Founded at the University of Florida in 2008
Inspire, Create, Give Back, and Uplift.
Our Heritage
From a student spark to a lasting movement
Project Makeover originated in 2008 when visionary Gator students recognized that learning surroundings deeply shape children's enthusiasm and confidence. What started with brushes and paint on a single weekend grew into a cherished collegiate tradition.
Today, Project Makeover UF continues this legacy by uniting hundreds of volunteers, local partners, and campus builders to transform deserving schools across the community with murals, gardens, and customized Dream Projects.
Our Annual Commitment
One school campus. One weekend. Hundreds of caring hands.
Every spring, student leaders collaborate with elementary educators to design murals, landscape active grounds, and bring the school's signature Dream Project into reality.
Milestones
The story so far
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2008
A student idea
Founded by University of Florida students who saw what a weekend of paint could do.
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2020
A lasting institution
Project Makeover UF grows to empower broader student leadership and regional impact.
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Today
Still student-powered
Dedicated volunteer leadership, inspiring thousands of children one makeover at a time.