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Eat well. Do good.

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.

Hear from our past participants what MAKE's our program so special!

What is the program?

Apply to be a Trainee

MAKE C A F E

is building out its new, forever home in the Normal Heights neighborhood on Felton Street. We are close to finishing construction for a fabulous spring opening in the coming weeks!

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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

School Field Trips

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