Prevention & Diversion

We know by going upstream and making every effort to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless in the first place, cycles begin to be broken.

The overall goal is to prevent individuals and families from experiencing homelessness by providing stabilizing services to keep people housed and avoid disruption from their lives.

Are You Facing Homelessness?

We work with families at risk of homelessness to keep them from entering the shelter system.

Our prevention and diversion specialists work directly with schools to connect and provide support and resources to those who are at risk of becoming homeless or are currently homeless.

Connection to Community Resources

Preventing Homelessness

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Contact Mel Trotter Ministries for Help

No matter what your situation, we are here for you.

Reach out to Cherie Pecynski at 616-588-8776 or fill out the form

Preventing Homelessness

We Connect Families to Community Resources

Mel Trotter Ministries works to prevent families from experiencing homelessness by providing stabilizing services to keep them housed and avoid disruption from their lives.

Diversion is a short term case management arrangement which includes mediation and the connecting of those imminently at risk of homelessness to community resources. The goal of this intentional programming is to divert families from having to access the shelter system.

The diversion specialist works directly with the area’s homeless school liaisons in connecting and providing support structures to families who are at risk of becoming homeless or are unstably housed and/or currently homeless.

If you are in need of help please reach out to:

Cherie Pecynski
Diversion Specialist
616-588-8776

 

Transforming Lives

Rick signed the paperwork, was given a tour, and got handed the keys to his new place. “He is officially out of homelessness.’’

Rick

Rick* landed at MTM because he couldn’t find work in Kalamazoo despite visiting many temp agencies and being in and out of the hospital for cancer treatments. Mel Trotter staff walked with him each step of the way by scheduling and rescheduling his doctor appointments and helping him obtain all the necessary documents and income he’d need to get into permanent housing.

*name and photos changed to protect the privacy of our guests.

Looking for More Resources?

We believe that there is not one way to end up homeless and therefore not one way to end it.

We want to walk alongside you to identify your barriers and help you into a track that best fits your needs to be successful, long term. If you are looking to enter Mel Trotter Ministries for the first time, contact our Triage Specialists for assistance.

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