The Word Became Flesh and Moved into Our Neighborhood
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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
28
Residents
volunteered in 2024
Latest News
Staff Spotlight – Kyle Groesch
Kyle Groesch, Administrative Assistant, has been a part of the PSM family since 2023. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Kyle moved to Lakeland five years ago, and has since received a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies and a master’s degree in theology from...
Help Students Start Smart
It's that time again—time to help set the stage for academic success for neighborhood students through the summer Start Smart Education Essentials opportunity. The hope is to provide backpacks filled with supplies for individual classroom needs, year-round access to...
Summer Challenge Match Opportunity
A NEED YOU CAN MEET We get it—operations funding isn’t flashy. But it’s one of the greatest needs for nonprofits like ours. With rising costs, a growing team, and critical wraparound services for families in the Parker Street and North Lake Wire neighborhoods, the...
Upcoming Events
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Summer Bridge Camp
July 14, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Parker Street Ministries, 719 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USASummer AEP (Academic Enrichment Program) - 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 - Summer Camp
July 14, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Parker Street Ministries, 719 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USATutoring / Academic help needed during summer! Please email Joy Williams at volunteer@psmlakeland.orgor call (863) 682-4544.
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Summer Bridge Camp
July 15, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Parker Street Ministries, 719 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USASummer AEP (Academic Enrichment Program) - 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.