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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
864
AEP Hours Open
offering Academic Enrichment and more to each child in 2024
19,378
Snacks/Meals
served in 2024
60
High School Students
completed financial courses and opened bank accounts as of 2024
24
Residents
volunteered in 2024
Latest News
Staff Spotlight – Tim Mitchell
Tim Mitchell, Executive Director, has been a part of the PSM family for an incredible 28 years. Originally from Stuttgart, Arkansas, Tim has called Lakeland home for just as long. He’s been married to his wife, Christy, since 2000—in fact, they first met 27 years ago...
Staff Spotlight – Sarah Breed
Sarah Breed, Director of Development & Communications, has been a part of the PSM family since 2021. She’s a Fort Meade, FL, native, but has lived in Lakeland with her husband, Josh, since 2012. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in English and an MBA from...
Tobacco Free Polk Demonstrates Dangers of Tobacco
Tobacco Free Polk visited with some 8th grade and high school students to demonstrate the dangers of tobacco use. They brought engaging visuals, like lung replicas and jars showing the effects of tar and phlegm, to illustrate the impact on the body. The presentation...
Upcoming Events
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Academic Enrichment Program - After School
February 21, 2025 2:00 pm - 6:00 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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🥞730a-130p Flipping for Charities Pancake Festival
February 22, 2025
Aerospace Center for Excellence, 4075 James C. Ray Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811, USAFlipping for Charities, the Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival, iscoming Saturday, February 22! Once again you can DO GOOD while EATING deliciouspancakes! Thanks to Citrus Center Kiwanis, sponsors, and attendees, 10 localcharities—including Parker Street Ministries (PSM)—benefit from this event. Infact, PSM receives 100% of revenue from tickets sold in advance by theorganization. YOU can help one forkful at a time!
https://psmlakeland.org/pancakes/
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Academic Enrichment Program - After School
February 24, 2025 2:00 pm - 6:00 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.