Each November, thousands of volunteers from local businesses, schools, churches, and neighborhoods join together for NeighborWorks® Boise's Rake Up Boise™ to rake yards for seniors, veterans, and neighbors with disabilities.
It’s more than leaf cleanup—it’s a 41-year tradition of neighbors helping neighbors and one of the Northwest’s largest, most beloved volunteer events.
Will you join us for this very special 41st year?
Special thanks to Platinum Sponsors: KTVB Idaho's News Channel 7 and City of Boise!
Thanks also to Gold PLUS Sponsor Sorren, and Gold Sponsors: Andersen Foundation IBEW Local 291, Idaho Power, and Lowe's!
Volunteer To Help
2026 Team Registration opens in August.
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Rake My Yard
To qualify, residents must live in Ada County and be age 65 or older, a veteran, or a person with a disability. Applicants must also be unable to maintain their yard due to physical or financial limitations. See the application for complete eligibility requirements.
Residents must re-apply each and every year.
Questions? Please email us at rakeupboise@nwboise.org (for the fastest response) or call (208) 258-6222.
Volunteer teams: Check out the FAQ Packet (click here) for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
“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
"Thank you so much to all of the wonderful volunteers that came out to my home today and raked all those pesky leaves!
You have no idea how very much I appreciate you all, and the effort you put in helping us, the seniors, in our community. I love Boise and its community, always helping and reaching out when help is needed."
- Victoria 2021 Rake Up Boise™ Recipient
"Had a great day with our office giving back to the community today! Rake Up Boise™ is an amazing way to give back and we were able to help three different families today!"
2021 Rake Up Boise™ volunteer
"Rake Up Boise™ is not only beneficial for the recipient, but also for the business that puts together a team. If you want culture in your office, put a bunch of employees in a yard of leaves and watch the teamwork, love, and happiness soar."
2021 Rake Up Boise Volunteer
FAQ's for Teams
We provide leaf bags. Teams will need to bring their own rakes, gloves, etc.
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, or Star