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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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3,379 Voicemail Inquiries
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Web Requests

Submitted through our online form

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Showing 4,501–4,520 of 7,330 web requests
Jennifer Rockford, IL
♿ Disability

Being on oxygen has made it impossible for me to mow my lawn myself.

Lawn Mowing
Faris Columbus, OH
65+ ♿ Disability

Age-related limitations have made it hard to keep the lawn up while balancing caregiving responsibilities.

Lawn Mowing Handyman
Shorell Bel Air, MD
65+

Limited income makes it hard to keep the lawn tidy, especially without a mower for the front.

Lawn Mowing
Terrance Camden, NJ
65+

Health issues have made it hard to manage the lawn care during the summer months.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
Ella Cincinnati, OH
65+ ♿ Disability

Living with COPD has made it tough to manage the yard and clear out junk.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging Handyman Security Lights Gutter Cleaning
Luz Ontario, CA
65+

An upcoming move has made it hard to keep the yard tidy on my own.

Lawn Mowing Eco-Friendly Pest Control Trimming/Edging Handyman Security Lights
Corinthia Fayetteville, NC

Overgrown bushes and a lack of equipment have made yard maintenance feel overwhelming and urgent.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging Roof Repair
Melvin Duncanville, TX
♿ Disability

Managing the lawn has become challenging since I’m an amputee and don’t have a mower.

Lawn Mowing
Susie O'Fallon, MO

A recent separation has made it tough to manage yard work without equipment or funds for help.

Lawn Mowing Eco-Friendly Pest Control Trimming/Edging Handyman Roof Repair
Roberta H Bergenfield, USA, NJ
65+ ♿ Disability

Arthritis in the lower back and knees makes yard work challenging for this retired neighbor.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Snow Removal Trimming/Edging
Cheryl Del City, OK
65+ ♿ Disability

Health issues, including COPD and congestive heart failure, have made it impossible to manage the yard alone.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Eco-Friendly Pest Control Trimming/Edging Handyman Home Security Installation Security Lights Roof Repair Gutter Cleaning
Roy Struthers, OH
65+ ♿ Disability

With no equipment and recent health issues, keeping the yard mowed has become challenging.

Lawn Mowing
Dzung Red Bank, NJ
65+ ♿ Disability

Recovering from a knee replacement has made it hard to manage the lawn on my own.

Lawn Mowing
Rachel grafton, WI
♿ Disability

Managing the yard has become challenging due to fibromyalgia and a deteriorating back.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Trimming/Edging Handrail Installation Handyman Home Security Installation Security Lights
Vincent Aurora, CO
65+ ♿ Disability

With limited mobility, keeping up with the front yard has become challenging.

Lawn Mowing
Jodi Lufkin, TX
♿ Disability

Health challenges have made it hard to manage a yard that's becoming overwhelming and may lead to fines.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Eco-Friendly Pest Control Trimming/Edging Fruits Vegetables & Herb Gardening Permeable Hardscape Installation Handrail Installation Handyman Wheelchair-Ramps Roof Repair Gutter Cleaning
Melissa Omaha, NE
♿ Disability

Being in the hospital for two more weeks has made it tough to keep up with the lawn care required by my lease.

Lawn Mowing
Marcia Chicago, IL
65+

Getting started with yard upkeep has been challenging without the right equipment and experience.

Lawn Mowing Eco-Friendly Pest Control Trimming/Edging Rock Gardens Hardscape Repair Gutter Cleaning
DeAnne Windsor, CO
65+ ♿ Disability

Managing the yard has become challenging due to rheumatoid arthritis and limited mobility.

Lawn Mowing Snow Removal Trimming/Edging Handyman Security Lights
DeAnne Windsor, CO
65+ ♿ Disability

Managing the yard has become challenging due to rheumatoid arthritis and the lack of equipment.

Lawn Mowing Snow Removal Trimming/Edging Hardscape Repair Handyman
Showing 4,520 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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