Meet the woman who's mowing lawns for free during the pandemic

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Woman volunteers to mow lawns during pandemic
Woman volunteers to mow lawns during pandemicWatch the video above to hear more about why a woman who was laid off during the pandemic is now volunteering to mow the lawns of veterans.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for all of us, but one Houston woman is still looking for a way to give back.

Lauren Laborde,a mother of two, is mowing lawns for seniors and veterans who need a little extra help.

Laborde is servicing the Spring Branch and Briar Forest neighborhoods on weekdays and some weekends.

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She said her availability is flexible due to her losing her job in the oil and gas industry during the pandemic.

Laborde has a Toro 22-inch recycler lawn mower and a Ryobi edger. She's also equipped with chainsaws for more extensive tree trimming.

To contact Laborde for your lawn care needs, visit the "I want to mow your lawn" website.

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