Yeah, we’re totally fishing for an invitation! This fall, Parker Street Ministries wants to connect with friends and future friends through House Parties. The concept is simple: Invite YOUR friends, church groups, etc. over for a short, informal gathering. PSM’s...
Tracy Wilson – June Spotlight
Tracy Wilson is a longtime PSM supporter and current Advisory Committee Member. Learn a little more about her below. What drew you to PSM? In the early 2000s, my church (First Presbyterian Church) became involved in Parker Street and we started a small project team to...
Troubled Waters
Troubled waters are where our King Jesus wants us. In Matthew 14:29, Peter and the disciples find themselves on a boat buffeted by the wind. They have reasons to be cautious, but Jesus has a different plan. Scripture says Jesus called Peter to come to Him, “So Peter...
Tim Mitchell is the 2021 Jere Annis Leadership Award Recipient
Parker Street Ministries’ very own CEO, Tim Mitchell, was named the 2021 Jere Annis Leadership Award Recipient by the Leadership Lakeland Alumni Association (LLAA). The Jere Annis Award was established in 1989 by the LLAA to honor the late Dr. Jere Annis, an organizer...
Jeff & Diane Broadus – April Spotlight
In honor of National Volunteer Month, we wanted to highlight a couple who goes above and beyond to touch the lives of our students. Meet Jeff & Diane Broadus: Jeff & Diane Broadus are a dynamic duo: peanut butter and jelly, if you will. She’s a bit practical;...
Bella Bray – March Spotlight
Parker Street Ministries' favorite tutu-rocking Labradoodle, 13-year-old Bella Bray, is one special dog—and now she has an award to prove it! The Florida Veterinary Medical Association named Bella its 2022 Pet Hero for furthering the human-animal bond through...
Ribbon Cutting for Sidewalk Activity Murals
On February 16, many came together to celebrate collaboration at its finest during a ribbon cutting to officially unveil the sidewalk activity mural project designed for kids in two neighborhoods (Parker Street and North Lake Wire). Special thanks goes to: George W....
A Word from the 2022-23 Board Chair
I’m delighted to be Parker Street Ministries’ 2022-2023 Chair of the Board. I began volunteering in 2003 and joined the Board in 2007. When I first learned about Parker Street Ministries and had an up close and personal tour of the neighborhood, I knew I had to be all...
PSM Receives Community Grant from Sam’s Club 4794
Great news! We are excited to announce that Parker Street Ministries received a grant from Sam's Club 4794 (3530 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803) for the Neighborhood Christmas Store! Thank you, Sam's Club 4794, for blessing Parker Street and North Lake Wire...
Gratitude in 2021
To all friends, supporters, community partners, volunteers, and prayer warriors: You showed up. You made a difference. You are the salt of the earth. THANK YOU! [video width="1920" height="1080"...