Jairus Rutherford – February Spotlight

Jairus Rutherford – February Spotlight

In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to highlight a Parker Street resident who is an inspiration for not only what he can do with do with a comb and a trusty pair of clippers, but also for his dedication to local youth. Meet Jairus Rutherford: Jairus Rutherford...
Teresa Bray – January Spotlight

Teresa Bray – January Spotlight

Teresa J. Bray, President of Back Office Consultants, is Parker Street Ministries’ Board of Trustees Chair for 2022-2023. Learn a little more about her below. Congratulations, Teresa! What drew you to PSM? I was drawn to PSM because of the neighborhood and the...
Sandra Thiele – January Spotlight

Sandra Thiele – January Spotlight

Sandra Thiele, Associate Dean at Keiser University Lakeland, is Parker Street Ministries’ newest Board of Trustees member. She joined in October 2021. Learn a little more about her below. Welcome, Sandra! What drew you to PSM? My daughters volunteered with PSM...
Sidewalk Activity Murals

Sidewalk Activity Murals

Sidewalks in Parker Street and North Lake Wire parks were the latest blank canvases for local artist, Bump Galletta, who painted colorful and engaging activity murals on existing sidewalks to promote exercise and healthy behaviors in children. Galletta’s artwork in...
Congratulations, Hannah Hardin!

Congratulations, Hannah Hardin!

Our own Hannah Hardin recently received a certificate in Financial Analysis for Nonprofit Leaders from Indiana University’s Lily Family School of Philanthropy.  Thanks goes to the GiveWell Community Foundation and its Empower Polk Grant which builds capacity in area...