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Mel Trotter remains open during COVID-19 crisis to provide service to those in need
Mel Trotter remains open during COVID-19 crisis to provide service to those in need
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Who is homeless?
The fastest growing populations experiencing homelessness are single women, families, and youth ages 18-24. Families tend to become homeless because of tragic situations like job loss, eviction or domestic violence. More single women are experiencing homelessness in Grand Rapids because of unmet mental health needs and the inability to maintain stable employment.
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Demand at homeless shelter grows during COVID-19
One part of society not taking time off during the pandemic is the homeless crisis. Homeless services provided by places like Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids have been deemed essential services by state and federal authorities.
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Your help is needed more than ever
Mel Trotter Ministries remains open and continues to serve our struggling neighbors and our staff who are at high-risk of COVID-19.
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Faith, Hope and Love
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. - 2 Timothy 1:7
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Several Organizations Stepping Up to Help Varying People in Need
Amway and Long Road Distillers both stepped up in a mighty way last week to help Mel Trotter Ministries with an urgent tangible need: hand-sanitizer. Mel Trotter has tripled its regular daily sanitizing regimens along with putting myriad safety and hygiene measures in place to continue to keep all guests and staff safe.
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'Stronger together'
It's not uncommon for restaurants to donate food to homeless shelters. But, now more than ever the two industries are working together to get through COVID-19.
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Laughfest donates unused food to Mel Trotter
The majority of the meals were to be served during the March 14 event at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids.
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Mel Trotter Ministries taking extra precautions during COVID-19 threat
Mel Trotter Ministries staff and leadership remain focused on demonstrating the compassion of Christ to our neighbors experiencing homelessness in our community during the COVID-19 threat.
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Spring Clean with Mel Trotter Ministries
While Mel Trotter strives to provide a helping hand to those needing assistance, meeting high demands places a strain on the facility. You can help us spring clean by volunteering to help the community in various ways.
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