The Community is a passionate group of monthly givers on a mission to prevent homelessness in West Michigan.
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Help bring hope to those experiencing homelessness in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Join MTM’s team of volunteers and help our most vulnerable neighbors by showing love and compassion
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If you are on the verge of homelessness or need immediate help, contact MTM for resources, housing, food and more.
Transforming Lives with Community Resources
Demonstrating the compassion of Christ
We believe everyone is made in the image of a God who has plans for their life—plans that do not include lifelong homelessness—therefore we seek to demonstrate the compassion of Jesus and build better communities. Every individual deserves to be shown dignity, be reminded they have inherent value, and live a life free from homelessness. To do this, we focus on three areas:
Prevention & Diversion
93 families were diverted
from homelessness last year
Shelter Services
6,183 unique individuals
were served last year
Housing & Jobs
143 individuals
secured employment
program through Next Step of West Michigan, a division of MTM.
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Join other monthly donors on a mission to prevent homelessness in West Michigan.
The Community is a passionate group of over 1,000 givers committed to giving month after month, bringing hope to our neighbors experiencing homelessness – and each month, they’re transforming more and more lives.
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Join Us for Our Annual Art and Experience Auction
Join Us for Our Annual Art and Experience Auction
March 23, 2023
Join us in celebrating local artists and experiences while supporting Art Therapy at Mel Trotter Ministries.
We are currently accepting donations of artwork and/or local experiences for our Art & Experience Auction! We would love to showcase your artwork or experience to our vast community of supporters. Your donation to the Silent Auction helps MTM sustain its Art Therapy program, which is crucial in helping guests overcoming trauma. In addition, we welcome you to attend the event on Thursday, March 23, 2023. For further information, or to submit your artwork or experience, please contact Heather Osterink at 616-588-8753 or [email protected].
All pieces must be submitted by Friday, February 3, 2023. All submissions subject to approval.
Transforming Lives
“Without MTM, I don’t know where I would be, but definitely not in the great position I am now socially, economically, spiritually, and physically,” said Sidney. “There isn’t anything they fall short of in meeting guests’ needs.”
Sidney
Sidney once had it all— a successful flooring business, a six-figure salary, a home in a gated community, a beautiful wife. He lost everything, however, when a serious injury sidelined him for two years and started him on a path to nowhere.
