Giving back is built
into how we operate.
The Modern Maid isn't just a cleaning service — it's a member of this community. For 23 years, Amanda has put Delaware County first. These are the programs that show it.
Why we give
back
Before the programs and the partners, there's a simple belief: a clean, comfortable home is a dignity everyone deserves. Hear Amanda tell it.
"We know that keeping a home clean while undergoing treatment is an impossible task. That's our job — and we're honored to do it."
— Amanda Matthews-Owens, Founder
Free cleanings for
cancer patients.
Cleaning for a Reason is a national nonprofit that partners with professional cleaning companies to provide free home cleaning services to people battling cancer. The Modern Maid has been a proud partner for years — donating free cleanings every month to local cancer patients: two cleanings a month apart per patient, for more than two patients each month.
The last thing someone fighting for their health should worry about is whether their bathroom is clean. That's our job, and we're honored to do it.
Anyone in our service area who is actively receiving cancer treatment.
Two professional home cleanings, a month apart, provided at no cost to them.
Call us at (740) 272-0017 or visit cleaningforareason.org to apply directly through the nonprofit.
Built into
how we operate.
Laundry Love
Dignity & clean clothes for neighbors in need
Laundry Love provides free laundry service for people experiencing poverty or homelessness. We keep it running quietly, behind the scenes.
- We fund the detergent & softener
- And the quarters the machines run on
- Clean clothes are a matter of dignity
Pacer Pantry
Supporting Delaware City Schools families
The Pacer Pantry feeds students and families facing food insecurity in Delaware City Schools.
- We pick up non-perishable donations on cleaning day
- And give from our own pantry too
- Neighbors helping neighbors put food on the table
Downtown, the first Friday
of every month.
First Fridays is Delaware's beloved monthly street event — live music, local vendors, gallery openings, and the kind of community gathering that fills historic downtown. The Modern Maid is proud to be part of Main Street Delaware, the organization behind it.
We're not set up at a booth every First Friday, but you'll often find us downtown — and when we are, it's a natural chance to connect with neighbors and the families we clean for. Say hello if you see us.
We clean homes.
We clean streets too.
Every Wednesday morning — weather permitting — the team is out cleaning up downtown Delaware, picking up trash and helping maintain the character of the historic district that so many of our clients call home.
We believe that if you're in the business of making spaces better, you don't stop at the front door. The team donates their time and supplies because a clean community starts at the curb.
Business of the Year
2026.
The Modern Maid was named Business of the Year by Main Street Delaware, Inc. — an honor recognizing businesses that strengthen the economic and cultural fabric of historic downtown Delaware. For Amanda, it reflects 23 years of doing things the right way, showing up for this community, and proving that a small local business can make a big difference.
Get started and
support your community.
Every booking keeps revenue in Delaware County — and helps fund programs like Cleaning for a Reason, Laundry Love, and Pacer Pantry.
