Rake-a-Thon Mobilizes 600 Volunteers for Habitat
Volunteers across the Charlottesville area raked 100 lawns to raise money for Habitat for Humanity's annual fundraiser.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Philanthropy
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More than 600 people signed up to rake 100 lawns across the Charlottesville area for the 13th annual Habitat for Humanity Rake-a-Thon. The UVA Habitat for Humanity Club and local high school groups helped plan the event and raised money for the cause.
Why it matters
The event gives younger people a safe way to get involved in community service while supporting Habitat for Humanity's local fundraising. Its scale shows how volunteer labor and student groups can channel effort into a single neighborhood-wide effort in Charlottesville.
More than 600 volunteers signed up to rake 100 lawns, with the event projected to raise $40,000 backed by a $10,000 State Farm youth matching grant. The total amount ultimately raised has not been reported.
The players
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is an international nonprofit organization that builds and repairs homes with volunteer labor and donations.
State Farm
State Farm is a major American insurance and financial services company that funds community and youth initiatives.
The details
The 13th annual Rake-a-Thon drew volunteers to rake lawns across the Charlottesville area. The UVA Habitat for Humanity Club and local high school groups helped plan the event and raised money for it.
Timeline
The 13th annual Rake-a-Thon took place, with the source not specifying the year.
Season Trajectory
The 13th annual Rake-a-Thon extends a recurring Habitat for Humanity fundraiser that has now run for more than a decade in Charlottesville. Its continued growth shows how the event has become an established part of the local volunteering calendar.
Residents who want to take part can look for future Rake-a-Thon sign-ups through local Habitat for Humanity and UVA club channels. Volunteers who missed this year's event can still support the local fundraising effort through those same groups.
The takeaway
Community volunteer events can grow large quickly when students and local groups take ownership of the planning. Joining a neighborhood cleanup or fundraiser is a practical way to support local causes.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy coverage to see how Charlottesville groups are organizing community giving.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 29news.
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