Community Business Partners

Sam and Nancy Marouf’s priorities include a significant volunteer contribution of time and talent to the community. Here are some of Shear Scapes’ current projects:

Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops — Since 2006

Families of the military spouses that are stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan need help with lawn maintenance tasks. GreenCare for Troops is a volunteer program for the green industry. Shear Scapes takes care of at least two local families each year with no cost lawn and/or landscape services. We are happy to assist these families during this time of separation. We have helped seven families since our participation began.

Annual Maintenance of Grounds at Mary G. Porter Traditional School

As parents of a school-aged child, we have initiated formal and informal business partnerships with our county schools. Mary G. Porter Traditional School concentrates on discipline and high academic standards. We chose this school because of its focus on high expectations, mandatory uniforms and volunteer requirements for students and parents. We provide the school with annual maintenance of their grounds on Forest Grove Drive in Woodbridge.

Design of Memorial Gardens

Shear Scapes takes great pride in creating memorial gardens for loved ones. The process is very personal and private. We have created memorial gardens, at no charge, at Old Bridge Elementary School. We also volunteered on the committee for the 9/11 Liberty Memorial through the Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Assistance to Senior Clients

Shear Scapes looks out for our senior clients who may require extra care in situations that go beyond contracted work. We don’t mind going that extra step to reassure them of their safety by removing a tree limb that has come down in a storm, or filling in a lawn depression to prevent a fall.

Newspapers in Education — Honor Sponsor

NIE is an international program begun in 1955 to advance the use of newspapers in schools. The main purpose is to improve reading, spelling and writing abilities. At the beginning of each school year, Shear Scapes makes a donation to help ensure that newspapers are delivered to students in classrooms throughout the Prince William area.