M.A.D.D. Mothers Against Drunk Drivers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit grass roots organization with more than 600 chapters nationwide. MADD is not a crusade against alcohol consumption - MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.

From its humble beginnings 25 years ago, MADD has evolved into one of the most widely supported and well-liked non-profit organizations in America.  Learn about how MADD first started, the history of our fight against drunk driving and for victims' rights, and some of our victories along the way.

M.A.D.D. has gone from being a small group of women to a Nationwide organization with over 600 chapters. In a 1994 study made by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, MADD was the most popular non-profit cause in the U.S., well liked by 51% of Americans. It ranked second among the most strongly supported charities and third on the most credible list. How has MADD achieved such enormous success? Here are some ideas.

Although Candy Lightner is probably the best known of MADD's organizers, MADD was established by a group of women in California outraged after the death of a teenage girl killed by a repeat-offender drunk driver.