The Cleaning for a Reason Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization that provides free housecleaning to women undergoing treatment for cancer, honored the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) with its Association of the Year Award.
 
"Since 2008, the American Cleaning Institute has been a strong, effective, and strategic partner with Cleaning for a Reason," said the group's President and Founder, Debbie Sardone. "They have raised our foundation's profile throughout the cleaning products industry and helped us gain critically important financial support in the business community. We are very grateful for their continued work on our behalf."
 
To-date, Cleaning for a Reason has worked with more than 1,000 cleaning service providers who've performed 12,000 free, professional house cleanings to improve the lives of women undergoing cancer treatment. That reflects over $3 million worth of donated cleaning services.
 
ACI recently presented a check to the foundation for $18,000, much of that raised during charitable events at ACI's Annual Meeting & Industry Convention.
 
"Until a cure for cancer is found, this organization can make a difference in the lives and in the homes of women with cancer," said Nancy Bock, ACI Senior Vice President of Education. "ACI and its members are proud partners of this organization because we all know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. And even after the diagnosis, a clean home is important."
 
Bock serves as Secretary on Cleaning for a Reason's Board of Directors.
 
Companies and individuals interested in supporting Cleaning for a Reason should visit their website, www.cleaningforareason.org.