Free lawncare for Marion-Franklin residents will be offered this summer thanks to summer youth program funding received by Columbus Department of Neighborhoods. The Bridge to Your Future program will provide youth with summer learning opportunities for successful transition to adulthood.
Southside Hope’s Bridge to Your Future program connects local youth to residents in need of basic lawncare services. “We are bridging the gap for the young people to be better prepared for adulthood, to connect with their neighbors, and to instill a sense of neighborhood pride in the community,” says director, Lori Fisher.
Youth will explore career opportunities, while learning financial literacy and the value of community and service. Local residents in the Marion-Franklin neighborhood who may struggle with keeping their lawn maintained, may apply to be served by the program. The program will select up to 30 properties to be mowed weekly from June 9 – August 29, 2025. The application deadline for free lawncare in the Marion-Franklin area is June 6, 2025. Click here to download the Lawncare Application.
