About

Summary

I Want To Mow Your Lawn is a non-profit organization founded in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our mission is to provide free lawn care services to elderly individuals, military veterans, people with disabilities, and under-resourced families, while promoting eco-friendly practices. Our founder, Brian, started this initiative after being laid off from a digital advertising job, seeking to give back during a difficult time.

Since then, we’ve grown into a nationwide movement, with a strong network of volunteers ready to serve. While we encourage the use of quieter, eco-friendly tools suited for modest yards—reflecting our long-term vision for the future of sustainable landscaping—we also welcome volunteers using gas-powered equipment. Our focus remains on helping those in need, no matter the tools used.

We occasionally collaborate with professional landscapers to give back to their communities, but we operate as volunteers, offering temporary relief rather than professional landscaping services. No contracts—just a desire to help where we can.

Our grassroots efforts have gained global attention, and through the support of our sponsors, donors, and volunteers, we’ve expanded from 10 volunteers in the summer of 2020 to 1,372 enlisted as of today. We are incredibly grateful for this support, which fuels our mission.

As a charity, we continue to make a difference and invite you to join our #MOWmentum, making a positive impact in your community.

Note from the Founder

In an effort to create something positive during uncertain times, a simple lawn mowing service for the elderly in Northern New Jersey was started. It began as a way to stay physically and mentally engaged, and soon blossomed into something much more meaningful. Mowing lawns might seem ordinary, but each act has brought much-needed relief and kindness to those who needed it most. The impact stretched beyond lawn care, showing how small acts can uplift communities and promote environmentally friendly practices on a national scale.

With the support of a growing network that now includes a dedicated board of directors, countless volunteers, partners, and donors, the initiative officially became a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. Through the expansion, the mission has remained the same: to provide essential, free lawn care services to those who need it most. Our one-page business overview is shared at events to further our reach.

Electric equipment users get an “Eco-Friendly” badge on their profile. (What are the benefits?)

It’s like an Uber for Landscaping Volunteers!

Even through challenging times, the need for lawn care never disappeared. This is where the passion lies—making it easier for people in need and volunteers to connect through a centralized website that is simple and secure. Clients, family members, or caretakers can easily book help, while volunteers manage their profiles, jobs, and hours through a streamlined dashboard, logging their work in a way that captures their contributions.

The joy of helping others is immeasurable. It’s incredible how something as simple as freshly cut grass can create a sense of peace and happiness for someone who may not have the ability to do it themselves. These small but powerful gestures are appreciated by many, and they’re provided with no strings attached.

This project has grown far beyond initial expectations and continues to bring a renewed sense of purpose every day. What began as a personal endeavor has become a movement that spreads kindness and creates lasting change. With the support of employers and colleagues, it has been possible to keep this passion project alive, balancing full-time work and this mission to make a real difference in the lives of others.

I Want To Mow Your Lawn because acts of kindness create ripples that extend far beyond a single lawn or moment. By helping others, we continue to spread positivity, one lawn at a time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Brian

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