Category Archives: Events

Talk the Talk, Walk the (NAMI) Walk

Posted on May 1, 2013 by CrystalD

Many of us have been touched by mental illness at some point in our lives, so it’s easy to understand the importance of having a strong support team during and after treatment. Talk the Talk National Alliance on Mental Illness … Continue reading →

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April 21-27: National Volunteer Week

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Guest Blogger

by Rob F. National Volunteer Week is April 21-27, 2013. Talbert House is fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers serve the organization in  different ways throughout the year. In honor of National Volunteer Week, we wish to recognize and thank … Continue reading →

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Written by Barb F. What can families do to become stronger as a unit? Can family resilience prevent child abuse? The Strengthening Families initiative invites schools, child care centers, and family child care providers located on the west side of … Continue reading →

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Hoops for the Homeless

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Guest Blogger

by Tracy W. Isn’t it terrific when great ideas bring a community together? 16 year-old Lucas Gould, basketball legend Oscar Robertson, and members of our community are working together to build a recreation center which will make a major impact on the … Continue reading →

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Bleed For Our Cause!

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Guest Blogger

by Beth P. This year, Hoxworth Blood Center is hosting it’s first Bleed for a Cause competition for local Non-Profits to help in it’s blood donating recruitment. The top three organizations who score the most points will win $2,500, $5,000, … Continue reading →

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My Time with Sandy

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Guest Blogger

by Caprice L. I have volunteered with the American Red Cross for the last 6 years as a member of their Disaster Action Team as a disaster mental health worker.  In that time I have helped at a number of … Continue reading →

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Fundraising: One More Spaghetti Dinner?

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Guest Blogger

by Tracy W. Fundraising is an art. Fundraising events are a science. I can’t count how many times a friend of the organization has suggested a new fundraising event – a spaghetti dinner, a cookbook sale, a car wash, a black-tie … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Time

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Guest Blogger

by Caroline M. A strong male role model is an important part of any child’s life. From a daughter’s perspective, a mother is there to help with the obvious problems– dealing with mean/popular girls, developing crushes, and answering the confusing … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on May 30, 2012 by TeriN

May is Mental Heath Awareness Month It has been on my calendar every year because mental illness impacts so many people we serve in the community. I have participated annually in the NAMI walk, supported suicide prevention activities, and interviewed staff … Continue reading →

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Don’t Get Me Started…

Posted on May 16, 2012 by TeriN

“Don’t Get Me Started…” Those words can strike fear in the hearts of those who know me.  You never know what will get me on my soapbox.  But in this case, the words are the slogan for an important publicity … Continue reading →

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