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31 Days of Prayer
At Mel Trotter Ministries, we see each person as made in the image of God with plans to prosper. Every day we pray for the important work we do for our guests, and for those experiencing homelessness in the greater Grand Rapids area. Will you join us in 31 days of prayer? One prayer a day could change a life.
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You're invited to a Meet the Mission Luncheon
Have you ever been curious about what it’s like to step foot inside a rescue mission? Mel Trotter Ministries has always offered food, shelter and the compassion of Jesus Christ, but we also offer job and housing services, addiction recovery and more.
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How a ‘code red’ saved a homeless man in GR
Homeless men and women found any shade they could at Heartside Park Friday, lying on crunchy grass or sitting at picnic tables under small trees, or under the gazebo. But not James, who sat sweltering as the heat index neared 100 degrees.
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Mel Trotter Ministries partners to reach homeless neighbors during heat wave
As temperatures rise through the end of this week and into the weekend, Mel Trotter Ministries is partnering with other agencies that are serving people experiencing homelessness to make sure anyone who is ready to accept help has a safe place to get out of the heat. Partners include Pine Rest Street Reach, GRPD, the Heartside Neighborhood Collaboration Project and others.
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Just one day in the heat can be life threatening
Many agencies in greater Grand Rapids offer cooling centers for those who have no place to go. Mel Trotter Ministries has emergency shelter at night and a safe space during the day for men and women to get out of the elements, experience compassion and get access to resources that will help them move out of homelessness.
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Fifth Third Bank Financial Empowerment Mobile® Driving Financial Assistance into the Community
The Fifth Third Financial Empowerment Mobile (eBus) is coming to West Michigan for a Financial Empowerment and Homeownership tour July 1 – July 19. The eBus will partner with community organizations that provide financial education, homeownership counseling and credit counseling services to empower our community members.
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Mel Trotter Ministries celebrates guests graduating out of homelessness
Mel Trotter Ministries is celebrating the life transformation of more than 20 guests who are graduating from several different programs at the rescue mission; housing readiness, job readiness, step-up recovery, youth and pilgrimage programs.
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Sleeping outside is no family vacation
Many of us are looking forward to a ‘Pure Michigan’ summer with our families, but for families who are experiencing homelessness – sleeping outside is no vacation.Tips Tips -
Impact of homelessness on women
Summer is a busy time, kids are out of school, families on vacation and for Mel Trotter Ministries they see a significant decline in donations this time of year.
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