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
An upcoming move has made it challenging to keep the yard tidy on their own.
An upcoming move has made it hard to keep the yard in shape.
An upcoming move has made it tough to keep the yard tidy on their own.
An upcoming move has made it hard to keep the yard tidy.
Caring for my husband during his cancer treatment has made it hard to keep up with the yard.
Breathing difficulties from Covid recovery have made lawn care and snow removal challenging while my daughter is away.
Mobility issues have made it hard to manage yard work and upkeep on my own.
Being unemployed and without lawn equipment has made it tough to keep the yard tidy.
Being unemployed and without lawn equipment has made it tough to keep the yard tidy.
Living alone has made it tough to keep up with lawn care without any help.
Recovering from shoulder surgery and facing more procedures has made yard work challenging to manage.
Caring for my husband during his chemotherapy has made it hard to manage the yard.
Managing the lawn and snow removal has become challenging for this household due to disabilities.
Managing the yard has become challenging due to severe allergies and physical disabilities.
Daily limitations make it hard to manage yard work without help, especially since the lawn hasn't been mowed since last fall.
With no family nearby and limited income, keeping up with lawn care has become overwhelming since my father's passing.
Living alone in the country has made it hard to manage the overgrown yard since losing my spouse.
Chronic health issues have made it hard for this senior to manage the lawn on their own.
The ramp's condition has made yard care challenging, especially with my daughter unable to help due to allergies.
Caring for a child while managing a disability has made yard work challenging for this family.
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.
Chris from Urbandale needs help mowing and trimming his backyard.
James, a 100% disabled veteran, is requesting help with his lawn in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Elizabeth, a single mom from Cedar Rapids, IA, is requesting free lawn service due to financial hardship and lack of access to a lawnmower.
Christine is requesting help with mowing or bagging leaves in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, due to an overabundance of leaves.
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.
