Recently . . .
Task Force Represented at 'NAMI Walks'
On Sept. 22nd, 2018 3,894 people walked and raised over $454,000 for NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness).
The NAMI Minnesota mission statement:
"NAMI Minnesota champions justice, dignity, and respect for all people affected by mental illnesses. Through education, support, and advocacy we strive to eliminate the pervasive stigma of mental illnesses, effect positive changes in the mental health system, and increase the public and professional understanding of mental illnesses."
The Minnesota Hoarding Task Force group walked together and wore their new white shirts with our blue logo.
Educating Senior Citizens
Janet Yeats (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist), Gail Trenholm (Brooklyn Park public health), and Diane Gambrel (professional organizer) gave presentations for Brooklyn Park seniors about hoarding on Oct. 25th, 2017.
Janet defined hoarding and talked about current information and research.
Gail described her role in public health and how she interacts with landlords and renters.
Diane gave tips to the audience on how to work with your loved one who is hoarding, and what not to do.
Minnesota Crime Prevention Association Conference
On October 15th, 2018 Diane Gambrel, professional organizer, and Emily Cheesebrow, resident support specialist, talked about their roles in helping someone who is hoarding. Emily is a volunteer member of the MN Hoarding Task Force. The class was Hoarding Basics: Be Prepared for a Hoarding Situation and the conference was held in Duluth, Minnesota.
Police from across Minnesota were in attendance, many of whom host local landlord groups in their area.
Help Our Cause
Contributions to this 501(c)(3) non-profit enable us to move forward on our Mission.
Make checks out to "Minnesota Hoarding Task Force" and mail to: 111 - 1st St. SE, Osseo, MN 55369
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