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Something exciting and interesting is always happening at Mel Trotter Ministries. Check here for all the latest news on our work in the community.
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A Man with a Mission

Monday, January 30, 2012 Rev. Chico Daniels Keeps the Doors Open for Mel Trotter

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State to appeal ruling that allows sex offenders at shelters near schools

Friday, January 27, 2012 State plans to appeal ruling that allows sex offenders to stay at overnight shelters near schools

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As wind chills fall below zero, Grand Rapids shelters prepare for increased need

Friday, January 20, 2012 Mel Trotter Ministries welcomes more people as temperatures fall

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New Plainfield restaurant passes on rewards for good service

Tuesday, January 03, 2012 Agape House Cafe shares revenue with those in need

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Homeless win frozen death lawsuit

Thursday, December 29, 2011 Judge rules that homeless sex offenders can legally stay in overnight shelters

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Judge rules sex offenders can stay overnight in Grand Rapids homeless shelters

Thursday, December 29, 2011 Judge rules that homeless sex offenders may stay at shelters overnight

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Vista Charter Academy helps feed hungry in Grand Rapids

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 School collected nearly 1,700 pounds of food for Mel Trotter Ministries

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Christmas meal at Mel Trotter Ministries and Veterans Christmas Star Project

Sunday, December 25, 2011 More than 300 people served on Christmas Day at Mel Trotter Ministries

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Mel Trotter Provides GR With Free Community Christmas Dinner

Sunday, December 25, 2011 Many homeless & needy partake of 2 1/2-hour Christmas meal at Mel Trotter

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Mel Trotter gives 629 holiday baskets to families

Thursday, December 22, 2011 629 families received Christmas food baskets from Mel Trotter Ministries

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500 families will receive Christmas food baskets

Monday, December 19, 2011 500 families will receive all the fixings for a traditional Christmas dinner

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Rescue missions reach out to newly homeless

Monday, December 12, 2011 Mel Trotter Ministries participates in annual survey of needy

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Mel Trotter hosts 15th annual Great Thanksgiving Banquet

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Mel Trotter hosts 15th annual Great Thanksgiving Banquet

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Make a difference every month as a...Meals-A-Month Partner

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Month by month, all year long, a special group of friends are helping to feed the hungry and change the lives of homeless neighbors. Would you like to make a difference every month? It's easy. Here's how...

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Full House

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Michigan winters are not just cold, they can be deadly. Most winter nights we have a full house—and more. We're racing against time with a project to ensure that no one gets left out in the cold. But we need your help.

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The Essence of Christmas (A message of thanks from Chico)

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 “For the believer, I think every day is Christmas. In our spirit, we know that Christmas is all about John 3:16...’God so loved the world that HE GAVE...’ To me, this is the essence of Christmas—God giving to us.”

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400 families will receive Thanksgiving food baskets

Monday, November 21, 2011 400 families to receive Thanksgiving food boxes Nov. 21.

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Mel Trotter collects turkeys for holiday food baskets

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Mel Trotter to collect turkeys Nov. 16

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The Great Influx (A message of thanks from Chico)

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Fall is coming...there is a noticeable change in the weather. At Mel Trotter, this seasonal transition reminds us that our busiest season of ministry is also coming...I am deeply grateful that fall is also the giving season.

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Great Thanksgiving Banquet

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Just imagine...planning and preparing dinner for over 2,100 guests. That’s how many meals we served last year at our Great Thanksgiving Banquet, thanks to hundreds of caring volunteers who gave their time to help make it happen.

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Shelter from the Storm

Campaign co-chairs Jim Mitchell (Varnum) and Mike VanGessel (Rockford Construction) invite you to join their support for this campaign. To help provide a shelter from the storm, contact Rebecca Robertson at (616) 454-8249 ext. 266 or click here to e-mail.