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.
Physical and mental challenges have made it difficult to keep up with yard maintenance.
With limited mobility and no transportation, managing lawn care and home repairs has become overwhelming.
With no funds for gas and facing unemployment, yard care has become unmanageable.
Recovering from shoulder surgery has made yard care challenging for the whole household.
Caring for a homebound spouse has made it tough to manage the yard on his own.
Caring for a homebound spouse with memory deficits makes yard work challenging due to severe walking difficulties.
With no family nearby, maintaining the yard has become overwhelming for her during this challenging time.
Health issues have made it tough for this veteran to keep up with the yard work.
A three-hour drive makes it tough for family to help with yard care during his declining health.
An overgrown yard has created a tripping hazard for a man living alone with dementia.
Back injuries have made it tough to keep up with lawn care on my own.
Back injuries have made it tough to manage the yard on my own.
Back injuries have made it hard to keep up with lawn care on my own.
A recent critical health event has left him wheelchair-bound, making yard care impossible for his family.
Lower back injuries have made it tough to keep the yard tidy on my own.
Lower back injuries have made it tough to keep the yard tidy on my own.
Back injuries have made it tough to keep up with lawn care on their own.
Back injuries have made it tough to keep the yard tidy on their own.
Back injuries have made it hard to keep up with lawn care on their own.
Back injuries have made it hard to keep up with trimming and edging the yard.
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.
Melissa is an elderly and disabled resident of Knoxville who needs help mowing her small front and backyard due to her spinal disability.
Gary is requesting help with his lawn and is asking for a return call to provide his address.
Opal needs help with mowing her lawn in Memphis, Tennessee.
Rita, a 73-year-old disabled woman from Springfield, TN, is seeking assistance with lawn mowing due to her broken lawnmower and weed whacker.
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.
