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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.
With winter approaching, managing snow removal has become a pressing issue for this single mother.
Chronic kidney disease and dialysis have made yard work too challenging to manage alone.
Cancer treatments have left them with little energy to manage the lawn care alone.
Age-related limitations have made it hard to manage the yard and keep up with maintenance.
Health issues have made it tough to keep the yard tidy, especially without any equipment.
Weakness from cancer has made it hard to manage yard work and keep the dog safe.
Managing leaf removal has become challenging due to mobility limitations from using a wheelchair.
Managing a small lot has become overwhelming after health issues and multiple surgeries have made yard care difficult.
Health challenges have made it tough for a 71-year-old living on social security to manage the yard alone.
With an upcoming brain surgery and limited income from a divorce, managing the overgrown acre has become overwhelming.
Five surgeries in three years have made it hard to keep up with the yard work.
Health issues have made it hard for her to manage yard work and outdoor tasks alone.
Health challenges have made it tough to manage the yard since it was last mowed last fall.
Health issues have made it hard to keep up with lawn care for the household.
Local complaints about the yard are increasing as health issues make maintenance challenging for this low-income household.
An upcoming move has made it tough to manage the yard with a busy household.
Managing the yard is tough due to a severe lung disease that limits outdoor activity.
At 103 years old, maintaining the yard has become a challenge without available equipment.
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.
Kim is calling about a 75-year-old relative in Gray who needs lawn mowing help. He is not feeling well and does not have a lawnmower.
Sally, a senior who recently had hip replacement surgery, is requesting help to get her lawn mowed in Topsham, Maine.
Suzanne, an 83-year-old resident of Bangor, is requesting free lawn mowing assistance.
Murray is inquiring about volunteer lawn care services in Maplewood, New Jersey.
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.
