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Breaking down the label of homelessness
If a person is intentional in this line of ministry work and diligently seeks to build relationships with the individuals whom they are serving by getting to know them as people rather than a circumstance, I am confident they, too, will come to the same conclusion I finally did: the problem of homelessness is much more complicated than “get a job.”
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Local hospitals and agencies coming together to serve vulnerable population
Six local organizations are coming together to provide free medical services to increase access to care for individuals experiencing homelessness in the greater Grand Rapids area. Grand Valley State University’s Kirkhof College of Nursing (KCON), Mercy Health Saint Mary’s, Metro Health – University of Michigan, Michigan State University – College of Human Medicine, Spectrum Health, and Mel Trotter Ministries have aligned to open a free clinic onsite at Mel Trotter Ministries’ downtown location.
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Mel Trotter Ministries and Next Step of West Michigan announce merger
After many years of partnership and collaboration in supporting the same vulnerable population, Mel Trotter Ministries and Next Step of West Michigan have formally merged. The merger of organizations became official on July 2, 2020.
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Code Red
Rising temperatures are not just an inconvenience for your neighbors who don't have a place to live ... they're downright dangerous. When the heat and humidity rises, Mel Trotter enters "Code Red" to help protect those who are experiencing homelessness.
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Whether you experience homelessness or not, we are all the same
Whether you experience homelessness or not, we are all the same.
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You can help essential workers at Mel Trotter Ministries by golfing
You can help essential workers at Mel Trotter Ministries by golfing in this year's annual golf outing.
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Support your favorite organizations by shopping on Amazon
Support your favorite organizations by shopping on Amazon.
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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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