The backyard
An overgrown, fenced backyard and side yard, cut back, mowed and cleaned up in a day.
See Mission #1 before and afterFree lawn care for Jacksonville veterans and heroes They served.
Now let us handle the yard.
Free lawn care for veterans, military families, first responders, teachers, nurses and seniors in Jacksonville. Nominate someone who'd never ask.
Nominate a hero
Know someone who'd never ask?
Takes two minutes. We reach out quietly. Start with your email and we'll take you to the short form.
If you served, taught, healed or protected this community, you don't need to explain why you deserve it.
Chapter 01 · Who we serve
Different stories. One mission.
Free lawn care for the people who serve Jacksonville, and the people who served it before them. If you're a Jacksonville veteran, or you know one who could use a hand, we'd be grateful to help with the yard.
- 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.
Request HelpChapter 02 · How it works
How a mission works
Tell us about them
Nominate a neighbor, parent or coworker, or ask for yourself. It takes about two minutes.
We reach out quietly
We contact them first and keep it low-key. All nominations are reviewed based on availability and resources.
We show up and do the work
Our team, volunteers and local lawn businesses mow, edge, wash and clean up. Free.
Chapter 03 · Missions
Real people. Real lawns. Real impact.
Every mission is a real yard, done by real people. We only share a home with the owner's OK.
The side yard
The side yard along the fence, before and after.
See Mission #1 before and afterThe front slope
A sloped front lawn taken from knee-high grass to a clean cut, and a wooded back lot raked clear of leaves, with First Coast Lawn Care working alongside us.
See Mission #2 before and afterOn the water
A waterfront deck and walkway cleared of pine needles and clutter.
See Mission #3Chapter 04 · The founder
Everyone Jeremy has helped told him the same thing:
I don't deserve this.
His answer is the same every time: no matter what their service looked like, they do.
Jeremy Johnson is the founder and president of Mows for Heroes Inc. and an active-duty U.S. Navy sailor with more than 17 years of service. His love of lawn care grew into a Jacksonville nonprofit that gives free yard care to the people who serve the community.
- Florida nonprofitMows for Heroes Inc.
- Registered Florida charityCH85966
- IRS status501(c)(3) application pending
- Founded byAn active-duty U.S. Navy sailor, 17+ years of service
Jeremy JohnsonFounder & President
In their words
A review from a veteran we helped
Jeremy talked to me about my yard needs and came out two days later with his partner Dan and went to work. It was no questions asked other than that help I needed, and no money requested. Only the drive to help hero’s in need!
His work is fantastic! … We need more people like Jeremy and Dan in our world!
What we do, free
Free yard care, four ways.
Mowing & Edging
Mowing, edging and basic upkeep that makes a yard look cared for again.
Pressure Washing
Driveways, sidewalks and outdoor surfaces, washed clean.
Illustration Seasonal Yard Clean-Up
Leaves, debris and overgrowth cleared, so the yard is easy to keep.
Illustration Recognition Missions
Every yard is a thank-you. We show up, do the work and leave it better.
Get involved
Lend a hand, a mower or a Saturday.
Volunteer
Bring a mower, a blower or just two hands. We'll tell you where and when.
VolunteerBecome an Affiliate
Own a lawn or outdoor business? Turn one open slot a month into a mission. We'll put your name on it.
Become an AffiliateDonate
Gas, blades and bags keep the mowers running. Give once or every month.
DonateWear the Mission
Tees, hats and stickers from the Mows for Heroes store.
Shop the Store
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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.