Do you feel overwhelmed by the possessions, paper and piles that have taken over your life and space? Don’t know how or where to start to make changes? You’re not alone.

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is pleased to announce the formation of a free, educational support group for individuals who are struggling with clutter and disorganization. The NYPL Clutter Support Group will be a member-based group facilitated by organizing expert A. J. Miller. It will meet on an ongoing basis to address clutter and disorganization related issues and offer support, information, tips and techniques to combat clutter and become better organized.

The NYPL Clutter Support Group is open to people of all ages with any degree of disorganization. Whether you’ve had a life long struggle with being organized or your problem is more recent; whether you’re just a little overloaded, a hoarder, have ADHD or are living with someone who is one of these, please join us.

We look forward to seeing you at our introductory meeting on February 4, 2009 from 6:00 – 6:45PM at The New York Public Library, Grand Central Branch, 135 E. 46th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues.

If you – or any woman you know – is currently undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, the Cleaning for a Reason Foundation (C4R) provides FREE housecleaning and maid services one time a month for four months while you’re in treatment. C4R believes that “fighting cancer is difficult enough, but living with it is even tougher.” Because they want to make sure that you have “one less thing to worry about”, they’ve partnered with professional, residential cleaning companies who are successful enough to be in a position to offer their services for free to those in need their communities.

C4R partners carry insurance, bonding and do criminal background checks. All you have to do is go to the C4R website, sign up and have your doctor fax them a note confirming your treatment. C4R will have a participating maid service in your zip code area arrange for the service.

Click here to see what Oprah has to say about C4R.

To help support or make an “In Memory of” Donation to C4R, please click here.