Talbot House Ministries Center for Women & Children

09/05/2026

🎉 One Year of Hope. One Year of Impact. One Community Making It Possible.

What happens when a community decides that women and children experiencing homelessness deserve more than a temporary place to stay?

Hope happens. Stability happens. Home happens.

In the first year of our Talbot House Ministries Center for Women & Children , 180 women and children found safety, nourishment, support, and a pathway forward. We provided 21,900 nights of safe housing, served 65,700 meals, and 85.9% of families completing our program achieved a positive housing outcome.

Behind every number is a mother rebuilding her life. A child sleeping safely. A family finding its way home.

And we did not do this alone.

We celebrate and thank GiveWell Community Foundation, United Way of Central Florida, Publix Charities, Polk County Sheriff’s Charities, Polk County Government, City of Winter Haven, Homeless Coalition of Polk County, our community and faith partners, volunteers, and our incredible private donors. Your generosity is transforming lives.

We estimate the Center generates $3.28 million+ in community value and public-system savings — approximately $5.46 for every $1 invested.

But the work continues every single day. Keeping these doors open takes all of us. We invite you to invest in this mission, tour the Center, meet our team, and see firsthand what your support makes possible.

💛 Support the Center for Women & Children:

https://givebutter.com/center-for-women-children-6huajj

🏡 Schedule a tour, volunteer, or learn how your organization can help:

[email protected]

Thank you, Winter Haven and Polk County. This is your impact, too. Together, we are keeping the doors open and creating pathways home for women and children who need us.

09/02/2026

At the Talbot House Ministries Center for Women & Children , our work is about more than providing a safe place for families—it is about creating opportunities for children to learn, grow, play, discover, and thrive.

Today, we celebrate Oliver Aponte, our Early Childhood Educator, and the meaningful enrichment happening every day with the little ones who call our Center home. Through developmentally appropriate learning, creative play, early literacy, social-emotional activities, and one-on-one encouragement, our children are building skills and confidence during an important season of their lives.

We are especially grateful for the grant supporting Early Childhood Education in Honor of Mabel Schaefer’s Legacy through the GiveWell Community Foundation. This investment allows us to strengthen early childhood enrichment for children experiencing homelessness while their mothers work toward stability, employment, housing, and a new beginning.

For us, breaking the cycle of homelessness also means investing in the next generation. Every book read, number learned, picture colored, milestone celebrated, and moment of encouragement plants another seed of hope.

You can be part of what is happening at the Center for Women and Children. Give, volunteer, visit, or simply help us share the story.

💛 Support the Center:

https://talbothouse.org/donate/

For volunteering opportunities or to schedule a tour, contact our center director Deborah Pieron at [email protected].

Thank you to the GiveWell Community Foundation for helping us ensure that even during one of the most difficult chapters in a child’s life, there is still room for learning, laughter, childhood, and HOPE. ❤️

08/21/2026

🌟 BLESSED WITH A BEAUTIFUL SURPRISE 🌟

At the 2026 Annual Meeting & Best Places to Work Awards Breakfast, themed "For the Love of MEN... of the Workforce," a special surprise made the event unforgettable.

Sarah Aune, a dedicated mother and valued member of the community, was presented with a vehicle that will help provide reliable transportation and new opportunities for the future.

This incredible gift represents more than a vehicle.
It represents:
✨ Hope�✨ Opportunity�✨ Independence�✨ Community Support�✨ A Brighter Future

The generosity shown through this event demonstrates the power of people coming together to change lives in meaningful ways.

The "For the Love of MEN... of the Workforce" event celebrates individuals who make a difference by creating opportunities and strengthening the community.

Sarah's story is a reminder that even one act of kindness can have a lasting impact.

THANK YOU CareerSource Polk!

08/20/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Mulling Insurance Agency, Inc., a proud Bronze Sponsor of our 2026 Hope Fore Her Golf Classic! ⛳💗

We are incredibly grateful for Mulling Insurance and their commitment to standing alongside Talbot House Ministries Center for Women & Children . Their generosity helps provide women and children in our community with safety, stability, compassionate support, and opportunities to build brighter futures.

Join Mulling Insurance in supporting Hope Fore Her!

⛳ Hope Fore Her Golf Classic
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
🏌️ Sh***un Start: 8:00 AM
📍 Willowbrook Golf Course, Winter Haven

💗 Proceeds benefit the Talbot House Center for Women & Children.

Register a team, become a sponsor, or support the event:

https://givebutter.com/hope-for-her-golf-classic-2ikbj4

Thank you, Mulling Insurance, for investing in our mission and helping us tee up hope, change lives, and build futures. 🧡

08/12/2026

✂️ Back-to-School Blessings at the Center for Women & Children! 🎒❤️

A huge KUDOS and heartfelt thank you to Jairus from the Barber Skate Shop for taking the time to give FREE back-to-school haircuts to the children and youth here at the center!

Something as simple as a fresh haircut can give a child a boost of confidence, dignity, and excitement as they walk into a new school year. Jairus didn’t just provide haircuts—he showed our children that their community sees them, values them, and is cheering them on. 💙

This is what our Circle of Friends is all about: people using their time, talents, and resources to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and children working toward a brighter future.

Will you join the circle? There are so many ways—big and small—to share your gifts and become part of their journey. Together, we can remind every family who walks through our doors that they are surrounded by a community that cares.

Thank you, Barber Skate Shop, for putting faith and kindness into action! 🙏✂️🎒

08/11/2026

Save The Date!

✨ Save the Date ✨

Step Through the Looking Glass… and Help a Family Find Home.

Talbot House Ministries of Lakeland, is delighted to invite you to an unforgettable evening of hope, inspiration, and transformation at our annual Talbot House Ministries Center for Women & Children Gala.

🌹 Through the Looking Glass: Finding Home “Every Journey Can Lead to a New Beginning”.

📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Nora Mayo Hall
Winter Haven, Florida

Join community leaders, compassionate supporters, and friends of Talbot House Ministries as we celebrate the remarkable journeys of women and children rebuilding their lives through faith, hope, and the support of a caring community.

Enjoy an elegant dinner, inspiring stories of transformation, a powerful mission presentation, and an evening designed to make a lasting impact for families seeking safety, stability, and a place to call home.

Together, we will open the door to new beginnings for mothers and children across our community.

💙 Sponsorship opportunities, ticket information, and event details will be announced soon.

Mark your calendar, invite your friends, and prepare to be part of an evening where hope changes lives.

“Every child deserves a safe place to dream. Every mother deserves the opportunity to begin again.”

08/05/2026

As we get ready to send our young ladies back to school, we want them to step into the new year feeling confident, refreshed, and absolutely beautiful. 💛

We’re looking for a caring, talented beautician who can help style their hair and give them that extra boost of joy as they begin a brand‑new chapter.

If you, or someone you know, would love to support our girls and lend your skills, please reach out. Your gift could make a huge difference in their first-day confidence and smiles.

Thank you for helping our young ladies shine! ✂️🌟

08/01/2026

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US 🙌🏾🙏🏾👍🏾💖❤️🥰

🎉 Celebrating One Extraordinary Year of Hope! 🎉

One year ago, our Talbot House Ministries Center for Women & Children , opened its doors with a simple but powerful promise: no woman or child should face homelessness alone. Today, because of an incredible community that chose to stand with us, that promise has become a reality for countless families.

The love, generosity, and unwavering support we have experienced over this first year have been nothing short of overwhelming. Every child who found safety, every mother who rediscovered hope, every family that began a new chapter—your compassion made it possible.

To our faithful donors, volunteers, churches, foundations, civic organizations, businesses, community partners, board members, staff, and Friends of the House—thank you. You have invested not only your resources, but also your time, talents, prayers, and hearts. Together, you have transformed a building into a place where healing begins, dignity is restored, and lives are forever changed.

As we celebrate this milestone, our work is far from over. The need continues to grow, and so does our commitment to serve women and children experiencing homelessness in our community. That is why our campaign continues. We are not only fundraising—we are Friends-Raising, inviting more people to become part of a movement of hope.

Whether you choose to give, volunteer, mentor, sponsor a family, provide a meal, share your professional talents, or simply tell others about our mission, you become part of every success story written within these walls.

Together, we are proving that when a community unites with faith, compassion, and purpose, lives are transformed.

Thank you for making our first year a remarkable success. The best is yet to come!

💛 Join our Friends-Raising Campaign today.

🌐 Donate: www.talbothouse.org/donate
📍 Mail Donations: Talbot House Ministries, 814 N. Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
📧 [email protected]

Because of you… Hope has an address. Hope has a future. Hope lives here.

07/29/2026

Thank You For Being A Friend Of The Center! We Appreciate You ❤️🙌🏾🫶🏾

🍽️ Friends of the House Spotlight | Thank You, Jim & Knights of Columbus Lodge 4726

At Talbot House Ministries, every meal served is more than food—it is a reminder that our community cares.

This weekend, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Jim and the members of Knights of Columbus Lodge 4726 for preparing and serving dinner to the women and children at our Talbot House Ministries Center for Women & Children . Your generosity, compassion, and faithful service created an evening filled with nourishment, fellowship, and hope.

It is through partnerships like yours that we continue to demonstrate Christ’s love in tangible ways. Every meal shared reminds our families that they are seen, valued, and never alone on their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency.

Would your family, church, civic organization, business, or group like to become a Friend of the House? Whether you prepare a meal, volunteer your time, mentor a family, host a donation drive, or share your talents, your kindness can make a lasting difference.

📧 To schedule a meal or volunteer opportunity, contact us at:

[email protected]

Together, we are feeding hope, strengthening families, and transforming lives—one act of kindness at a time.

07/28/2026

Thank You For Your Unwavering Support Lien Diep ! We Truly Appreciate You Being A Friend Of The Center 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️

💙 FRIENDS OF THE HOUSE 💙

Every act of kindness has the power to change a life.

Today, we celebrate two extraordinary friends of Talbot House Ministries Center for Women & Children —Lien and Dino—whose faithful hearts have become a blessing to the children and families we serve. Week after week, they arrive with more than beautiful homemade treats. They bring joy, hope, encouragement, and the reminder that every child is seen, valued, and deeply loved.

Their generosity is a beautiful example of what it means to live out faith through action. They have chosen to invest their time, talents, and treasures into the lives of others, creating moments of happiness that our children will remember long after the desserts are gone.

Will you become a Friend of the House?

You don’t have to bake to make a difference. You can:

💙 Mentor a child or parent.
💙 Volunteer your time.
💙 Share your professional skills and talents.
💙 Donate food, supplies, or other needed items.
💙 Support our mission through a financial gift.
💙 Pray for the families we serve.

Together, we can build a community where every child, every mother, and every individual experiencing homelessness is surrounded by hope, compassion, and opportunity.

Become a Friend of the House today!

For Mailing Donations:

Talbot House Ministries
814 N. Kentucky Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33801

Re: Center for Women and Children

💙 Give Hope Today: https://talbothouse.org/donate

Every gift. Every hour. Every act of love makes a lasting difference.