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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...
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...
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;...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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"...
Check out the beautifully illuminated sidewalks and buildings along Parker St. and Iowa Ave. Thanks goes to the Empower Polk Grant at GiveWell Community Foundation and the City of Lakeland, FL - Government’s Neighborhood Partnership Grant for helping fund this...
After taking a break from field trips last year due to COVID-19, Summer-Bridge campers were thrilled to go on several off-campus adventures! In fact: 82 students visited ZooTampa at Lowry Park 33 went bowling 19 rolled into Skate World 12 played at Explorations V...