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Green Lawn Fertilizing/Green Pest Solutions has raised $100,000 for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) through a community-supported campaign powered by customer participation and referrals.
The donation was presented during the company’s annual kickoff meeting, where employees gathered to celebrate the milestone alongside a family whose lives have been directly impacted by CHOP’s care. The moment highlighted the real-world impact behind the community-driven effort.
The funds were raised through a customer matching initiative in which Green Lawn Fertilizing pledged $25 for every customer who prepaid for 2026 services, creating a direct connection between customers, employees and the families CHOP serves.
“For us, this represents more than a donation,” said Matt Jesson, founder and CEO. “It’s a reflection of what can happen when employees, customers and communities come together with a shared purpose. Our customers played a direct role in helping us support the incredible work being done at CHOP.”
The partnership with CHOP holds special significance for many employees, several of whom have experienced the hospital’s care firsthand through their own families. The $100,000 contribution will support life-saving research, family support programs and critical care services at the nationally recognized children’s hospital.
The initiative is part of the company’s broader mission of being “champions of the communities we serve,” a commitment that extends well beyond the services the company provides.
“At the heart of everything we do is people,” said Jesson. “Whether it’s our team members, our customers or the families in the communities we serve, we believe businesses have a responsibility to give back and help strengthen the places where we live and work.”
In addition to this contribution to CHOP, the company has donated more than $500,000 to local organizations over the past five years, while employees regularly volunteer their time with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the Chester County Food Bank.
“For many families in our region, CHOP represents hope,” Jesson said. “We’re proud that our customers and team members helped turn everyday actions into something that can make a lasting difference.”
