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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.

 

Taking Victory to the Streets

On Tuesday, May 9, we’re inviting the whole community to “our house” for Taking Victory to the Streets (TVTTS). TVTTS is a day of fundraising that celebrates successes of Parker Street Ministries, educates about what we do, and initiates—it calls us all to action. It’s a day of giving for PSM that is bookended by a free Business Breakfast (7:15-8:45 a.m.) OR a free Community Dinner (6:30-8:00 p.m.).

After School Program

Monday-Friday on school days

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

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

Congrats, Sarah, Brooke, and Bayli!

Congrats, Sarah, Brooke, and Bayli!

Officially announcing some exciting staff changes! Three part-time classroom leaders have been promoted to full-time positions. Sarah Bonner is now the Young Adult Program Director; Brooke Prevatt is the Academic Enrichment Program Assistant; and Bayli Moran is...

Flipping for Charities 2023

Flipping for Charities 2023

Staff, volunteers, and neighbors had a great time at Flipping for Charities, the 64th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival! Thanks to the Citrus Center Kiwanis Club, sponsors, and all who bought tickets, Parker Street Ministries and seven other local nonprofits benefited...

Black History Month Meets Valentine’s Day

Black History Month Meets Valentine’s Day

Lots of love for this Black History Month and Valentine's Day project by Mrs. Christy! She spent time tracing silhouettes of students in the after-school program and placed them next to the names of men and women who shaped America over the years. The piece celebrates...

Upcoming Events

  • Academic Enrichment Program - After School

    April 3, 2023  2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Parker Street Ministries, 719 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA


    Call 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 - Academic Enrichment Program

    April 3, 2023  4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
    Parker Street Ministries, 719 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA

    Tutor our neighborhood kids by helping them with their homework, reading, and/or math. To sign up to volunteer, contact Hannah Scruggs by emailing volunteer@psmlakeland.org or by calling (863) 682-4544.

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  • Academic Enrichment Program - After School

    April 4, 2023  2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Parker Street Ministries, 719 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA


    Call 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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