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Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. – Psalm 136
Side-by-Side with Neighbors
The year started with a lot of momentum and a great deal of promise. Working alongside All Saints’ Episcopal, LPD, Code Enforcement, and the Dream Center, we made significant strides building relationships with the stakeholders and residents of the North Lake Wire...
City of Lakelands Race Community Forum
What an honor to participate in the City of Lakeland's Race Relations Community Forum! We have a long way to go, but thank God for Lakeland and the community we get to be a part of! Here is a quote from our Executive Director who was one of the speakers. "I cannot say...
All Saints’ Episcopal Church Podcast
Father Reid from All Saints' Episcopal Church invited Tim Mitchell, Executive Director to be a guest on the All Saints' Episcopal Church Podcast! Thankful for All Saints' and their work in the community! Click this link to hear the podcast as they discuss what...
Peace on Earth as it is in Heaven
Looking forward to the day where there are no masks, no distancing, and peace on earth, as it is in Heaven! Thank you God for the little taste now with fresh fruit, bright sun, fun, friendships, and learning.
Volunteering at Florida Baptist Children’s Home
Workforce Lab making the most of summer by volunteering at Florida Baptist Children's Home + One More Child!
Celebrating Juneteenth
Parker Street kids enjoyed celebrating Juneteenth history at today’s Backyard Lunch & Learn. Barbecue and strawberry soda was on the menu. For science time, everyone got schooled on the sugar in our drinks because healthy eating is important! It's amazing /...
Healthy Snacks Fuel Healthy Bodies
Healthy snacks fuel healthy bodies! Thank you, St. Paul Lutheran Church for arranging the delivery of a pallet of fresh fruits and vegetables - all from Moving Hope Inc. Thank you to Grace City Church for the generous gift card for shopping. And thank you to the...
First Week of Backyard Lunch & Learn
Nothing beats good ole soap and water – featured at the first week of Backyard Lunch & Learn. Besides hand-washing skills and being grouped by families, learners experienced: Vitamin D! (you’re welcome), two flash-downpours (thank you, Cristobal), math games using...
Summer is Happening at Parker Street!
Finally feels like Summer is happening at Parker Street, Florida flash-downpours and all! Workforce Lab for 16 high schoolers - learning job skills and practicing them by volunteering locally! Three young adult interns - taking their job skills training to the next...
The School Year Ended and Summer is Here
The school year finally ended and summer is here! Thank you to Mark Lanier from State Farm and Jimmy's Famous Seafood Express for donating 200 delicious chicken dinners. They served the Parker Street neighborhood in a drive-thru celebration even in the midst of a...