Rodney Smith Jr. and Terrence Stroy, the founders of “Raising Men Lawn Care Service,” are on a mission to spread kindness and compassion by mowing lawns for free. Their most recent act of kindness was when they stepped in to help an elderly woman who could not afford to pay her neighbor for lawn mowing services due to high medical bills and medication costs.
Upon hearing of the woman’s situation, Rodney and Terrence offered to mow her lawn for free for the rest of her life. They now visit her every two weeks to ensure her lawn is well taken care of and to show her that they care.
“Raising Men Lawn Care” was founded with the aim of helping disabled, single mothers, veterans, and the elderly in need. Rodney was inspired to start the organization when he saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn and realized he could do something to help. He set a goal of mowing 40 lawns for free and quickly achieved it.
In 2015, Rodney launched the “50 Yard Challenge,” where children and teens across the country are challenged to mow 50 lawns for those in need. To participate, they must post a photo online holding a sign that says “I accept the 50 Yard Challenge,” and then get to work. Upon reaching milestones of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 lawns, participants receive colored shirts, and upon reaching 50, they are rewarded with a brand new lawnmower, and Rodney and his team fly to them to help mow lawns.
In addition to helping those in need with their lawns, “Raising Men Lawn Care” aims to inspire youth by teaching them the value of kindness and service to others. Rodney hopes to encourage more children to get outside and make a positive difference in their communities.
Rodney mows lawns for those in need in all 50 states and relies on his followers to inform him of people who need help. On average, he mows three to four lawns per city, sometimes more.
“Raising Men Lawn Care” has helped countless people and has shown them that acts of kindness and compassion still exist in the world. The organization’s growth from a small idea to inspiring children across the country and even globally is remarkable. In a world where small acts of kindness often go unnoticed, “Raising Men Lawn Care” serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration, showing us that we can make a difference in the lives of those in need.
