Certified for Excellence: How Endeavors Unlimited’s Cleaning Services Create Jobs
Last Updated: 24 Feb 2025
COMMUNITY SERVICES
We’ve always known that Endeavors Unlimited provides top-notch cleaning services, but now, it’s official! We’re proud to announce that we’ve earned the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) certification, which proves our commitment to quality, professionalism, and excellence.
This achievement isn’t just about cleaning—it’s about creating jobs for people with disabilities. At Endeavors Unlimited, we believe everyone deserves the chance to build a career they love. By choosing our services, businesses get reliable, high-quality cleaning while supporting an inclusive workforce.
What is CIMS and Why Does It Matter?
CIMS is the gold standard for cleaning service providers. It ensures companies follow strict policies to maintain clean, safe environments while running an efficient and well-managed business.
For Endeavors Unlimited, this certification is a confirmation that we are moving the needle for disability employment. And for keeping Texas spaces healthy, safe, and beautiful! It assures our clients that working with us means:
- High-quality, professional cleaning for businesses in Houston, San Antonio, and Fort Worth.
- A commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction.
- More job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Beyond Cleaning: A Mission to Empower
Since the 1990s, Endeavors Unlimited has been more than just a cleaning service—we’re a mission-driven nonprofit. Our goal is to help adults with disabilities gain competitive, integrated employment while delivering top-tier services to commercial and government clients.
With this certification, we continue to set the bar for both industry excellence and workforce inclusion.
What does this mission look like in the real world? Take Marine Corps veteran Javier, for example. For Javi, life after service was anything but easy. After returning home from deployment, he struggled with PTSD and severe anxiety, which led to job loss, homelessness, and isolation.
“I went from a proud officer in the Marine Corps to a proud police officer to living in my van,” Javi shared. “I was homeless.”
That’s when he found Endeavors Unlimited. Through our Job Supportive Services and Direct Employment programs, Javi was able to get back on his feet, secure stable housing, and find meaningful employment in custodial and landscaping services.
“I enjoy what I do, and I enjoy the people I work with,” Javi said. “Endeavors helped me build my self-esteem and my confidence back up. Now, I see the sun every day.”
Javi’s story is proof that employment is more than just a paycheck—it’s a path to stability, purpose, and healing. Today, he manages administrative operations for our Endeavors Health & Wellness Center in San Antonio, helping connect other veterans and first responders to a wide variety of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness services.
(Read more about Javier’s inspiring story here.)
How You Can Support Inclusive Employment
Want to keep your business spotless while making a difference? Here’s how:
- Hire an Award-Winning Team: If your business needs custodial or landscaping services in Houston, San Antonio, or Fort Worth, partner with Endeavors Unlimited. You’ll receive professional, high-quality service while supporting an inclusive workforce.
- Support Career Growth for People with Disabilities: Our Job Support Services provide training, job coaching, and career support to help individuals with disabilities gain confidence and thrive in the workplace.
- Help Spread the Word: The more businesses that know about our mission, the more jobs we can create. Share our story and be part of building a more inclusive workforce.
Let’s Work Together
By choosing Endeavors Unlimited, you’re not just getting expert cleaning services—you’re helping create sustainable employment for people with disabilities.
Contact us today to learn how we can support your business or employment goals. Visit endeavors.org/endeavors-unlimited/ to get started.