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How It Works

How Free Lawn Care Works in Jacksonville

Free yard care for the people who serve Jacksonville, and the people who served it before them. Here is how a mission goes, who it's for and what we do.

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Illustration: two neighbors chatting in a yard, one holding a rake
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Three steps

How a mission works

  1. Tell us about them

    Nominate a neighbor, parent or coworker, or ask for yourself. It takes about two minutes.

  2. We reach out quietly

    We contact them first and keep it low-key. All nominations are reviewed based on availability and resources.

  3. We show up and do the work

    Our team, volunteers and local lawn businesses mow, edge, wash and clean up. Free.

We reach out as soon as we can, usually right away.

A wide front lawn freshly mowed along the road

Different stories. One mission.

Who qualifies

If you served, taught, healed or protected this community, you don't need to explain why you deserve it.

  • VeteransWhatever your service looked like, you've earned it.
  • Military FamiliesThe families who serve right alongside them.
  • First RespondersFirefighters, police, EMTs and dispatchers.
  • TeachersThe people who give our kids their days.
  • Nurses & Healthcare WorkersLong shifts, short weekends.
  • SeniorsStay in the home you love, with the yard looked after.

Single parents and other community heroes, too. All nominations are reviewed based on availability and resources.

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What we do, free

Free yard care, four ways.

  1. Mowing & Edging

    Mowing, edging and basic upkeep that makes a yard look cared for again.

    A freshly mowed side yard with a push mower and grass bag

  2. Pressure Washing

    Driveways, sidewalks and outdoor surfaces, washed clean.

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  3. Seasonal Yard Clean-Up

    Leaves, debris and overgrowth cleared, so the yard is easy to keep.

    Illustration: raked leaf piles and a rake in a tidy yard
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  4. Recognition Missions

    Every yard is a thank-you. We show up, do the work and leave it better.

    A small American flag in a freshly mowed front lawn

FAQ

Questions, answered

Don't see yours? Call, email or send us a note.

Contact us
What is Mows for Heroes?
Mows for Heroes Inc. is a Jacksonville, Florida nonprofit that gives free lawn care and outdoor help to veterans, military families, first responders, teachers, nurses and healthcare workers, seniors and other community heroes. It was founded by Jeremy Johnson, an active-duty U.S. Navy sailor.
Who can I nominate?
Veterans, military families, first responders, teachers, nurses and healthcare workers, and seniors in the Jacksonville area. Single parents and other community heroes, too.
What services do you provide?
Mowing and edging, pressure washing, seasonal yard clean-up and recognition missions. Every yard is a thank-you.
Is there a cost?
No. It's free for the people we serve. No catch.
How do I nominate a hero?
Fill out the short nomination form. It takes about two minutes. We read every nomination, then reach out to the person quietly.
Can I request help for myself?
Yes. Use the Request Help form. You don't need to explain why you deserve it.
How soon will you reach out?
We reach out as soon as we can, usually right away.
Who picks who gets help?
All nominations are reviewed based on availability and resources.
What areas do you serve?
Jacksonville, Florida today.
Will my house end up on Facebook?
Only if you say yes.
Are you a 501(c)(3)?
Our 501(c)(3) application is pending with the IRS. Mows for Heroes Inc. is a Florida nonprofit and a registered Florida charity (CH85966).

Know someone who'd never ask?

A lot of the people who've earned a hand won't ask for one. So you can nominate them. Or ask for yourself.

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