Immeasurably More
Capital Campaign
Immeasurably More
At Mel Trotter Ministries, we dare for more and we dream for more for our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness.
The campaign’s main focus is to renovate two existing MTM buildings at 225 Commerce Avenue SW and create more affordable housing and job training opportunities.
Immeasurably More is a $13 million capital campaign for Mel Trotter Ministries that will:
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Renovate
Renovate
Update shelter spaces that have not received significant improvements in decades.
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Ready
Ready
Equip for work through paid job training and social enterprise opportunities.
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Reside
Reside
Create more affordable housing for guests on their journey out of homelessness.
Campaign Leadership
Honorary Chairs
Jim Alton
Jim & Nancy Engen
Jim & Bonnie Gordon
Greg & Heidi Herbruck
Cate & Sid Jansma Jr.
Bill & India Manns
Dave & Linda Mehney
Mark & Mary Beth Meijer
David & Carol Van Andel
Mike & Gayle VanGessel
Harold & Lori Voorhees, Jr.
Meg & Greg Willit
Campaign Chairs
Anedra Eatman
Michael Faas
Janis Petrini
Robert Worthington
Campaign Cabinet
Roger Bruins
Jim Bultema
Dave Byers
Ann Callahan
Donijo De Jonge
Kurt Hein
Mary Hollebeek
Jeshua Lauka
Tom McGovern
Jim Mitchell
Gordon Oosting
Tony Pearson
Michael Sytsma
Campaign Budget
With your help, we can achieve immeasurably more together.
The Need
The face of homelessness today looks drastically different from when Mel Trotter Ministries was founded in Grand Rapids nearly 120 years ago. Families, unaccompanied youth, and single women are now the fastest-growing segments of homelessness in our community.
Community Partners
Relationships are crucial to helping people find and stay in stable housing. We are passionate about coming alongside each person, hearing their story, loving them with the compassion of Jesus Christ and connecting them with resources. Whether it’s at MTM, or another like-minded organization, working together to address homelessness is the only way to succeed.
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