By: Giselle Ortega We are excited to welcome a new cohort to MAKE Projects: Fatima, Stephania, and Maryam. Each new group brings its own energy, goals, and experiences, and this cohort is no different. As we sat down for interviews, it was clear that they approached the conversation with thoughtfulness and determination. At first, the group appeared a bit reserved, which is completely natural when meeting new people and speaking in a language you are still learning. Despite t

Maria, Anli and Nargis harvesting green onions at MAKE Farm By: Giselle Ortega At MAKE Projects, our cohort is made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds, powerful motivations, and shared goals of growth and community. MAKE Projects is excited to highlight Anli Hagiyama and Maria Maximo, two members whose stories reflect passion, resilience, and purpose.  Anli Hagiyama currently attends school on Mondays and Tuesdays at San Diego College of Continuing Education, César E.

By: Giselle Ortega When I joined College Corps, I didn’t know what to expect; I just knew I was open to trying something new. That openness led me to MAKE Projects. Moving across the country was a big adjustment, but the people made it easier. My coworkers welcomed me in, helped me adapt to a new environment, and turned unfamiliar days into meaningful ones. Their support shaped my experience more than I anticipated. The work itself surprised me. I never imagined my first year

Author: Giselle Ortega Meet Valeria Murrieta, whose journey from restaurants and hotels to MAKE Projects is rooted in hard work and a passion for community. With a background in hospitality management, Valeria discovered MAKE through a friend who had volunteered here, and by February, she officially joined the team. Originally from Tijuana, Valeria moved to San Diego after graduating, hoping to use her skills to give back. Everything she learned from hospitality, service, fle

Author: Giselle Ortega On what seemed like just a normal Saturday morning, the MAKE community came together once again for another Volunteer Day. With gloves on and good energy all around, I went around asking a few volunteers why they decided to spend their weekend helping out. Their responses were heartfelt:  “I like being outside, helping, supporting the community, and getting to know people.”  Another one said,  “to gain experience working on a farm” because someday, they

Mari is our go-to Afghan interpreter! This picture was taken the first week our Afghan trainee, Bacha, started at MAKE Projects. Mari...

We got to sit down with Martha, a recent graduate of MAKE Projects, and hear about her experience! Martha shared that the opportunity...

"I fell in love with the environment, the people, the community." July 21, 2021 MAKE Projects’ Executive Director Anchi Mei recently met...