something meaningful.

This year, let your spring cleaning go beyond tidying up, transform it into an act of generosity.

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On Sunday, March 29, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the USC Trojan Affiliates invites you to participate in a simple yet powerful fundraising event. Gather your used clothing, shoes, and textiles, and bring them to Valentine Elementary School for a quick and convenient drive-through and drop-off.

Every bag you donate is converted into funding that directly supports scholarships for deserving students at the University of Southern California helping open doors to education and opportunity.

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  • Declutter your home with purpose
  • Support higher education through scholarships
  • Contribute to a sustainable cycle of reuse
  • Enjoy a fast, contactless drop-off experience

Just drive in, drop off, and drive out - it’s that easy.

As the earth finds balance, let us also find balance in giving : clearing what we no longer need and sharing it with intention. Invite your friends, involve your family, and make it a meaningful Sunday morning for a great cause.

USC Trojan Affiliates, a women’s organization located in the San Gabriel Valley, supports the University of Southern California and welcomes all interested women to attend its meetings and events. All women parents, alumna, and friends of USC are encouraged to attend. Meetings are usually held the first Thursday evening in October, December, February, March, and May.

For additional information, reservations, and location about the 3-29-26 event; please contact the Chair, Vivian Chan via email 2vivianchan@gmail.com

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