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...
That’s a Wrap – Christmas Store 2022
It was wonderful having Christmas Store back on campus this year with lots of volunteers! Once again, the community abounded in generosity. As a result, families from two low-income neighborhoods were blessed! In case you didn't know, Parker Street Ministries' holiday...
New Toys Needed for Neighborhood Christmas Store
Who knew stories of your generosity would reach all the way to the North Pole?! Give the "Gift of Giving" through Parker Street Ministries' Neighborhood Christmas Store! Please consider stocking the store and multiplying joy for families in the Parker Street and North...
PSM Receives Community Grant from Walmart Sortation Center #6052
Great news! We are excited to announce that Parker Street Ministries received a grant from Walmart Sortation Center #6052 (6800 State Road FL-33 N, Lakeland, FL 33805) for the Neighborhood Christmas Store! Thank you, Walmart FL9 "Phoenix," for blessing Parker Street...
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...
Lynne Simpkins – August Spotlight
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...
Another Smart Start for Neighborhood Kids
Thanks to the faithful donors who assisted in the most successful Start Smart Education Essentials Campaign to date! Because of you (as of August 16), 141 neighborhood kids started school prepared. In addition to providing backpacks, school supplies, and uniforms,...
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...
National Night Out at The Well 2022
The chance of rain may have moved National Night Out at The Well indoors, but it didn't keep residents away! What a fun night for our neighborhoods! The evening included arts and crafts, Well-done Events' gaming truck, a build your own droid activity provided by...