Cleaning For A Reason
Nonprofit organization providing free house cleaning for cancer patients
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Cleaning for a Reason is a nonprofit organization that provides free house cleaning for cancer patients.[1][2][3] It was founded by American businesswoman Debbie Sardone whose mother is a cancer survivor.[2] Since its founding in 2006, Cleaning For A Reason has helped over 50,000 families battling cancer with free house cleaning services valued at over $17M.[2] Over 1,200 maid services are part of the Cleaning for a Reason network.[4]
| Company type | Nonprofit |
|---|---|
| Founders | Debbie Sardone |
| Headquarters | Lewisville |
Area served | United States, Canada |
Key people | Mike Gies |
| Website | cleaningforareason |
Debbie Sardone started the organization after she received a phone call from a woman who was undergoing chemotherapy. She inquired about her house cleaning services but couldn't afford the cost because she was unemployed due to her cancer treatment.[5][2][6]
Cleaning for a Reason was adopted by ISSA Charities, the charitable arm of ISSA, The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association. To apply for services, to join as a cleaning partner, or to support the work of Cleaning for a Reason, visit cleaningforareason.org.
In 2015, Cleaning For A Reason was the subject of an Alt.news 26:46 documentary film.[7]