Meet Katie McMullen: Program Support for the Academic Enrichment Program! Katie was born and raised right here in Lakeland. She has primarily worked in the childcare field, particularly in a preschool setting, for more than 17 years. In between these childcare roles,...
Record Number of Students Start Smart
Thanks to the faithful donors who assisted in the Start Smart Education Essentials campaign! Because of you (as of August 16), a record 168 kids started school prepared (97 in Pre-K through fifth grade; 40 middle schoolers; and 31 high schoolers/young adults). In...
Summer Camp 2024!
This summer, 106 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, writing, math, and more At least 1 hour of physical activity outside and in the...
Workforce Lab Teaches Soft Job Skills
Now in its ninth year, Workforce Lab 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 capability in an...
New Staff Spotlight – Meet Mike
Meet Mike Prewitt: Facilities & Property Manager! While born in Homestead, FL, and a graduate of FSU, Mike comes to PSM all the way from Manila, Philippines, where he recently served with the International Mission Board as Logistics Directors for the Asian Pacific...
2024 Graduates
Ten current and former Young Adult Program participants graduated this year! And nine of them will have the opportunity to receive their stipend savings matches for completing the Workforce Lab program. Congratulations to Aiyanna, Camden, Don, Donavan, Ella, Henry,...
The “W” Teams
Several part-time Classroom Leaders accepted extra responsibilities this semester with the intention of digging deeper into the four foundations of PSM’s year-round Academic Enrichment Program. Focusing on “Worship,” Callie-Ruth oversees a team dedicated to nurturing...
2023 Annual Report
Check out Parker Street Ministries’ 2023 Annual Report. __________ Parker Street Ministries (PSM) is a 501c3 in Lakeland, Florida, that follows a Gospel-centered model characterized by living, listening, affirming dignity, and building community together in and...
Back to School and Starting Smart
Thanks to the faithful donors who assisted in the Start Smart Education Essentials campaign! Because of you (as of August 16), 145 neighborhood kids started school prepared. In addition to providing backpacks, school supplies, and uniforms, donations allow PSM to...
Summer Camp 2023 Stats & Highlights
This summer, 97 youth in K-8 participated in Summer Camp! Campers in K-8 were offered: 40 Summer Camp days 62 academic hours The opportunity to attend 5 field trips including Bonnet Springs Park, ZooTampa, MOSI, and Rock Springs. Additionally, a bonus trip was taken...