Nonprofit celebrates construction of first tiny home in planned village
March 20th, 2025 By: WoodTV GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Mel Trotter Ministries and subsidiary Next Step of West Michigan on Thursday celebrated the placement of the last wall on their first tiny home, part of a project aimed at breaking the cycle of...
Mel Trotter marks 125 years with donation drive
February 24th, 2025 By: WoodTV GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Mel Trotter Ministries is celebrating 125 years of service on Monday with a donation drive at its downtown Grand Rapids shelter. The nonprofit, which began as a soup kitchen in 1900, has grown...
Mel Trotter Ministries asking community to provide donations for their 125th anniversary
February 10, 2025 By: abc13 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Mel Trotter Ministries is gearing up to celebrate its 125th anniversary on Monday, Feb. 24. The nonprofit will be holding a “Donation Drop-Off Day” on Feb. 24 to help men, women and children...
