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. [...]
Somewhere in the woods on the outskirts of Kissimmee, Troy had set up a small tent in the middle of winter. At 50 years old, he was cold, depressed, and alone. He had no income and was grieving the loss of his mother. Things couldn’t get much worse, he thought. And then one day, his [...]
“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven… A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing.” Ecclesiastes 3: 1, 5 After much deliberation, Talbot House Ministries has decided to cancel its annual Seeds of Hope Banquet in light of the risks of COVID-19 in our area. This [...]
After much anticipation, shovels were raised, dirt was thrown, and prayers were spoken at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Vermont Place Apartments Tuesday. Together with local government leaders and project supporters, we celebrated a historic moment which will increase Talbot House Ministries’ capacity to offer affordable housing by 50 percent. Once renovated, each of the [...]
What is “normal?” This is a word that COVID-19 has changed for everyone in our community. Talbot House Ministries has found a new normal in many capacities, from our housing program to the Solutions department. Our “new normal” is allowing us to engage with clients in innovative ways, and we’re excited to be able to [...]
Over the summer, Talbot House Ministries is welcoming candidates for local political offices to discuss issues with residents and staff in a casual setting. These forums are intended to prepare registered voters to make informed decisions at the August 18 primary elections and stay engaged in the political process. Congressional District 15 Democratic candidates Adam [...]
According to Florida Department of Education, children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are considered homeless. Talbot House Ministries’ youngest client, Santiago, faced this exact predicament. After experiencing transitional homelessness as a teenager, Santiago’s school counselor referred him to Talbot House Ministries. Living with family was important to Santiago. However, [...]
Every morning, Talbot House Ministries staff and residents join together to celebrate personal achievements, make announcements, and pray together to start the day. Below are some of the small miracles shared in these meetings this month: August: Stanley celebrated one year clean and sober! Kelly returned from quarantine, and is grateful for her health and [...]
Talbot House Ministries will celebrate the groundbreaking of the Vermont Place Apartments, at 912 and 920 N. Vermont Avenue, on July 14 at 8 a.m. Attendance is limited but community members can watch the ceremony live on social media. Talbot House Ministries received the Vermont Place Apartments property from the City of Lakeland last year [...]
