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TORONTO (April 1, 2025) – In honor of National Volunteer Month (April), Weed Man – the fastest growing lawn care company in North America – is celebrating a year of impactful franchisee-led charitable efforts, surpassing $100,000 in donations. These initiatives underscore the brand’s deep-rooted commitment to giving back locally and establishing franchisees as trusted community partners beyond their lawncare expertise.

As Weed Man gears up for its busiest season, franchisees are doubling down on their dedication to philanthropy, actively seeking new ways to give back this spring and beyond.

“Our franchisees are passionate about the communities they serve, and their generosity shines through across our system,” said Jen Lemcke, CEO of Weed Man. “We were thrilled to see the overwhelming success of our inaugural Grassroots Giving Food Drive and the many other impactful initiatives our franchisees have spearheaded.”

In fall of 2024, Weed Man launched its first-ever Grassroots Giving Food Drive, encouraging customers and franchisees to donate shelf-stable, non-perishable food and household items to benefit local food banks. Across the system, the campaign collected an astounding 76,000 pounds of food – equivalent to roughly 64,000 meals. Beyond food donations, franchisees dedicated their time to meaningful causes including volunteering with lawn and landscape companies to maintain the grounds at Arlington National Cemetery as a part of the National Landscape Association’s annual Renewal & Remembrance event.

Franchisee-Led Local Impact: Weed Man franchisees have spearheaded numerous charitable initiatives, including:

• Epic3, a Weed Man Multi-Territory Franchise Group
  • Donated $60,000 to the Ronald McDonald House in Austin, Texas, during the 2024 holiday season.
  • Sponsored the refinishing of St. Francis Xavier Catholic School’s gymnasium floor in Madison, Wisconsin.
• LND, a Weed Man Multi-Territory Franchise Group
  • Kicked off 2025 with a $10,000 donation to Make-A-Wish Illinois and continues supporting Make-A-Wish events, including the annual Make-A-Wish Walk.
  • Partnered with Epic3 Weed Man to host the third annual “Baskets for Charity” basketball game, raising $5,000 for Special Olympics.
• Weed Man Muskoka – Ontario, Canada
  • Supported the Muskoka Alzheimer’s Walk for the sixth consecutive year.
  • Sponsored the Huntsville Hawks lacrosse team, covering transportation costs during playoffs.
  • Contributed to the Silver Slicers Golf Tournament, which raised $20,000 for various youth programs, including Muskoka YMCA Girls Unplugged Summer Day Camps and the local school breakfast program.
• Turf Ops Canada, a Weed Man Multi-Territory Franchise Group
  • Raised awareness for mental health by completing 2,000 push-ups daily for 23 days to benefit the Canadian Mental Health Association.
  • Donated $10,000 to the SickKids Foundation in 2024, and again in 2025, supporting children’s health and well-being worldwide.
  • Volunteered at Beechwood Cemetery, the national cemetery of Canada in preparation for the Remembrance Day memorial service.
• Hillenmeyer Group, a Weed Man Multi-Territory Franchise Group
  • Raised $11,000 for Hearts with Hands in Asheville, North Carolina, to support hurricane relief efforts.
  • Participated in Main Street Clean Sweep for Earth Day 2024, helping beautify downtown Lexington.
  • Provided holiday gifts for local kids in need by partnering with USPS Operation Santa and the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.
• Weed Man Kawartha Lakes – Ontario, Canada
  • Partnered with Kawartha Lakes Housing Corp. to harvest and donate 230+ pounds of fresh produce (94 meals) for the Fresh Produce Fridays project.
  • Hosted a community-wide “Green Team” cleanup, tending to local gardens and public green spaces.
• Weed Man Greenville – Greenville, South Carolina
  • Volunteered to provide hurricane relief to community in the wake of Hurricane Helene, including the collection of two trailers full of food, water, and baby supplies and contributing to cleanup efforts.
• DeVisser Group, a Weed Man Multi-Territory Franchise Group
  • Employees volunteered to beautify and maintain the local Schoolcraft Little League fields with expert lawn care services.
  • Employees volunteered with Kalamazoo Valley Gleaners, an organization that partners with reputable relief agencies to send surplus food from local farmers to people in need overseas.
• Weed Man Huntsville – Ontario, Canada
  • Raised $4,240 at Coldest Night of the Year Walk event to support Table Soup Kitchen.
  • Pledged $1 per lawn care service performed in 2025 to Hospice Huntsville, providing care and support for local individuals who are facing end of life situations.

Continuing the Momentum

With an unwavering commitment to community involvement, Weed Man is preparing for its second-annual Grassroots Giving Food Drive this fall, with a goal of surpassing its record-breaking first-year collections.

“We are incredibly proud of how our franchisees step up year after year to make a difference in their local communities,” added Lemcke. “While we are excited to launch the second annual Grassroots Giving Food Drive, we are just as eager to see the many unique and impactful ways our franchisees will give back throughout the year.”

For more information on the service offerings made available by Weed Man and its franchising opportunities, visit weedmanfranchise.com.

About Weed Man:
Weed Man, North America’s fastest-growing franchised lawn care provider, is a network of locally owned and operated lawn care businesses providing environmentally responsible fertilization, weed control, and integrated pest-management services. Founded in 1970, Weed Man’s promise has always been the same: treat every lawn as if it was its own and provide customers with honest and open communication. Since the brand began franchising in 1976, Weed Man now supports franchisees in more than 930 territories across North America. For more information on the service offerings made available by Weed Man and its franchising opportunities, visit weedmanfranchise.com.

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