church volunteers
Be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Volunteer at Mel Trotter Ministries to connect with individuals in the community to build positive relationships. Get involved, make a difference.
Chapel Services
Monday and Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Churches have the opportunity to provide worship, a sermon, snacks and a time of fellowship with guests.
Interested in providing a church service for our guests? Click here.
Bible Studies
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Last Wednesday of each month 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Interested in engaging and connect with our guests? Click here.
Bridge of Hope
Learn more about the Bridge of Hope program here.
Join Us for Our Annual Golf Outing
Join Us for Our Annual Golf Outing
June 19, 2023
Enjoy a round of golf and help support housing and jobs for guests at Mel Trotter Ministries. MTM’s workforce development services give guests the opportunity to learn technical and soft skills needed to get a job and keep it. MTM also owns and operates several transitional housing locations to assist guests on their journey out of homelessness. By golfing in our annual outing, you will help guests accomplish new steps in their journeys.

Make a monthly donation.
Join other monthly donors on a mission to prevent homelessness in West Michigan.
The Community is a passionate group of over 1,000 givers committed to giving month after month, bringing hope to our neighbors experiencing homelessness – and each month, they’re transforming more and more lives.
Donate monthly to Mel Trotter via the form or call (616) 454-8249
Transforming Lives
“It’s a really amazing program,” said Vanessa*. “After seeing my husband complete his GED, it gave me the courage to go get mine.”
Simon and Vanessa
Simon and Vanessa both grew up in the inner city. “Life was just life, so we got used to it,” she said. What that life looked like was this: Simon did not complete high school. He became a father as a teenager, prior to his marriage to Vanessa. Upon meeting her and starting their own family together, the couple wanted to further their lives.
*names and photos changed to protect the privacy of our guests