Get Involved

Four ways to build brighter smiles in LA.

Whether you're a pre-health college student, an LA teacher, a local dentist, or a community member — there's a place for you in this chapter.

Students

Apply to the founding officer team

Pre-dental and pre-med college students — join us as VP, Volunteer Coordinator, Outreach Lead, or Treasurer & Communications.

Apply now
Schools

Bring Bright Start to your school

LA teachers, nurses, and administrators — we'd love to partner with your school to deliver free kits and lessons.

Partner with us
Ambassadors

Become a student ambassador

Student leaders at partner schools help distribute kits and nominate new schools. Reach out to bring Bright Start to your campus.

Become an ambassador
Community

Sponsor kits & supplies

Every $2 funds a complete kit for a child. We're a California nonprofit corporation — 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status is pending, so contributions are not yet tax-deductible.

Contact us to sponsor

Founding officer team — apply now

We're recruiting our first cohort of officers. Get in early, shape the chapter, and build something you'll be proud of long after graduation.

Officer application →
Heads up: Bright Start California is not yet an official USC Recognized Student Organization — we're applying in October 2026 and targeting Spring 2027. We're a California nonprofit corporation with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status pending.