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
2025 Graduates!
Eleven current and former program participants graduated this year! And ten of them will have the opportunity to receive their stipend savings matches for participating in the Workforce Lab program. Congratulations Kenuel, Shawn, Yunka, Fayth, Justice, Nitara,...
Meet PSM’s Newest Board Member
Welcome, Tyler Griffin, PSM’s newest Board of Trustees member! Tyler is a Senior Associate Nonprofit with CliftonLarsonAllen. He’s lived in Polk County for more than 25 years, holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of South Florida, and loves his...
Staff Spotlight – Sarah Bonner
Sarah Bonner has been a part of the PSM family since 2019, starting as a part-time classroom leader and becoming full-time as the Young Adult Program Assistant Director in 2023. She moved here from Shreveport, Louisiana, to go to Southeastern University where she...
Upcoming Events
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Summer Bridge Camp
June 16, 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
June 16, 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
June 17, 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.