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Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. – Psalm 136
You Came Through! – Start Smart Campaign a Success

You Came Through! – Start Smart Campaign a Success

Thanks to the faithful donors who assisted in the most successful Start Smart Education Essentials Campaign to date! Because of you (as of August 10), 137 neighborhood kids involved with PSM’s program started school prepared. But that’s not all… These donations also...

National Night Out 2021

National Night Out 2021

The Neighborhood Family Craft Night for National Night Out was a blast! The evening included food, fellowship, conversations with LPD officers and LFD firefighters—and lots of opportunities to paint, design, and create! "National Night Out is an annual...

Summer Field Trips 2021

Summer Field Trips 2021

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...

Ringabration 2021

Ringabration 2021

Did you hear the bells on July 30?! That was Ringabration—PSM's way of celebrating the end of a successful Summer-Bridge Camp. The event included a look back at eight weeks of fun and delicious BBQ for campers and their families. Kids were also able to pick up their...

Summer Volunteers & Workdays

Summer Volunteers & Workdays

PSM loves its volunteers! This summer brought in many volunteers, including from organizations and churches such as The Rock Community Church, Heritage Baptist Church, All Saints' Episcopal Church, and Camp Fire Sunshine Central Florida.  Sad you weren't able to...

PSM Receives GuideStar Platinum Rating

PSM Receives GuideStar Platinum Rating

Parker Street Ministries is proud to have earned a 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency once again! GuideStar, Foundation Center, and Candid work together to provide authoritative date on more than 1.7 million nonprofits registered with the IRS. Learn more about PSM’s...

Learning Biblical Values Through Art

Learning Biblical Values Through Art

"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." - Psalm 139:14 Summer Camp kids experimented with color values in Mrs. Christy's art class and learned something about themselves—they are the handiwork of a loving Creator. I have value... You have value... We...

Welcome to Parker Street, Sarah

Welcome to Parker Street, Sarah

Parker Street Ministries is thrilled to announce Sarah Breed will be joining our team as Development and Communications Director! Sarah begins her journey with us in July. Welcome, Sarah, we are excited to see what God will do in and through you. You had us at love...

Celebrating Graduates

Celebrating Graduates

Congratulations, Graduate!⁠ ⁠“After graduating I am going to Polk State to study advertising and marketing. I plan to focus on the graphic design part of things but learn tips and tricks to sell. “⁠ Congratulations to this high school graduate who spent many years in...