Philanthropy isn’t separate from business for me, it’s a natural extension of it.
Cleaning homes is really about caring for people, so giving back has always been easy. We look for ways to support those who serve others or are facing difficult times. We love participating in Cleaning for a Reason, where individuals undergoing cancer treatment can receive two months of free home cleanings. During such a challenging time, a simple home cleaning can provide comfort, dignity and one less thing to worry about.
One of the programs closest to our hearts is proudly supporting first responder families through our Heroes First Initiative, partnering with First Responders Children’s Foundation. A portion of every cleaning supports them and their families in Oakland County, with our corporate office matching those donations.
As part of this initiative, we host a contest where a first responder and three guests can win an all-expenses paid trip to New York City for the Thanksgiving Parade. We also offer scholarships up to $5,000 for graduates who are children or grandchildren of first responders, investing in the next generation.
We participate in many more community events, like trunk or treat with the Farmington Hills Police Department and the M.A.L.A. Child and Family Institute to donating fundraiser items and participating in parades. We also support the Chamber’s Women+ Business Committee Holiday Charity Luncheon, an annual event where the business community supports different charities each year.
Supporting local schools is also important to us. We frequently sponsor their major fundraisers like Color Run and often step in to help with milestone events, such as covering the cost of a bounce house for a fifth-grade celebration or putting up a business banner for the high school basketball team.
Once you start looking for ways to give back, you will find them everywhere.
Personally, leadership means showing up beyond the business. Volunteering in community fundraisers such as The Family Feud supporting CARES Food Pantry and the Xemplar Club are other examples that remind me that businesses have an incredible opportunity and responsibility to be forces for good.
My advice to other businesses is simple: make philanthropy part of your culture, not just a campaign. Choose causes that align with your values. When giving back becomes part of your everyday, it not only strengthens your community but also builds deeper connections with customers and staff.
People want to support businesses that care. When heart meets hustle, the impact can be truly extraordinary.
"Businesses have an incredible opportunity and responsibility to be forces for good.”