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For 30 years, Parker Street Ministries has been participating in the vision of God’s love right here in Lakeland’s Parker Street neighborhood by fostering spiritual growth, supporting lifetime learners, stabilizing the neighborhood, and cultivating connections that...
God introduced my wife and I to Parker Street Ministries nearly 20 years ago. During this time, it has been an amazing privilege to watch God faithfully show up in the lives of those in the neighborhood, the staff, the volunteers, the faithful supporters of PSM, 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...
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’...
Take a moment to watch this video featuring Executive Director Tim Mitchell and incoming Board Chair Robbie Pearce, sharing highlights from 2025 and a glimpse of what’s ahead in 2026. To support PSM, make a gift at https://psmlakeland.org/donate/ To learn about...
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...
Parker Street Ministries (PSM) has been recognized by CareerSource Polk as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in the Small Business Category (1-50 employees). This recognition honors “employers who exemplify best practices in their workplace and who are committed to...
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...
Congratulations to Joy Williams (Volunteer & Events Coordinator) and Paige Connell (HR Generalist) who graduated from the Lakeland Economic Development Council’s Summer Leadership Program! SLP connects interns and new hires (ages 21-32) through a 5-week experience...