For the last five years, Johnny has operated the Talbot House passenger van, driving clients where they need to be and picking up donations. He takes his job very seriously and ensures that Talbot House clients make it to their appointments on time, every time. Often, he gets to take people to their most rewarding [...]
Talbot House recently hired a full-time licensed mental health counselor, Shaunese. She is already very busy, reaching about 20 residents a week. Although Shaunese is doing as much as she can, she can't service all our residents at one time. To help her, all Talbot House staff completed mental health first aid training to manage [...]
"I know now God had a plan for me this whole time and meant for me to land at Talbot House," says Kelley. A failed marriage, unsuccessful knee surgery, addiction, and physical and mental agony are just some of the challenges Kelly faces. The most pressing issues involved severe mental health concerns which led to [...]
While Talbot House clients may not have all the luxuries your family enjoys this Thanksgiving holiday, they are nevertheless counting their blessings this holiday season. Blessings like: Reuniting with family. This year, Helen was able to fly to Pennsylvania to see her kids for the first time in years. Carl has reconnected with his sister, [...]
“It’s funny how God works,” David said as he reflected on his time at Talbot House Ministries. Unlike some of our clients, David didn’t come to Talbot House with a criminal record or untreated substance abuse. As a matter of fact, he had a college degree and was five years sober. But, at 47, he [...]
Talbot House Ministries finds itself in urgent need of support to continue its feeding programs and day-to-day operations. Our oldest cargo van, a 2005 model that has served us well for over 200,000 miles, is no longer safe to drive and too expensive to repair. This van is mission-critical to Talbot House, enabling staff to [...]
Another family has been reunited thanks to partnerships with multiple service agencies in Polk County, including Talbot House Ministries. “Mary,” who asked that her legal name not be published, is a 27-year-old single mother of four with one on the way. She’s lived in Polk County all her life and graduated from Kathleen High School. [...]
Is your congregation struggling to stay connected right now? Let Talbot House Ministries provide a unique opportunity to reconnect and discuss the mission field in our own backyard. Since our Seeds of Hope Banquet has been cancelled this year, we’re bringing Seeds of Hope testimonials directly to your church family! We are happy to visit [...]
As families across Polk County prepare to send their children back to school, Talbot House Ministries is doing its part to ensure that disadvantaged kids have the supplies they need to stay healthy and succeed. Through a partnership with One More Child, Talbot House Ministries was able to deliver 37 backpacks full of back-to-school supplies [...]
In many ways, the kitchen is the heart of Talbot House Ministries. Amid the clanging of pots and pans, the smell of roasting meat, and the bustle of busy workers, our mission of caring for the homeless is made real. Residents and staff make it a point to stop by the kitchen whenever they can. [...]
