History

Tasks Unlimited formed on June 2, 1970 in response to Dr. George W. Fairweather’s success at creating an alternative approach to mental illness hospitalization, now known as the Fairweather Lodge Model. Tasks Unlimited began engaging individuals at Anoka State Hospital in the process of planning for transition to community and creating their own “Lodge”, a place they could call home and support each other to live, work, and achieve their goals. After a few months of training on the Fairweather Lodge Model, and support from Dr. Fairweather’s team, Lodge members moved in and Tasks Unlimited opened its first lodge on October 18, 1970.