Talbot House Ministries bought the former Salvation Army women's shelter in Winter Haven, which was forced to close in February. The ministry has plans to reopen.
A homeless services provider in Lakeland is overwhelmed by hospitals continuing to dump patients onto its doorstep. But, what are possible short and long-term solutions to help alleviate the growing crisis?
Talbot House Ministries has proposed a day center on its campus to provide a safe place for people experiencing homelessness who currently spend the day at Lakeland's Munn Park.