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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.

 

After School Program

Monday-Friday on School Days

Volunteer at Our After School Program

Monday-Thursday from 4:15-5:45 p.m.

The Dwelling

Representing a group of likeminded persons bearing witness to God’s continual presence in their lives and motivated by being good neighbors; The Dwelling brings together individuals and organizations committed to PSM’s Gospel-centered community development and is built by monthly donors who understand generous and faithful giving is used by God to change lives.

The Neighborhood

BY THE NUMBERS

876

AEP Hours Open

offering Academic Enrichment and more to each child in 2023

17,677

Snacks/Lunches

served in 2023

54

High School Students

completed financial courses and opened bank accounts as of 2023

60

Residents

volunteered in 2023

Latest News

New Staff Spotlight – Meet Katie

New Staff Spotlight – Meet Katie

Meet Katie McMullen: Program Support for the Academic Enrichment Program! Katie was born and raised right here in Lakeland. She has primarily worked in the childcare field, particularly in a preschool setting, for more than 17 years. In between these childcare roles,...

Record Number of Students Start Smart

Record Number of Students Start Smart

Thanks to the faithful donors who assisted in the Start Smart Education Essentials campaign! Because of you (as of August 16), a record 168 kids started school prepared (97 in Pre-K through fifth grade; 40 middle schoolers; and 31 high schoolers/young adults). In...

Summer Camp 2024!

Summer Camp 2024!

This summer, 106 youth in K-8 participated in Summer Camp! Campers in K-8 were offered: 40 Summer Camp days Breakfast, lunch, and one snack per day 64 academic hours consisting of reading, writing, math, and more At least 1 hour of physical activity outside and in the...

Upcoming Events

  • No School/AEP - Milton

    October 14, 2024 - October 15, 2024  

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  • Academic Enrichment Program - After School

    October 16, 2024  2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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  • Volunteer - After-School Program

    October 16, 2024  4:15 pm - 5:45 pm

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