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Free Cleanout Application

✅ You (or someone you know) might benefit from a free clean out if...

  • You are overwhelmed by clutter or household tasks and don’t know where to begin — it’s affecting your daily life, safety, or peace of mind.

  • You are aging in place or recovering from illness and your home needs to be safer or more accessible to receive services like in-home care.

  • You have received warnings or fines from the city due to the condition of your home or yard, and need support to avoid further action.

  • You have been left in charge of a loved one’s estate or home and are unsure how to manage the belongings or prepare it for what’s next.

  • You have experienced a major life change — such as grief, a medical crisis, or financial hardship — and your home has become too much to manage alone.

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Apply today for the quarterly clean out grants—no income limits or referrals required. In home assessments with resource lists and service providers are offered to every applicant regardless of approval.

 

✅ Safe & confidential
✅ Includes dump trailer and landfill fees
✅ Help with sorting, downsizing & support referrals

📅 Offered once per quarter — Applications are now open for September scheduling. 
In home assessment includes additional resources and options without the wait. This is not an emergency line or crisis intervention program. Services are not guaranteed. 

We help create safer, healthier living for the long term!

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Disclaimer

​This is a BETA version of the application and review process. That means parts of the program are still being refined, and some steps or questions may change as we learn and grow. Your application is still valid, but you may be contacted with follow-up questions or updates to the process.

Demographic and personal information collected is the property of the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Hoarding Coalition and is used only to better understand and address the needs in our community. This information is never sold, shared without consent, or used to discriminate in any way. Your privacy and dignity remain our top priority.

Thank you for trusting us.

Application & Review Process: How It Works

The For Safer Spaces program offers one free cleanout per quarter to a local resident in need. This process is designed to be fair, compassionate, and transparent, with a focus on supporting long-term change and safety in the home.

​📝 How to Apply

  • All applications must be submitted online using our intake form.

  • Applications must be self-reported—this means the person needing services must be aware of and agree to the application.

  • A friend, family member, or professional (such as a social worker) can help fill out the form, but the applicant must give consent and be willing to participate.

  • Incomplete or third-party applications submitted without the applicant’s consent will not be considered.

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🔍 Initial Review & In-Home Consultation

  • Once your form is submitted, a volunteer will follow up within 2–3 business days to schedule an initial in-home assessment or consultation.

  • This visit allows us to understand your needs, offer additional resources, and assess readiness for services—even if you’re not selected for the free cleanout this quarter.

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📅 Quarterly Review Process

  • Applications are reviewed by the Coalition four times per year (March, June, September, and December).

  • During these meetings, all current applications are evaluated and one household is selected based on:

    • Urgency of safety needs

    • Willingness to participate and follow through

    • Support systems in place (or lack thereof)

    • Number of services needed and available community resources

    • Coalition member availability for the cleanout project

    • Readiness and confidence to maintain progress

    • Fairness and need compared to other active applications

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⚠️ Important Notes

  • This is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis or in danger, please call 911 or a local emergency resource.

  • Each cleanout includes donated time, equipment, and landfill fees. There is no monetary value, and the service is non-transferable.

  • If an applicant refuses services or is non-compliant with the plan, they may forfeit current and future eligibility.

  • Homeowners or renters must have active home insurance and accept liability for damages or risks. Service providers may require additional waivers.

  • All applicants will receive some form of support, even if not selected—this could include referrals, planning help, or guidance on how to move forward.

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📧 Have Questions or Haven’t Heard Back?

If you don’t hear from someone within 3 business days of submitting your application, please email us at info@forsaferspaces.com to confirm it was received.

We’re here to help—one home, one family, one step at a time.

A Note Before You Begin

We appreciate you taking the time to review our application and want every applicant to be successful and find value in the resources available.


The information you share here will remain confidential and will only be reviewed by members of the Coalition and the person conducting your consultation. It will not be shared with outside agencies unless you give permission or request it.

There are no negative consequences for being honest about your situation. In fact, taking this step can sometimes help reduce pressure from other agencies or systems by showing your willingness to work toward change.


⚠️ Please Note: Incomplete applications or those not self-reported (submitted without the applicant’s knowledge or willingness to accept help) will not be eligible for the For Safer Spaces Free Clean Out program.

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Terms & Conditions – Required to Proceed

Please read and agree to the following in order to complete your application:

  • I understand that services are not guaranteed and only one household is selected per quarter.

  • I consent to participate in a consultation and understand it must be scheduled within 14 days of submitting this form. Cancellations might result in a forfeiture of services.

  • If selected for free services, I will respond to the approval within one week of being notified.

  • I understand that the cleanout may involve one room, a garage, or a whole home depending on Coalition availability and needs.

  • I understand that services are non-transferable and hold no cash value.

  • I agree to comply with the plan of services and understand that noncompliance or refusal of services will result in disqualification.

  • I agree that no service provider will work outside their scope or agreed-upon services.

  • I understand that each provider may use their own contracts or fee schedules for any additional work outside the free cleanout.

  • I confirm I have homeowner’s or renter’s insurance and accept full liability for any damage, loss, or injury.

  • I release the Coalition and its members from any financial liability or obligation, including damage or injury claims.

I understand follow-up is required to remain eligible for current and future support.

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About the Coalition

For Safer Spaces is powered by the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Hoarding Coalition—a dedicated group of professionals, volunteers, and community members who believe that everyone deserves a safe and dignified place to call home.

Our coalition includes experts in mental health, social work, senior services, housing, healthcare, professional organizing, and more. Together, we work to identify resources, reduce barriers, and walk alongside individuals and families facing challenging living conditions.

This is more than just a cleanout program—it's a community collaboration focused on improving quality of life, preserving dignity, and creating safer spaces one home at a time.

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