IN HONOR OF MISS MARY

The Mary Gibbs
Scholarship

A bond built through kindness.
A future filled with possibility.

Rodney Smith Jr. with Miss Mary Gibbs

Rodney & Miss Mary

Miss Mary Gibbs pictured on her porch with Rodney and young volunteers

Porch conversations and treasured memories.

More than a lawn.
A lasting bond.

Rodney met Miss Mary in 2016 while providing free lawn care. What began with a helping hand became a treasured friendship. He came to call her his adopted grandmother.

Their conversations on her porch became special moments of connection. The Mary Gibbs Scholarship honors her memory and carries that spirit of kindness forward.

Scholarship amount$1,000

Application deadlineNo fixed deadline

Her kindness continues.

Honoring Miss Mary's memory while supporting the educational journeys of young people.

For students

Any child who has completed the 50 Yard Challenge can apply for the $1,000 Mary Gibbs Scholarship.

For supporters

Help expand opportunities for the next generation.

Help her legacy grow.

Your gift helps honor Miss Mary's memory and support the next generation.

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Apply for the Mary Gibbs Scholarship

Any child who has completed the 50 Yard Challenge can apply. Tell us about your journey, goals, and community service, and include the requested supporting documents.

What happens next? The Gibbs family and the Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service board will review applications and contact applicants and their families about next steps.

Need help with your application? Contact our team.

Online applications are not available yet. For help, email [email protected].

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One act of kindness.
A future full of possibility.