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Season of Hope 2022

Season of Hope 2022

September 13, 2022 Mel Trotter Annual Gala Focuses on Prevention to Reduce Homelessness Grand Rapids, Mich. (Sept. 13, 2022) – Mel Trotter Ministries, the largest provider of services to people experiencing homelessness in West Michigan, will host its Season of...
Reasons For Homelessness

Reasons For Homelessness

Imagine Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan filled to capacity and overflowing into the streets. You’re picturing more than 3,000 people. That is one of the lower estimates of how many different people find themselves homeless in the Grand Rapids area...
Impact Homelessness Downtown

Impact Homelessness Downtown

Myth: I live in the suburbs, I can’t help downtown  Homelessness happens beyond the city walls. It could be closer than you think. You can make an impact on homelessness from anywhere. The Mission Myth Busters series seeks to address misconceptions about...
Proximity

Proximity

“He had to hit bottom and see that his dad and I were at the bottom with him.” These beautiful words were written by some friends of ours. Their son had gotten into some significant trouble and after a long and life changing battle, he is now on the other side. He had...
Get Involved at MTM

Get Involved at MTM

Get Involved at MTM Are you, your family, church, or company looking for an opportunity to get involved in your community this fall? We’ve compiled a list of unique ways you can get involved at Mel Trotter Ministries. Join us in showing the compassion of Jesus Christ...