Arn's Lawn Maintenance

08/19/2026

Helping Our Neighbors — One Yard and One Driveway at a Time

There are elderly people in our community who have spent their entire lives working hard, raising families, and taking care of others. There are families struggling to make ends meet who are forced to choose between putting food on the table, paying the electric bill, buying medication, or paying someone to mow their grass or clear their driveway after a snowstorm.

I believe no one should have to make that choice.

That is why I am starting this GoFundMe.

My goal is to raise enough money to provide free lawn care and snow removal to elderly and low-income families in our community who are unable to afford these services themselves.

This isn't about starting a business or making a profit. It's about using my time, equipment, and abilities to help people who need a helping hand.

A lawn that needs mowing may seem like a small problem to some of us. But for an elderly person who can no longer safely push a mower, it can become overwhelming. For someone with limited income, paying for lawn care may simply not be possible.

The same is true when winter arrives.

A snow-covered driveway isn't just an inconvenience. For an elderly or struggling family, it can mean being unable to get to a doctor's appointment, pick up groceries, go to work, or even get out of the house safely in an emergency.

I want to change that.

The money raised through this campaign will help provide the equipment, materials, maintenance, fuel, and other costs necessary for me to offer these services at no charge to those who qualify.

My hope is to build something that lasts—not just through one season, but year after year.

Every donation, regardless of size, will help turn this idea into something real.

A $10 donation can help with fuel.

A $25 donation can help cover supplies.

A larger donation can help make equipment and repairs possible.

And every dollar brings me one step closer to being able to say to someone who is struggling:

"Don't worry about your yard. I've got it."

"Don't worry about the snow. I'll take care of it."

Sometimes helping someone doesn't require a huge gesture. Sometimes it means showing up when they need someone the most.

I want to be that person for the people in our community who need a little help.

If you are able to donate, please know that your contribution isn't simply helping purchase equipment or pay for fuel. You are helping give an elderly neighbor a safer driveway. You are helping a struggling family keep their home looking cared for. You are helping someone maintain their independence and dignity.

And if you aren't able to donate, sharing this fundraiser with your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors can be just as valuable.

My goal is simple:

Help people who need it. Expect nothing in return. And remind our community that we still look out for one another.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and thank you for considering being part of this effort.

Together, we can do something as simple as mowing a lawn or clearing a driveway—and make a much bigger difference in someone's life.

Let's take care of our neighbors

Imagine being elderly, looking out your window after a heavy snowst… Arnold Harrington needs your support for Help Me Be the Neighbor Every Community Deserves

08/03/2026

I spoke with someone from Calhoun County senior services and I was informed that they do not have a program dedicated to helping our Counties senior citizens with lawncare or snow removal.
I was also informed that Calhoun County Senior Services receives numerous calls from people "begging" for help with these services. Many of our Seniors are on a fixed income and can't always afford these services out of pocket, or they are not physically capable of doing it themselves.
They have to rely on others for help.
I have the equipment to help with the lawns and I am working with my contact at Senior Services, but snow is not far off. I'm asking for help to get my truck set up for snow plowing and salting. I have a plow but it needs a wiring harness, controller, and to be mounted on the truck. I have already spent 1000 dollars of my own money to make this happen.
My goal is to reach 4500 dollars. That will cover getting the plow mounted, the wiring harness, controller, and a salt spreader.
My goal is to provide no cost snow removal for our Seniors, but I can't do this alone. EVERY dollar will go towards getting the truck ready for snow.
I'm trying to give back to the community that I grew up in, please help if you can.
And as an incentive, I will offer free plowing this winter for the two top contributors in Calhoun County!!
Just click the link below to donate. ANY amount helps Even if its a dollar!

08/02/2026

Help me help others in my community. Please consider donating to my cause.
I already have the equipment for the lawn care but looking ahead to winter, I'm trying to outfit my truck with a snowplow and salt spreader.
I have a plow but need to have it mounted and purchase a controller and wiring harness for it. I would also like to purchase a salt spreader. My goal is to provide no cost lawncare and snow removal for our elderly and low-income families.
Please consider donating if you can. Even sharing this can make a difference! ANY amount helps!

08/02/2026

Imagine being elderly, looking out your window after a heavy snowst… Arnold Harrington needs your support for Help Me Be the Neighbor Every Community Deserves

07/03/2026

✂️ Why We Don’t Cut Grass Super Short

Many people think cutting grass shorter means mowing less often.

During excessive heat, the opposite is true.

Longer grass:
✔ Shades the soil
✔ Keeps roots cooler
✔ Holds moisture longer
✔ Helps crowd out weeds

That’s why we avoid scalping lawns during hot weather it’s one of the best ways to protect your investment.

07/02/2026

When temperatures climb into the upper 80s and 90s, your lawn shifts into survival mode.

Instead of trying to grow, it focuses on conserving moisture and protecting its roots.

You can help by:
💧 Watering deeply 1–2 times per week (rather than a little every day)
🌱 Keeping your mowing height taller
🚶 Limiting heavy foot traffic
🍂 Leaving grass clippings to return nutrients and help retain moisture

A little patience now can lead to a healthier lawn when cooler weather returns.

07/01/2026

👣 Give Your Lawn a Break

Did you know walking across drought-stressed grass can cause lasting damage?

If your lawn is looking gray, bluish, or doesn’t spring back after you walk on it, it’s under stress.

Try to:
• Avoid parking on the grass.
• Move kids’ play equipment occasionally.
• Change mowing patterns to reduce repeated tire tracks.

Small changes can help your lawn recover more quickly.

07/01/2026

Your lawn may slow down during extreme heat but weeds don’t.

Keeping your property maintained means:
✔ W**d control
✔ Clean edges
✔ Parking lot cleanup
✔ Shrub trimming
✔ Professional curb appeal

A maintained property tells customers you care before they ever walk through the door.

06/29/2026

💧 Water Smarter, Not Longer

If you’re watering your lawn:

✅ Water early in the morning (before 9 a.m.)
✅ Aim for about 1 inch of water per week, including rainfall.
✅ Water deeply so roots grow down instead of staying near the surface.

Avoid watering during the hottest part of the day, when much of the water evaporates before it reaches the roots.