Rake A Difference Day

A service project since 1998, Rake a Difference Day connects local seniors and people with disabilities with volunteer yard raking assistance each fall.  Residents in Afton/Lakeland area, Bayport, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Mahtomedi, Marine, Oakdale, Oak Park Heights, Stillwater, Woodbury and other communities in the St. Croix Valley area are supported through this initiative. 

Businesses, youth organizations, service groups, and local places of worship are encouraged to put together volunteer teams to rake leaves for this event. Teams can be any size, and volunteers of all ages are invited to participate. Individuals are welcome to register as well! While October 27nd is the official service day, yard raking may take place between October 22nd and November 2nd, depending on the needs of the volunteer group and the homeowner.    

How to register?

• Download Rake Difference Day information and registration forms off of Community Thread’s website; www.communitythreadmn.org, or call 651.439.7434 to have the forms mailed out to you. 
• Drop-off, e-mail, fax or mail-in your registration form by Friday, October 12th. 
• Seniors may register for assistance by calling the Community Thread Volunteer Center at 651.439.7434 to request the information be mailed to them. 

More information about the event and Community Thread may be found on the organization’s website, www.communitythreadmn.org, or by calling Lauren at 651-439-7434.