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COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Our Community Partners & Supporters

The Giving Grounds Project is powered by community. We are incredibly grateful to the businesses, organizations, and individuals who believe in our mission and help us provide free lawn care and snow removal services to seniors, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and low-income individuals and families throughout our community.

Whether through financial contributions, donated equipment and supplies, professional services, volunteer support, or simply helping spread the word, every contribution makes a difference. The generosity of our community allows us to serve more neighbors, respond to more requests for help, and continue building a program that people in Calhoun County can depend on.

Together, we’re proving what can happen when neighbors help neighbors.

Our supporters make it possible for The Giving Grounds Project to provide these services at no cost to the people we serve. Community support can take many forms, including:

  • Financial donations and sponsorships

  • Equipment, tools, and supplies

  • Professional and business services

  • Volunteer time and expertise

  • Community outreach and advocacy

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY

Our Partners & Supporters

We proudly recognize the businesses, organizations, and community members whose generosity helps make our mission possible.

COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Special Thanks to Arn's Lawn Maintenance

Arn’s Lawn Maintenance has been an incredible supporter of The Giving Grounds Project from the very beginning. Their generosity has helped us turn our mission into action and begin serving members of our community.

When we needed equipment to get started, Arn’s Lawn Maintenance stepped forward and loaned us a mower, trailer, trimmer, and blower to use until we can acquire equipment of our own. Their support has allowed our volunteers to get to work sooner and begin making a real difference for the neighbors we serve.

Community partnerships like this are what make our mission possible. Arn’s Lawn Maintenance didn’t just loan us equipment—they gave us the ability to start helping our neighbors when they needed us.

Become a Community Partner

Your business, organization, or group can help us make a lasting difference in our community. Whether through equipment, supplies, financial support, professional services, or other resources, every partnership helps The Giving Grounds Project provide free lawn care and snow removal to neighbors who need a helping hand.
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Community Partner Interest Form

Interested in supporting The Giving Grounds Project? Tell us a little about yourself, your business or organization, and how you would like to help. We would be grateful for the opportunity to connect with you.
Name Business / Organization Name E-mail Phone
Type of Support
Equipment or Tools
Supplies or Materials
Financial Support
Professional Services
Volunteer Support
Other
How Would You Like to Help? Submit
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THE GIVING GROUNDS PROJECT

Neighbors Helping Neighbors 

Free Lawn Care & Snow Removal for Those Who Need a Helping Hand

The Giving Grounds Project provides free lawn care and snow removal services for seniors, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and low-income individuals and families throughout Calhoun County, Michigan.
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Service With Purpose

The Giving Grounds Project was created around a simple belief: when members of a community support one another, everyone benefits.
For seniors, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and families experiencing financial hardship, maintaining a property can be challenging. Tasks such as mowing the lawn or removing heavy snow may be physically difficult, financially burdensome, or simply impossible without assistance.
The Giving Grounds Project helps address that need by providing free lawn care and snow removal services to qualifying households throughout Calhoun County, Michigan.

Our Mission

We exist to help seniors, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and low-income individuals and families maintain safe, accessible, and well-kept homes by providing free lawn care, snow removal, and essential outdoor services.

We believe in neighbors helping neighbors—and that everyone deserves to live with dignity, safety, and peace of mind.

Our Vision

We envision a community where seniors, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and families experiencing financial hardship have access to the support they need to maintain safe and welcoming homes.

Who We Help

Seniors

Helping seniors who may need assistance with physically demanding lawn care, snow removal, and outdoor property maintenance.

Individuals With Disabilities

Providing support for individuals whose disabilities may make lawn care, snow removal, or other outdoor maintenance difficult.

Low-Income Households

Helping individuals and families who may not have the financial resources to hire professional lawn care or snow removal services.

Veterans

Supporting veterans in our community who may need assistance maintaining their homes and properties.

Help Us Make a Difference

Whether you need assistance, want to volunteer, or would like to support our mission through a donation, The Giving Grounds Project gives neighbors a way to help neighbors throughout Calhoun County.

Together, small acts of service can make a lasting difference in the lives of our neighbors.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP

Our Current Needs

Every donation—large or small—helps The Giving Grounds Project provide free lawn care and snow removal to seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals and families throughout Calhoun County.

New or gently used equipment, tools, supplies, and financial contributions are greatly appreciated. Below are some of the items we currently need most.

EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

Help Us Get the Job Done

We are currently seeking donations of new or gently used:

• Zero-turn mowers
• Riding lawn mowers
• Push mowers
• String trimmers / weed eaters
• Leaf blowers
• Snow blowers
• Snow shovels and other hand tools
• Lawn and garden tools
• Utility trailers
• Snow plow equipment or a dependable plow truck

OPERATIONAL & OFFICE NEEDS

Help Us Build the Foundation

We are also seeking donations of new or gently used office and operational items, including:

• Laptop or desktop computer
• Printer / scanner
• Printer ink or toner
• Copy paper and general office supplies
• Office furniture — desks, chairs, filing cabinets, shelving, and storage
• File storage and organizational supplies
• Volunteer safety gear and reflective vests
• Work gloves and basic personal protective equipment
• First-aid kits
• Gas cans and equipment maintenance supplies
• Gift cards for fuel, hardware, office supplies, or equipment needs

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Every Dollar Helps Us Serve

• 501(c)(3) application and nonprofit filing expenses
• Liability and other necessary insurance
• Fuel for lawn care and snow removal services
• Equipment repairs and maintenance
• Replacement parts and supplies
• Volunteer safety equipment
• Administrative and operating expenses
• Future equipment and vehicle needs

No contribution is too small. Every gift helps us move closer to providing reliable, free services to neighbors who need them most.
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IN-KIND DONATIONS

Donate Equipment or Supplies

Have equipment, tools, office furniture, supplies, or other items that could help The Giving Grounds Project? Tell us what you would like to donate using the form below, and a member of our team will contact you.
Name E-mail Phone Item(s) Being Offered Condition of Item(s) Photo of Item(s) (Optional)
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VOLUNTEER

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Your time and talents can make a real difference in our community. The Giving Grounds Project depends on volunteers to help provide free lawn care and snow removal services to seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals and families throughout Calhoun County.

Whether you can help in the field, assist with projects and events, or lend your professional skills, we would love to have you on our team. Complete the volunteer application below and we will contact you about opportunities to get involved.
Name Phone E-mail
Are You 18 Years of Age or Older?
Yes
No
How Would You Like to Help?
Lawn care / mowing
Snow removal
Equipment operation
Yard cleanup / seasonal projects
Community events & outreach
Fundraising
Office / administrative help
Social media / marketing
Professional services
Other
When Are You Generally Available?
Weekday mornings
Weekday afternoons
Weekday evenings
Saturday
Sunday
Flexible / varies
Skills or Experience Professional Licenses, Certifications, or Specialized Skills
Equipment & Transportation
I have reliable transportation
I have a pickup truck
I have access to a trailer
I have my own lawn care equipment
I have my own snow removal equipment
I am willing to use my own equipment when volunteering
I would need equipment provided by The Giving Grounds Project
Types of Tasks You Are Comfortable Performing
Lawn mowing
String trimming / weed eating
Leaf cleanup
Snow shoveling
Operating a snow blower
Operating riding or zero-turn mowers
Loading / unloading equipment
Driving / transporting equipment
Office / administrative work
Fundraising / community events
Other / general assistance
Emergency Contact Name Emergency Contact Phone Anything Else You'd Like Us to Know?
Volunteer Acknowledgment
I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee placement as a volunteer and that I must complete any required orientation, training, safety requirements, and approval process before performing volunteer services for The Giving Grounds Project.
Applicant Certification
I certify that the information provided in this volunteer application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that The Giving Grounds Project may contact me to discuss my application and volunteer opportunities.
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GET HELP

Request Our Services

The Giving Grounds Project provides free lawn care and snow removal services to eligible seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals and families in Calhoun County. Please complete the form below to request assistance. A member of our team will review your request and contact you about the next steps.
Name
Eligibility Category
Senior (65 or older)
Person with a Disability
Low-Income Individual or Family
Other Circumstances / Hardship
Phone E-mail
Preferred Contact Method
Phone Call
Text Message
E-mail
Service Address
Service(s) Requested
Lawn Care
Snow Removal
Both Lawn Care and Snow Removal
Fall Cleanup (Leaves)
Storm Damage Cleanup
Please Describe the Work Needed Additional Information Property Access or Safety Information
Service Request Acknowledgment
I understand that submitting this request does not guarantee services. Requests are reviewed based on eligibility, available volunteers, equipment, resources, and service area. I understand that The Giving Grounds Project will contact me regarding my request.
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