Text Box: History of Rake n’ Bake In 1998, my wife and three daughters were somewhat new in the Brookfield community, and wanted to volunteer, and help senior citizens with raking their leaves in the fall season. We received help from five other folks, and raked leaves for two parishioners of Saint Joseph Church. Following the jobs, we headed to the local pizza parlor, and had a lunch celebration. Thus Rake n’ Bake was born. In 2007, we organized our 10th Annual Rake n’ Bake with 1035 volunteers stepping forward to assist 73 clients with their clean-up tasks, followed by a luncheon at Brookfield High School with clients, and volunteers consuming over 1000 hot dogs, and other delicious treats. We do not charge our clients for the work performed, nor do we charge for lunch. All is done in the name of the Lord, through the Holy Spirit. 2008 promises to be another exciting growth year for clients, and volunteers alike. If you would like to be part of this event, please signup at my website: http://www.hdhm.org