What is Project Makeover?
Project Makeover began in 2008 at the University of Florida, started by a group of creative, passionate students who believed every child deserves a more inspiring place to learn.

Each year, we select an elementary school in need and rally over 1,000 volunteers to completely transform the school in just one weekend. From painting colorful, interactive murals and landscaping outdoor areas to building special "Dream Projects" requested by the school, our goal is to create a more dynamic and joyful learning environment.

As our impact grew, so did we. In 2020, we officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Project Makeover Inc., to help support and expand our mission.

Our Mission Today
We’re committed to bringing students and community members together to support elementary schools—one mural, garden, or outdoor classroom at a time.

Project Makeover at UF 2026

Team Members