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Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. – Psalm 136
Calm Down Corners are Safe Spaces for Regulating Emotions
Learning healthy coping skills and regulating emotions is critical but often neglected. At Parker Street Ministries, ensuring our kids have the tools they need for their emotional health is a top priority. Utilizing these tools now will serve them well as they grow...
PSM to Bring Back Fundraiser
On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Parker Street Ministries (PSM) invites the whole community—neighbors, donors, volunteers, and more—to Taking Victory to the Streets (TVTTS). TVTTS is a day of giving for PSM that is bookended by a free Business Breakfast (7:15-8:45 a.m.) and a...
Congrats, Sarah, Brooke, and Bayli!
Officially announcing some exciting staff changes! Three part-time classroom leaders have been promoted to full-time positions. Sarah Bonner is now the Young Adult Program Director; Brooke Prevatt is the Academic Enrichment Program Assistant; and Bayli Moran is...
Flipping for Charities 2023
Staff, volunteers, and neighbors had a great time at Flipping for Charities, the 64th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival! Thanks to the Citrus Center Kiwanis Club, sponsors, and all who bought tickets, Parker Street Ministries and seven other local nonprofits benefited...
Black History Month Meets Valentine’s Day
Lots of love for this Black History Month and Valentine's Day project by Mrs. Christy! She spent time tracing silhouettes of students in the after-school program and placed them next to the names of men and women who shaped America over the years. The piece celebrates...
Welcome, New Trustees!
We are thrilled to welcome three new Trustees to the Board! Tara Jessup is the Team and Outreach Director at Access Church. “I’m excited to serve at Parker Street on a new level! I've been a volunteer, staff member, and neighborhood resident, and I’m excited to...
PSM New 5-Year Plan (2023-27)
Jesus’ command to "Love your neighbor" was demonstrated throughout the formation of PSM's new 5-year plan. This document is the culmination of a 7-month process led by an organizational development expert. Seventy stakeholders took time out of their busy schedules to...
Pancake Festival 2023
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...
That’s a Wrap – Christmas Store 2022
It was wonderful having Christmas Store back on campus this year with lots of volunteers! Once again, the community abounded in generosity. As a result, families from two low-income neighborhoods were blessed! In case you didn't know, Parker Street Ministries' holiday...
Your Support Means So Much
There are many ways to be a part of God’s transformative work right here in the neighborhood. Here are a few options: Pray for staff and residents Volunteer in the after-school program or at a neighborhood event Host a healthy snack drive Take a campus tour or...