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Welcome, Tyler Griffin, PSM’s newest Board of Trustees member! Tyler is a Senior Associate Nonprofit with CliftonLarsonAllen. He’s lived in Polk County for more than 25 years, holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of South Florida, and loves his...
Tobacco Free Polk visited with some 8th grade and high school students to demonstrate the dangers of tobacco use. They brought engaging visuals, like lung replicas and jars showing the effects of tar and phlegm, to illustrate the impact on the body. The presentation...
It’s all about the flip! Do good while enjoying pancakes, sausage, and the unique atmosphere of Flipping for Charities, the Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival—a Lakeland community tradition. Citrus Center Kiwanis organizes the effort that now benefits many local...
The Annual Neighborhood Christmas Store is such an exciting time on the Parker Street Ministries campus! Thanks to the generosity of this amazing community, families from two low-income neighborhoods were blessed! In case you didn’t know, Parker Street Ministries’...
It’s Neighborhood Christmas Store season! In December, Parker Street Ministries (PSM) hosts a fully functioning store for several days. The organization receives brand new toys and funds to purchase gifts from many individuals and groups. Toys are discounted 75% and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
It’s all about the flip! Do good while enjoying pancakes, sausage, and the unique atmosphere of Flipping for Charities, the Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival—a Lakeland community tradition. Citrus Center Kiwanis organizes the effort that now benefits many local...