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Many elderly or disabled homeowners in the ALICE population struggle with seasonal lawn care, especially leaf removal. The cost of hiring these services is often out of reach. United Way of Marathon County is stepping in to make a difference by coordinating volunteers to rake these yards, enabling homeowners to care for and remain in their homes without bearing an extra financial burden.

Why Volunteer?

  • Make a Tangible Difference: Your efforts will directly help vulnerable members of our community, providing them with a cleaner, safer environment.
  • Strengthen Community Bonds: Bring your friends, family, or colleagues and experience the joy of working together for a great cause.
  • Enjoy the Outdoors: Spend a beautiful fall day outside, staying active and enjoying the crisp autumn air.

Event Details:

  • Raking Days: Wednesday - Saturday, October 23 – 26 (Rain dates Monday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 29)
  • Leaf Pickup/Hauling Days: Monday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 29

How to Get Involved:

  1. Gather Your Group: Whether it’s just you and a friend or a larger team, every bit helps!
  2. Choose Your Dates: Let us know your availability, and we’ll assign you yards based on your group size and schedule.
  3. Bring Your Gear: Plan ahead and bring your own rakes, gloves, tarps, leaf blowers, and trucks (if available) to haul leaves.

Registration Deadline: Please register your team by October 14 to ensure we can coordinate assignments effectively.

Contact Information:

For any questions or to sign up, reach out to Carly Hanney at channey@unitedwaymc.org or call 715-298-5719.

Thank you to our 2024 Make a Difference Day sponsor:

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User Registration

Team Information

Team Lead Information

Tell us about your team. We will do our best to match you with yards based on your preferences and group size, however in some cases we may need to make adjustments.

Raking will take place Wednesday, October 23 - Saturday, October 26. Weather backup and leaf pickup dates are scheduled on Monday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 29. You let us know which dates you are available to rake, and we will assign you yards based on your group size and availability.

Date(s) your team is willing to rake:

 
 
 
 

Date(s) your team is willing to pick up leaves raked by other teams:

 
 

Where is your team willing to rake?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 By registering on this site, you agree to the following terms for your team: You understand that you are participating in Make A Difference Day as a volunteer for community members who are elderly or disabled in the Greater Wausau Area through United Way's Volunteer Connection. You understand that, as a volunteer, you may be involved in physical activities that have a potential risk of injury. You assume that risk. You agree that you will only perform volunteer activities that you are comfortable doing. You also agree that you will not hold United Way or the residents you are raking for responsible or liable for any damage or injury to yourself or your property as a result of your participation in Make A Difference Day. You agree to be responsible for your behavior and to indemnify and hold harmless United Way or the residents you are raking for from any damages or liabilities arising out of your activities as a volunteer in connection with Make A Difference Day. You also grant full permission for United Way Volunteer Connection to use photographs or video footage of yourself in legitimate accounts and promotions of this event or in promotion of the Volunteer Connection program and its website. You agree to only participate in this event if you are feeling well and are free from any sickness, fever, or other respiratory symptoms.
 
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