At Talbot House Ministries, the work is real. Your employment experience is challenging, rewarding, and never the same day twice. Together, our staff share hope and tangibly improve the lives of homeless men and women across Polk County. Our team is growing - if you are passionate, skilled, and looking to make a difference, please [...]
This month, the Talbot House Ministries board of directors voted to welcome Adam W. Conrady to its ranks as our newest board member. Adam, Business Development Manager with Atos, is an information technology sales executive with 16 years of experience in the field. In this role, he is focused on the digital transformation of large [...]
It takes some time to get to know Stevie. Quiet and reserved, he prefers to let his actions do the talking. He can regularly be found with a mop or a broom in hand, keeping himself busy serving his fellow residents. “I like to clean,” Stevie says. He has found that cleaning gives him a [...]
Just over one year ago, Talbot House Ministries celebrated the grand opening of the Vermont Place Apartments, an affordable housing project serving the homeless, veterans, and disabled. With rents averaging just over $400 a month, this unique public-private partnership has already proven to be a model of success to our clients and community. Dwayne, [...]
The Talbot House Ministries’ Auxiliary warmly invites you to attend their annual Rose Tea on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 2 p.m. The event will be hosted at All Saints' Episcopal Church, located at 202 S Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801. The afternoon will consist of a tea service, entertainment, and a hat parade—all in [...]
This April, Talbot House Ministries held a strategic planning board retreat to discuss opportunities for growth over the next five years. We are grateful to GiveWell Community Foundation for providing funding to support this retreat as part of their Empower Polk grant cycle. An amazing group of strategic planning professionals from Publix Super Markets facilitated [...]
Talbot House Ministries must raise nearly $3.2 million annually to operate our shelter, recovery program, employment and training program, and medical clinic. This spring, our Board of Directors is issuing a challenge – to raise $150,000 to support essential programs and services. Will you rise to the challenge? In 2021, Talbot House Ministries was able [...]
In December 2019, Sylvia was in a car accident that left her with a broken leg and collar bone. She was not approved to receive disability benefits and began to struggle with depression and anxiety. Battling suicidal thoughts and unable to work, she arrived at Talbot House Ministries in November 2021. “I wanted to end [...]
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and we are so grateful for every person who serves at Talbot House Ministries! We wouldn't be able to do what we do without the dedicated service of our volunteers. In the past year, more than 100 volunteers have completed over 2,500 hours. We average 30 volunteers and 200 hours [...]
The life-changing work taking place at Talbot House Ministries is only possible thanks to generous gifts from people like you. This spring, our Board of Directors is issuing a challenge – to raise $150,000 to support essential programs and services benefitting people like Audrey. “My money ran out, and I was walking aimlessly through the [...]
