Making A Difference For You, Inc

  Have you visited our new office yet? If you have, you might have noticed our lovely (and very comfortable) furniture. It came to us thanks to the generosity of Green Standards . By utilizing Green Standards’ Charitable Network, businesses and organizations are able to keep their no-longer-needed furniture and equipment out of landfills, putting them instead into the hands of nonprofits like us. Because of Green Standards, we’ve been able to direct our budget toward our community work, without having to utilize a portion for the furnishing of our office space. For a small nonprofit like us, this has been a tremendous help. We’re so grateful to our local friends, and partner organizations like Green Standards. Thank you, Green Standards, for all you do! If you haven’t been in to see us, please come by!  In October 2022, we opened our doors for the first time since the Covid pandemic forced our closure. And we love our new home! You can find us at: 200 E. Nine Mile Ro...

  How are Your Computer Skills? As more and more of our everyday interactions move online, basic computer proficiency has become an essential life skill. With everything from bill-paying to job communications to customer service helplines accessed online these days (sometimes exclusively so), a lack of comfort with computers can be a serious impediment to success. MAD4YU Can Help! Are you someone who could use a guide to the complex world of the internet? Do you want to grow your emailing skills? Maybe you’re confused about all the many ways technology has opened up communications: email, Zoom, social media. Or maybe you just simply want to understand what your grandkids are talking about! Whatever Your Tech Needs, We're Here for You Computer tutoring for adults at MAD4YU entails one-on-one, individualized sessions with our caring volunteers, tailored to your particular areas of need. And did we mention it's FREE ?? Give us a call today at #804-833-3281 and set up a session...

Want an easy way to support MAD4YU? You can find it at the grocery store!   Sign up with Kroger’s Community Rewards Program – and every time you shop, the store will make a donation to our organization. Thank you, Kroger, for supporting us! And thank YOU for signing up for the program. The MAD in our name stands for “ Making a Difference .” With your help, we can make that difference in the lives of those who need it. Help us keep our services free – Donate Now

At MAD4YU, Community Enrichment Services are FREE FOR ALL!  MAD4YU offers academic tutoring for school-age students, as well as a variety of learning opportunities for adults. These range from basic computer skill-building, to financial management, to resume writing and more. We also strive to make necessary resources accessible to everyone. We provide internet access, printing and photocopying, and notary services to our patrons – all at no cost. But We Need Your Help! As a non-profit organization, MAD4YU relies on donors and sponsorships to keep its services free and discounted. A donation as little as the cost of your morning coffee can keep underachieving kids reaching their full potential for months into the future. It ensures that hardworking members of our community will be able to access the technology necessary to achieve their dreams and goals. Would you like to support our work? Our Go Fund Me can be accessed at this link . We’re grateful for any and all donations. ...

  Want to support the mission of MAD4YU? Become a volunteer tutor! Would you enjoy motivating and mentoring a student? Do you love working with kids? Would you like to give back to your community? Do you have a few hours on your weekends to spare? If the answer to any of those questions is yes, we’d love to meet you! No training or experience is required, just a desire to help. We meet the students where they are. We tutor in all subject areas , and students are required to bring their homework/schoolwork and laptops, allowing us to focus on their individual areas of need. Tutoring sessions are held on Saturdays and Sundays (11am – 6pm), one hour per subject, per student, and a minimum of nine weeks. We also offer virtual tutoring as an option to high school students.  Both in-person and virtual tutoring sessions are held year-round, including through the summer months. Youth Tutors (under 18) are welcome to volunteer and earn community service hours with parental consent...

What sets MAD4YU apart from other area tutoring organizations? Let’s start with the big one: COST. It’s a primary mission of MAD4YU to ensure that no student is left unable to afford the tutoring help they need. Consequently, our tutoring sessions are FREE TO ALL!  But that’s not all that makes us different.  At MAD4YU, we provide a personal touch.  Our volunteer tutors are teachers, veterans, college students, honors middle & high school students, and caring members of the community. Our office is a warm, caring environment, where we strive to make every student feel supported, nurtured, and welcomed. Our sessions are one-on-one, last one hour per student per subject, and cover all academic subject areas. Sessions are held year-round, including through the summer. We also have the ability to work virtually with high school age students. Our goal is to meet our students where they are, to empower them and help them reach their goals . If you’re a student who ne...

Did you know that private tutoring in the greater-Richmond area currently runs anywhere from $25-$80/hour per student ?** This is a hefty cost for a lot of students and families. MAD4YU is here to help. We believe wholeheartedly that every student should be able to access a quality education – and that includes getting a little extra help when it’s needed. We offer FREE academic tutoring for kindergarteners all the way through high school seniors. Our volunteer tutors are teachers, college students, middle & high school honors students, and caring members of our community. Sessions last one hour per subject per student, and we offer a virtual option for high school students. In-person and virtual tutoring sessions are held year-round, including the summer. Give us a call today at #804-833-3281, or drop us an email (info@mad4yuinc.org) to set up a session. We’re “Making a Difference For You!” ** statistic via tutors.com Help us keep our services free –  Donate Now

  MAD4YU is a non-profit, grass root, 501(c) (3) organization that strives to give underachieving kids the help they need. We focus on providing care and support to   underprivileged   and ‘ fringe ‘ populations. Our name reflects our purpose: “Making a difference for you.” The acronym   MAD4YU  signifies the passion and unwavering commitment towards accomplishing our goal of providing support:   Mad and motivated enough to provide life enrichment services and programs – For Yo u ! Mission : To Inspire with Courage, Spirit, and Hope. To strengthen the Greater Richmond area, surrounding counties, and their communities by providing computer literacy and study skills to  underprivileged  and ‘ fringe ‘ populations, adults, and active senior citizens, resulting in: increased job readiness, reduced dropout rates, reduced homelessness, and increased independence. Vision:   To Promote Strength and Unity. Objective and Purpose : To provide individual...