Our Commitment to Social Impact and Professional Services

Introduction

Since our founding in 2010, CleanStart Property Services has been dedicated to more than just providing exceptional services; we are committed to creating positive social impact. Our journey has been marked by growth and success, driven by an employee-focused approach and strong community partnerships. In this blog post, we’ll highlight some key aspects of our mission, our lessons in social procurement, and our efforts to maintain our social enterprise values while expanding our services.

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Professional Services

Our Employee-Focused Approach

At CleanStart, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. From the beginning, we adopted an employee-focused model of supportive employment, which has been the cornerstone of our success. This approach has allowed us to grow into one of the largest social enterprises in the province, with plans for further expansion. Our commitment to paying a living wage and implementing supportive employment practices has made us a key supplier for numerous public and non-profit housing providers, as well as commercial enterprises looking to increase the social value of their spending.

Lessons in Social Procurement

One of the key lessons we’ve learned in social procurement over the years is that the social aspect must be a primary focus, not an afterthought. For efforts to truly stick and have a lasting impact, a social good should ideally drive the initiative. At the very least, a concerted effort must be made to achieve socially positive results. This can be challenging, requiring tough decisions, but maintaining this focus is essential. It’s the only way to ensure the spirit of social procurement lives on throughout project execution. It can’t be just ticking a box—you have to genuinely want to make a difference.

Expanding Our Services While Maintaining Our Values

Change is inevitable for most businesses, and at CleanStart, we’re committed to ensuring that expansions in our services or geographic reach don’t dilute our social enterprise efforts. Our primary focus remains on our employees. As we expand CleanStart to other cities within BC, we are dedicated to maintaining this focus. This includes collaborating with like-minded enterprises across the province, and we are very excited to embark on some great projects with them.

Conclusion

At CleanStart Property Services, our mission extends beyond providing top-notch junk removal, cleaning, pest control, and moving services. We are committed to creating positive social impact through our employee-focused approach and strong community partnerships. As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we remain dedicated to our core values, ensuring that our efforts make a meaningful difference in the lives of our employees and the communities we serve. Thank you for supporting CleanStart and joining us on this journey to build a better future for everyone.