Our mission
We help schools spark wonder, joy, and dreams.
Why it matters
Igniting imagination in young learners
At Project Makeover UF, our driving purpose is to spark curiosity, ambition, and joy in elementary students across our region. We bring university leaders, teachers, families, and neighborhood volunteers into a united force for educational equity.
Since 2008, our team has dedicated every spring to transforming campus environments, replacing tired walls with vibrant educational murals, interactive playgrounds, and green outdoor classrooms that cultivate lifelong learning pride.
The vision
Inspiring murals and active grounds empower children to dream without limits.
From colorful hallways to peaceful outdoor garden reading spaces, every square foot of an elementary campus holds an opportunity to kindle curiosity and joy.
In Action
A weekend of impact
What we stand for
Four promises on every makeover
Inspire
Show young learners a bigger world, and a bigger sense of what they can become.
Create
Turn blank walls and bare grounds into murals, gardens, and outdoor classrooms.
Give back
Bring students, educators, and the community together in service.
Uplift
Leave behind spaces that spark confidence, joy, and a sense of belonging.