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Meet Jaycee Harris—Parker Street Ministries’ Property Manager! Originally from Hampton, Virginia, Jaycee has called Lakeland home since 2017. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and comes to PSM with a background in church music ministry. “I’m...
Meet Diana Cruz—Parker Street Ministries’ Finance Associate! Raised in Manatee County, Diana moved to the area about two and a half years ago. She’s currently working toward her accounting degree at the University of South Florida and brings experience in bookkeeping,...
This summer, about 100 youth in K-8 participated in Summer Camp! Campers in K-8 were offered: 40 Summer Camp days Breakfast, lunch, and one snack per day 64 academic hours consisting of reading, math, and practical life skills Daily Bible instruction and prayer...
Huge thanks to the faithful individuals, businesses, and more who made the Start Smart Education Essentials campaign a success! Because of you, as of August 11, 168 kids from the Parker Street and North Lake Wire neighborhoods started school fully prepared—89 in Pre-K...
Workforce Lab celebrated 10 years this summer! This program continues to prepare rising ninth and tenth graders who live in the Parker Street neighborhood for life beyond high school as they enter the workforce. Workforce Lab teaches soft job skills and financial...
This summer, Parker Street Ministries furthered its mission of Gospel-centered community development by investing in its Lifetime Learning focus area in a special way—through hands-on internships for neighborhood youth. Five high school students, all of whom had...
Christina Allen has faithfully served as PSM’s Education Director for two decades, pouring her heart into students, families, and the neighborhood. She marked her 20th anniversary at PSM on August 5, 2025. Christina was raised in Kissimmee and moved to Lakeland in...
Kyle Groesch, Administrative Assistant, has been a part of the PSM family since 2023. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Kyle moved to Lakeland five years ago, and has since received a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies and a master’s degree in theology from...
A NEED YOU CAN MEET We get it—operations funding isn’t flashy. But it’s one of the greatest needs for nonprofits like ours. With rising costs, a growing team, and critical wraparound services for families in the Parker Street and North Lake Wire neighborhoods, the...
Meet Parker Street Ministries' Care Coordinator, Nicole Turner! We’re thrilled to welcome back a familiar face to the team! Nicki is originally from South Carolina and has called Lakeland home since 2006. She holds a BSW and a Master’s in Human Services with a...