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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. Dennis was not aware he would be receiving the award until the moment it was announced. When they called his name, he told the crowd it is only because of God, the staff, and supporters of MTM that any of this is work possible. Here...
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, Metro Health – University of Michigan, Michigan State University – College of Human Medicine, Spectrum Health, and Mel Trotter Ministries have aligned to open a free clinic onsite at Mel Trotter Ministries’ downtown location. The goals of this free onsite clinic are to help patients...
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 drive to ensure those living on the streets have a coat to protect them from the dangerous cold ahead. “Winters are a difficult season for those experiencing homelessness in West Michigan,” said Dennis VanKampen, President and CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries. “And something as simple...
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 volunteering and health: those who volunteer have lower mortality rates, greater functional ability, and lower rates of depression than those who do not volunteer. Improve Mental and Physical Health By Volunteering Below are just a few ways volunteering can improve your mental and physical health....
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