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...
2022 Annual Report
Check out Parker Street Ministries’ 2022 Annual Report. __________ Parker Street Ministries (PSM) is a 501c3 in Lakeland, Florida, that follows a Gospel-centered model characterized by living, listening,...
Taking Victory to the Streets 2023 Recap
On May 9, Parker Street Ministries (PSM) welcomed 300 guests for breakfast and dinner to Taking Victory to the Streets (TVTTS)! PSM seeks change in the Parker Street neighborhood and beyond through community development activities that are shaped by the Gospel of...
Calm Down Corners are Safe Spaces for Regulating Emotions
Learning healthy coping skills and regulating emotions is critical but often neglected. At Parker Street Ministries, ensuring our kids have the tools they need for their emotional health is a top priority. Utilizing these tools now will serve them well as they grow...
Flipping for Charities 2023
Staff, volunteers, and neighbors had a great time at Flipping for Charities, the 64th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival! Thanks to the Citrus Center Kiwanis Club, sponsors, and all who bought tickets, Parker Street Ministries and seven other local nonprofits benefited...
Welcome, New Trustees!
We are thrilled to welcome three new Trustees to the Board! Tara Jessup is the Team and Outreach Director at Access Church. “I’m excited to serve at Parker Street on a new level! I've been a volunteer, staff member, and neighborhood resident, and I’m excited to...
PSM New 5-Year Plan (2023-27)
Jesus’ command to "Love your neighbor" was demonstrated throughout the formation of PSM's new 5-year plan. This document is the culmination of a 7-month process led by an organizational development expert. Seventy stakeholders took time out of their busy schedules to...
That’s a Wrap – Christmas Store 2022
It was wonderful having Christmas Store back on campus this year with lots of volunteers! Once again, the community abounded in generosity. As a result, families from two low-income neighborhoods were blessed! In case you didn't know, Parker Street Ministries' holiday...
Your Support Means So Much
There are many ways to be a part of God’s transformative work right here in the neighborhood. Here are a few options: Pray for staff and residents Volunteer in the after-school program or at a neighborhood event Host a healthy snack drive Take a campus tour or...