There's More to My Story
God has plans for Charlene
"They said I was born drunk, they had to pump the alcohol out of my system when I was born. I was about 3 pounds, I was so small I fit in a shoebox. They had to keep me in the hospital, they didn’t think I was going to make it."
"I had a happy childhood but suffered abuse at a very young age, which caused me to lose trust in friends and family. At Mel Trotter Ministries, I discovered that there is more to my story and that I was made in the image of God." - Charlene
Your gift today will show Charlene and others - who reach out to Mel Trotter Ministries for help - to know they are loved and valued. Give Today to show your neighbors that you believe they were made in the image of God as they start the next chapter of their story.
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from trouble.– Psalm 107:2
There's More to My Story

I'm Steve and there's more to my story.
I was making 6 figures with my flourishing chiropractic practice, I was married and had a great relationship with my wife and kids. Then I injured my wrist. That was my manhood and I couldn't handle it.
My relationship with my family has been restored thanks to God's love.

I'm Alberta and there's more to my story.
I am a preacher’s daughter and came from a large, loving family that taught me responsibility at an early age. I attended college and raised two children. But 20 years in an abusive marriage chipped away at that foundation. I ended up divorced and lost my home and children all while suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
I learned who I am as a child of God.
What have you learned about homelessness?
These guests are human beings, made in the image of God, and deserve the same compassion and respect that everyone else is given. Any of us could end up homeless so you have to ask yourself, how would you want to be treated if you were here?– MTM Staff
Homelessness is not having someone to talk to, not having a shoulder to cry on. I need love and I need family. We need relationships.– MTM guest
Any one of us can be in their shoes. I tell them my story and then tell them not to give up. God hasn’t given up on them, they have a chance to do something new and change their path.– MTM Staff
We can provide better service by viewing our guests as children of God, as those Christ valued enough to die for. With this lens, we seek to ‘make people’s day’ through small and large acts of dignity and kindness.– MTM Staff