Project Makeover was founded in 2008 by a few innovative, passionate students at the University of Florida whose mission was to create a more dynamic learning environment for elementary school students.
As a completely student-run organization we are devoted to bettering the low-income learning environment of Alachua County. Each year an elementary school in need is selected and with the help of over 1,000 volunteers we makeover the entire school in one weekends time. We paint interactive murals, landscape, fulfill a Dream Project requested by the school, and participate in a variety of other activities to help better the facility. Through these actions, it is our goal to bring the University of Florida campus and the Alachua County community together to change the face of public education.
Becoming a part of Project Makeover at the University of Florida has been one of the highlights of my college experience. I only wish that I had been involved sooner. If you're passionate about helping others and want the chance to leave a greater legacy of leadership and service, please watch to learn more about this amazing organization’s origin story!