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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.

🌱 New — Yard Snapshot on each request Requests now show approximate size, grass height, access, suggested equipment, and an estimated time, so you can pick jobs that fit your day before you commit. Details come from the homeowner and public map data; the exact address is still shared only after a match.
9,647 Web Requests
1,863 Voicemail Inquiries
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Web Requests

Submitted through our online form

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Showing 1–20 of 251 web requests matching “VA”
Nathan Portsmouth, VA
♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Limited mobility has made it impossible to manage the lawn for their busy household.

Standard visit Size needs photo review

Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
Privacy protected. Details for approved volunteers only.
T Roanoke, VA
♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Breathing difficulties make it hard for both to manage the yard work together.

Lawn Mowing Snow Removal Trimming/Edging
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Janiza Norfolk, VA
Equip. Needed

Managing the yard has become tough for her after returning from deployment and without nearby help.

Lawn Mowing Eco-Friendly Pest Control Trimming/Edging
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Irene Boykins, VA
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

With limited mobility and health challenges, keeping up with lawn care has become overwhelming for my parents.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Snow Removal
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Amanda Richmond, VA
♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Managing the yard has become tough without equipment and with ongoing health challenges.

Lawn Mowing Trimming /Edging
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Gloria PRINCE GEORGE, VA
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Caring for a loved one who uses a walker and relies on oxygen has made yard work challenging.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging Handyman
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DEBBIE Norfolk, VA
65+ ♿ Disability ✓ Has Equip.

With age-related eyesight and mobility issues, managing the yard has become challenging for this couple.

Heavier visit — check photos & equipment Small yard 6–12 inches

Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.

Lawn Mowing
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Karen Roanoke, VA
65+ ♿ Disability ✓ Has Equip.

With limited strength after surgery and ongoing treatment, keeping up with the yard has become challenging.

Lawn Mowing Snow Removal Handyman
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Chanda HAMPTON, VA
♿ Disability ✓ Has Equip.

Living on a fixed income has made it tough to keep up with yard maintenance.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging Handyman
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Pam Salem, VA
♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Managing the yard has become challenging due to heart and breathing issues, along with financial constraints.

Lawn Mowing Eco-Friendly Pest Control Trimming/Edging
Privacy protected. Details for approved volunteers only.
ANTOINETTE Montross, VA
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

With limited mobility from leg problems, keeping up with the yard has become challenging for her.

Standard visit Size needs photo review

Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.

Lawn Mowing
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Edward Chester, VA
♿ Disability ✓ Has Equip.

Limited mobility from back issues has made it hard to keep up with the lawn care.

Standard visit Size needs photo review

Scope details are available to logged-in volunteers.

Lawn Mowing
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Lynn King George, VA
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Chronic pain and mobility challenges have made yard work impossible for this person living alone.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Handyman
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Marsha Stafford, VA
♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Recovering from multiple surgeries has made it tough to manage the yard while caring for a disabled veteran.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging Rock Gardens
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LaTanya Woodbridge, VA
Veteran
Equip. Needed

With limited income and ongoing health challenges, managing the yard has become increasingly difficult.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging Handrail Installation
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Barbara Newport News, VA
65+ ♿ Disability ✓ Has Equip.

With both household members facing physical disabilities, maintaining the home has become a pressing challenge.

Hardscape Repair Roof Repair Gutter Cleaning
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Frances Charles City, VA
Veteran · Doc Pending
Equip. Needed

Limited mobility and caring for a paraplegic husband have made yard work impossible for them.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
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Michael Virginia Beach, VA
65+ ♿ Disability ✓ Has Equip.

Health challenges have made it tough for the couple to manage their yard care together.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
Privacy protected. Details for approved volunteers only.
Iris Bracey, VA
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

With financial hardships and no nearby help, maintaining the yard has become a challenge.

Trimming /Edging Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Other Landscaping
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Barbara Fredericksburg, VA
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Using a rollator to get around has made it hard to manage the yard on my own.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging Handyman
Privacy protected. Details for approved volunteers only.
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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.

26 voicemail inquiries matching “VA”
Newtown, VA
By Phone

Patricia, a senior from Newtown, Virginia, is requesting help with her lawn.

Virginia Beach, VA
By Phone

Danielle is requesting lawn mowing help for her friend who is a senior on disability and facing fines from the city.

Lawn Mowing Citation Urgent Called 2 times
Jarratt, VA
By Phone

The caller has high grass and is requesting help to get it cut due to a snake in their house.

Lawn Mowing Called 4 times
Locust Grove, VA
By Phone

Eric, a senior from Locust Grove, Virginia, is in a difficult situation due to health issues and financial hardship, and he is unable to take care of his yard anymore.

General Help Urgent Called 3 times

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