Meet V. Lynne Simpkins, Parker Street Ministries’ newest Board of Trustees member. Learn a little more about her below. Fun fact: Lynne was a founding Board member of PSM and served when the ministry was incorporated! Welcome back, Lynne! What is your...
Did You Know? Summer Camp Stats & Highlights
This summer, 108 youth in K-12 participated in Summer Camp and Workforce Lab! Campers in K-8 received: 6 hours of swim lessons at the YMCA 60 hours of academic time The opportunity to attend five field trips including ZooTampa at Lowry Park, the Florida Aquarium,...
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...
Tracy Wilson – June Spotlight
Tracy Wilson is a longtime PSM supporter and current Advisory Committee Member. Learn a little more about her below. What drew you to PSM? In the early 2000s, my church (First Presbyterian Church) became involved in Parker Street and we started a small project team to...
Troubled Waters
Troubled waters are where our King Jesus wants us. In Matthew 14:29, Peter and the disciples find themselves on a boat buffeted by the wind. They have reasons to be cautious, but Jesus has a different plan. Scripture says Jesus called Peter to come to Him, “So Peter...
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...
Jeff & Diane Broadus – April Spotlight
In honor of National Volunteer Month, we wanted to highlight a couple who goes above and beyond to touch the lives of our students. Meet Jeff & Diane Broadus: Jeff & Diane Broadus are a dynamic duo: peanut butter and jelly, if you will. She’s a bit practical;...
Easter Egg Hunt 2022
Oh, what fun we had at the neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt! The morning included arts and crafts, popsicles, eggs aplenty, and the Resurrection story! Thanks to all who attended and volunteered, including those from Access Church and Strong Tower Church. In addition,...
A Word from the 2022-23 Board Chair
I’m delighted to be Parker Street Ministries’ 2022-2023 Chair of the Board. I began volunteering in 2003 and joined the Board in 2007. When I first learned about Parker Street Ministries and had an up close and personal tour of the neighborhood, I knew I had to be all...
Teresa Bray – January Spotlight
Teresa J. Bray, President of Back Office Consultants, is Parker Street Ministries' Board of Trustees Chair for 2022-2023. Learn a little more about her below. Congratulations, Teresa! What drew you to PSM? I was drawn to PSM because of the neighborhood and the need....