Parker Street Ministries

Parker Street Ministries Committed to Gospel-centered community development beginning in Lakeland's Parker St neighborhood. Check out our Google Calendar to see what's going on.

Welcome to the official page (Website) for Parker Street Ministries, Inc. Here we will share news about our programs that provide opportunities for growth in education, workforce readiness, desirable neighborhood environment and housing, financial capability, and health/wellness. We will also post updates about events, photos, videos, interesting stories, and news articles. Our aim is to

emphasize who we serve, who helps, and why/how we are all involved in this work.

We want to keep our page an open forum, but we are also a “family friendly” page, so please keep comments and posts clean. We want you to tell us what you are thinking, but if it falls in any of the categories below, we want to let you know beforehand that we will have to remove it.

• We do not allow nude, graphic, obscene, explicit, or racial comments or image submissions nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organization.

• We do not allow third part solicitations or advertisements. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency OR any political candidate. Similarly, we do not allow attempts to defame or defraud any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency OR any political candidate.

• We do not allow comments that support or encourage illegal activity. Also, the appearance of external links on this page does not constitute an official endorsement on behalf of Parker Street Ministries – it just might be something we found interesting and wanted to share! We are committed to Gospel-centered community development and it starts with all of us. We highly value presence in the community we serve, listening rather than self-deploying, and dignity for all people! Now that all THAT is out of the way, let’s get to know each other. We love to see your comments, reactions, posts that tag us, shares, reviews! https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=6htlshnfpvpne03hdj8vhah3o4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York

This page is for all those who volunteer with, pray for, support and love Parker Street Ministries! We are always looking for people to volunteer at our after-school program. If you are interested in volunteering please contact the office: (863) 682-4544

Story of holistic Christian ministry in an urban neighborhood in Lakeland, FL. Premiered September 20, 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIS-jPRujC4

Link to Lakeland Ledger article http://www.theledger.com/article/20071027/NEWS/710270475?Title=Ministry-Finds-Tough-People-Can-Make-Good-Neighbors

If you feel called to support Parker Street Ministries financially, our mailing address is:
P.O. Box 433
Lakeland, FL 33802-0433
or
you can give online at our website.

09/11/2026

Take a moment to pause, breathe, pray, and be encouraged with this Telethon segment featuring PSM friend and ministry partner, Angie Winn. 😮‍💨🙏💛 https://angiewinn.com/home

PSM staff doing what they do. 👀
09/10/2026

PSM staff doing what they do. 👀

When your toughest decision today is choosing a popsicle flavor... 🤔🍧
09/09/2026

When your toughest decision today is choosing a popsicle flavor... 🤔🍧

09/08/2026

Why give monthly? Brian & Kelley Hurley have seen the impact of Parker Street Ministries firsthand and share in this Telethon recap why recurring giving is part of how they choose to invest in their community. Any amount adds up to lasting impact. Consider becoming a monthly donor today! 💛🙌 https://psmlakeland.org/donate/

That long weekend feeling! 😄 Parker Street Ministries is closed today in observance of Labor Day. We’ll see you tomorrow...
09/07/2026

That long weekend feeling! 😄 Parker Street Ministries is closed today in observance of Labor Day. We’ll see you tomorrow! 👋

Always working a holiday or two ahead! 🦃🍂 Members of the UthMpact Polk Leadership Program joined PSM kids this week to d...
09/03/2026

Always working a holiday or two ahead! 🦃🍂 Members of the UthMpact Polk Leadership Program joined PSM kids this week to decorate placemats for VISTE - Volunteers in Service to the Elderly's Annual Thanksgiving Meal Delivery. A fun tradition that helps add a little extra cheer to Thanksgiving tables across the community! 🎨🧡

✨ Staff Spotlight! Meet Jeff Wright—Parker Street Ministries’ Bookkeeper!Jeff was born in Victoria, British Columbia, an...
09/02/2026

✨ Staff Spotlight! Meet Jeff Wright—Parker Street Ministries’ Bookkeeper!

Jeff was born in Victoria, British Columbia, and has lived all up and down the West Coast, predominantly in the Portland, Oregon, area. He and his family made their way to Central Florida nearly five years ago and now call Davenport home. Jeff earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Portland State University and has spent his career working in the accounting field.

While Jeff is new to PSM, he is excited to experience the fulfillment of working in ministry and to share that joy with his family. Speaking of family, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and two grown kids, along with their dog and two cats. He enjoys board games like Ticket to Ride and Settlers of Catan, watching any decent mystery series or movie he can find, and discovering new places to visit. Traveling to the mountains especially brings him joy, with trips to Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Whistler, Waterton, Glacier, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Tahoe, and Crater Lake. And, as Jeff adds, “Oh, and Mount Dora, can’t forget Mount Dora!” 😉

His best life advice? “Step away from your computer, phone, T.V. and go live life. The memories you will cherish will be of the people you meet and the places you experience; not the video games you won, the number of followers you had on social media, or if Gilligan ever made if off of that island.”

Thanks for learning more about Jeff Wright! ✨

A little August look-back! 👀 K-8 students spent time brushing up on math, playing word games, and getting creative with ...
09/01/2026

A little August look-back! 👀 K-8 students spent time brushing up on math, playing word games, and getting creative with kinetic sand alongside volunteers and classroom leaders. Meanwhile, Young Adult Program students mixed Bible lessons and homework with time exploring their new career studio pods! ✏️📖

Thankful for Academic Enrichment Program partners like Citrus Center Kiwanis of Lakeland Florida, which supports local n...
08/31/2026

Thankful for Academic Enrichment Program partners like Citrus Center Kiwanis of Lakeland Florida, which supports local nonprofits through its annual Flipping for Charities event! 🥞 Thank you for investing in local students and making an impact! 👏

08/28/2026

Enjoy a recap from the first six hours of The PSM Telethon, featuring hosts Wesley Barnett & Ashley Bell Barnett! 🎥📺

Thanks to an incredible community of supporters, the 24-hour Telethon raised more than $250,000 to support the year-round work of Parker Street Ministries. 🎉

Featured this shift (hours 1-6):

-Tim Mitchell
-Christy Mitchell
-Sarah Breed
-Lori Martini and the Sharon A. Miller Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation
-Neighborhood students
-J Burns Pizza
-Christina Allen
-Access Church (including Access Worship & Pastor Jason Burns)
-Kyle Groesch
-Pamela Carroll
-Frances Andrews
-Donna Autry
-Paige Connell
-Ida Mundell
-Josh Bump Galletta
-Mayor Sara Roberts McCarley
-Gow Fields
-Howard Wiggs
-Bill Mutz
-Scott MacDonald
-First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, Florida (including Rev. Dr. Zachary McGowen & Surrender Worship)
-Steve Bissonnette
-Kim Schell
-Ty Hardin
-Hannah Hardin
-Nicki Turner
-Strong Tower Church (including Pastor Dr. Ben Turner)
-Grace City Church (including Grace City Music)
-Zane Schwenk
-Stan Saisa
-Family Worship Center (including FWC Worship)
-Joy Williams
-Brian Hurley
-Kelley Hurley
-Bonnet Springs Park
-Holland Henderson
-Justin Wilson
-B***o Bueno (including Glenn Ferrell)
-Brian Morgan
-Allen & Company
-Evan Taylor Jones https://www.evantaylorjones.com/

Address

719 N Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland, FL
33801

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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