Make a Difference Day is a national day of service where people come together to create positive change in their communities. In McKinney, this special weekend will be held on Friday, October 24th, and Saturday, October 25th, with dozens of volunteer projects taking place across the city.
Each year, families, students, clubs, businesses, and individuals join Volunteer McKinney to support local nonprofits and give back in meaningful ways. Whether it’s lending a hand at a community garden, assembling care kits, or helping with neighborhood clean-ups, every project helps strengthen our community.
How It Works
Browse projects below to see where you can make an impact.
Register as an individual or with a team of friends, family, or coworkers.
Serve on Friday, Saturday, or both days—whatever fits your schedule.
Together, we’ll join hundreds of neighbors with giving hearts to truly make a difference in Collin County!
We're currently in the planning process with nonprofits to create projects for this year. Check back during the first week of October to discover some great opportunities to get involved.
Cornerstone Ranch: A Special Needs Community
9am-3pm
18spots remaining
Join us on Make a Difference Day by preparing the Cornerstone Ranch garden for a special event!Volunteers will help by pulling weeds, planting flowers, potting plants, and stringing lights to create a welcoming atmosphere. This project is ideal for...
Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E.
10am-2pm
20spots remaining
Join us Friday, October 24, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at North Dallas High School, 3120 N Haskell Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 to spark real-world readiness for students. In just four hours, you’ll help teens build confidence, polish their professional skills, a...
Join us to celebrate Make a Difference Day!Date: Friday, October 24th, 2025Time: 9 am - 11 amLocation: Green Gardens of McKinney, 3339 Alma Rd, McKinney, TX 75070 This is the prep & staging of the garden for planting the next day!Activities inclu...
Keep McKinney Beautiful
9 am - 11 am
50spots remaining
Join us to celebrate Make a Difference Day!
Where: Coventry Creek located at 3392 Medical
Center Dr, McKinney, TX 75069
When: Friday, October 24th, 2025, 9 - 11 AM
What we will be doing: This event, in partnership with the City of
...
The Samaritan Inn - Hope For The Homeless
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
5spots remaining
Thrift Store Volunteer Opportunity – Maximum Group of 5 We’re excited to welcome your group of five to volunteer at our thrift store!Inn Style, our resale store plays a vital role in the support of the programs at The Samaritan Inn. Here’s w...
Assembling Hygiene Kits with Streetside Showers | Family Friendly
Streetside Showers; Homeless Service
10-12pm
10spots remaining
Join us in assembling hygiene kits at our storage facility this Make a Difference Day! We will be making hygiene kits that our team will hand out to our unhoused neighbors at different locations across North Texas. This project is a simple assembly l...
Keep McKinney Beautiful
11 am - 1 pm
49spots remaining
Join us to celebrate Make a Difference Day!
Where: McKinney City Hall & Surrounding Roadsides
When: Saturday, October 25th, 2025, 11 AM –
1 PM
What we will be doing: This event, in partnership with the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, will focus ...
Keep McKinney Beautiful
9 am - 11 am
48spots remaining
Join us to celebrate Make a Difference Day!
Where: Rowlett Creek
When: Saturday, October 25th, 2025, 9 - 11 AM
What we will be doing: This event, in partnership with the McKinney Parks Foundation, will focus on community efforts to clean up a...
Make A Difference Day: Pantry Clean-Up & Organization Volunteer Project
McKinney Little Free Pantry
10AM-1PM
This Make a Difference Day, we need your help to give our pantry a little TLC! Volunteers will move pantry items, pull shelves away from the walls, sweep, mop, and reset everything in place. It may sound simple, but it makes a huge difference in keep...
Help Make Bag Lunches at The Samaritan Inn (on campus)
The Samaritan Inn - Hope For The Homeless
9am-10:30am
Make Bag Lunches for Our Residents! We invite your group to support our residents by preparing bag lunches for our residents who are off campus during mealtimes. This is a simple yet impactful way to meet a daily need and show care to those we serv...
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