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...
New Toys Needed for Neighborhood Christmas Store
Who knew stories of your generosity would reach all the way to the North Pole?! Give the "Gift of Giving" through Parker Street Ministries' Neighborhood Christmas Store! Please consider stocking the store and multiplying joy for families in the Parker Street and North...
PSM Receives Community Grant from Walmart Sortation Center #6052
Great news! We are excited to announce that Parker Street Ministries received a grant from Walmart Sortation Center #6052 (6800 State Road FL-33 N, Lakeland, FL 33805) for the Neighborhood Christmas Store! Thank you, Walmart FL9 "Phoenix," for blessing Parker Street...
The Pearce Family – October Spotlight
Meet the Pearce family! Robbie and Gretchen are longtime supporters and monthly donors of Parker Street Ministries. Along with their three girls, Amelia, Genevieve, and Hattie Mae, they are faithful pray-ers and love to volunteer together at the Neighborhood Christmas...