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Congratulations, Graduate! “After graduating I am going to Polk State to study advertising and marketing. I plan to focus on the graphic design part of things but learn tips and tricks to sell. “ Congratulations to this high school graduate who spent many years in...
The end of the school year is in the books! We are so grateful to you – donors, volunteers, praying people – for loving your Parker Street neighbors throughout this school year and for allowing us to be open for students 1,204 hours to offer safe haven and academic...
A group of young adults from His House Church in Michigan has been travelling to Lakeland for many years to volunteer. They are affectionately known to staff as “Michigan!” In May as they were going through orientation in the Community Center, staff was in the office...
“My second week at PSM, I was working with a six-year-old. He told me that I was pretty and asked if I was married. I told him that I was. He then asked me if I baked cookies and I told him that I love to bake cookies. He then asked me to marry him. I tried to explain...
Ladies yoga night was a success! It was a great way to reconnect with neighbors and enjoy in a healthy activity. Many fun memories were had and lots of laughter exchanged. Thank you instructors from Satya Life for setting your intention on the Parker Street...
Thank you to all that came together last Thursday with an eggstravagant outpouring of time, energy, and love to make possible the Neighborhood Easter Celebration with kid-friendly, walk-through stations-of-the-cross. Good News: 100 kiddos enjoyed it, with most...
Thankful for chances to branch out beyond Parker Street and be part of the DNA of urban ministries in Mobile, Grove Park-Atlanta and Parramore-Orlando. Tim serves year-round as a Legacy Coach for some of Desire Street Ministries' partners. We are glad to be a part of...
With lots of time being poured into COVID 19 protocols and redesigning processes, it seemed a pandemic was stealing the show for this year’s holiday ministries. The twist was that, compared to any previous year, more generosity was displayed, more patience and...
Christy, we love what you've done with the place! She did an amazing job transforming our offsite Christmas store location into a warm and friendly place for our families to shop.
As I think about 2020, I long to offer you some words of wisdom and hope, but I must be honest and say, “I have none.’” However, I do know the One who does, and I hope His words will encourage you: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own...