News
Parker Street Ministries Blog
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. – Psalm 136
2025 Graduates!
Eleven current and former program participants graduated this year! And ten of them will have the opportunity to receive their stipend savings matches for participating in the Workforce Lab program. Congratulations Kenuel, Shawn, Yunka, Fayth, Justice, Nitara,...
Meet PSM’s Newest Board Member
Welcome, Tyler Griffin, PSM’s newest Board of Trustees member! Tyler is a Senior Associate Nonprofit with CliftonLarsonAllen. He’s lived in Polk County for more than 25 years, holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of South Florida, and loves his...
Staff Spotlight – Sarah Bonner
Sarah Bonner has been a part of the PSM family since 2019, starting as a part-time classroom leader and becoming full-time as the Young Adult Program Assistant Director in 2023. She moved here from Shreveport, Louisiana, to go to Southeastern University where she...
New Staff Spotlight – Meet Ashleigh
Meet Ashleigh Sanchez: Academic Enrichment Program K-8 Assistant Director! Originally from a small town in Virginia, Ashleigh has called Lakeland home for the past seven years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and criminal justice as well as a master’s in...
Staff Spotlight – Tim Mitchell
Tim Mitchell, Executive Director, has been a part of the PSM family for an incredible 28 years. Originally from Stuttgart, Arkansas, Tim has called Lakeland home for just as long. He’s been married to his wife, Christy, since 2000—in fact, they first met 27 years ago...
Staff Spotlight – Sarah Breed
Sarah Breed, Director of Development & Communications, has been a part of the PSM family since 2021. She’s a Fort Meade, FL, native, but has lived in Lakeland with her husband, Josh, since 2012. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in English and an MBA from...
Tobacco Free Polk Demonstrates Dangers of Tobacco
Tobacco Free Polk visited with some 8th grade and high school students to demonstrate the dangers of tobacco use. They brought engaging visuals, like lung replicas and jars showing the effects of tar and phlegm, to illustrate the impact on the body. The presentation...
Pancake Festival 2025
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...
Christmas Store 2024 Recap
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’...
Giving Through the 2024 Christmas Store
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...