What Is Cleaning For A Reason?
Cleaning for a Reason provides free home cleaning to patients battling cancer. When cancer makes life at home difficult, our trusted network of residential cleaners, cleaning industry volunteers, and community volunteers come together to support cancer patients and their families.
Cleaning For A Reason Totals
- 60,446+ Patients Served
- $21,087,374+ Donated Cleanings
- Over 1,400 Cleaning Company Partners
Why Are We Giving Away Free Cleaning?
Our mission is to “Make Lives Better, In All That We Do.” We want to help take away some stress from people who face health challenges. Time is a precious gift, it should be spent with family and loved ones- not cleaning.
Jeannie Cleaning Totals (Since 2017)
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Awards
Top Cleaning For a Reason Partner (2024-2020)
Top 3 Cleaning For a Reason Partner (2021)
Triple Star Award- Service/ Fundraising/ Awareness- (2023-2021)- Jeannie Henderson (Cleaning for A Reason)
Impact Award (2022)- Jeannie Henderson (Cleaning Business Fundamentals)
Ways to get Involved
Thank you for your interest in helping! There are many ways to get involved.
1) Share
- Please share this page with everyone you know!
- Even if you don't know someone dealing with cancer, others you know might and they could help someone who could benefit.
2) Donate
- We are looking for 100 donors to donate $100 (or more)
- With $100 Donation- you will be on our Virtual Donor Wall
- Current Clients- will receive $100 Gift Certificate when donating $100 or more
- New Clients- For every new client that signs up for recurring service during the month of October- Jeannie Cleaning will donate $25 to Cleaning For A Reason.
- Donations can be made directly here.
3) Sign up
You can apply for yourself or Nominate someone to receive Free Cleaning
- Residence must be in Kalamazoo County.
- Someone in the household must be currently receiving cancer treatment
- Apply Here
Thank You To Our Supporters
Other Community Resources for Cancer Patients
Kairos Dwelling
Kairos Dwelling is an ecumenically sponsored home that provides physical care, emotional support and spiritual sustenance for terminally ill persons and their loved ones in a loving and compassionate environment. Priority is given to those with the greatest need. We do this because we believe that each person has intrinsic value and dignity.
Build A Team of Hope
- Annual Events: We organize events that bring the community together to raise money to help support cancer patients and their families.
- Providing Resources: Offering tangible support to individuals, from financial assistance to emotional support.
- Memorializing Mary: All of our work is done in memory of Mary Rapelje, a woman whose life was defined by selfless service to others.
Beautifully You
Beautiful You by Profile is here to meet the individual needs of our clients undergoing active cancer treatment. We offer complimentary wigs and headcovers along with salon & spa services.
Absolute Homecare
Founded in 2005, Absolute Home Care is a locally owned agency which is a leading provider of quality home health care services in the Southwest Michigan area. We provide quality caregivers that deliver family and client-centered care that allows people to stay in the comfort of their own home.
Patient Testimonials
Nominate a Cancer Patient Today
In The News
West Michigan mom of four receives a helping hand during her 2-year fight with cancer
First annual “Cleaning for Cancer” event takes place in Kalamazoo
Local, international cleaning businesses provide cancer patients free services
Cleaning For Cancer Week
October 13-17, 2025
Recognizing Our Partners
We feel extremely blessed to have so many generous friends.
Thank you for making a difference
2024 Donor Wall of Honor
(Gift of $100 or more)
Shirley Lohrberg
Riley Holland
Katie Hambright
Angela Schultz (VAAS)
Cathy Ur
Jennifer Parks
Core Neuro (Dr. Oscar)
Greg Kalmring
Pamla Hills
Karen Freshwater
Mike & Holly Wait
Kathryn Tiefenthal
Carol J Quartermaine
Pam Knight
Walter, Sara, Rollo & Ollie
Amy Caranci
Ken & Tiffany Hudok
Katherine Pfaff
Impact Women's Networking Group
Liz Farner
Specialty Packaging LLC
Kristi Harnishfeger
Julie Reisner
Debrin Wise
Tom & Sandy Lee
Impact Women's Networking Group
Angela Schultz (VAAS)
Carol J Quartermaine
Cleaning For A Reason Overview
How Do I Nominate Someone or Apply for a Free Cleaning?
We want to serve as many patients that we can. The client must live in Kalamazoo County and be recovering from cancer surgery, in cancer treatment, or hospice care. The nominee must agree to have the house cleaned by Jeannie Cleaning professionals and local volunteers.
What Does the Complimentary Cleaning Entail?
It is our Regular Maintenance Cleaning. It includes kitchen, dining room, living room, bedrooms, and bathrooms. All rooms will be dusted and cleaned including furniture, fixtures, floors.
Jeannie Cleaning Serves the Greater Kalamazoo Area:
Kalamazoo, Downton Kalamazoo, Portage, Vicksburg, Schoolcraft, Texas Township, Texas Corners, Lawton, Mattawan, Oshtemo, Westwood, Oakwood, Milwood, Winchell Neighborhood, Richland, Parchment, Comstock, Gull Lake, Galesburg, Augusta and area. Not sure if we serve your neighborhood? Just ask!!