Frequently Asked Questions About
Joining The Cleaning for Heroes Program
How much will it cost me?
It costs nothing to join and we do not
require our members to pay pledges to our organization.
What do I have to do if I join?
We ask that you be willing to commit
to providing a certain amount of services to our clients. We
have 3 levels of chose from:
Bronze (recommended for
independent operators and small companies) - $1200 PER YEAR
($100 per month) in donated services to help approximately 3
veterans per year.
Silver (recommended for small to
mid-size companies) - $2500 per year ($208 per month) in
donated services to help approximately 6 veterans per year.
Gold (recommended for larger companies with 12 or more
employees)- $5000 per year ($415 per month) in donated
services to help approximately 12 veterans per year.
For companies that provide higher-cost services, you may opt
to "bank" your donated services to provide these higher cost
services to fewer clients.
For more
information please request a membership application which
spells out these requirements in more detail.
Please
remember: Your company MUST be insured and you MUST perform
background checks on all employees. Sorry, no exceptions.
What’s in it for me if I join?
The goodwill you will earn in your
community by showing that your company cares and is socially
responsible will be paid back 10 fold over the cost of the
services you donate! Goodwill is a powerful tool and can
result in many more paying clients who may choose your
company over a competitor that does not participate in our
program. As a maid service company owner myself, I can attest
to the positive impact that belonging to an organization like
Cleaning for Heroes has had on my own company. The outpouring
of support for veterans and organizations supporting veterans
is HUGE! When you join us as a member maid service you are
able to ride with that wave of support as you help veterans
in your own community. Your willingness to give of yourself
to this very worthy cause will not go unnoticed in the your
community and in return your community will support your
business which will help to further the growth of your
business.
As a member you will also receive these
benefits:
*
Customized Cleaning for Heroes logo to
use on your website and marketing materials
* Free or
discounted products from our sponsors
* Press release
template
* Free fundraising tools
* A listing in our
directory of providers that will link to your website for
added exposure, driving more traffic to your business
*
If the demand for your services exceed your donated amount,
funding MAY be provided on a case-by-case basis, and based
upon availability
We already joined a
similar program. Why should I join yours too?
Every non-profit organization is created
with one goal in mind: To help others in need. Every
non-profit organization within the cleaning industry all
agree that working together to promote good will toward a
variety of recipients is a “win-win” for everyone. We all
have the same goal to promote professionalism within the
cleaning and home services industry, and we each believe in
promoting success for one another. We understand that joining
our program is a business decision that only you can make and
we encourage you to consider the best fit for your business
and your community. Becoming a member of multiple
organizations will open many doors for your business and we
hope you’ll find the value of also becoming a participating
provider with Cleaning for Heroes.
We can't
afford to donate our services. Why would anyone want to give
away services for free?
We understand that there can be some concerns about donating
services when the costs come out of the owner's pockets.
Don't forget that being part of an organization like Cleaning
for Heroes gives your company the opportunity to be
recognized by media outlets like newspapers and television
for the good work that your company does for the community.
This is free advertising that will reach thousands of people.
The new clients you will gain by showing the community what a
caring and socially responsible business you are will more
than cover the costs involved in belonging to our program.
What about fundraising?
90% of all fundraising done by your
company, or by friends in your community, will be set aside
in a fund to be used by your company to pay for cleanings
performed for our clients. The remaining 10% will be used to
help cover administration of our program. There is no other
program out there that has such a generous fundraising
policy.
How can I let my community know I
am a member?
Showing the community you participate in
our program is as simple as putting our logo on your website
and other marketing materials. It will produce curiosity from
potential clients who will ask you to tell them more and give
you an opportunity to sell your services. We will also
provide you with press releases.