Rodney Smith Jr., Making A Difference One Lawn At A Time
04/10/23
Rodney Smith's journey and motivation
- Immigrated from Bermuda
- Started mowing lawns for free in 2015
- Helps elderly, disabled, single parents, and veterans
- Inspired by a random act of kindness
- Created a grassroots movement
The growth of Rodney's lawn care services
- Expanded to raising men and women's lawn care services
- Encourages kids to participate in the 50-yard challenge
- Epiphany after watching 'The Kindness Diaries'
- Traveled to all 50 states to mow lawns
- Goal to make people aware and inspire participation
Rodney's impact on children and communities
- Received messages from people in Kansas and Ohio
- Invited kids to participate in the 50-yard challenge
- Provided brand new mowers as rewards
- Continues to inspire kids to mow lawns
- Spreads kindness and community involvement
Funding and support for Rodney's organization
- No current sponsorships
- Non-profit organization
- Relies on support and generosity of others
- Donations of mowers, weedeaters, and blowers
- Generous individuals and organizations contribute
Rodney's faith and gratitude
- Attributes success to a higher power
- Trusts in God's plan
- Prays for guidance and provision
- Appreciates the people who have helped fund the organization
- Grateful for the opportunity to do what he loves