06/09/2026
❤️🌱 FAIRY YARDMOTHERS OF LODI VOLUNTEERS I AM NEED OF SOME SUMMER ASSISTANCE! 🌱❤️
I have two local properties on the outskirts of Lodi belonging to individuals who could really use some community support.
Property #1 – Davis Road Area
This property belongs to a disabled veteran and retired special education teacher who lives on one of the original homesteads in the area. He has spent years serving both his country and his community. Due to significant mobility issues and chronic hip pain, he is no longer physically able to maintain the property on his own.
The property needs cleanup and organization, including old equipment, scrap metal, and general farm and homestead projects. This project would be best suited for volunteers who are comfortable working around rural property and equipment.
Property #2 – Highway 88, Just Past Live Oak Road
This homeowner has a large back field area that needs some serious love. Over the years, several people have offered to help or borrowed equipment to work on the property, but unfortunately some equipment was returned damaged, not repaired, or never returned at all. A previous cleanup effort also left numerous broken concrete pieces scattered throughout the field. Before the area can be restored, the concrete needs to be removed, ideally with equipment such as a skid steer or similar machinery. After that, the area could be worked and brought back to life.
This elderly homeowner has faced significant health challenges, including both a heart attack and a stroke within the last year. She also has a fairly new John Deere riding mower that is currently unusable because the tires were damaged and the oil was overfilled. If anyone has experience repairing farm equipment, that kind of help would be greatly appreciated. Her front yard is manageable with just one or two volunteers and mainly needs w**d pulling, trash removal, and general organization.
These last few years I have done most of the Fairy Yardmothers projects on my own, but I’ve reached a point where I can no longer do it alone. I’m looking for volunteers who are willing to lend a hand, whether it’s for a few hours, a single project day, or ongoing support as we work to help these individuals reclaim their properties and improve their quality of life.
I’m looking for:
• Volunteers willing to help with labor
• People experienced with tractors, skid steers, or similar equipment
• Access to equipment, trailers, or hauling resources
• Churches, FFA groups, businesses, community organizations, or anyone who enjoys helping neighbors
If either of these projects speaks to your heart, please comment or send me a message. Even if you can’t help directly, sharing this post may help us connect with the right people.
Sometimes the biggest difference comes from a few people showing up and lending a hand. ❤️