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More to My Story - share yours with Mel Trotter Ministries
There's more to the story of homelessness than meets the eye.
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Loneliness epidemic in West Michigan
Here a Mel Trotter Ministries, we’ve found that homelessness often makes people feel even more alone and isolated because society views our guests differently for their housing status.
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Whose life could you save this winter?
During the cold winter months, Mel Trotter Ministries is in Code Blue status which is a term used to describe the most extreme winter conditions in West Michigan, when temperatures fall significantly and stay below freezing over a period of time — Putting men, women and children who are exposed to the elements at severe risk of hypothermia, frost bite, or even death. Now that you know Mel Trotter is in “Code Blue” what can you do to help someone experiencing homelessness during these cold winter months?
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Free Christmas luncheon for hundreds experiencing hunger and homelessness
Free Christmas luncheon for hundreds experiencing hunger and homelessness
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Code Blue: extreme winter conditions creating severe risk for the homeless
Code Blue: extreme winter conditions creating severe risk for the homeless
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How can you help someone suffering in the cold?
Pick up handwarmers to hand out to people suffering in the cold.
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Non-profits partner on transitional housing for previously homeless men
Mel Trotter Ministries and ICCF announce the opening of two affordable housing units for men who are transitioning from the shelter at Mel Trotter Ministries into supportive housing.
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Two Heartside Area Homeless Missions Team Up on Christmas Store for Patrons
Two Heartside Area Homeless Missions Team Up on Christmas Store for Patrons
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Thanksgiving Community Meal to serve 1,000+ in GR
Mel Trotter Ministries is hosting a free meal for individuals and families experiencing homelessness as well as anyone in the greater Grand Rapids community who might not otherwise have a Thanksgiving meal to attend.
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