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.

HELP Line Listens to the Community Via Email

October 1, 2008

Madison House's 24/7 crisis hotline has embarked on an electronic frontier. Now, in addition to speaking with callers over the phone, HELP Line volunteers are receiving and responding to email. The phone service is still in full operation, (434) 295-TALK, but now any person in need of a listening ear can also email helpline@madisonhouse.org.

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.
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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...