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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.

Someone you know may be experiencing homelessness and you don’t even know it. Here are some signs to look for.

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.

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.

Homelessness and poverty is too complicated for most adults to understand. Kids don’t need all the details, but help them understand that there are many reasons why someone is without a home.