Make a Difference Day
Every year on the 4th weekend of October, Volunteer McKinney organizes dozens of volunteer projects across McKinney for community members, families, clubs and teams to participate in. Join hundreds of people with giving hearts as you make a difference in McKinney helping many great nonprofit organizations.
Volunteers can sign up as an individual or team and spend the morning MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors
2024 Nonprofit Projects
Hugs Cafe – Work Alongside Adults with Special Needs
Community Lifeline Center – Stocking Pantry Shelves
Embrace Texas – Landscape and House Cleanup
McKinney Little Free Pantry – Pantry and Center Repairs
Cornerstone Ranch – Outdoor Projects
Streetside Showers – Mobile Showers for Unhoused Neighbors
Mission Regan – Medical Supplies Sorting
Love Life Foundation – Adriatica Village Cleanup
Kind Theory – Sensory Fun Event
McKinney Parks Foundation / Environmental Sustainability – Neighborhood Cleanups
The Samaritan Inn – Family and Teen Serve Days
LifePath Systems – Packing Hygiene Kits & Planting and Clearing Debris
Community Food Pantry McKinney – Property and Shed Cleanup
Trinity Presbyterian Church – Crocheting Mats for Homeless
McKinney Roots – Gala Prep and Farm Chores
SWING! Foundation – Holiday Bundles for Single Moms
Event Sponsorships
Partner with us for Make a Difference Day 2025, and inspire positive change across our community.
2023 Nonprofit Projects
Hugs Cafe – Adults with Special Needs
iRise DFW (formally Fahma) Food Pantry for Single Moms
Food Drive for McKinney Food Pantries
My Little Free Pantry
Habitat for Humanity – Affordable Homeownership
SWING! Foundation for Single Moms
Emergency Essential Drive – Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County
CityChurch – East McKinney Youth Programs
Community Food Pantry
Neighborhood cleanups and more being added…
Community Life Line – Food Distribution
Streetside Showers – Mobile Showers for Unhoused Neighbors
Good Will Industries – Thrift for Purpose
Embrace Texas – Foster Care
Highlights from Make a Difference Day 2023
Connecting people to their passion through volunteerism and supporting Collin County nonprofits through education and collaboration.