Project EverGreen celebrates 20 years of GreenCare for Troops

Project EverGreen is commemorating the 20th anniversary of its GreenCare for Troops program.

GreenCare for Troops mobilizes green industry professionals to provide free lawn, landscape, and snow removal services to military families nationwide.

As part of this milestone year, the organization is expanding program eligibility to include disabled veterans in select states – a meaningful next step in extending support to those who have served. Additionally, irrigation maintenance and seasonal irrigation services are new services available to families through the registration process.

Launched in 2006, GreenCare for Troops was built to remove one burden from military families during deployment while ensuring the healthy maintenance of their home landscapes. The program matches military families with local lawn, landscape, and snow removal providers who commit to reliable service throughout the duration of a deployment often six months to a year or longer.

What began as a simple act of service has grown into a national volunteer movement that preserves safe, well-maintained green spaces and provides stability during times of uncertainty. 

“For 20 years, GreenCare for Troops has been rooted in the power of healthy, well-maintained green spaces,” says Cindy Code, executive director of Project EverGreen. “Cared-for lawns and landscapes do more than enhance curb appeal. They create cooler, healthier outdoor environments and a sense of stability at home. When volunteers step in during deployment, they’re not just mowing grass; they’re sustaining living green spaces that support families and strengthen communities.”

Over 20 years, this has amounted to $20 million in donated services, 15,000 professional volunteers, 20,000 military families served and all 50 states reached.

Beginning March 2026, GreenCare for Troops will offer services to disabled veterans in Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas – states where strong volunteer capacity supports program growth.

Eligible veterans may receive up to one year of donated service when a volunteer is available in their area, with the opportunity to reapply annually based on need and capacity. Additional states may be added as volunteer participation expands.

GreenCare for Troops now also offers irrigation maintenance and seasonal services such as system winterization. Like all program support, these services are provided by volunteers and are matched with families based on the availability and expertise of participating volunteers in each community.

To commemorate its 20th anniversary, Project EverGreen will introduce a Volunteer of the Year Awards program recognizing three exceptional volunteers who have demonstrated consistent service, compassion and long-term commitment. Nominated directly by the families they serve, the awards will highlight authentic stories of impact and dedication. Nominations will open June 1, 2026

Project EverGreen has also launched a redesigned GreenCare for Troops home page, making it easier for military families, disabled veterans, and volunteers to access information quickly and confidently. Clear eligibility guidelines, streamlined registration, updated FAQs, and improved navigation ensure a user-friendly experience that reflects the professionalism and reliability at the heart of the program.