As Madison House resumes in-person volunteering this summer, I want to take a moment to thank all of you — our community partners — who have worked so tirelessly the past fifteen months. I have been inspired by your resilience, your perseverance, your dedication, your creativity, and your love for our friends and neighbors. Thank you for all you do for the community, and thank you for all you do for Madison House’s student volunteers.
Student Spotlight: Kara Sangiuolo
Kara Sangiuolo is a fourth year student working on a double major in Biology and Global Public Health. With medical school aspirations, she has been studying for the MCAT. Despite the heavy workload that comes with pre-med, she has made time to be a Head Program Director (HPD) for Madison House’s Youth Mentoring program.
Community Partner: City of Promise
In previous years, Madison House and UVA student groups have partnered with City of Promise in a variety of ways. Madison House volunteers have worked with City of Promise students primarily through their after-school programs, with Madison House Arts Mentors volunteers visiting on Monday afternoons to craft with students, and the UVA Black Medical Students Association facilitating toy drives during the holidays.