United Way's Make a Difference Day is an annual event where volunteers help community members who are unable to rake leaves in their yard. Primary raking dates take place October 18-24th, 2026.
All ages are welcome to participate, with youth supervised by adults!
Our 2025 Make a Difference Day Contest Winners: Hmong Uplift!
HOW IT WORKS
Groups are matched with one or more yards based on volunteer numbers and availability.
Your group will choose a date within the time frame to rake (October 18-24th between 7am to 6pm).
Everyone should bring rakes, gloves, and any other preferred tools. Homeowners should provide leaf bags, but volunteers may bring extra.
Raking will happen rain or shine, so make sure to dress for the weather!
Sign Up to Help Rake
Volunteer registration opens September 1st and closes at the end of the day on October 12th.
Sign Up to Have Your Yard Raked
Registration opens on September 1st and closes at the end of the day on October 6th.
We will send out the letters and / or emails confirming what day your yard will be raked during the week of October 12th.
To register your yard dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-922-5590 between 8am-5pm Monday - Friday or register online using the link below.
WAITLIST Information
For those who register their yard late (after Oct. 6th) and are put on the waitlist, you will receive a phone call with raking information if we find a team available to rake your yard. There are no guarantees.
The City of Stevens Point will do leaf pick up after MADD starting the week of October 26th.
In Plover, if leaf pick up occurs prior to MADD raking, Plover will return to MADD yards to do pick-up again after raking.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Amanda Cottrell
Community Engagement Coordinator
(715)-341-6740
