Meet New Board Member, Jessica Hernandez

Meet New Board Member, Jessica Hernandez

Welcome, Jessica Hernandez, PSM’s newest Board of Trustees member! Jessica works in the Real Estate Strategy Department for Publix and has lived in Polk County for the past 15 years after moving from northern Virginia. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in...
Pancake Festival 2026

Pancake Festival 2026

It’s all about the flip! Do good while enjoying pancakes, sausage, and the unique atmosphere of Flipping for Charities, the Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival—a Lakeland community tradition. Citrus Center Kiwanis organizes the effort that now benefits many local...
A Christmas Store Recap!

A Christmas Store Recap!

The Annual Neighborhood Christmas Store is such an exciting time on the Parker Street Ministries campus! Thanks to the generosity of this amazing community, families from two low-income neighborhoods were blessed! In case you didn’t know, Parker Street Ministries’...

Reflecting on Today, Preparing for 2026

Take a moment to watch this video featuring Executive Director Tim Mitchell and incoming Board Chair Robbie Pearce, sharing highlights from 2025 and a glimpse of what’s ahead in 2026. To support PSM, make a gift at https://psmlakeland.org/donate/  To learn about...
Staff Spotlight – William Wainwright

Staff Spotlight – William Wainwright

William Wainwright’s connection to Parker Street Ministries goes back to 2008 when he first began volunteering in the after-school program. “I would show up Tuesdays and Thursdays to read and hang out with students every week,” he shared. “Tuesdays and Thursday...