Polk for Recovery

10/02/2026

🎄 ANGEL TREE — WEST POLK (LAKELAND) IS OPEN! 🎄

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Salvation Army Angel Tree 2026 registration is HERE for West Polk families! 💛

📅 Tue Oct 6: 3:00–8:00 PM
📅 Wed–Thu Oct 7–8: 9 AM–12 PM & 1–4 PM
📍 2425 William Booth Way, Lakeland, FL 33810
👶 Ages 12 & younger

⚠️ IN-PERSON ONLY — no online applications for Lakeland!
📋 Bring: photo ID, proof of each child's birthdate & guardianship, proof of need (Section 8/HUD lease, ACCESS, Medicaid/SSI/SSD letter, or proof of income), and proof of West Polk residence (Lakeland, Polk City, Highland City, Bartow, Ft. Meade, Mulberry)

ONLY 3 DAYS — don't miss it! Share with a family who needs this! 🙏

Questions? Call (863) 853-2214

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

We are already seeing that nearly 50% of applications are missing important information!

PLEASE read carefully and include each child’s age, s*x, and likes/interests in the comment section so we can shop appropriately for them. For infants under one year, include their age in months.

🚲 REQUESTING A BIKE? Don’t forget to include the bike size and helmet size in the comments. Incomplete bike information will make you ineligible to receive a bike.

🔗 APPLY ONLINE:
https://PolkCounty-FL.ToysForTots.org

10/01/2026

🎉 LOOKING FOR A BETTER OPPORTUNITY? THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 💼✨

Mark your calendars because A Better Job Fair is coming to Lakeland! 🙌 Whether you’re looking for a fresh start, a better job, new connections, or helpful community resources, come see what opportunities are waiting for you!

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 First United Methodist Church Lakeland
72 Lake Morton Drive
Lakeland, FL 33801

🔥 Come ready to meet employers like Walt Disney World, Publix, Lakeland Regional Health, Home Instead, Randstad, Kane’s Furniture and more!

💜 There will also be some incredible community resource partners there, including Polk for Recovery! 🙌

Sometimes one conversation, one connection, or one opportunity can open a door you never expected. 🚪✨

📲 Want to register? Scan the QR code on the flyer or text JOBS to (844) 987-3949.

Come out, make connections, explore your options, and take that next step! 💼💪

PLEASE SHARE! You never know who on your friends list may be looking for exactly this opportunity. 💜

09/30/2026

🎓💜 WRAP GRADUATES IN THE HOUSE! 💜🎓

Cue the confetti because we have something BIG to celebrate! 🎉🥳🙌🏼

Another amazing WRAP Training is officially complete, and we could not be more proud of these incredible graduates! 👏🏼💜

This isn’t just about completing a training. It’s about taking lived experience, adding knowledge and new tools, and turning it into HOPE for someone else. 🌱✨

And guess what?! The journey doesn’t have to stop here! 🚀

Next up ➡️ Peer-to-Peer Training. Many of these Graduates will continue taking steps toward becoming Certified Recovery Peer Specialists! 🎓🙌🏼

A HUGE thank you to 💜
🏥 BayCare for helping make this training possible
💜 First Alliance Church
🤝 Floridians for Recovery
🤝 South Florida Wellness Network

Your continued support, mentorship, and commitment to the recovery community mean more than you know! 💜

📣 ARE YOU NEXT?!

Your lived experience has VALUE.
Your story has PURPOSE.
And your recovery could become a career that helps change lives. 🙌🏼

If you’re ready to explore becoming a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS), we would LOVE to have you at an upcoming training!

🎓 Training opportunities are limited in Polk County, so don’t wait!

👉 Apply here: https://www.polkforrecovery.org/peertraining

Come help us celebrate these graduates in the comments! 🎉💜🎓🙌🏼

09/26/2026

09/26/2026

🌿💜 WRAP® Wellness Recovery Action Plan 💜🌿

Today is about learning tools that can help us live well, recognize what throws us off track, and create a plan for moving forward. 🙌✨

One of the things I love about WRAP is that it was created by peers, for peers. 🤝💜 People who understood what it was like to face difficult feelings, behaviors, and life challenges came together to find ways to feel better and move forward. 🌱

WRAP reminds us that recovery and wellness aren’t about having a perfect life. 💜 They’re about learning what works for YOU and building a toolbox you can reach for when life gets hard. 🧰✨

As someone working in peer support, I’m grateful for opportunities to keep learning, growing, and gaining tools that I can share with others. 🌻💪

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can say is…

💜 “I’ve been through hard things too. You don’t have to walk through this alone.” 💜

🌱 Recovery is possible.
✨ Wellness is possible.
🤝 And we are stronger together.

09/15/2026

📣💜 POLK COUNTY — SAVE THE DATE! 💜📣

Save-A-Life Day is coming to Downtown Lakeland!

We’re excited to be part of a day focused on something that matters deeply to us: RECOVERY, CONNECTION & SAVING LIVES. ❤️

📅 Thursday, September 24th
⏰ 1–3 PM
📍 COhatch Lakeland
211 E Main St, Lakeland

🗣️ 1–2 PM: Recovery Roundtable Discussions
💜 2–3 PM: Outreach & Narcan Distribution

Polk For Recovery will be out in the community helping distribute Narcan and connecting people with recovery resources.

Narcan saves lives. And every life saved is another opportunity for someone to find recovery. 🙌

✨ FREE & OPEN TO EVERYONE!

Come out, join the conversation, learn something new, and help us spread hope throughout Polk County.

💜 Recovery is possible.
💜 People can and do recover.
💜 Every life is worth saving.

09/14/2026

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💙 POLK FOR RECOVERY 💙
🌿 Recovery • Hope • Connection 🌿
🦋 We Do Recover 🦋
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09/11/2026

🌿 Invest in Yourself.

Invest in Your Wellness. 🌿

Have you ever wished you had a personalized plan to help you navigate life’s challenges before they become overwhelming? That’s exactly what WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) is designed to do.

WRAP is more than a class. It’s a life changing tool that empowers you to take charge of your mental, emotional, and physical wellness. Over three interactive days, you’ll learn practical strategies to help you:

✨ Recognize your personal wellness tools

✨ Identify triggers and early warning signs

✨ Create a plan for difficult days before they happen

✨ Build resilience and confidence

✨ Strengthen your recovery and personal growth journey

Whether you’re in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to improve your overall well being, WRAP provides skills that can benefit every area of your life.

🌱 This training is open to our community! If you’re ready to invest in yourself and gain lifelong tools for wellness, we encourage you to join us.

📅 WRAP Training Dates

🗓️ September 26 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
🗓️ September 28 | 4:30 PM–8:30 PM
🗓️ September 29 | 4:30 PM–8:30 PM

📍 Participants must attend all three sessions to receive the full benefit of the training.

Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visit polkforrecovery.org.

There is no cost for this training.

Your wellness matters.
Your recovery matters.
You matter. 💚