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Influx of female homelessness in Grand Rapids
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. Many of the women seeking shelter are living with mental illness or are survivors of domestic violence or other traumatic situations.
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Thrifting with a cause- Mel Trotter opens new West Michigan locations
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.
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I'm blessed to work at MTM
By watching Julius interact with the guests, it’s clear that he loves and values each one of them. He helps them see that God has more for them. “I just try to help them understand that God hasn’t given up on them. They always smile when I say that, but I remind them that God woke them up for a reason, they have another chance to better their lives…”
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Influx of female homelessness creates need for more beds at Mel Trotter Ministries
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. Mel Trotter Ministries is asking for community support to raise $25,000 by October 31. The funds will help build and purchase custom wooden beds, replace old mattresses, and supply new linens and pillows.
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MTM Thrift adds two new stores to support Mel Trotter Ministries
Mel Trotter Ministries is adding to its fleet of thrift stores in the greater Grand Rapids area. MTM Thrift currently has stores in Jenison and Sparta and will open two more stores this fall. A location in Lowell, Michigan is opens October 16. This location includes over 10,000 square feet of retail space full of gently used clothing, furniture and household items. MTM Thrift Stores are accepting donations in this new location.
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Mel Trotter needs beds for influx of homeless women
Mel Trotter continues to wage its own fight against homelessness and is asking for the community's help. The nonprofit has seen a drastic spike in the number of single women seeking emergency shelter.
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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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October 2019 Newsletter
Giving thanks for a life transformation. God is using your support to rebuild lives at Mel Trotter Ministries.
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