Manoj was born and raised in India and came to the United States in 2008. Due to untreated mental illness and substance abuse, he struggled to keep a job and was in and out of homeless shelters for over seven years. In July 2019, the Homeless Coalition referred Manoj to Talbot House for intake. [...]
Construction is underway at Talbot House Ministries! In the fall, we began our kitchen and dining room renovation. This expansion will allow us to serve our community with greater efficiency. According to the United Way of Central Florida, “In Polk County, 95,800 individuals, 15% of the population, are unsure they will have enough food to [...]
Due to deteriorating health conditions, Janet could no longer work. She faced eviction, her family wasn’t talking to her, and she didn’t know where she was going to go. During a visit to the Good Samaritan Free Clinic, she learned about Talbot House Ministries and the help available to her. “I wasn’t living; I was [...]
When James lost his job, and later lost his apartment, he spent a week living on the street. Due to multiple health conditions, he could no longer work a steady job. This led to a long battle with depression and suicidal thoughts. “I didn’t believe clinical depression was real until I was living it. One [...]
Happy New Year! Thank you for your support throughout the past year. As we continue navigating the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on our community, your donations, volunteer hours, and social media support have made it possible for us to successfully serve those in our community who need us most. As we move into 2022, [...]
For those experiencing homelessness, the holidays can be extra challenging. A season that is meant for hope, joy, and peace can instead bring pain, uncertainty, and fear. But thanks to you, our Christmas was full of miracles. Thanks to generous donations from our community, we were able to provide Christmas gifts for over 30 families. [...]
At the end of 2021, Jim Lobinsky concluded his term as President of the Talbot House Ministries Executive Board, a position he held since 2019. However, his history of service stretches back nearly 20 years and has made a world of difference during that time. Talbot House Ministries has benefitted greatly from Jim’s ability to [...]
When Bryson graduated high school, he felt lost, gave up hope for his future, and began abusing substances. When his mother passed away earlier this year, he felt guilt from the pain he brought her. “I got tired of running in circles and I wanted to change. I heard about Talbot House through the hospital [...]
As a young woman in an unstable living situation, Adrienne suffered domestic violence and struggled with learning disabilities that made it difficult for her to live independently. At Talbot House Ministries, she found a community that empowered her to forge a new path toward success, safety, and independence. This Christmas, we ask you to give [...]
Early this year, the Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved a $900,000 grant for Talbot House to complete a kitchen and dining room expansion. This project will make it possible for us to feed more people with greater efficiency and accommodate social distancing as necessary. We currently serve about 300 meals a day between [...]
