In 2022, Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM) completed its Immeasurably More 2019 Campaign, raising more than $19 million for the renovation of its 225 Commerce Ave SW emergency shelter building, the revision of a job readiness plan into a comprehensive workforce development program, and the new development of five single, transitional homes.
Today, we are pleased to share with you an overview of the Mel Trotter Ministries next undertaking, the Immeasurably More Campaign 2024 to raise $10 million; currently, we’ve raised $4 million.
On behalf of those we serve, our staff and our board, we thank you for coming along side us on this Immeasurably More Campaign journey.
Community Center
Hope Village
A primary solution to end homelessness for an individual or family is affordable housing. In response to the shortage of affordable housing in Grand Rapids, Mel Trotter is developing the city’s first tiny home community. With the composition of 16 homes varying in size 400-529sf, these tiny homes are designed for individuals:
- Experiencing homelessness,
- Completed a MTM or Next Step of West Michigan work force development program, and
- Secured sustainable employment that is at or below 65% AMI ($40,000 per year).
Residents will experience affordable rent, paying no more than 30% of their monthly gross pay, along with a pathway to equity. MTM is also looking to the future with the ability to replicate the tiny home community model throughout West Michigan.
Community Center
Neighborhood Resource Center: First Floor
MTM and Next Step have nearly completed the renovation of its long-vacant building across the street from the Next Step manufacturing building. The first floor will be comprised of:
- The collaborative MTM and Next Step workforce development program classroom and experiential space,
- Community amenities supported through listening sessions with the community include a community meeting/gathering space which will soon host worship services open to the community
Permanent Affordable Housing: Second Floor
The second-floor renovation of the 101 Garden St. building will include 10 work force development apartments for individuals having completed a MTM or Next Step workforce development program and newly entered or reentered the workforce with income at or below 65% AMI ($40,000 per year). The affordability comes from rents that are no more that 30% of gross income.
Mel Trotter Ministries is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. As such, all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Mel Trotter Ministries Tax ID # is 38-1410 467.
