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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 “helper’s high”, 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…” 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? “I’m 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. […]
I was lost and looking for more Julius woke up one day and realized something was missing from his life. He was suffering from depression after experiencing the loss of many close friends. His excessive partying and gambling was taking a toll on him. He found himself bouncing around from house to house, doing odds […]
Save a Life This Winter During the cold winter months, Mel Trotter Ministries is in “Code Blue” status which is a term used to describe the most extreme winter conditions in West Michigan, when temperatures fall significantly and stay below freezing over a period of time — Putting men, women and children who are exposed […]
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 to our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Drives Code Blue […]
“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 to hit […]
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