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Eat well. Do good. 
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MAKE Projects is a hyperlocal farm, cafe, and social enterprise that empowers refugee and immigrant women through food, agriculture, and community.

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Our Mission

Accelerating refugee and immigrant women  into living wage career pathways

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Our Program

A 12-week job readiness program to increase earning power, social network and the capacity to aspire in refugee and immigrant women

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Our 2025 Impact Snapshot 

84% of our 2025 graduates are either permanently employed or enrolled in a career credential program!


 MAKE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
 
Our 12-week job readiness program for low-income refugee and immigrant women provides a hands-on, real-world work experience. 
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Hear from our past participants what MAKE's our program so special!

MAKE C A F E
 
is building out its new, forever home in the Normal Heights neighborhood on Felton Street. We are closing up walls, finishing floors and getting ready to finish construction in the next few months for a fabulous spring opening!

Follow this amazing journey with us on our Building MAKE Cafe blog.
 
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 MAKE FARM
 
A one-acre urban farm and educational garden that supplies sustainably grown produce to our cafe and CSA members 
 
Available for school field trips Thursdays-Fridays
MAKE Farm Camp during school holidays and summer break 
Open on Saturdays to the public 9:00 am-12:00 pm
CSA pick-up on MAKE Farm, Sahara and Parkside markets

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