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Doing advocacy the right way
If you have a passion, talent, or interest, there's a way for you to get connected at Mel Trotter Ministries: Company/corporate partnerships, family involvement, organization, school, church, and more.
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Proximity
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.
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A journey of a thousand miles
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.
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Myth: I live in the suburbs, I can't help downtown
VP of Ministry, Leonard McElveen, addresses the myth that it's impossible to help with downtown homelessness if you live beyond the city walls.
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Melanie House to provide transitional housing for women
Mel Trotter Ministries recently opened a transitional house for women who are experiencing homelessness. The MTM “Melanie House” was established to provide additional housing opportunities for women who have gone through a program at the Mel Trotter Ministries downtown shelter but still face challenging barriers to having a home of their own.
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You are needed: Create a partnership with Mel Trotter
If you have a passion, talent, or interest, there's a way for you to get connected at Mel Trotter Ministries: Company/corporate partnerships, family involvement, organization, school, church, and more.
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How to make your money count
Your donation dollars are precious! We all want to make the greatest impact when giving to a non-profit. There are some misconceptions about the best use of your money for the greatest impact and one of the most dangerous things you can do is judge a non-profit on one statistic.
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Rural homelessness: a hidden crisis in West Michigan
There is a hidden crisis in West Michigan. While we don't usually see individuals and families experiencing homelessness in suburban and rural areas, the Housing and Urban Development estimates that nearly 30% of people experiencing homelessness are outside of the city.
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Signs of homelessness
Someone you know may be experiencing homelessness and you don’t even know it. Here are some signs to look for.
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