We educate the public and families about what hoarding is and is not. We would like to hear about community events that we can participate in with either a short presentation or by hosting a table with information to share.
We respond to requests for help with hoarding situations. The Minnesota Hoarding Task Force does not offer services. Instead, we use our expertise and connections to share information and options to be considered. If you have a question about a hoarding situation, contact us by phone, email, or on our Facebook page. We keep details of such situations confidential.
We are developing presentations and informational talks to be used at training sessions for requests that we receive.
We are a volunteer group made up of professionals who work in various fields and individuals who have a personal interest in hoarding. We welcome others to join us at monthly business meetings, where we network, learn from each other, and move forward on our mission. One of the ways we aim to educate the public is to simply define what hoarding and "hoarding disorder".
If you are interested in becoming a member, see additional information at the bottom of this page.
Task Force Executive Board
President - Jennifer LeClaire Schmidt
Vice President - Jacqui Mason
Treasurer - Gail Trenholm
Secretary - Michelle Peterson
Our mission is to support any person, family, friend or agency in Minnesota affected by hoarding through education, networking and connection to resources while promoting public health and safety.
We envision communities that implement best practices to support those affected by hoarding where individuals are supported with sustainable options while being treated with dignity and respect.
Educational information
Monthly business meeting announcements
News articles
Information for families
Hoarding Task Force events
Membership period
The membership year runs from May 1 – April 30. You may join at any time during the year. Annual renewal for everyone is May 1 .
Anyone can become a member!
Membership privileges:
Vote at monthly meetings
Vote in yearly election of officers
Use the MNHTF logo on your business website
Access to shared resources on Dropbox
Membership responsibilities:
Use your talents and contacts to further the mission of MNHTF
Network with other MNHTF members to increase knowledge and capacity for both yourself and MNHTF
Regularly attend monthly meetings
Fill out the membership form (see link below) and return to mnhtf.org@gmail.com.
Membership dues:
Dues are not required though they are strongly encouraged on an annual basis.
Dues accepted by cash, check or PayPal/credit card (link located on the home page). If you will pay your membership dues via PayPal/credit card, make a note before you submit your PayPal payment - there is a spot for that.
All donations are tax-deductible per IRS regulations.
If paying by check, make payable to "Minnesota Hoarding Task Force" and email mnhtf.org@gamil.com to request the address to mail the check.
Suggested Dues:
Individual/volunteer: $25
Single proprietor business: $50
Partnership or larger business: $100
Associate Member: $0
MNHTF Membership Application - updated 9-12-22 (pdf)
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