At St. Paul Lutheran Church, we collaborate with local partners to effectively serve those in need and spread Christ's Love
As the number of fatherless youth continues to grow, statistics show that all of the above tragedies will continue to climb as well. This is an epidemic that has been infecting our society spreading more and more each day.
To participate in the vision of God’s love, Parker Street Ministries is committed to Gospel-centered community development beginning in Lakeland’s Parker Street neighborhood through the focus areas of: Fostering Spiritual Growth so Christ and His Gospel are front and center, Supporting Lifetime Learners through educational opportunities, Stabilizing the Neighborhood by addressing the quality and availability of housing, and Cultivating Connections so gaps in relationships and services are bridged.
In 1987, a group of concerned Christians, seeking to help young women facing unplanned pregnancies, founded the Southside Crisis Pregnancy Center. Today, A Woman’s Choice continues to maintain the core mission and values that established our ministry when we first began. We continue to minister to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies, by offering Christ-centered and compassionate care.
Over the years, A Woman’s Choice has grown to offer a wide range of programs and services that not only reach women at a point of crisis but we also share the gospel with them to help them grow and learn to make healthier choices for their lives.
Donor Site or check out the Client Site
We bring food and other resources to impoverished neighborhoods in Lakeland and the surrounding areas of Polk County. We Believe in 4 Pillars as a ministry; Dignity, Hope, Serving, Relationships.
Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE) is a community-based, non-profit organization serving Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry and Ft. Meade. Established in 1983, the primary goal of VISTE is to enable elderly persons 70 and above to remain safely and independently in their own homes.
Volunteer Driven
VISTE is a volunteer-driven organization that is successful because of the schools, churches, civic groups, local corporations, and individuals that help us. Though a small VISTE staff oversees program services offered to our clients, our dedicated volunteers perform the majority of the work.
Assisting the Elderly
The elderly are the fastest growing age group in the U.S.A. People are living longer and are often financially unprepared to do so. VISTE provides the elderly with resources that help our greatest generation remain safe and independent in their own homes. Transportation, monthly commodity boxes, hot meals, and wheelchair ramps are just a few of the programs carried out by VISTE volunteers that help preserve our client’s dignity.
Locally Funded
VISTE receives funds from the United Way of Central Florida, the City of Lakeland, the City of Bartow, GiveWell, and through individuals, businesses, and various foundations.