News from the Neighborhood

A LOOK AT CHRISTMAS STORE

The Annual Neighborhood Christmas Store is such an exciting time on the Parker Street Ministries campus! Thanks to the generosity of this amazing community, families from two low-income neighborhoods were blessed! Here's a recap:

87 families shopped for 230 kids, purchasing more than $34,700 (retail value) in new toys at 75% off their cost
24 businesses, churches, organizations, and countless individuals donated toys and wrapping paper supplies while 385 volunteers filled various activity slots, totaling 953 volunteer hours throughout Christmas Store
151 children and teenagers purchased 751 gifts for their family members at Kids’ Corner (all items were $1 or less!), and excess toys and gifts were donated to local nonprofits to round out their holiday ministries

PANCAKE FESTIVAL

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. Citrus Center Kiwanis organizes the effort that benefits many local charities—including Parker Street Ministries!

Event Details:

Saturday, February 10, 2024

7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

BUY TICKETS

FALL PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS

Learning to cook in the after-school Academic Enrichment Program.

Working on math skills.

Florida Southern College Men’s Basketball team volunteers!

One-on-one check-ins with Young Adult Program participants.

210 attended November's Fall Festival & Health Fair!

Family Dinners have been growing!

VOLUNTEER AT PSM

Volunteers are needed for the after-school Academic Enrichment Program Mondays-Thursdays from 4:15-5:45 p.m. If you are interested, email Hannah Scruggs at volunteer@psmlakeland.org or call (863) 682-4544. LEARN MORE

IMPACT GOALS

Check out our 2024 Impact Goals!

PRAY WITH US

Philippians 4:6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Will you pray with us in 2024? January prayer focus:

Smooth transition into the new year
Fruitful Academic Enrichment Program semester