Volunteer McKinney

10/17/2026

For Volunteer McKinney's Make a Difference Day, turn a few hours into a lasting impact.

Join us at the McKinney Habitat ReStore to help sort donations, organize merchandise, clean up store areas, and assist with other tasks that keep the ReStore running strong. Your volunteer service helps generate funding for Habitat's work to build affordable housing and strengthen our community.

Ready to help? Complete the volunteer form on our website and select McKinney ReStore for Friday or Saturday, Oct. 23-24, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

💙 Together, we can make a difference. Sign up on our website today!

https://www.giveffect.com/charities/32471-habitat-for-humanity-collin-county/volunteer


Volunteer McKinney

10/17/2026

✨ Make A Difference Day Project: North Texas Performing Arts - Fairview ✨

NTPA-Fairview is dedicated to developing character and life skills in youth through high-quality performing arts education and family-friendly productions. To help them prep for their exciting upcoming show season, they need our help getting their theater space spotless! 🎭

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 302 Town Place, Fairview, TX 75069
🔗 Volunteer: https://volunteermckinney.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1326666
👉 View all projects or sponsor: https://volunteermckinney.org/make-a-difference-day/

📣 The biggest volunteer weekend of the year is almost here! 📣

Which project will you sign up for? Let’s make an impact together!

10/17/2026

We have an exciting volunteer opportunity for Habitat for Humanity - Collin County next weekend! It will be Make A Difference Day weekend — the biggest volunteer weekend of the year! Who can we count on for this project?

There's nothing greater than giving back!!!! 💙💙💙

10/16/2026

✨ Make A Difference Day Project: Hugs Cafe Inc ✨

Hugs Cafe passionately works to train and employ adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, giving them purpose, textbook training, and a real-world hospitality place to shine. They need volunteer job coaches to step into a rewarding mentorship role, shadowing their incredible employees and assisting with light kitchen prep work!

Two distinct shifts are available on Friday, October 23, 2026:

Morning Shift: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM ☀️
🔗 Volunteer: https://volunteermckinney.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1326448
🔸 Open volunteer shifts: 3

Midday Shift: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 🥪
🔗 Volunteer: https://volunteermckinney.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1326451
🔸 Open volunteer shifts: 3

📍 Hugs Cafe; 221 Andrews Street, McKinney, TX 75072
⚠️ Note: Volunteers must be age 18 and older and capable of coaching an employee with an intellectual disability.

Hugs Cafe celebrated 11 years as a company this month! What a wonderful way to show support! Let’s make an impact together! 💙💙💙

👉 View all projects or sponsor: https://volunteermckinney.org/make-a-difference-day/

10/16/2026

✨ Make A Difference Day Project: The Samaritan Inn ✨

The Samaritan Inn helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness gain dignity and independence by providing a comprehensive, holistic program. They need a green-thumbed group to help plant native plants that attract pollinators for a new Nature Trail Butterfly Garden! 🦋

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 1514 N. McDonald Street, McKinney, TX 75071
🔗 Volunteer: https://volunteermckinney.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1326668
👉 View all projects or become a sponsor: https://volunteermckinney.org/make-a-difference-day/

Did someone say butterflies?? That sounds like a WONDERFUL way to volunteer! 🌱🌻

10/15/2026

Dominique CARES Sneakerball for a Cause

👟 Sparkles, sneakers, and service! This past weekend, Volunteer McKinney was honored to celebrate a major milestone at the 5th Annual Dominique CARES Sneakerball for a Cause!

✨ Our amazing Volunteer McKinney ambassadors, D'Andre Allegra and Tonya Wi******er, brought their incredible energy to the event, showing their heartfelt support for a wonderful organization that empowers families and individuals with disabilities.

🏆 A massive congratulations to Dr. Tamara Monroe, Founder and CEO of Hope Restored Missions, who was celebrated as the Differencemaker Awardee! Her tireless dedication to protecting dignity, securing housing, and creating pathways to stability in our community is truly an inspiration to us all.

Thank you, Dominique CARES, for a spectacular evening dedicated to building a legacy of hope! 🖤✨

10/15/2026

✨ Make A Difference Day Project: Embrace Texas ✨

Embrace Texas serves and supports foster, adoptive, and kinship children and the families who care for them in our community. Their historic downtown office 🏡 has housed foster youth for the last few years, and they need our help giving it a fresh coat of paint and organizing supplies!

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 703 S. Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
🔗 Volunteer: https://volunteermckinney.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1324833
👉 View all projects or become a sponsor: https://volunteermckinney.org/make-a-difference-day/

For the biggest volunteer weekend in Collin County of the year, this is one amazing way to give back! Let's show Embrace Texas love this October! ❤️

10/15/2026

✨ Make A Difference Day Project: Grace House Community Church ✨

Imagine the impact we can make when we pool our energy to transform shared neighborhood spaces! 🌳

The team at Grace House Community Church is opening their doors and property to create a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming environment for everyone in McKinney. They have rolled out two different ways for you to get involved!

Check out the two project options below:

🛠️ PROJECT 1: LANDSCAPING, CLEAN UP, & SAFETY IMPROVEMENT

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM | McKinney
👉 Register : https://volunteermckinney.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1327798
🔸 Volunteer needs: Clear out weeds, relocate parking lot rocks for better accessibility, disassemble old playground gear, and cut back overgrown brush to open up the property safely.

🧺 PROJECT 2: OUTDOOR CLEAN UP PICNIC AREA

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM | McKinney
👉 Register: https://volunteermckinney.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1327797
🔸 Volunteer needs: Start the weekend early by power washing picnic tables, removing overgrown grass, and clearing out debris to build a beautiful outdoor gathering spot.

Choose the day and time that fits your calendar best, rally your favorite people, and secure your volunteer slots before they fill up!

👉 View all projects or sponsor: https://volunteermckinney.org/make-a-difference-day/

10/14/2026

Tonight's menu! 💙

10/14/26 - Come enjoy a free, dinner tonight. No paperwork required. Everyone is welcome. Open Monday - Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm. 501 Howard Street, McKinney, TX. To learn more: www.communitygardenkitchen.org

10/14/2026

✨ Make A Difference Day Project: McKinney Food Pantry (Community Food Pantry of McKinney) ✨

Ready to roll up your sleeves and bring hope to our neighbors? 🍏 For Collin County’s biggest weekend of service, we are kicking off our project reveals with an incredible opportunity to fight local food insecurity!

Meet Operation Pantry Refresh with the Community Food Pantry of McKinney. They work every day to ensure families facing difficult times are met with nutritious food, dignity, and respect. Now, they need your hands and hearts to help refresh their space!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Gather your family, friends, or coworkers and claim your spot today before spaces fill up! This project has 24 volunteer spots!

👉 Click here to register: https://volunteermckinney.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1328703
👉 View all projects or sponsor: https://volunteermckinney.org/make-a-difference-day/