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
A recent loss and a pending knee replacement have made yard care overwhelming for her.
With multiple health issues and no nearby help, managing the yard has become overwhelming for the family.
With health issues at home, yard care has become a challenge for this elderly couple.
Living alone has made yard maintenance overwhelming as physical limitations prevent me from managing the work safely.
Caring for a husband with cancer has made it hard to keep up with the yard.
Caring for four children alone has made yard maintenance challenging while supporting a son with cancer.
Limited mobility and vision issues have made it impossible for him to manage his sizable yard alone.
Chronic illnesses have made it impossible for her to manage yard work on her own.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
Managing the yard has become overwhelming due to ongoing health challenges and daily limitations.
Chronic pain has made it difficult to manage tree trimming that poses a risk to the home.
Physical limitations have made trimming and edging the yard a challenge for this retiree living alone.
Physical limitations have made it tough to manage outdoor tasks like mowing and trimming alone.
Bending over is difficult due to arthritis, making yard care challenging while living alone.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
With limited mobility and a home attendant, maintaining the yard has become a challenge for her.
Mowing the lawn is tough due to a physical disability that limits standing and walking.
End stage renal failure has made it too difficult to manage the yard alone.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
Managing the yard has become challenging due to occasional issues with their left knee.
Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.
With limited funds and no equipment, maintaining the overgrown yard has become overwhelming for this young couple.
Financial challenges have made it hard to manage lawn mowing after not being able to cut the grass for a year.
Managing the yard has become challenging due to arthritis and limited mobility.
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.
Johanna, a social worker, is inquiring about available services for seniors in Brooklyn and whether the organization can service the five boroughs.
Clara is following up on her application and needs a one-time grass cutting in Buffalo, NY.
Katie is requesting lawn mowing help for her client, a 61-year-old senior in Mayfield who is struggling financially and unable to mow her lawn.
Farzeen from Adult Protective Services is requesting lawn care help for an elderly client named Eva, who is 83 years old and living alone in Lake George.
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.
