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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.

🌱 New — Yard Snapshot on each request Requests now show approximate size, grass height, access, suggested equipment, and an estimated time, so you can pick jobs that fit your day before you commit. Details come from the homeowner and public map data; the exact address is still shared only after a match.
9,647 Web Requests
1,863 Voicemail Inquiries
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Web Requests

Submitted through our online form

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Showing 1–13 of 13 web requests matching “DC”
moholef Washington, DC
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

With no equipment and living alone, keeping up with the lawn has become challenging.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal
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Isabelle Washington, DC
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Spinal stenosis has made it hard to manage the backyard on my own.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Snow Removal
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Marietta Washington DC, DC
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Back problems have made it hard to manage yard work and home repairs on my own.

Lawn Mowing Handyman
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Cynthia Washington, DC
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Health challenges have made it tough for this elder to manage yard work for over two years.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Trimming/Edging
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Francine Mop, DC
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Caring for her husband after his stroke has made it impossible for Francine to manage the yard.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Trimming/Edging
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Evonne Washington, DC
65+ Equip. Needed

The grass has overgrown in the front yard, and the back needs cutting and weed control.

Lawn Mowing Eco-Friendly Pest Control Handyman
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Marietta Washington, DC
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Managing the yard has become challenging due to a disability and limited resources.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging Doorway Widening
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Debra Washington, DC
♿ Disability Equip. Needed

A recent city notice about potential fines has made yard care urgent and stressful.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
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Rasheda Washington, DC
♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Back and hand surgeries have made yard work challenging, especially with young children at home.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Trimming/Edging Handyman Home Security Installation Security Lights
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Missparis Washington, DC
♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Health issues have made it hard for a family member to manage the yard for over a year.

Lawn Mowing Eco-Friendly Pest Control
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Gil Washington, DC
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

A debilitating illness has made it hard to manage the yard without help.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
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Joyce Washington, DC
65+ Equip. Needed

As a senior citizen, managing the yard alone has become increasingly challenging.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
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Annette Washington, DC
65+ Equip. Needed

Managing the yard has become tough due to a bad back and knees.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Snow Removal Eco-Friendly Pest Control
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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.

5 voicemail inquiries matching “DC”
Washington, DC
By Phone

Daniel, a senior citizen with disabilities from Washington, D.C., urgently needs help mowing his lawn.

Lawn Mowing Urgent Called 2 times
Washington, DC
By Phone

Ms. Brooks, an elderly caller from Washington, DC, is requesting help to cut her grass.

Lawn Mowing
Washington, DC
By Phone

Wanda from Washington, D.C. is requesting help and mentions being disabled.

Washington, DC
By Phone

Bruce is requesting lawn mowing services for a 97-year-old in Washington, DC.

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