“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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The real reasons for homelessness
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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5 questions that changed everything
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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Henry’s battle with cancer & homelessness
Working as a volunteer on a building project at Mel Trotter Ministries in 1992, Henry never dreamed that he would be back years later as a guest. However, when a bitter divorce left him alone, homeless and in failing health, he knew he would be welcomed here. “I’m forever grateful for Mel Trotter,” he said.…
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I’m not retiring…I’m reinventing
Former owner of Vos Glass, Inc. shares why she is reinventing herself at 55 years old.
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Standing in the Gap, Part 2: Going to battle in prayer
I was not ready for what was next. Soon after graduating our program, she reached out to one of our staff and stated that she was on a suicide mission – ready for any drug that would come her way.
Read MoreStanding in the Gap, Part 1: When humanity fails, God restores
I had a vision. The vision was simple, really. There was this doorway, with a person standing with the left leg in front of the other, almost in a “half lunge” position. Their left arm was also out in front with the palm opened as if to say, “Stop.” This person’s right arm and right…
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