
Two Maids of New Albany Providing Free Home Cleaning to Cancer Patients
Pictured: Owners Tony & Jennifer Kern & Operations Manager Ashleigh Skaggs
By Lucy Lee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWLY FORMED LOCAL CLEANING COMPANY MAKING A DIFFERENCE
New Albany, IN – January 2, 2025 – Newly launched Two Maids of New Albany is already making a difference by joining forces with Cleaning for a Reason, a nonprofit organization providing free house cleaning to cancer patients across the United States and Canada. Owners Tony and Jennifer Kern are excited to support cancer patients and their families.
Shared Tony Kern, “As we begin our journey in the cleaning industry, we are deeply committed to giving back and helping those most in need. This partnership reflects our mission to make a positive impact on people’s lives and to bring comfort and relief to their community’s most vulnerable members.”
Continued Ashleigh Skaggs, “As the operations manager of Two Maids of New Albany, I work behind the scenes to ensure our services run smoothly and reach those who need them most. It is humbling and heartbreaking to hear about the struggles cancer patients face, which makes it even more rewarding to play a role in coordinating efforts that bring them comfort. Being able to extend a helping hand and say, ‘We care and want to support you today,’ is a privilege and a reminder of the meaningful impact we can make.”
Through partnership with Cleaning for a Reason, Two Maids of New Albany supports two cancer patients’ homes a month for two consecutive months free of charge. This is an ongoing service to cancer patients residing in southern Indiana, specifically Borden, Charleston, Floyds Knobs, Georgetown, Greenville, Clarksville, Jeffersonville, Lanesville, Marysville, Memphis, New Albany, Otisco, Sellersburg, and Underwood.
The Two Maids Elite Corporate Franchise Partnership with Cleaning for a Reason demonstrates their strong commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients. Every Two Maids franchise is encouraged to engage actively in supporting the nonprofit’s mission. Since the partnership began with their first locations in 2013, Two Maids has provided cleaning services to 2,453 cancer patients, with donated cleaning services valued at $827,077.
Tony Kern shared, “We are thrilled about the partnership between Two Maids and Cleaning for a Reason. It’s an honor to support cancer patients by providing clean homes, allowing them to focus on their journey to wellness. Through this partnership, we aim to ease their burdens and offer them a sense of relief during challenging times. We look forward to making a meaningful impact by eliminating clutter and creating a clean, safe, and healthy haven for them, knowing that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.”
About Two Maids of New Albany
Newly launched on December 9, 2024, Two Maids of New Albany is part of an innovative cleaning franchise operating in more than 100 markets across the United States. Both a residential and commercial cleaning franchise, Two Maids™ is designed to provide greater flexibility for customers, Two Maids offers a unique online quoting and booking tool and a pay-for-performance metric to guarantee satisfaction. Two Maids is certified to use eco-friendly and hospital-grade disinfectants, ensuring clients know their homes are well cleaned every time. Two Maids has received numerous accolades, including being ranked on the 2021 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list for the third consecutive year and being named 2020’s fastest-growing cleaning company in America by Inc. Magazine for the fifth time in the past seven years.
Locally owned by Tony and Jennifer Kern, long-time southern Indiana residents, Two Maids of New Albany reflects their dedication to high-quality cleaning services. Tony Kern, a licensed attorney, and Jennifer Kern, a retired Air Force and VA nurse, are committed to helping their community focus on what matters most—spending time with loved ones.
Shared Jennifer Kern, “At Two Maids, our purpose is to make a difference in people’s daily lives. With our maid service, we help busy families maintain beautiful, clean, and healthy homes by taking care of the chores that no one has the time or energy to do. We proudly serve our customers, so they can focus on what matters most to them. We pride ourselves on care, quality and a sparkling home cleaning. Everything we do makes lives a little easier and homes a lot brighter!”
To learn about Two Maids of New Albany, visit twomaidscleaning.com/new-albany.
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 $20 million in services, helping more than 58,000 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.