Madison House is the independent volunteer center for students at the University of Virginia. We coordinate volunteers, develop leaders, build community partnerships, and promote a lifelong commitment to service.

 
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“Madison House gives UVA students a chance to break the bubble, and turn classroom ideas into tangible community action and impact.

It is the primary contributor to UVA’s culture of service.”
— Margaret, UVA Alumna, Former Co-Chair of Madison House's Board of Directors, Latinx & Migrant Aid Program Director
 

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Read the 2023 - 2024 Madison House Annual Report
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Trailblazers of Change: Celebrating 50 Years of Women at UVA and Madison House’s Growth
Trailblazers of Change: Celebrating 50 Years of Women at UVA and Madison House’s Growth

“We were really special and got a lot of attention, and we felt a responsibility to do something special,” explains Dr. Deborah Denno, reflecting on her experience as a member of UVA's first co-ed undergraduate class in 1974. The year 1970 was groundbreaking, marking the first time women were admitted to UVA’s undergraduate program. Now, in 2024, the 50th anniversary of that historic graduating class is being celebrated. Reflecting back on their time at UVA, alumnae Katherine Taylor, Karen Montgomery, and Connie Laudenschlager reminisce fondly how Madison House shaped their college experiences. Read more…

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Join Us this Giving Tuesday: Your Support Makes a Difference!
Join Us this Giving Tuesday: Your Support Makes a Difference!

On Giving Tuesday, millions of people around the world will come together to support causes they care about. As a valued member of our community, we invite you to be part of this global movement by contributing to Madison House. Your generosity will enable us to continue to offer programs that not only address critical community needs, but also foster personal growth and leadership among our student volunteers.

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This past week, some of our amazing Adopt-A-Grandparent volunteers came together to spread holiday cheer by creating cards to deliver to local long-term care facilities! 🎄❤️ Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event so special! . . . #
Today, millions of people around the world will come together to support causes they care about. We invite you to be part of this movement by contributing to Madison House. Your generosity will enable us to continue to offer programs that not only ad
Recently Madison House volunteers Alex and Evalina helped clean the chicken coop at Casa Alma. Volunteers assist with a variety of activities, including weeding, harvesting, maintaining paths and caring for animals, at this shared urban homestead. .
Happy Friendsgiving with Public Service Pathways @uvaservice and Madison House! We are thankful for our volunteers, student leaders, and community partners, and for the vibrant culture of service and engagement at @uva 💙🧡
Forever in our hearts and ever on our minds. #uvastrong
Over the past month, more than a dozen Madison House volunteers have gone out to @montanovastables to help with the afterschool program. Volunteers helped students groom horses, as well as identify and take care of tack, assisted with their riding le
Trick or Treat on the Lawn is one of our favorite nights of the year. 🎃We had so much fun giving out candy to a couple hundred kids in costumes running around with huge smiles on their faces! 🍬🍭🍫 . . . #community #halloween #trickortreat
Mary Denlinger stepped into the role of Executive Director this past June, bringing not only 20+ years of experience, but also a friendly face and passion for service to Madison House. Now that Mary has been in the position for a few months, already
Are you looking for a judgment-free space to be heard about an issue that you or a loved one are having? Call 434-924-TALK any time, day or night. . . . #free #confidential #helpline
Growing food and friendships 🌱 at PVCC Community Garden. . . #HoosHooServe #service #community #leadership @pvccgarden
Sip for a cause! We’re thrilled to announce that Holiday Sharing is teaming up with Mudhouse Coffee on 10th Street to make this holiday season even brighter! ☕️✨ On Saturday, October 19th, 10% of net sales at Mudhouse will go directly toward su
Madison House volunteers helped restore a portion of the Rivanna Trail during last month's work party with the @rivannatrailsfoundation Check out the wonderful work they do connecting communities with each other and nature. There's another work party