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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,...
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,...
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...
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...
Meet Zach Gilmore: Artist, writer, and Project Room mentor at Parker Street Ministries! Zach Gilmore is a storyteller. Since he was a kid, all Zach wanted to do was to bring to life the words and imaginings in his brain and share them with others. He spends his free...
Yeah, we’re totally fishing for an invitation! This fall, Parker Street Ministries wants to connect with friends and future friends through House Parties. The concept is simple: Invite YOUR friends, church groups, etc. over for a short, informal gathering. PSM’s...
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...
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...
__________ Parker Street Ministries (PSM) is a 501c3 nonprofit in Lakeland, Florida that follows a Gospel-centered model characterized by living, listening, affirming dignity, and building community together in and through the Parker Street neighborhood. For more than...
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;...