Formed in 1998 under the leadership of local clergy Rick Draper of Christ Episcopal Church and Randy Crutchfield of First Baptist Church, the Ulster Project of Madison welcomed it's first group of young people from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh in July 1999.
Madison is a small in comparison to most of the US host cities, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in heart, passion and friendliness. Nestled in the Ohio River Valley on Indiana's border with Kentucky, Madison is close to the cities of Louisville, Cincinnati and Indianapolis which allows great opportunities for service projects as well as seeing the tourist sites that the Tri-State area has to offer. In 2006, the majority of Madison's downtown area was designated the largest contiguous National Historic Landmark in the United States—133 blocks of the downtown area are known as the Madison Historic Landmark District. The Ulster Project is well supported by area churches, businesses and schools. We partner our activities with as many local organizations as we can.
Madison Ulster Project activities include:
The Ulster Project of Madison's Board and Committees are made up a small, but dedicated group of past parents, supporters and people who have fallen in love with the mission of the Project. We have developed long-lasting relationships not only with each other, but also with our Northern Irish counterparts.
Madison is a small in comparison to most of the US host cities, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in heart, passion and friendliness. Nestled in the Ohio River Valley on Indiana's border with Kentucky, Madison is close to the cities of Louisville, Cincinnati and Indianapolis which allows great opportunities for service projects as well as seeing the tourist sites that the Tri-State area has to offer. In 2006, the majority of Madison's downtown area was designated the largest contiguous National Historic Landmark in the United States—133 blocks of the downtown area are known as the Madison Historic Landmark District. The Ulster Project is well supported by area churches, businesses and schools. We partner our activities with as many local organizations as we can.
Madison Ulster Project activities include:
- Service-oriented activities – We partner with local organizations like All Kids Can, giving backpacks to the homeless, Habitat for Humanity, River Terrace, Wesley House, and many others.
- Fun activities – Pool parties, theme parks, movie nights, music/dinner at local restaurants
- Outdoor activities – Rope course, team building events, etc.
- Faith-based activities – We attend church services at several different local churches
- Time of Discovery - Sessions on team building, racism, classism, sectarianism, and peace building
The Ulster Project of Madison's Board and Committees are made up a small, but dedicated group of past parents, supporters and people who have fallen in love with the mission of the Project. We have developed long-lasting relationships not only with each other, but also with our Northern Irish counterparts.
To find out more about The Ulster Project of Madison,
check out their website, social media accounts or send them an email:
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