Our Mission
Parker Street Ministries is committed to Gospel-centered community development beginning in Lakeland’s Parker Street neighborhood. We seek to join God’s transformation of our neighborhood through living and working in the neighborhood, through proven programs, and through building up others to make possible desirable neighborhoods, lifetime learners, financial sustainability, and healthy communities for all. Please join us!
The Neighborhood By The Numbers
1,204
Hours
of Academic Enrichment offered each child per year
19,000
Healthy Snacks/Meals
served in 2020
41
High School Students
completed financial course and opened bank accounts
61
Residents
volunteering in programs
Latest News
Welcome to Parker Street Sarah
Parker Street Ministries is thrilled to announce Sarah Breed will be joining our team as Development and Communications Director! Sarah begins her journey with us in July. Welcome, Sarah, we are excited to see what God will do in and through you. You had us at love...
Celebrating Graduates
Congratulations, Graduate! “After graduating I am going to Polk State to study advertising and marketing. I plan to focus on the graphic design part of things but learn tips and tricks to sell. “ Congratulations to this high school graduate who spent many years in...
End of school year party
The end of the school year is in the books! We are so grateful to you – donors, volunteers, praying people – for loving your Parker Street neighbors throughout this school year and for allowing us to be open for students 1,204 hours to offer safe haven and academic...
Upcoming Events
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Summer Bridge Camp AEP (Academic Enrichment Program)
July 26, 2021 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 Bridge Camp
July 26, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Parker Street Ministries, 719 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USASign up to volunteer! 863.682.4544