Pictured from left: Lucy Lee, CFR Operations Manager; Sandy Wolfrum, ISSA Charities Director of Development; Michele Grosso, owner of The Maid Connection; Holly Moore, owner of Maids & Moore; and Debbie Sardone, owner of Buckets & Bows Maid Service

Rosemont, Ill – November 29, 2023 – Cleaning for a Reason, an ISSA Charities signature program dedicated to providing free house cleanings for cancer patients, announced its inaugural Impact Legacy Award during the Residential Cleaning Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 15. The ceremony was at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, in conjunction with ISSA Show North America. This award specifically honors organizations with outstanding partnerships spanning over a decade, highlighting their remarkable commitment and contribution to Cleaning for a Reason.

“Since its inception in 2006, Cleaning for a Reason has been dedicated to acknowledging our cleaning partners’ invaluable support in alleviating the burden of house cleaning for cancer patients,” shared Sandy Wolfrum, ISSA Charities Director of Development. “This year marks the introduction of our annual Impact Legacy award, recognizing our partners’ enduring support. Their unwavering commitment showcases the profound impact of compassionate partnerships on those battling cancer and their communities. We eagerly anticipate honoring many more outstanding partners in the coming years for their remarkable contributions to our cause.”

The 2023 Impact Legacy Award winners are as follows:

• Buckets & Bows Maid Service of Lewisville, TX, owner Debbie Sardone, served 382 cancer patients since 2008
• Maids & Moore of Austin, TX, owner Holly Moore, served 369 cancer patients since 2008
• Rag Mops Cleaning Service, Inc. of Lewisville, TX, owner Debi Bascue, served 151 cancer patients since 2010
• ecomaids of Portland, OR, owner Lindsay Dellasega, served 67 cancer patients since 2010
• The Maid Connection of Tucson, AZ, owner Michele Grosso, served 98 cancer patients since 2011

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 52,000 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.

About ISSA

With more than 10,500 members—including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners, and associated service members—ISSA is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line. Headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., USA, the association has regional offices in Milan, Italy; Whitby, Canada; Parramatta, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information about ISSA, visit www.issa.com or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800.

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