Glisten Up Cleaning Services Offers a Helping Hand to Cancer Patients
Pictured left to right: Gretchen Rader and Amber Hoffman
By Lucy Lee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOCAL CLEANING COMPANY MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Emmaus, PA – March 12, 2026 – Glisten Up Cleaning Services, Inc., a female-owned cleaning company proudly serving the Lehigh Valley, has joined forces with Cleaning for a Reason to provide free home cleaning services to cancer patients in the community.
For individuals fighting cancer, the day-to-day demands of life can become overwhelming. Through this partnership, Glisten Up Cleaning Services helps lift one small but meaningful burden — the upkeep of a clean home — so patients and their families can focus on healing, rest, and time together.
“Our partnership with Cleaning for a Reason is deeply personal, because it reflects who we are at our core,” said Amber Hoffman, owner of Glisten Up Cleaning Services. “When someone is battling cancer, the last thing they should have to worry about is a messy home. A clean space isn’t just about appearances — it’s about comfort, calm, and creating a little room to breathe during an incredibly difficult season. If we can help families focus on healing rather than chores, then we’ve done something truly meaningful. To us, service isn’t just transactional; it’s an act of compassion, showing up for our community when it matters most.”
Through this partnership, Glisten Up Cleaning Services will provide two cancer patients’ homes each month with two consecutive months of free professional cleaning. These services are available to patients across Lehigh Valley and Upper Bucks County.
“At Glisten Up Cleaning Services, every member of our team believes in showing up for our community,” shared Gretchen Rader, Director of Operations. “Being able to give our time and skills to families facing cancer reminds us why we do what we do every day—it’s about compassion in action and making our work truly matter beyond the usual cleaning tasks.”
Cancer patients of any age, gender, or type of cancer can apply for these services at cleaningforareason.org. Once approved, patients are paired with compassionate local cleaning companies dedicated to lifting the day-to-day stress of treatment.
About Glisten Up Cleaning Services, Inc.
Founded in March 2021, Glisten Up Cleaning Services is a female-owned, locally operated residential and commercial cleaning company proudly serving Lehigh Valley and the surrounding areas. Since its launch, the company has earned a reputation for reliability, professionalism, and exceptional service. Glisten Up Cleaning Services has been recognized as the Community Votes Allentown Platinum Winner for “Cleaning Services” since 2023 and earned Platinum status for “Commercial Cleaning” beginning in 2024 — a reflection of the trust and support of the community it serves. Learn more at glistenupcleaningservices.com.
About Cleaning for a Reason
Cleaning for a Reason partners with more than 1,400 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 $23 million in services, helping more than 65,000 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.
