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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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Demand at homeless shelter grows during COVID-19
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.
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Your help is needed more than ever
Mel Trotter Ministries remains open and continues to serve our struggling neighbors and our staff who are at high-risk of COVID-19.
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Faith, Hope and Love
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. - 2 Timothy 1:7
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Several Organizations Stepping Up to Help Varying People in Need
Amway and Long Road Distillers both stepped up in a mighty way last week to help Mel Trotter Ministries with an urgent tangible need: hand-sanitizer. Mel Trotter has tripled its regular daily sanitizing regimens along with putting myriad safety and hygiene measures in place to continue to keep all guests and staff safe.
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'Stronger together'
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.
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