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Cherry Health is partnering with Mel Trotter Ministries to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to members of the homeless community in Grand Rapids. The clinic will be held April 5 at Mel Trotter’s Commerce Street location in the city’s Heartside neighborhood.

Cherry Health is having a vaccine clinic Monday that is putting the priority on people who have more barriers in the way of healthcare.

Mel Trotter Ministries partnered with Chevrolet and non-profit organization Empowerment Plan to host the drive. The coats provided were made from upcycles materials and can be transformed into sleeping bags.

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.

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.

The majority of the meals were to be served during the March 14 event at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids.

Mel Trotter Ministries partners with christian production company to break the stereotype of what homelessness looks like.

The city of Grand Rapids has limited options available for the public to cool down this year. County officials credit the COVID-19 pandemic.

This summer, only two cooling centers are available to the public: Mel Trotter Ministries and Heartside Ministry in downtown Grand Rapids. Last year there were more than a dozen available.

Great news thrifters! Mel Trotter Ministries is opening up two brand new thrift stores this Fall! Not only does this means a Saturday with the girls thrifting, but also that 100% of the money spent at these stores goes right back to Mel Trotter Ministries.