19/05/2026
Day 1 - Cleaning For A Local Veteran
I was contacted this past weekend with an offer/request to assist with a local veteran who was in dire need of assistance.
For those that know me, I come from a long line of veterans in my family - related to me and others I grew up with. Also my ex is a Veteran, my 2 boys are veterans and I have another that is still serving - so not only does this hit close to home - but brought tears to my eyes when I was told about what this gentleman has had to endure and no one was willing to help (In the cleaning industry).
After I was informed about his situation and met with him in person, I knew I had to do this without any hesitation. I gathered my crew and began today to tackle this by the end of the week to keep him from becoming another homeless veteran.
With permission from client to take and use pictures- this is my afternoons a few days this week and then two full days to come - also this week.
Today was a very long and busy day decluttering the kitchen, dining, living room and laundry areas. Tomorrow I will tackle the bath, hallway and bedroom. Then I will be able to go back and begin to “clean” on Wednesday and then on to Friday.
I’ll post the follow up pictures after the process has been completed and this place is restored.
This is why I clean. To restore the peace that comes from having a place to call home and knowing the client will also feel less stress and anxiety about what they live in and can or can’t move around in.
It’s not about the money, because this is my profession - one of my own brothers in need - so no it’s not just a job for me. I know most will say that’s ridiculous, but when you have done this for as long as I have, the feeling I have when completed and the look of satisfaction on my clients face, is payment enough.
Not everything in life is about how much we make off of it. I believe in things coming back tenfold and by the grace of God, He sees the difference that it makes.
I own a Christian based cleaning company and I pray over the home, the client and all of those that help me tackle this - daily.
Do things for the right reason even if no one else will. God will bless you!