Outreach Initiatives

Pop-Up Events

Make-A-Day’s pop-up events are designed to drive meaningful outcomes by creating opportunities for individuals to reconnect with their community and take steps toward long-term economic stability. These events, which include free food and haircuts provided by volunteer barbers and stylists, foster trust and build relationships that are essential for re-engaging with critical resources in employment, legal support, health care, housing, and social services.

Rather than simply offering immediate relief, our focus is on outcomes that move individuals closer to self-sufficiency. We prioritize the creation of spaces where people feel supported, empowered, and valued, giving them the tools to pursue greater economic justice and opportunity.

Through the collaboration of dedicated volunteers, our Community Outreach Team, and partner agencies, we host these events six times a year at various locations. We ensure that individuals have the support and guidance to build lasting connections, advance toward employment, and achieve long-term stability. This coordinated approach strengthens community infrastructure and fosters a sense of belonging, enabling individuals to take the next step on their path to economic empowerment and justice.

Mobile Outreach Programs

Make-A-Day’s mobile outreach program operates weekly, meeting individuals where they are, both physically and in their life circumstances. Whether at homeless encampments or local shelters, our Mobile Unit, equipped with a professional kitchen and accompanied by our dedicated Community Outreach Team, provides vital support. Our outreach bridges the critical gap between individuals experiencing homelessness and access to economic opportunities and stability. By building trust and credibility, we help connect individuals to workforce supports, legal resources, housing, treatment resources, and the pathways they need to regain independence.

Through our program, we assist clients with obtaining necessary documentation, meeting eligibility requirements for housing and treatment programs, and attending appointments to help them move toward secure legal support, employment, housing, and care. We also provide guidance and support for individuals to access employment resources, skill development opportunities, and financial literacy programs, empowering them with the tools to regain self-sufficiency. By collaborating with partner agencies, we ensure that even the most vulnerable individuals, who are least able to access community resources on their own, are provided with the opportunities they need to achieve long-term stability and economic empowerment.