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
With back problems and no reliable mower, keeping up with the lawn has become challenging while her husband is away.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
Maintaining a deceased family member's home has become overwhelming after repeated no-shows from hired help.
A severe back injury and fibromyalgia make it hard to keep up with lawn maintenance and gutter cleaning.
Managing the yard has become challenging as health issues limit physical activity and family support is scarce.
Living alone with disabilities has made it hard to keep up with lawn care and snow removal.
Just moved into a new home, and managing the yard is tough without a lawn mower.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
With heart failure and trouble walking, yard maintenance has become too challenging for her to manage alone.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
Limited mobility and a cane have made it hard to keep the yard groomed alone.
Severe seizures and cancer treatment have made it hard to manage the yard like before.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
Bedrest has made it hard to keep up with the yard while my son manages his own home.
Health issues have made it hard to manage the yard and home security alone.
Code enforcement has added urgency to the need for lawn care and porch repairs.
Managing the lawn has become challenging due to multiple health issues and limited mobility.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
Chronic nerve pain has made it tough to keep up with yard work and home repairs.
Upcoming surgery has made yard work challenging while managing financial stress from job searching.
Daily limitations make it hard to manage the yard, especially with limited resources.
Health issues have made it hard for this widow to manage her lawn and yard work alone.
Caring for the yard has become challenging with a broken hand and limited mobility from cerebral palsy.
With both partners facing health challenges, yard work has become increasingly difficult to manage.
Fighting cancer has made it tough to manage the yard with low vision.
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.
Hannah is seeking lawn care help in Kankakee, Illinois, due to being terminally ill and unable to afford the service after surgery.
Shirley, an elderly resident of Silvis, IL, is requesting help with her lawn due to health issues and has previously submitted a request form.
Laura is requesting help with her lawn care in Springfield, IL.
A caller is requesting yard work for their dad, Spencer, due to financial hardship.
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?
Send a Mow NoticeEvery Lawn Tells a Story
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.
