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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.

 

Summer Camp

Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm starting June 2

Volunteer at Summer Camp

Monday-Thursday from 10am-12pm starting June 2. Email volunteer@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

Staff Spotlight – Kyle Groesch

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

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

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

  • Summer Bridge Camp

    July 14, 2025  9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Parker Street Ministries, 719 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA

    Summer 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, USA

    Tutoring / 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, USA

    Summer 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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