Thank you for 125 years of support!

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We all have an important part to play to make sure individuals and families in our community experiencing homelessness feel loved, valued and empowered to follow the calling God has placed on their lives.

No matter your age, gender, status or ability, you are needed. Please, take action today.

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Give today to meet the urgent needs of our hurting neighbors.

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Join The Community. Become a monthly donor and support Mel Trotter Ministries all year long.

Volunteer

Volunteering builds community.

Serve and experience firsthand the impact your time and talents can make.

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Pray

Praying for Mel Trotter Ministries and our guests invites God’s healing, guidance, and protection into each life, strengthening the work of restoration and hope through the compassion of Jesus Christ.

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Donate Goods

Provide essential items that directly support our guests and meet urgent, real-time needs in our community.

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Make a monthly donation.

Join other monthly donors on a mission to prevent homelessness in West Michigan.

The Community is a passionate group of over 1,000 givers committed to giving month after month, bringing hope to our neighbors experiencing homelessness – and each month, they’re transforming more and more lives.

Donate monthly to Mel Trotter via the form or call (616) 454-8249

Transforming Lives

“Consistency is so important, getting to see the same person every other week. I love to interact with everyone at Mel Trotter. This makes me happy,” said Sharon with a smile. “I hit rock bottom but I never gave up. I try to say that to everyone I meet—to never give up.”

Sharon

Sharon smiled at every person who came through her line for COVID-19 screening and testing at Mel Trotter Ministries. She chatted with each one, asked how they were doing, did her best to make everyone feel at ease and cared for. Doing so is her job as a patient service representative for Binson Nursing and Staffing, but it’s also because she knows and loves Mel Trotter Ministries.

*Names and faces have been changed to protect the privacy of our guests.