I come from a long line of women who are hyper-obsessive about cleaning (just ask my brothers and/or fiancé) — so I get excited about the very intimation of a housecleaner. Regardless, my sister* sent this along and I thought it was such an incredible cause that I had to share: cleaningforareason.org
If you know a woman currently undergoing chemotherapy in the United States, Cleaning for A Reason will provide free housecleaning (once a month for 4 months) while she is in treatment. I don’t know about you, but the one helpful thing someone can do for me when I’m sick is make my living space comfortable. I just feel better when my surroundings are organized and freshly cleaned.
Cleaning for A Reason serves the entire U.S. and currently has 547 partners. Check them out and pass their info along — think of how much it could help someone you know with enough on their plate already.
*thanks Shannon!
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How about for women with other conditions? I am pretty disabled by multiple sclerosis. I use up a lot of my limited time and energy trying to keep my apartment clean for myself and my son (and there are things I just cannot do)bthat I could be using for more life-enriching and proactive activities. Since I depend upon social security disability payments for my income, there is no way I can afford to pay for regular help (especially factoring in enormous healthcare costs! I still would like a clean and sanitary environment.
Thanks for your comment Laura! That's a really great point and idea. I'll send a note to them and see what they come back with.
+Katie
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