Your donation dollars are precious! We all want to make the greatest impact when giving to a non-profit. While it is a factor, your giving impact isn’t all about knowing how much money an organization spends on overhead. There are some misconceptions about the best use of your money for the greatest impact and one…
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Experiences are a part of what life is all about. The thrill and nervous feeling about doing something completely different is where people can find life’s meaning and the discovery of joy. For a person like me, this idea pays dividends. There is something about experiencing a new thing that makes me feel good about…
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A look back at some special moments captured at Mel Trotter Ministries in 2017.
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I met Tim while he was participating in one of the restoration programs at Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is very tall, funny, and on most days wears an infectious smile. When we chatted, I was struck by his honesty and willingness to take personal responsibility for his choices.
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“You see, I was the one who need to change. I was the one who needed healing.” – Gary, Volunteer at Mel Trotter Ministries
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Oftentimes, there are deeper issues causing one’s homelessness; more than simply a lack of finances. The causes of homelessness are as diverse as our community. It could be broken relationships, divorce, job loss, evictions, mental illness, addiction, death of a family member, physical injury/illness or a lack of community & support networks. Here are some of the most significant factors we’ve seen lately:
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Many people expect leaders to have all the answers, have it all figured out and be perfect, but that is simply not realistic. At least not for me. A family doctor once told me that medicine is a practice; meaning doctors do not know everything and sometimes they have to take the information they have…
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