Our Cause
Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver in 1980, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving, drugged driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge through local MADD victim advocates and our 24-Hour Victim Helpline 1-877-MADD-HELP.
We want every family to be safe without the threat of drunk or drugged driving. And we want every family to stay whole without the danger of underage drinking consequences.
Since our humble beginning in 1980, MADD has evolved into one of the most influential and widely supported non-profit organizations in America. Nationally, the number of drunk driving deaths has been cut by 50%, more than 400,000 lives have been saved and nearly one million victims have been served.
MADD won’t stop until drunk driving does—because one empty seat at the table is one too many. With your help, we will arrive at a destination of zero deaths and injuries. Together we will create a future of No More Victims.
*Ranges calculated below based on payroll deductions from 24-26 total paychecks in a year.
How Your Workplace Donations & Matching Gifts Make a Difference:
$100 - $250
Total Annual Pledge
($5 - $10 per pay period)
$25 is the cost for volunteers to answer MADD’s 24/7 Victim Help Line for 3 days.
$250 - $650
Total Annual Pledge
($15 - $25 per pay period)
$780 - $1300
Total Annual Pledge
($30 - $50 per pay period)
Our Stories
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month encourages families, educators, health care providers, and community leaders to promote responsible decision-making when operating motor vehicles and encourage young people…
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How MADD is Promoting a Safer Holiday Season Through Its ‘Tie One On for Safety’ Campaign
Tie One On For Safety®: Started in 1986, Tie One On For Safety® is Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s (MADD) longest running and most visible…
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Think Drunk Driving Doesn’t Impact You? Think Again.
Drunk driving is still the #1 cause of death on our roadways. Think it doesn’t impact you? Think again. Every two minutes, someone is injured in…
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