Who qualifies to have their yard raked?

To qualify, candidates residing in the home must: Be at least 65 years old, a veteran, or have a disability Be enrolled in the compost program (have green lid compost bin) Be unable to pay for professional lawn services No Airbnb’s Live in Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Kuna, Meridian

Rake Up Boise - NeighborWorks Boise

Q: Why is there a $25 registration fee? How can I donate more?

Coordinating such a large-scale event requires administration and marketing fees. Thank you for supporting this work. You can donate more if you’d like! And if your business is interesting in Sponsoring, please click the Sponsor button for more information.

Q: What time is Rake Up Boise™?

There is no set time to begin raking. It is the team captain's responsibility to set the time of raking and notify the resident. Most teams rake in the morning.

Q: When will the teams receive their assigned houses?

We will notify you approximately two weeks in advance via email. After you receive your assignment(s), please contact your homeowner(s) and arrange a time you will be raking.

Q: Can teams rake on a different day?

Yes! Although we encourage you to rake on November 11, you may rake the week before or after. All yards must be complete by the end of November. Please put the date you will rake on your team application. You will also need to let the resident know what day you'll be raking.

Q: What should we do if we run out of bags?

We will give you a number to text if you need more bags and a runner will drop some off to you as soon as possible.

Q: What should we do with the leftover bags?

Please return all unused bags to NeighborWorks® Boise office: 3380 W Americana Terrance, Suite 120 by the end of November.

Q: What if the yard has dog/cat waste in it?

You are not obligated to rake if there is animal waste in the yard. Please let us know if that is the case and we will inform the homeowner why their yard wasn’t raked.

Q: What do we do if it snows on or before Rake Up Boise™ day?

If possible, we ask that all teams reschedule with their homeowner and get the raking done as soon as possible. If unable to reschedule, please let Rake Up Boise™ staff know.

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Thousands of volunteers rake yards for veteran, disabled, and senior neighbors each November. Rake Up Boise™ is a beloved fall tradition for many families and one of the largest volunteer events in the Northwest.

Save the Date for 40th Rake Up Boise™ | November 15, 2025

Volunteer To Help

Form a team to rake neighbors' yards, serve your community, and have fun! You can create your own team of 5-20 people, or we can help find a team for you.

Make A Donation

These proceeds will go toward covering the costs of this year's Rake Up Boise™ and you will be entered in a raffle to win some awesome prizes!

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Rake My Yard

Must be over 65 or disabled and unable to maintain your yard due to physical or financial constraints.

Rake Up Boise Resident Mailing List

For Ada County Homeowners to have RUB rake their yards. Applications will be mailed out end of August 2025.

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For more info, call 208-258-6222 or email rakeupboise@nwboise.org

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“Dear RUB, Your service has been invaluable for us. We are a retired couple on one acre (lots of trees). We are without local family help and RUB has been wonderful. Last year's group was an architectural firm with students who were delightful. Together we got up 50 bags. It was such fun, too!”

Bill and Andrea Sawyer

“Rake Up Boise™ is an event I look forward to every year. Not only does this event impact the folks who he help, but it personally impacted me. It created a bond between myself any my colleagues...Being a part of this as a volunteer showed me how easy it is to give back to others. I never thought that spending a few hours raking up leaves would bring so much joy to others in the community.”

-Michelle, Rake Up Boise™ volunteer and committee member

FAQ's for Teams

We provide leaf bags. Teams will need to bring their own rakes, gloves, etc.

Why is there a $25 registration fee? How can I donate more?

What time is Rake Up Boise™?

When will the teams receive their assigned houses?

Can teams rake on a different day?

What should we do if we run out of bags?

What should we do with the leftover bags?

What if the yard has dog/cat waste in it?

What do we do if it snows on or before Rake Up Boise™ day?

FAQ's for Residents

To qualify, candidates residing in the home must:

Be at least 65 years old, a veteran, or have a disability
Be enrolled in the compost program (have green lid compost bin)
Be unable to pay for professional lawn services
No Airbnb’s
Live in Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Kuna, Meridian

How do I apply to have my yard raked?

My yard was raked last year. Do I need to send in another application?

When will I know that my house has been chosen to be raked?

Will I need to be home when the volunteers come to rake my yard?

I have a dog/cat, what should I do with it during Rake Up Boise™?

What if the volunteers come before all my leaves fall?