Jesus’ command to "Love your neighbor" was demonstrated throughout the formation of PSM's new 5-year plan. This document is the culmination of a 7-month process led by an organizational development expert. Seventy stakeholders took time out of their busy schedules to...
The Pearce Family – October Spotlight
Meet the Pearce family! Robbie and Gretchen are longtime supporters and monthly donors of Parker Street Ministries. Along with their three girls, Amelia, Genevieve, and Hattie Mae, they are faithful pray-ers and love to volunteer together at the Neighborhood Christmas...
PSM Launches New Giving Program – The Dwelling
The Dwelling is a body of individuals and organizations committed to Gospel-centered community development and is built by monthly donors who understand generous and faithful giving is used by God to change lives. Jesus chose to make His dwelling among those He...
Lessons Learned by Workforce Lab Participants
Now in its seventh year, Workforce Lab continues to prepare young high schoolers who live in the Parker Street neighborhood for life beyond high school as they enter the workforce. Primarily a financial capability program, Workforce Lab teaches soft job skills in an...
Commitment to Financial Transparency
Parker Street Ministries earned a 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency with Candid! Check out our Nonprofit Profile to learn more about Parker Street Ministries’ impact: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/59-3579886. Platinum is the highest designation this charity...
Graduates – May Spotlight
Congratulations to these high school graduates who spent many years in the afterschool program AND were past participants in Workforce Lab. They are receiving a savings match for their next steps. Caleb: “I’ll be attending Southeastern University’s School of Honors...
Congratulations, Hannah Hardin!
Our own Hannah Hardin recently received a certificate in Financial Analysis for Nonprofit Leaders from Indiana University’s Lily Family School of Philanthropy. Thanks goes to the GiveWell Community Foundation and its Empower Polk Grant which builds capacity in area...
Spotted in the Wild
Spotted one of Parker Streets Workforce Lab High-School graduates in the wild recently. So proud of this young man for making his mark in the Real World! Look who’s showing off his soft job skills while bussing tables. This one’s taking classes too.
Past Participants of Our Workforce Lab
Congratulations to these past participants of our Workforce Lab. They received a savings match, set new goals, and are ready for their next steps. Workforce Lab is an eight-week experiential learning program that focuses young high school students on financial...
Financial Capability meets Soft Job Skills
How could a workforce development program that has been running like a well-oiled machine for five years thrive and grow even during Corona Summer 2020? This year Workforce Lab stared down funding challenges, a plethora of Covid safety protocols, and a late-May...