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Our Mission
To participate in the vision of God’s love, Parker Street Ministries is committed to Gospel-centered community development beginning in Lakeland’s Parker Street neighborhood through the focus areas of: Fostering Spiritual Growth so Christ and His Gospel are front and center, Supporting Lifetime Learners through educational opportunities, Stabilizing the Neighborhood by addressing the quality and availability of housing, and Cultivating Connections so gaps in relationships and services are bridged.
The Neighborhood
BY THE NUMBERS
810
Hours
of Academic Enrichment offered to each child in 2022
16,408
Snacks/Lunches
served in 2022
42
High School Students
completed financial courses and opened bank accounts as of 2022
53
Residents
volunteered in 2022
Latest News
Taking Victory to the Streets 2023 Recap
On May 9, Parker Street Ministries (PSM) welcomed 300 guests for breakfast and dinner to Taking Victory to the Streets (TVTTS)! PSM seeks change in the Parker Street neighborhood and beyond through community development activities that are shaped by the Gospel of...
Calm Down Corners are Safe Spaces for Regulating Emotions
Learning healthy coping skills and regulating emotions is critical but often neglected. At Parker Street Ministries, ensuring our kids have the tools they need for their emotional health is a top priority. Utilizing these tools now will serve them well as they grow...
PSM to Bring Back Fundraiser
On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Parker Street Ministries (PSM) invites the whole community—neighbors, donors, volunteers, and more—to Taking Victory to the Streets (TVTTS). TVTTS is a day of giving for PSM that is bookended by a free Business Breakfast (7:15-8:45 a.m.) and a...
Upcoming Events
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Summer Bridge Camp AEP (Academic Enrichment Program)
June 5, 2023 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Parker Street Ministries, 719 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USACall for openings/volunteer opportunities! 863.682.4544 Serves K-12th children living within the Parker Street neighborhood as defined by Memorial Boulevard to the In Town bypass and South Florida Ave to Ingraham Ave.
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Volunteer - Summer Camp
June 5, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Parker Street Ministries 719 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USAOne of Parker Street Ministries biggest needs right now is for volunteers high school age and above to serve in our year-round Academic Enrichment Program, Monday-Thursday from 10am-12pm (June-July) by helping students with homework and playing academic games with them. Volunteer tutors serve from one to four days a week. We look for a weekly commitment while knowing there will be some schedule conflicts. By choosing to volunteer at Parker Street Ministries, you can have the assurance that you will help narrow students’ achievement gaps and that their lives will be touched. This is also a great way to do good while earning community service hours. There are also opportunities to lead extracurricular activities. If you have questions or are interested in volunteering in this way or in other ways, please email Hannah Scruggs at volunteer@psmlakeland.orgor call (863) 682-4544.