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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?

The first time Lake Effect Church came to Mel Trotter Ministries in June 2017, church leader Susie said, “About 12 to 15 of us showed up with a truckload of snacks all ready to lead people to Jesus! More people were interested in the snacks than in us, but we as a church were deeply impacted and we were all in as far as participating in chapel was concerned.”

As a senior I am often asked what my plans are for after college or what my dream job would be? I have one answer: in my job I want to be able to love on people every day and be someone’s number one fan, because everyone deserves that.

Are you and your family looking for ways to get involved around the community this fall? We've put together a unique list of opportunities for you to check out.

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.

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.

VP of Ministry, Leonard McElveen, addresses the myth that it's impossible to help with downtown homelessness if you live beyond the city walls.

CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries, Dennis Van Kampen, addresses the myth that getting someone off the street is as easy as just getting a job. At MTM we have found that there could be many barriers to housing apart from unemployment.

CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries, Dennis Van Kampen, shares what the face of homelessness really looks like, and it might surprise you.

Dennis Van Kampen, CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries, talks about the old Mission model of making people go to chapel in order to get a meal and a bed, and how MTM is taking a new approach - one that offers choices and actually leads more people to a relationship with Jesus.