Lacrosse Program Fundraises for HELP

November 2009

The fund-raising event "Remembering Will Barrow" is a flag football tournament, featuring area college lacrosse teams, with all proceeds going to HELP, UVa's non-profit, student-run crisis hotline

Madison House Celebrates 40 Years

In the last two decades Madison House has gone from a small volunteer initiative to one of the largest student-led volunteer centers in the country. Join us Friday, October 16th from 3pm to 5pm in Mad Bowl (near the corner of University Ave. and Rugby Road) for a commemorative picnic. Everyone is invited!

Listen to the new 40th Anniversary PSA

CASH Partners with U.Va. to Expand Tax Assistance Program

UVA Today - January 30, 2008

U.Va. staff, including wage and part-time workers, and Medical Center employees who earn $41,646 or less annually can drop in and have their tax returns prepared for free, as long as they don't need complicated itemizing and are not non-resident aliens

Register to Volunteer!

August 25, 2009

Madison House offers 19 student-led volunteer programs, ranging from Adopt-a-Grandparent to Youth Mentoring. Feel free to stop by Madison House at 170 Rugby Road (open M-F 9am to 5pm) or click here to find out more about our volunteer programs. Online registration is available for some programs, but you're always welcome to register in person.

New Process for Medical Services Volunteer Registration

August 21, 2009

Madison House Rolls out a New Blog!

The new MH blog is a place where students tell about their experience volunteering in the community. Our first student writer is Stephanie who tells about her experience volunteering in a 1st grade classroom
Read the blog

U.Va. Named to National Community Service Honor Roll

UVA Today - February 9, 2009

Madison House's Bridging the Gap was specifically noted as the University is recognized on the National Community Service Honor Roll.

Madison House Recognized as Housing Hero

UVA Today - November 5, 2008

The Albemarle Housing Improvement Program has chosen Madison House, the student volunteer center at the University of Virginia, as the recipient of its 2008 Housing Hero Award.

CVC Gifts Help Local Charities

Cavalier Daily - November 3, 2008

Madison House is one of the many non-profits participating in the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. "The [CVC] is simply a tool that makes giving and supporting employees' favorite charities easier," CVC Chair Jim Fitzgerald said. If you are participating in the CVC, please consider giving to Madison House by using CVC code #3789.

Madison House Contribute's to ServiceNation's Reach Out 2008

Cavalier Daily - September 16, 2008

ServiceNation, a nonprofit, national campaign, has been working with various University student organizations to organize Reach Out 2008, an upcoming two-day event that will work to increase University and local awareness of service and volunteer opportunities.

Madison House Honored as Finalist for the United Way Award of Excellence in Board Governance

September 10, 2008

The United Way Award of Excellence in Board Governance recognizes the board of a local non-profit for their establishment of effective management policies and procedures, their work assuring adequate human and financial resources for the organization, and their active promotion of the organization throughout the community. This year Madison House was proud to be recognized as a finalist.

Update: New Medical Service Registration Procedure

August 26, 2008

Due to a change in the University's timeframe for processing immunization records the Medical Services program will be registering differently.
Click here for more information

Bridging the Gap

The Cavalier Daily - April 25, 2008

Refugee children find new life in Charlottesville

Video: A New Home

Think.MTV.com - April 23, 3008

Think.MTV.com's Sabina Thaler profiles Madison House's Bridging the Gap program and its efforts to help refugee children adjust to their new homes.

Cavaliers Care Brings Alumni, Students, and Community Together for a Good Cause

U.Va. Today - April 17, 2008

Every year, Madison House partners with the U.Va. Club of Charlottesville to undertake this one day service event.

CASH Brings Cash to Taxpayers Who Need it Most

U.Va. Today - March 18, 2008

University of Virginia student volunteer Deborah Perl managed to find a $5,000 refund for her first client in Charlottesville this tax season, who earned about $15,000 a year...