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Free Christmas luncheon for hundreds experiencing hunger and homelessness

Mel Trotter Ministries and ICCF announce the opening of two affordable housing units for men who are transitioning from the shelter at Mel Trotter Ministries into supportive housing.

Two Heartside Area Homeless Missions Team Up on Christmas Store for Patrons

Mel Trotter Ministries is hosting a free meal for individuals and families experiencing homelessness as well as anyone in the greater Grand Rapids community who might not otherwise have a Thanksgiving meal to attend.

The 4,000+ guests that visit the Mel Trotter Ministries cafeteria each year will experience a lighter, brighter and even more welcoming space thanks to a generous contribution from a local family foundation.

SMG-managed Van Andel Arena and 94.5 NASH FM will host Ty, Kelly and Chuck’s “Rally Around Radley Diaper Drive” in support of Pathway Home, a collaboration of Mel Trotter Ministries and Family Promise of Grand Rapids.

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.

Through a special Christmas store organized by Heartside neighborhood missions, the neighbors have an opportunity to purchase gifts for their family at a low cost and in a dignified manner.