The efforts of Molly Maid of Rutherford County, a local cleaning service in Smyrna, have resulted in more than just a spotless shine. The business recently raised thousands of dollars for a worthy cause that is close to many of the employees' hearts.

Molly Maid family customers, cleaning franchise owners and housekeeping personnel banded together to provide greater awareness and support for abused women and children through the Ms. Molly Foundation, which has continually instilled hope in communities by supporting education and fundraising events for hundreds of local safe houses and shelters.

"When the Ms. Molly Foundation was created, we asked, what can we do that is a natural fit with what our business is about," said Bill Foley, owner of Molly Maid of Rutherford County and a member of the board for the Ms. Molly Foundation.

"It's a natural fit. We clean homes and make them a comfortable space. The home should be a safe place," he added. "We see abuse in homes."

For the last several years Molly Maid of Rutherford County has raised money for the local Domestic Violence Program every October, designated as Domestic Violence Awareness month.

For every $25 donated to the cause by clients, Molly Maid employees returned the generosity and as a thank you donated their time and labor

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