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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.

 

Neighborhood Fall Festival

November 8 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | For Parker Street and North Lake Wire Families

Volunteer at PSM's After School Program

Monday-Thursday from 4:15-5:45 p.m. Email volunteer@psmlakeland.org or call (863) 682-4544 for more information!

After School Program

Monday-Friday on school days. Email christina@psmlakeland.org or call (863) 682-4544 for more information!

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

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

Support the 2025 Christmas Store

Support the 2025 Christmas Store

It’s Neighborhood Christmas Store season! In December, Parker Street Ministries (PSM) hosts a fully functioning store for several days. The organization receives brand new toys and funds to purchase gifts from many individuals and groups. Toys are discounted 75% and...

Staff Spotlight – Hannah Hardin

Staff Spotlight – Hannah Hardin

This June marked 16 years for Hannah Hardin at Parker Street Ministries. Over that time, she has faithfully served in roles ranging from Tim’s assistant to front desk, volunteer and neighborhood events, HR, and finance. Today, she serves as Operations Director,...

2024 Best Places to Work Recipient

2024 Best Places to Work Recipient

Parker Street Ministries (PSM) has been recognized by CareerSource Polk as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in the Small Business Category (1-50 employees). This recognition honors “employers who exemplify best practices in their workplace and who are committed to...

Upcoming Events

  • Academic Enrichment Program - After School

    November 10, 2025  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 - After-School Program

    November 10, 2025  4:15 pm - 5:45 pm

    Our biggest ongoing need for volunteers is our year-round Academic Enrichment Program, for which we need tutors high school age and above to serve Monday-Thursday from 4:15-5:45pm (August-May) and 10am-12pm (June-July) by helping students with homework and playing academic games with them. Tutors serve from one to four days a week -- we look for a weekly commitment while knowing there will be some schedule conflicts. By choosing to volunteer at Parker Street Ministries, you can have the assurance that you will help narrow students’ achievement gaps and that their lives will be touched. This is also a great way to do good while earning community service hours. There are also opportunities to lead extracurricular activities.

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