RAISING MEN & WOMEN LAWN CARE SERVICE

Putting the careback in lawn care.

Growing young leaders. Helping neighbors. One lawn at a time.

Free lawn care. Real kindness. Lasting impact.

Kids in the Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service program
Small hands. Big hearts.
KIDS
MAKING A
DIFFERENCE

SMALL ACTS. BIG IMPACT.

Making a difference, one lawn at a time.

Kids provide free yard care for neighbors in need, building confidence and compassion along the way.

Kindness grows here

Who we help.

The elderly

People with disabilities

Single parents

Veterans

Active-duty service members

First responders

KINDNESS CLOSE TO HOME

Find helpinghands near you.

Choose your state and city to see where kids are taking part in the 50 Yard Challenge.

A little help starts here.

Locations show program participation, not guaranteed availability.
A parent or guardian coordinates any help.

More Than Mowing

Kindness inevery season.

Mowing, raking, or shoveling—every act of service makes a difference.

Mowing Lawns

Helping neighbors care for their lawns.

Spring & Summer

Raking Leaves

Lending a hand with fall cleanup.

Fall

Snow Shoveling

Helping clear snow for neighbors in need.

Winter

All three count toward the 50 Yard Challenge.

Do you accept the 50 Yard Challenge?

50 free lawns. One meaningful challenge.

Join kids across the country in serving neighbors who need a hand.

Join the Challenge

I accept the
50 Yard Challenge!

A young participant in the 50 Yard Challenge
  1. Sign up
  2. Get your starter shirt & safety gear
  3. Earn a new shirt every 10 lawns

GROWING LEADERS • ONE LAWN AT A TIME

Start in white. Earn a new color every 10 lawns.

Swipe to see every milestone.

Our Shirt System

Every 10 lawns. A new shirt.

Start in white. Celebrate each milestone.

Inspired by karate belts, each color marks your progress toward black at 50 lawns.

Join the 50 Yard Challenge
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Our Impact

6,500+Kids Mowing
40,000+Lawns Mowed for Free
850,000+Supporters Worldwide

More than Mowing

Building character through service.

Kids build practical skills and lasting character by showing up for their neighbors.

Small acts.
Lifelong lessons.

Responsibility & Discipline

  • Responsibility & accountability
  • Strong work ethic
  • Time management

Confidence & Growth

  • Confidence & self-esteem
  • Perseverance & determination
  • Goal-setting & achievement

Compassion & Community

  • Compassion & empathy
  • Respect for others
  • Community pride

Leadership & Independence

  • Leadership skills
  • Communication skills
  • Independence
One lawn. A little kindness. A lasting impact.

Our Story

Watch our story.See kindness in action.

See how one simple idea became a community of young helpers.

Meet the kids and neighbors behind the mission.

Young helpersStronger communitiesOne lawn at a time
FROM OUR PROGRAM FAMILIES

A parent’s perspective.

A family participating in the 50 Yard Challenge
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The reward might not be instant, but the long-term effects are going to be monumental.”

From a program family
Spotlight

Mower of the Month

Presented by Kujo Yardwear

Celebrating a young helper’s service and dedication.

Big heart. Hard work.
Well earned.
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August • 2026

Angelo

New York

HOW EVERYTHING WORKS

A helping hand.A growing heart.

Free yard care for neighbors. Meaningful service for kids.

  1. Request yard help

    Choose your area and request free yard care.

  2. Connect with local families

    Participating families receive requests and decide whether they can help.

  3. Kids step up to serve

    A child and parent coordinate the visit with you.

  4. Kindness keeps growing

    Neighbors get support. Kids gain experience and confidence.

Ready to check your area?

Find a Volunteer

Availability varies. A request does not guarantee service.

HONORING 50 LAWNS OF SERVICE

50 lawns.A lifetime of pride.

A new way to wear the kindness they’ve shared.

Complete 50 lawns and earn a special black jacket celebrating your service.

Two young participants wearing black 50 Yard Challenge jackets EARNED,
NOT GIVEN.
Earned through kindness.
Worn with pride.
50 free lawns. One earned jacket.Mowing, raking leaves, and shoveling snow all count.

OTHER WAYS TO DONATE

More ways to give.More lawns to love.

Choose a way to support our mission and help kindness grow.

Mail a Check

Prefer to give by mail?

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P.O. Box 2182
Madison, AL 35758
50 Yard Challenge · State Leaderboard

Small acts.
Nationwide kindness.

Every signup starts a new story of service. Explore the young helpers growing kindness across America.

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Kid-powered kindness, coast to coast

Look how far
kindness has grown.

Thousands of young helpers. Fifty states. One shared mission to put the care back in lawn care.

6,527Kids signed up since 2016
50States represented
OklahomaLeading state · 420 signups

Kindness across America

Tap a state to explore. Every number represents a young person who signed up to serve.

Find your state
Alabama: 205 signupsAlaska: 9 signupsArizona: 54 signupsColorado: 92 signupsFlorida: 183 signupsGeorgia: 193 signupsIndiana: 216 signupsKansas: 279 signupsMaine: 26 signupsMassachusetts: 49 signupsMinnesota: 79 signupsNew Jersey: 21 signupsNorth Carolina: 180 signupsNorth Dakota: 63 signupsOklahoma: 420 signupsPennsylvania: 221 signupsSouth Dakota: 56 signupsTexas: 411 signupsWyoming: 42 signupsConnecticut: 40 signupsMissouri: 170 signupsWest Virginia: 109 signupsIllinois: 226 signupsNew Mexico: 29 signupsArkansas: 96 signupsCalifornia: 118 signupsDelaware: 13 signupsHawaii: 6 signupsIowa: 169 signupsKentucky: 133 signupsMaryland: 65 signupsMichigan: 320 signupsMississippi: 102 signupsMontana: 25 signupsNew Hampshire: 32 signupsNew York: 151 signupsOhio: 299 signupsOregon: 102 signupsTennessee: 133 signupsUtah: 193 signupsVirginia: 158 signupsWashington: 164 signupsWisconsin: 135 signupsNebraska: 223 signupsSouth Carolina: 73 signupsIdaho: 292 signupsNevada: 21 signupsVermont: 16 signupsLouisiana: 94 signupsRhode Island: 21 signupsALAKAZCOFLGAINKSMEMAMNNJNCNDOKPASDTXWYCTMOWVILNMARCAHIIAKYMDMIMSMTNHNYOHORTNUTVAWAWINESCIDNVVTLA

Signups since 2016

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Alaska and Hawaii shown as insets. Small states are also available in the state selector.

See the kindness growing.

Explore the state leaderboard. Equal totals share the same national rank.

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Your state’s next act of kindness?

It could start with your family.

Join the 50 Yard Challenge →

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