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GR homeless shelters see spike in single women
Mel Trotter Ministries sees hundreds of people come to its Heartside Neighborhood shelter every day, but an uptick in single women has forced them to set up mats on a basketball court.
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GR shelter sees 40% increase in single women needing help
Mel Trotter Ministries has experienced a 40 percent increase of single women seeking emergency shelter over the last year. In addition to youth and family homelessness, single women are one of the fastest growing homeless populations in greater Grand Rapids.
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The history of Mel Trotter Ministries
On January 19, 1897, on a cold Chicago night, a homeless and intoxicated man named Mel Trotter was walking to the pier to take his own life. He would not get to the pier that night because God had other plans for him and God was going to accomplish those plans through rescue mission ministry.
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NYT best-selling author, subject of major motion picture, acclaimed lawyer to speak in Grand Rapids
Bryan Stevenson, New York Times best-selling author and subject of the forthcoming major motion picture “Just Mercy” will be in Grand Rapids on September 25 speaking at Mel Trotter Ministries’ Season of Hope luncheon.
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I Dream a World
The truth is, we all are created special, by a Loving God, who doesn’t make mistakes. We all have the ability to be a superhero in creating peace and joy. We have the insight to see how to make a table where diversity is a strength. We have the willingness to create doors for others to have a chance to walk through. Dreams are our light of hope that pushes us to new levels of life purpose and fulfillment.
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31 Days of Prayer
At Mel Trotter Ministries, we see each person as made in the image of God with plans to prosper. Every day we pray for the important work we do for our guests, and for those experiencing homelessness in the greater Grand Rapids area. Will you join us in 31 days of prayer? One prayer a day could change a life.
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You're invited to a Meet the Mission Luncheon
Have you ever been curious about what it’s like to step foot inside a rescue mission? Mel Trotter Ministries has always offered food, shelter and the compassion of Jesus Christ, but we also offer job and housing services, addiction recovery and more.
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How a ‘code red’ saved a homeless man in GR
Homeless men and women found any shade they could at Heartside Park Friday, lying on crunchy grass or sitting at picnic tables under small trees, or under the gazebo. But not James, who sat sweltering as the heat index neared 100 degrees.
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Mel Trotter Ministries partners to reach homeless neighbors during heat wave
As temperatures rise through the end of this week and into the weekend, Mel Trotter Ministries is partnering with other agencies that are serving people experiencing homelessness to make sure anyone who is ready to accept help has a safe place to get out of the heat. Partners include Pine Rest Street Reach, GRPD, the Heartside Neighborhood Collaboration Project and others.
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