CBF Live, the premier in-person training and networking event for residential cleaning business owners, is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its 3rd Annual Gala in support of Cleaning for a Reason®. This Gala serves as a beacon of hope and solidarity for families facing cancer, providing them with professionally managed household cleaning services to prioritize their health and well-being during challenging times.

“Throughout cancer treatments, your immune system is compromised, and the fatigue can be overwhelming,” shared Stacey Schwinghammer, a cancer survivor now working for Cleaning for a Reason. “Having a clean home enabled me to prioritize rest, recovery, and time with my kids. The impact of a clean home extends beyond the physical; it profoundly affects patients emotionally.”

The Gala, held on Thursday, April 4, and attended by over 250 cleaning company owners from around the world, underscored the unwavering commitment of Cleaning for a Reason founder and esteemed cleaning industry consultant, Debbie Sardone, to philanthropy. Her steadfast vision and dedication continue to inspire positive change within and beyond the industry.

“We are thrilled to announce that our dedicated CBF members have raised over US$81,691 this year in support of the nonprofit’s mission to provide clean homes for cancer patients,” stated Sardone. “Looking ahead, we’re embarking on our next challenge to raise $100,000 in the coming year. Achieving this ambitious goal and expanding the reach of Cleaning for a Reason to even more cancer patients will depend on the generous contributions of donors, as well as the tireless efforts of the cleaning companies in spreading awareness to their local communities.”

The Gala celebrated the remarkable contributions of the outstanding cleaning companies that supported Cleaning for a Reason in 2023. The esteemed recognition went to:

• Triple Star Awards (Service, Fundraising, Advocacy):Buckets and Bows Maid Service, Lewisville, TX (first place, served 64 cancer patients; raised $15,662), Jeannie Cleaning, Portage, MI (second place, served 29 cancer patients, raised $4,363), and The Cleaning Authority of Concord, MO (third place, served 15 cancer patients, raised $3,000)
• Fundraising Excellence Awards:Four additional companies were recognized for raising $2,000 or more: Deep Clean Texas, Cypress, TX (raised $3,365); multisite Majestic Domestics, Superior, CO, and Clean Conscience, Lafayette, CO (together raised $3,362); Maid To Order FL, Inc., Pinellas Park, FL (raised $3,337); and Chores & More, LLC, Copiague, NY (raised $2,003)
• Top 100 Cleaning Partners for Serving Most Patients in 2023with the Top 3 being: Buckets and Bows Maid Service, Lewisville, TX (served 64 cancer patients); Maids and Moore of Travis, TX, owner Holly Moore (served 50 patients); and Happy House Cleaning, LLC, Salt Lake City, UT, owners Mike and Charmon Henderson (served 49 patients).

Cleaning for a Reason, alongside Sardone’s steadfast commitment to the cleaning industry, continues to make a profound impact on numerous cancer patients and business owners alike.

To join as a corporate sponsor or to make a donation, please visit cleaningforareason.org/donors or reach out to Sandy Wolfrum at [email protected].

About CBF Live
CBF Live is the largest training and networking event in the residential cleaning industry, dedicated to empowering cleaning professionals. Profits, systems, scalability, and quality of life are the core values that underpin CBF’s proven strategies for successful maid service management and growth. Through innovative initiatives and partnerships, CBF Live aims to make a positive impact in communities. Learn more at cbflive.com.

About Cleaning for a Reason
Cleaning for a Reason partners with more than 1,300 residential cleaners throughout the United States and Canada to offer free house cleaning to any household battling cancer. Since 2006, the nonprofit and its partners have donated more than $18 million in services, helping more than 54,000 cancer patients. In 2017, 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.

About ISSA Charities
ISSA Charities™ is the charitable and philanthropic arm of ISSA and the worldwide cleaning industry. A 501(c)(3) organization, ISSA Charities’ mission is to make the world a cleaner, healthier, better place to live by sponsoring, funding, and operating charitable and social programs directly connected to the cleaning industry. Our Signature Charities are changing the way the world views cleaning: Cleaning for a Reason provides professional home cleaning for cancer patients; the ISSA Hygieia Network advances women, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the cleaning industry; and ISSA Scholars supports youth with scholarship aid and seasonal internships. To learn more about ISSA Charities and to make your own donation, visit issacharities.org.