Volunteer With Us

At Make A Difference Foundation of PR Inc. (GETMADPR), we believe lasting change begins with compassionate people who are willing to serve others. Volunteers are the heart of our mission, helping individuals and families overcome barriers to healthcare, education, and essential community resources.

Whether you can volunteer a few hours each month or become an ongoing member of our team, your time, talents, and compassion can make a meaningful difference. Volunteer opportunities include community outreach, benefits and resource navigation, event support, food and hygiene distributions, senior wellness initiatives, administrative assistance, and special projects.

Together, we can restore dignity, strengthen communities, and make a difference—one soul at a time.

At Make A Difference Foundation of PR Inc. (GETMADPR), we believe that mental health is an essential part of overall well-being. Every individual deserves to be treated with compassion, dignity, and respect, regardless of the challenges they face.

Through community outreach, education, resource navigation, and supportive partnerships, we strive to reduce stigma, encourage open conversations, and connect individuals and families with available mental health resources. While we do not provide clinical mental health services, we are committed to helping people find the support, information, and community resources they need.

Together, we can build stronger, healthier communities by promoting understanding, encouraging hope, and reminding every person that they are never alone.

At Make A Difference Foundation of PR Inc. (GETMADPR), we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Our youth programs are designed to inspire confidence, encourage leadership, and provide access to educational and community resources that help build a brighter future.

Through mentorship, life skills development, community service opportunities, educational support, and positive engagement, we strive to empower young people to become compassionate leaders and active members of their communities.

By investing in today's youth, we are helping build stronger families, healthier communities, and a brighter tomorrow.

At Make A Difference Foundation of PR Inc. (GETMADPR), we believe strong communities are built through compassion, collaboration, and opportunity. Our community development efforts focus on connecting individuals and families with essential resources, fostering meaningful partnerships, and creating programs that improve quality of life.

Through community outreach, educational initiatives, volunteer engagement, and partnerships with local organizations, we work to strengthen neighborhoods, support those in need, and encourage a culture of service and hope.

Together, we are building healthier, more connected communities where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. 

Many veterans—especially older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those living on fixed incomes—face housing challenges that can threaten their ability to remain safely in their homes. Often, a few critical repairs, accessibility improvements, or connections to the right resources can make the difference between stability and displacement.

The Veteran Housing Stabilization & Critical Repair Program is designed to help veterans maintain safe, stable housing by identifying housing-related needs, providing resource navigation, coordinating community partnerships, and connecting veterans with organizations that offer home repair, accessibility modifications, emergency assistance, and supportive services.

Our goal is simple: to help veterans remain safely housed, preserve their independence, and improve their quality of life through compassionate support and practical solutions.

When disasters strike, individuals and families often face overwhelming challenges. Make A Difference Foundation of PR Inc. (GETMADPR) is committed to helping communities recover by providing compassionate support, essential resources, and connections to available assistance.

Working alongside community partners, volunteers, and local organizations, we help coordinate relief efforts by distributing food, hygiene supplies, emergency essentials, and resource information to those affected by natural disasters and other community emergencies.

Our mission is to bring hope, stability, and practical assistance during times of crisis while helping individuals and families begin the path toward recovery.

We assist seniors, veterans, cancer patients, adults with disabilities, families in need, and other individuals facing barriers to healthcare, education, and essential community resources throughout Polk County, Florida, and Puerto Rico.

Our programs include healthcare and benefits navigation, community resource referrals, food and hygiene assistance, senior wellness support, cancer patient assistance, veteran services, adult literacy support, disaster relief, and other community outreach initiatives.

No. Our programs and resource navigation services are provided at no cost to eligible individuals and families.

You can contact us by phone, email, or through our website to learn about available programs and determine how we may be able to assist you.

You can help by making a financial contribution, donating supplies, volunteering, sponsoring a program, or becoming a corporate or community partner.

Yes! We welcome individuals, businesses, and community groups who want to make a difference through volunteer service and community outreach.

Yes. Make A Difference Foundation of PR Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and eligible donations may be tax-deductible as permitted by law.

We currently serve communities throughout Polk County, Florida, while continuing our mission and outreach efforts in Puerto Rico.