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Because of you, our doors remain open at Heartside Ministry
Rev. Kelly VanBrouwer, Associate Director, shares stories of neighbors who received care when they needed it most.
On the day after our Governor ordered us to stay home and stay safe, I got up and went to work like every other day. I turned onto South Division Avenue and saw a line of 50 plus people standing at our door. As soon as our neighbors recognized me in my vehicle coming to open, they erupted into cheers.
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Week of Prayer
It is no accident that thousands of individuals have begun or renewed their faith journey here at Mel Trotter Ministries. Ministry is at the core of who we are and what we do but we do not do it alone. Our faithful supporters play a vital role in sharing the love and compassion of Christ with men, women, and children experiencing homelessness.
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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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