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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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3,548 Voicemail Inquiries
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Web Requests

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Pamela Orange Park, FL
♿ Disability ✓ Has Equip.

Injuring their back has made it hard to manage an overgrown yard alone with no family nearby.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
EDWARD Battle Creek, MI
65+
Veteran
✓ Has Equip.

Managing the yard has become challenging due to health issues as a disabled veteran.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Snow Removal
LeMondre Texas City, TX
♿ Disability Equip. Needed

With no lawn equipment and health issues, keeping the yard tidy for the family has become challenging.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
Caroline Stamford, CT
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

High healthcare costs have made it hard to manage the yard while dealing with physical impairments.

Leaf Removal Trimming/Edging
Charles Kenner, LA
65+ ♿ Disability ✓ Has Equip.

Health issues have made it tough to keep up with lawn mowing while living alone.

Lawn Mowing
C L Arvada, CO
65+ Equip. Needed

The big locust tree has left a lot of leaves, and cleanup is too much for me alone.

Leaf Removal
Anthony Cameron, NC
♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Caring for a disabled child has made it hard to keep up with yard maintenance.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
Taylor Washington Boro, PA
Equip. Needed

With three young kids at home, keeping the yard clean for play has become a challenge.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
Queenester Philadelphia, PA
65+ Equip. Needed

An upcoming move has made it tough to manage the yard on their own.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal
Cynthia Redwood City, CA
♿ Disability ✓ Has Equip.

Recovering from abdominal surgery has made it difficult for her to manage the yard on her own.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
FRANK Danbury, CT
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Frank's yard care has become challenging due to financial constraints and limited mobility.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal Snow Removal
Theresa Orlando, FL
65+ ♿ Disability ✓ Has Equip.

Living on a fixed income has made it hard to keep up with yard work and home maintenance.

Trimming/Edging Handyman Gutter Cleaning
Theresa Orlando, FL
65+ ♿ Disability ✓ Has Equip.

Living alone on a fixed income has made yard maintenance and home repairs challenging.

Trimming/Edging Handyman Gutter Cleaning
Kimberly Otsego, MN
✓ Has Equip.

Neck and back issues have made raking leaves challenging while my daughter is unable to help.

Leaf Removal
Janice Greensburg, PA
65+ ♿ Disability Equip. Needed

With a leaking roof and no equipment, managing yard work and repairs has become challenging for this senior.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging Handyman
Tammy Oakdale, CA
♿ Disability Equip. Needed

Bad knees make it hard to manage the yard, especially with no equipment available.

Lawn Mowing Leaf Removal
Larry Mount Pleasant, PA
♿ Disability Equip. Needed

With COPD, Grandma Mary needs help managing her yard and cleaning up after her late husband's collection.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging Handyman
Otillie Phoenix, AZ
♿ Disability ✓ Has Equip.

Chronic conditions have made it too difficult to manage weeds and tree maintenance in the yard.

Rock Gardens
Theresa Orlando, FL
65+ ♿ Disability ✓ Has Equip.

Living on a fixed income has made it tough to keep up with yard work and gutter cleaning.

Trimming/Edging Gutter Cleaning
Theresa Orlando, FL
65+ ♿ Disability ✓ Has Equip.

Living alone on a fixed income makes yard maintenance challenging for this single woman.

Trimming/Edging
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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.

2453 voicemail inquiries
Columbia, MO
By Phone

Vanessa is seeking help to mow her elderly mother's lawn in Columbia, Missouri, as her mother lives alone and is having difficulty maintaining it.

Lawn Mowing
Lehigh Acres, FL
By Phone

Pamela, who is permanently disabled, is requesting help with her lawn care.

Union City, GA
By Phone

Sarah is requesting help but did not specify the type of service needed.

Called 2 times
San Antonio, TX
By Phone

John is calling on behalf of his 93-year-old uncle, a veteran, who needs help with his yard in San Antonio.

Yard Cleanup Veteran Urgent Called 2 times

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