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GreenCare for Troops Week shines a light on the crucial support offered to military families every June. This initiative provides free lawn care and landscaping services to ease the burden on spouses and children during a service member’s deployment. Join the movement by volunteering your time, donating, or spreading awareness to help these deserving families.
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History of GreenCare for Troops Week
When a military member is away for extended periods, the family must overcome many obstacles. The aim of Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops is to lessen the strain placed on the families of service members who were called away on active duty. This is done by presenting military families with the gift of beautiful, thriving lawns and gardens in which they could find peace and comfort. Professionals who are not currently serving in the military are volunteering their time to provide these free services for the duration of the deployment.
The team behind the initiative, which was launched in 2006, is committed to working together to create green spaces that are perfect for everyone. They work with individuals who can volunteer their time, services, or monetary donations with the aim of seeing significant improvement in the environment. In addition to this goal, the project seeks to increase awareness among military families and encourage people who are eligible to register for their services.
GreenCare for Troops relieves stress for both the family left behind and the soldier who is away from home by providing one less thing for him or her to be concerned about. Project EverGreen is a national non-profit organization with the mission of bringing people together to make a difference in the way in which our yards, parks, and towns contribute to the creation of a greener, healthier, and cooler Earth.
GreenCare for Troops Week timeline
The first GreenCare for Troops Week is celebrated.
The 10th anniversary of the week is celebrated.
The initiative is in its 15th year and shows no signs of slowing down.
AmGuard donates $20,000 to sponsor the GreenCare for Troops Week in February.
GreenCare for Troops Week FAQs
When is GreenCare for Troops Week?
GreenCare for Troops Week 2026 runs from Sunday, June 14, through Saturday, June 20. This week-long observance highlights the vital support offered to military families during deployments.
How many military families does GreenCare for Troops serve?
Since its inception, GreenCare for Troops has provided free lawn and landscape services to thousands of military families across the United States. The program continually seeks to expand its reach to meet the ongoing need.
Who founded GreenCare for Troops?
GreenCare for Troops was founded by Project EverGreen, a national non-profit organization dedicated to green space preservation and enhancement. They launched the program to give back to military families.
What services does GreenCare for Troops provide?
The program offers free lawn mowing, shrub pruning, fertilization, and other basic landscape maintenance services. These are provided by volunteer landscape professionals for the duration of a service member’s deployment.
GreenCare for Troops Week Activities
Volunteer your services
You can sign up to be a volunteer to assist the ever-increasing number of military families that require various services. Volunteer so you can be a part of this rewarding experience.
Let others know about the project
You can let others know about the project, especially if you know the family of a deployed military soldier. Sharing on social media also spreads the information to more families.
Make a donation
To keep the services going, the project needs donations to make a difference and truly help. You can make donations to them to keep the efforts going.
5 Facts About GreenCare For Troops
Millions of dollars
It has contributed more than $10 million worth of free lawn care and landscaping services to the households of service members since its inception.
Sister program
Basic snow removal is available through their sister initiative, SnowCare for Troops.
Headquarters
Its headquarters is located in Cleveland.
Non-profit
It is a non-profit program serving thousands of military families.
Aim
The project aims to bring people together to improve their yards, parks, and communities, and the health and well-being of our planet.
Why We Love GreenCare for Troops Week
Creates awareness
It seeks to increase awareness among military families and encourages people who are qualified to register for services so that they can make use of them. This is very important as some families don’t know they can access this service.
Provides a valuable service
They provide a valuable service to the families as they do not have to worry much about their landscaping and lawns. This relieves them of stress and helps them keep their lawns tidy.
Available for the length of deployment
The services are rendered throughout the length of service. It includes all members of the military in all fifty states of the U.S.
GreenCare for Troops Week dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 21–27 | Sunday–Saturday |
| 2027 | June 20–26 | Sunday–Saturday |
| 2028 | June 18–24 | Sunday–Saturday |
| 2029 | June 17–23 | Sunday–Saturday |
| 2030 | June 16–22 | Sunday–Saturday |
