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June 16, 2022 Mel Trotter Ministries president and CEO receives National Award Earlier this summer at the national Citygate Network conference, Mel Trotter Ministries’ CEO, Dennis Van Kampen received the Nehemiah Award. This is an award that recognizes the hard work MTM does day in and day out, which could not happen without your support. […]
Local hospitals and agencies coming together to serve vulnerable population GRAND RAPIDS, MI (July 22, 2020)Ā ā Six local organizations are coming together to provide free medical services to increase access to care for individuals experiencing homelessness in the greater Grand Rapids area. Grand Valley State Universityās Kirkhof College of Nursing (KCON), Mercy Health Saint Maryās, […]
Mel Trotter Ministries Opens Capital Campaign to Raise $14.9 Million This campaign will change the way we serve by providing more dignity, value and opportunities. Thanks to supporters like you, Mel Trotter Ministries is always about helping men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in West Michigan. We believe that homelessness is a season in a […]
Tuesday, AugustĀ 16, 2022 Mel Trotter Ministries collecting coats for homeless across Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, Mich. (Aug. 16, 2022) ā In the midst of a Michigan Summer, itās easy to forget about the freezing temperatures that are just a couple of months away. But at Mel Trotter Ministries, the staff is busy planning a coat […]
While volunteering may be performed with the intention of helping others, studies show that those who give of themselves also receive. Researchers have measured the benefits that volunteers receive, including the positive feeling referred to as āhelperās highā, increased trust in others, and increased physical and mental health. Research has shown a strong correlation between […]
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in…ā Matthew 25:35 NIV How To Help a Neighbor this Winter Homelessness is increasing in our community and as the winter weather turns dangerous many people […]
Breaking down labels I am extremely thankful for the lessons I learned from my father growing up. He was a successful small business owner, and I started working at a young age for him and the business. It was there that I learned the importance of hard work. I remember rolling my eyes at his […]
Reverend Leonard McElveen discusses how fear spreads in times like these. This is the time when we need to turn toward God. We need to find God in the midst of the trouble. If we turn toward God, He will lead us to faith and hope and love.
Will you help me leave the streets? “Iām ready. I want to go. Will you please get me off the streets and take me to shelter?” Imagine being in an outreach van with the word “LOVE” written across it in big letters and having a woman come to you asking for this kind of help. […]
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