# Senior Lawn Care Services These Students Started a Free Lawn Care Service for the Elderly By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-05-02 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-lawn-care References: [good.is](https://www.good.is/articles/lawnmowing-elderly-assist) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BriggsandStratton/videos/10153375115650303/) Rodney Smith Jr. and friend Terrence Stroy recently launched a free lawn care service for those who are unable to cut their own grass. While the two Alabama A&M students started off with the goal of mowing just 40 lawns for free, the project has now expanded into a long-term initiative. The idea for the free lawn care service came about after Smith and Story witnesses an older man struggling to mow his lawn. Now the two students mow the lawns of the [elderly, the disabled and single mothers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyft-silver) as a way to give back to the community. The students have even begun [recruiting volunteers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-sharing) to help with the project. Each volunteer sports a different colored shirt indicating how many lawns he or she has mowed, with black shirts reserved for those who reach the 50-lawn milestone. The initiative demonstrates the power of community projects and how they can expand into something much greater. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Charity](https://www.trendhunter.com/charity) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Community Service Initiatives:** There is a growing trend of community service initiatives that aim to provide assistance to those in need. - **Elderly Care Services:** The demand for specialized services for the elderly, such as lawn care, is on the rise as the population ages. - **Volunteer Recruitment:** There is a trend of organizations and individuals actively recruiting volunteers to participate in meaningful projects and make a positive impact in their communities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations can explore opportunities to provide free services to those in need, like lawn care for the elderly. - **Senior Care Services:** The senior care industry can expand its offerings by including lawn care services as part of their comprehensive care packages. - **Community Engagement Platforms:** Platforms and apps that facilitate community engagement and volunteering can tap into the growing trend of connecting volunteers with impactful projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Companionship-Focused Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-pals.md) - [Complimentary Professional Lawn Care](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complimentary-professional-lawn-care.md) - [India-Based Senior Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alappuzha.md) - [Reimbursable Lawn Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnson-county.md) - [Senior Rental Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rent-elderly-people.md) - [Yardwork-Exchange Property Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mowbnb.md) - [Winning Lawn Care Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-game-day-kit.md) - [Affordable Smart Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raccoon-2-se.md) - [Seasonally Curated Lawn Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-yard-kits.md)