PARKER STREET MINISTRIES INC
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April 29, 2013
Parker Street Ministries has greatly and deeply enriched our lives. We have nine children who have all greatly benefited in one way or another from the ministry. Whether it is coming by on a difficult night to help with the children, or volunteering to babysit while my husband worked long hours and I attended college, or sitting bedside holding my hand while our youngest daughter came into the world, or bringing by a meal when our grocery budget just wasnt enough, Parker Street Ministries, as the physical embodiment of Christ's love for us, has continuously met the many needs of our family. The staff has spent countless hours praying for us and tutoring our children and pursuing relationships and deep lasting friendships with each of us. The best part to me though is the fact that God used the ministry to bring both my husband and myself to Jesus. There are truly not enough words for me to write to adequately express the deep appreciation and love I have for the ministry and to describe the deep impact they have made on our lives. Its truly unlike any other non profit I've ever been in contact with.
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
April 16, 2013
I love this ministry! It's been a privilege to serve in this organization. Primarily, I volunteer in the after school academic enrichment program. The staff and volunteers do an amazing job working with high risk children to keep them on track for school. However, PSM goes far beyond academics. It is dedicated to strengthening the families and individuals in this community. Lives are changed through the work, love and faithfulness of its staff...my life included!
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
April 9, 2013
I became acquainted with Parker Street Ministries through my local church. My initial response to the slogan "the WORD became flesh and moved into our neighborhood" was positive, but when I learned that staff members actually moved into the area, I was totally stricken with the radical faith of these young families. What a mission of dedication!!! I am humbled and honored to walk alongside these precious folks and the dear children they serve. What a bright spot in our city's landscape of ministries to the needy.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
April 9, 2013
I volunteered at Parker Street Ministries in their academic excellence program. I came to help teach kids, but instead the kids at Parker Street taught me so much more. Everyday, these kids come with smiles on their faces to learn, laugh and play. Despite the adversary of their home lives, and economic backgrounds, these children are some of the brightest and inspiring individuals I've had the privilege privilege to know and work with.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
April 9, 2013
Parker Street Ministries is a beacon of light for the children and families that they serve in their community. It is a honor for me to be able to give my time to work with these children and the great staff.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
April 9, 2013
Parker Street is focused and determined to meet the needs of those in their community. They live out their ministry by actually living among those in need to better understand the issues they face. They are true urban missionaries!
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
April 9, 2013
Parker Street Ministries is such an important organization for the Lakeland Community. It has helped so many families struggling to provide for themselves and especially their children. PSM does this in a way that doesn't take away a persons dignity or self worth. This year the children at my Sunday School are giving their offerings to support this worthy ministry that is right in their own back yard. Thank you, PSM, for all you do to help encourage those who need a helping hand.
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Definitely
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Definitely
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 8, 2013
Parker street ministries lives out its mission unlike most other non-profits. Their staff lives in the community they serve. That is a huge sacrifice and one that gives them instant credibility with the neighborhood. This is one of the best organizations I have ever worked with, and as a professional church worker, I have been involved with many non-profit organizations.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
April 8, 2013
Parker Street Ministries is everything an urban ministry should want to be. They value and fight for the dignity of the residents. Their staff and volunteers live in the neighborhood as residents. Parker Street Ministries promotes, supports and champions justice, mercy and reconciliation throughout their neighborhood and the Lakeland community as a whole. Many ministries invest in and focus on services. While Parker Street definitely excels in great services through their after school tutoring, summer camps, community festivals, Bible study, rehabilitation of buildings, etc., their strongest asset is their investment in the people of the neighborhood. This relational ministry changes lives on a daily basis by loving each and every individual well and focusing on bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ into the lives of the kids and adults throughout the neighborhood. Some of the best and most rewarding work they doing is in living out the Gospel after hours doing things not in a job description but things that let the people of the neighborhood know they are truly loved.
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Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
2 people found this review helpful
November 19, 2012
2 people found this review helpful
A little over a year ago, I was introduced to Parker Street Ministries by a friend. I was very impressed with the dedication, caring and hard work of the staff there. For the past year, I have volunteered there daily, working with their staff in the educational program, and see the positive impact they are having on the community. These are people who are truly invested in what they do and many choose to live in the area that they serve. Tim Mitchell doesn't sit in an office and direct others. He and his team are very hands on, doing whatever is needed whenever it is needed.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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