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....
Sandra Thiele – January Spotlight
Sandra Thiele, Associate Dean at Keiser University Lakeland, is Parker Street Ministries' newest Board of Trustees member. She joined in October 2021. Learn a little more about her below. Welcome, Sandra! What drew you to PSM? My daughters volunteered with PSM during...
A Word for 2022
Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. - Psalm 37:3-4 In 2022, I am feeling called to focus on delight in the Lord. There are so many things...
Contentment and Peace
2021 has surely created opportunities for all of us to look to the only place where we can find true contentment and peace. Because of those who are generous with their time and treasure, the lives of the families in the Parker Street neighborhood continue to be...
Fall Festival 2021
Rain may have moved us indoors, but it didn't dampen our spirits at Fall Festival! We loved welcoming more than 100 neighborhood kids and their families on Friday for arts and crafts, games, photos, popcorn, and plenty of sweets. This fall-tastic event is one of our...
Hope in Christ
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should...