Treyvon Hoskins, a 14-year-old freshman at Howell High School, has been making waves in his community with his dedication to providing quality lawn service. As a young boy, he started offering to mow his neighbors’ lawns and by the age of 10, he had established his own business, Treyvon’s Lawn Service.
Thanks to the generosity of several businesses and organizations in the community, Hoskins received a Craftsman riding mower, a Honda push mower, work boots and socks, business cards, T-shirts, yard signs, door hangers and fuel for the entire season. The gifts left Hoskins speechless as he expressed his surprise and gratitude to The Daily.
Councilmember Nikolas Hertrich first noticed Hoskins mowing lawns in the summer of 2021 and was impressed by his work ethic and professionalism at such a young age. He rallied the city to gather donations to support Hoskins’ business. Among those who stepped up to help were UPS driver Keith Ozment, Agape City Church, Byrum Ace Hardware, Howell Western Wear, First Impression Print and Marketing, Hutson and Mugg and Bopps.
Hoskins explained that from a young age he knew he wanted to pursue a career in landscaping. Using Facebook to find customers, he has even mowed neighbors’ lawns for free such as when a neighbor was in the hospital. At the City Council meeting there was a five-minute recess for everyone in attendance to view the new Craftsman riding mower in the parking lot.
Looking forward to what the future holds; Hoskins dreams of one day owning his own truck and trailer as well as adding more employees to his business. He reflected on how he always hoped for this day to come and now that it has come true; he is excited for what lies ahead.
The community has taken notice of Treyvon’s hard work and dedication towards providing quality lawn services at such an early age. His journey is an inspiration not only for him but also for many others who aspire to make their dreams come true with hard work and determination.
