Tell us about someone
Submit a nomination through our form by October 26 at 10:00 PM. You can nominate someone you know who may benefit from the project.
A Minot, North Dakota community initiative
One home. One space. One fresh start.
Local businesses and volunteers are coming together to help a neighbor facing difficult circumstances reclaim their space and move forward.
2026 nominations close October 26 at 10:00 PM
Why we're here
Project Fresh Start brings local Minot-area businesses and community volunteers together to offer a free cleanout, organizing help, cleaning services, and other available support to a person or household facing challenging circumstances.
Our team approaches every nomination with care, respect, and without judgment. This is about making a meaningful difference, one space at a time.
The 2026 project
Know someone who could use a hand? Here's what happens next.
Submit a nomination through our form by October 26 at 10:00 PM. You can nominate someone you know who may benefit from the project.
We'll review circumstances, project needs, safety, and the services available. The selected nominee and nominator are scheduled to be notified October 30.
After confirming the recipient's consent and assessing the work, our local partners will coordinate a transformation at a mutually agreed time.
Nominations are open
Your nomination could connect a neighbor with a team ready to lend a hand.
Deadline: October 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM · Selection planned for October 30
The people behind the project
Project Fresh Start is made possible through the collaboration of dedicated Minot-area businesses and community volunteers.
Roger Economy · Cleanout & hauling
Visit website ↗Katie Parrish · Professional organizing
Visit website ↗Chad Parrish · Trailer support
Visit website ↗Alexa Neal · Carpet cleaning
Visit Facebook ↗Rachelle Lund · Cleaning services
Visit Facebook ↗Local community volunteer