For many spouses left behind during a military deployment, the dreaded yard care looms large on the worry list. If you’ve ever relied on friends or neighbors or couldn’t afford professional services, GreenCare for Troops could be the answer. And if you dread winter snow chores, SnowCare for Troops is here to help.
What are GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops?
GreenCare for Troops
Run by Project EverGreen, GreenCare for Troops is a nationwide program that matches lawn and landscape professionals and dedicated volunteers with active-duty personnel on military deployments. It now serves all military ranks, not just E-6 and below.
Key requirements:
- Must be active‑duty and currently deployed, including members of the National Guard and Reserve
- One residence per military member with one acre or smaller lot
- Provide deployment orders or letters from command
- Register no more than four weeks before the deployment
Services may include:
- Mowing, trimming, aeration, fertilizing, weed and pest control (mosquito, fire ants)
- Spring/fall cleanup
- And more, as offerings depend on volunteer capacity
SnowCare for Troops
If you love spring and summer yard work and enjoy the effort to beautify your home but hate shoveling, Snow Care for Troops might ease this military deployment burden. This sister program to GreenCare provides basic snow and ice removal. It operates under the same eligibility rules and is supported by industry partners like BOSS Snowplow.
GreenCare and SnowCare's Impact
Since its launch in 2006, GreenCare for Troops has grown into a powerful force of community support for military families. Over the years, the program has provided an estimated $20 million in donated lawn and landscape services, assisting nearly 20,000 families across the country.
A network of more than 6,000 dedicated volunteers and industry professionals makes this incredible impact possible, continuing to step up year after year. GreenCare for Troops celebrates its mission each June with a national awareness campaign.
In 2025, it's marking 19 years of service with initiatives like the “You Move, We Mow” challenge, inviting supporters to walk, run, or bike 19,000 steps in honor of the program’s ongoing commitment to military families.
Project Evergreen
Project EverGreen is the nonprofit powerhouse behind GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops, but their mission goes far beyond helping military families. At its core, Project EverGreen is all about creating healthier, greener, and more connected communities through the power of well-maintained green spaces.
From local parks and schoolyards to community sports fields and public gardens, the organization partners with volunteers and professionals to revitalize outdoor areas where people live, work, and play. Whether it’s restoring turf in an urban neighborhood or planting trees in public spaces, their goal is to make the outdoors more accessible and inviting for everyone.
Their projects stretch coast to coast, with revitalization efforts popping up everywhere, from Liberty Island in New York to cities in Texas, Ohio, and beyond. Through all of their programs, Project EverGreen believes that greener spaces lead to healthier lives, and they’re committed to making that vision a reality.
How to Get Involved with Project Evergreen
If you’re looking for a way to give back, Project EverGreen makes it easy to get involved. Volunteers are always needed to provide services or help spread the word about the program. Businesses can also step up by donating materials, time, or financial support.
A couple of ways to take action:
- Sign up as a volunteer at ProjectEverGreen.org to help with lawn care, snow removal, or community green space projects.
- Support awareness campaigns, like the annual “You Move, We Mow” challenge in June, to show appreciation for military families and encourage others to join in.
Whether you're lending a hand during a neighbor’s military deployment or helping restore a green space across town, your time and effort can make a lasting impact. For the spouses left juggling everything at home while their loved ones serve, something as simple as a mowed lawn or a shoveled driveway can lift a huge weight off their shoulders.
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