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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.

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7,330 Web Requests
3,379 Voicemail Inquiries
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Web Requests

Submitted through our online form

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Showing 2,441–2,460 of 7,330 web requests
Gary Haslett, MI
65+
Veteran

Recovering from radiation treatment for esophagus cancer has made it hard to manage the lawn.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
Jon Chicago, IL
♿ Disability

A broken lawn mower has made it tough to prepare for a baby shower next week.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
Kendal Whitestown, IN
♿ Disability

An upcoming HOA deadline is adding pressure as a recent job loss makes yard care challenging.

Lawn Mowing Eco-Friendly Pest Control Trimming/Edging
MARIE TAMPA, FL
65+

Finding reliable yard care has become challenging since the service I relied on is no longer available.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
Felisha Rutledge, TN

Managing a renovation with two toddlers has made it hard to keep the yard under control.

Lawn Mowing
Sue Greenwood, IN
65+

Medical issues have made it tough to mow the yard since the riding mower is broken.

Lawn Mowing
Pamela Erie, PA
65+ ♿ Disability

Mowing the lawn has become difficult due to arthritis in both knees after a hip replacement.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Trimming/Edging
Angela Flint, MI
♿ Disability

Health issues have made it tough to manage the lawn since it was last mowed over a year ago.

Lawn Mowing
India NEW ORLEANS, LA

Being out of work as a single mom has made it hard to keep up with the lawn care.

Lawn Mowing
Karen BLOOMINGTON, IL
♿ Disability

Recovering from a stroke has made it hard to manage the yard on my own.

Lawn Mowing
Kunal Hanover Park, IL

Caring for a father with serious health issues has made yard maintenance challenging from afar.

Lawn Mowing Handrail Installation Roof Repair
Laura Kettering, OH
♿ Disability

Severe strength and balance issues from dystrophy make yard care impossible due to asthma complications.

Lawn Mowing
San Kalispell, MT
♿ Disability

With no available equipment, keeping the yard tidy has become challenging for this family.

Lawn Mowing Snow Removal Trimming/Edging
Bobby Romeoville, IL
♿ Disability

Severe osteoarthritis in the knees makes it hard to keep up with yard work each week.

Lawn Mowing Handyman
Bobby Romeoville, IL
♿ Disability

Severe osteoarthritis in the knees makes it hard to keep up with regular lawn care.

Lawn Mowing Handyman
Carol S Tecumseh, OK
65+ ♿ Disability

Managing nearly an acre has become challenging due to emphysema and spinal stenosis.

Lawn Mowing
Timothy Cincinnati, OH

Waiting for knee surgery has made it hard to manage the lawn on my own.

Lawn Mowing
Timothy Cincinnati, OH

Waiting for knee surgery has made it hard to keep up with mowing the lawn.

Lawn Mowing
Natasha Midfield, AL
♿ Disability

Managing the yard has become challenging while dealing with stage 4 breast cancer and a fixed income.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Trimming/Edging
Timothy Cincinnati, OH

Recovering from a knee injury has made it hard to manage lawn care while waiting for surgery.

Lawn Mowing
Showing 2,460 of 7,330 requests

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.

2341 voicemail inquiries
Newark, DE
By Phone

Rebecca, a partially disabled senior living in Newark, DE, is concerned about her lawn due to patches and potential HOA code violations. She lives alone and does not have family to help.

Lawn Mowing Citation Urgent Called 2 times
Mastic Beach, NY
By Phone

Kathy, a senior living in Mastic Beach, is seeking help with yard work due to health issues and financial hardship. She is on permanent disability and lives with her disabled daughter.

Yard Cleanup Urgent
Sacramento, CA
By Phone

Jesse is requesting help with their lawn care. They mentioned being elderly and living alone.

Called 5 times
Westwego, LA
By Phone

The caller is seeking help to mow their lawn in Westwego, LA due to chronic pain that prevents them from doing it themselves.

Lawn Mowing

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