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
876
AEP Hours Open
offering Academic Enrichment and more to each child in 2023
17,677
Snacks/Lunches
served in 2023
54
High School Students
completed financial courses and opened bank accounts as of 2023
60
Residents
volunteered in 2023
Latest News
2024 Graduates
Ten current and former Young Adult Program participants graduated this year! And nine of them will have the opportunity to receive their stipend savings matches for completing the Workforce Lab program. Congratulations to Aiyanna, Camden, Don, Donavan, Ella, Henry,...
New Staff Spotlight – Meet Paige
Meet Paige Connell: PSM’s first HR Generalist! Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Paige has lived in Polk County since 2022. She graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s degree in Applied Human Resources Management. “I’m most excited to not only...
The “W” Teams
Several part-time Classroom Leaders accepted extra responsibilities this semester with the intention of digging deeper into the four foundations of PSM’s year-round Academic Enrichment Program. Focusing on “Worship,” Callie-Ruth oversees a team dedicated to nurturing...
Upcoming Events
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Summer Bridge Camp AEP (Academic Enrichment Program)
July 29, 2024 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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Summer Bridge Camp AEP (Academic Enrichment Program)
July 30, 2024 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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Summer Bridge Camp AEP (Academic Enrichment Program)
July 31, 2024 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.