Mikaela Richardson (CLAS '22) and Caroline Hallowell (CLAS '21) started the Hoos Helping Initiative along with Dr. Rose Cole, Madison House's Director of Community Engagement. The program was created in response to courses moving online last spring. Hoos Helping matches UVA students to community partners, such as youth workers and educators, to provide completely virtual assistance.

Mikaela (pictured top) is a Biology major and Psychology minor. She first became involved with volunteering at UVA through Madison House Medical Services. Her roles have included hospitality in the Emily Couric Cancer Center and admin support in the Emergency Department. Last year, Mikaela became the Program Director for Community Engagement with Madison House Summer Programs.

Caroline (pictured bottom) is a Global Public Health and Sociology major. She has volunteered in the Emergency Department at UVA Medical Center and has also been a Program Director for Madison House Medical Services. For the past two years, Caroline has been the Head Program Director of Summer Programs at Madison House.

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