Make a Difference Day

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.

 

***2024 Yard Registrations has CLOSED***

 

***2024 Team Registrations has CLOSED***

 

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, reach out to Stephanie Schmitt at sschmitt@unitedwaymc.org or 715-298-5705.

 

 

 

Make a Difference Day Sponsor

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