Every year the Batavia United Way organizes a Day of Caring to help seniors in Batavia rake their leaves. This year’s event will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26.

The group is looking for lawns to rake, as well as groups, businesses and community members who would like to help. Yards will be raked only: no mowing, weed pulling, window washing, etc.

Helpers will meet at Suicide Prevention Services, 528 S. Batavia Ave. at 1 p.m. prior to raking. Please bring rakes, tarps and wear gloves.

For those wishing to volunteer, or inquire about getting a lawn raked, please contact Melinda Kintz, executive director of Batavia United Way by calling 630-877-2780, or via email info@bataviaunitedway.org .

About Batavia United Way

The Batavia United Way is a nonprofit community based organization that raises funds for programs that directly benefit Batavians. Batavia United Way envisions a community where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives. The group values all members of our community as well as its volunteers, donors and partners. The goal is to have a measurable lasting impact in the community and do so with accountability and integrity. An all-volunteer board and a part-time executive director, Melinda Kintz, run Batavia United Way. Visit www.BataviaUnitedWay.org for more information, or call the office at 630- 877-2780.