Pandemic job loss sparked US nonprofit now linking 2,000 lawn-care volunteers

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Brian Schwartz, a New Jersey resident, lost his job during the 2020 pandemic and began mowing neighbours' lawns for free as a way to help his community. That simple gesture evolved into a structured nonprofit called I Want To Mow Your Lawn. The organisation now connects over 2,000 volunteers across all 50 US states with seniors, veterans, and others in need of temporary yard maintenance. The network operates on a volunteer basis, providing free lawn care to those who cannot manage it themselves.

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