Real Requests · Privacy-Protected · Updated Daily
Open Requests from Neighbors in Need
Every request below is real — submitted by an older adult, veteran, or neighbor who needs help with yard work. Some come through our online form. Others come by phone. Names and addresses are always kept private.
Ready to help? Sign up as a volunteer — or request help for yourself or someone you know.
Web Requests
Submitted through our online form
Living on a fixed income and feeling weak has made yard care challenging at 77 years old.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
A recent fall has made it overwhelming to keep the yard safe and manageable.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
Weeding in the backyard has become too much to handle without help.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
The large yard has become overwhelming for one person to manage after their mother’s passing.
A large yard filled with blackberries and poison oak has become overwhelming while managing ongoing health issues.
Getting outside to manage the yard has become tough due to challenges with PTSD.
Limited income and physical disabilities make it hard to keep the yard maintained properly.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
Receiving HOA citations has added stress while managing a busy household during pregnancy.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
With both in the hospital and facing mobility challenges, yard maintenance has become unmanageable for the household.
With health issues making yard work challenging, Mr. Cohen needs help to reduce fire risk around his home.
Waiting for surgery has made it difficult to keep up with yard work in a mobile home park.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
A weed abatement notice from the city has added urgency as health issues limit yard care.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
Caring for family members with significant health challenges has made yard maintenance overwhelming.
Recovering from an injury has made it hard to keep up with the yard work.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
Recovering from the amputation of a leg has made yard work impossible to manage alone.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
Mobility issues have made it challenging to keep up with yard maintenance and home repairs.
Back issues from a fall have made it tough to manage the yard since losing my job.
Movement issues have made it hard to manage the yard, especially with tall grass and trees.
With both health issues and recovery from strokes, yard work has become a challenge for this couple.
Managing the yard has become challenging as using a mower or weed eater is no longer possible.
Latest Voicemail Inquiries
People call 862-66-MOWER and leave as much information as they can about what they need. Our system translates and organizes that information to help locate nearby volunteer support. Personal details are removed before anything is shown publicly.
Carson, an elderly caller from Carson, CA, is in need of lawn service and mentioned they would make a donation.
Sharon, an elderly woman from Torrance, needs help with yard cleanup and maintenance due to her broken hip and financial constraints. She is looking for someone to assist with weeding, tree cutting, and regular mowing.
Deborah is requesting a call back regarding lawn care help in Stockton.
Eric, a disabled diabetic from Norco, California, is in desperate need of lawn mowing and edging help due to financial hardship and has called multiple times.
Neighbors Are Noticing. Volunteers Can Help.
Sometimes a neighbor notices a yard getting away from someone and chooses to reach out with kindness. These privacy-protected Mow Notices are early-stage, community-submitted observations — not confirmed service requests. We review each one, protect personal information, and contact the homeowner respectfully before any volunteer help is considered.
Photos and summaries shown here are reviewed before publishing. Exact addresses, homeowner names, contact information, faces, license plates, and private details are never shown. Locations are approximate — city and state only.
In Tallahassee, FL, our community is coming together to support a neighbor in need by addressing their backyard, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all.
In Mckeesport, PA, a dedicated neighbor is seeking support to maintain her lawn, highlighting the importance of community care and connection.
In Westerville, OH, we're here to support neighbors in maintaining their lawns, ensuring everyone can enjoy a welcoming outdoor space this summer.
In Norfolk, VA, a neighbor could use some community support to restore his yard, making it a more enjoyable space for himself and the neighborhood.
In Vero Beach, FL, our community lawn-care initiative aims to support neighbors in maintaining their outdoor spaces, fostering a spirit of care and connection.
In Bethany, OK, we're working together to support a neighbor in need of lawn care assistance, ensuring a healthier and more beautiful community for all.
Notice a yard that seems to be getting away from someone?
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These requests are real time.
These people heard about us and trusted us to field their inquiry and locate help in a comfortable and organized way. If you can help, sign up as a volunteer. If you can't mow, you can still make a difference.
