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Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. – Psalm 136
Staff Spotlight – Kyle Groesch
Kyle Groesch, Administrative Assistant, has been a part of the PSM family since 2023. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Kyle moved to Lakeland five years ago, and has since received a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies and a master’s degree in theology from...
Help Students Start Smart
It's that time again—time to help set the stage for academic success for neighborhood students through the summer Start Smart Education Essentials opportunity. The hope is to provide backpacks filled with supplies for individual classroom needs, year-round access to...
Summer Challenge Match Opportunity
A NEED YOU CAN MEET We get it—operations funding isn’t flashy. But it’s one of the greatest needs for nonprofits like ours. With rising costs, a growing team, and critical wraparound services for families in the Parker Street and North Lake Wire neighborhoods, the...
New Staff Spotlight – Meet Nicki Turner
Meet Parker Street Ministries' Care Coordinator, Nicole Turner! We’re thrilled to welcome back a familiar face to the team! Nicki is originally from South Carolina and has called Lakeland home since 2006. She holds a BSW and a Master’s in Human Services with a...
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...