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Doing advocacy the right way
If you have a passion, talent, or interest, there's a way for you to get connected at Mel Trotter Ministries: Company/corporate partnerships, family involvement, organization, school, church, and more.
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Proximity
Jesus said the poor will always be with you. Not out there far away, but with you. People who are at the bottom need to know and experience someone there with them.
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A journey of a thousand miles
The Chinese proverbs says, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Mine started with a 24 hour walk. But wait, I am getting ahead of myself.
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Myth: I live in the suburbs, I can't help downtown
VP of Ministry, Leonard McElveen, addresses the myth that it's impossible to help with downtown homelessness if you live beyond the city walls.
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Melanie House to provide transitional housing for women
Mel Trotter Ministries recently opened a transitional house for women who are experiencing homelessness. The MTM “Melanie House” was established to provide additional housing opportunities for women who have gone through a program at the Mel Trotter Ministries downtown shelter but still face challenging barriers to having a home of their own.
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You are needed: Create a partnership with Mel Trotter
If you have a passion, talent, or interest, there's a way for you to get connected at Mel Trotter Ministries: Company/corporate partnerships, family involvement, organization, school, church, and more.
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'Street Court' helps hundreds clean up their records
A collaborative program between the 61st District Court and some Heartside ministries is helping people clean up their records by bringing court to them.
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Can Grand Rapids end homelessness?: Part 3, A destination city for homelessness
Why is Grand Rapids a destination city for homelessness? How has this steady demand for homeless services grown larger than the needs of our local community warrant? In short: because the services exist here. But these services exist here because there is demand for them.
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