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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) — 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 University’s Kirkhof College of Nursing (KCON), Mercy Health Saint Mary’s, […]
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Mel Trotter Ministries collecting coats for homeless across Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, Mich. (Aug. 16, 2022) – In the midst of a Michigan Summer, it’s 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 “helper’s high”, increased trust in others, and increased physical and mental health. Research has shown a strong correlation between […]
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