Mel Trotter Ministries

It’s a long Thanksgiving weekend for most people. We have events on Thanksgiving day and all weekend long. We have Christmas lights and traditions, a Turkey Trot, Hockey & Basketball, Music, Model Trains, and Tickets for New Year’s Eve.

"Code Blue" for Homeless in Grand Rapids

The shelters are preparing for a very cold week.

See the wish list and donate!

Mel Trotter Ministries opens a transitional house for women who are experiencing homelessness.

9 Grand Rapids area agencies serving at-risk families helped by United Way campaign.

I'm so happy to report that Mel Trotter Ministries will be getting a new truck!
Dennis Van Kampen, CEO of Mel Trotter, who was on "Andy in the Morning" discussing the urgent need for a new refrigerated truck, announced they exceeded their $34,000 goal and can now get the new tr…

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) is celebrating the holidays this week with a music festival, Irish dancers, and a visit from Santa Claus.

Saw this last night on WZZM and wanted to share with you.
Mel Trotter Ministries just opened a new day center and updated/expanded food pantry in downtown GR, right behind their headquarters on Division in a former tire warehouse.
The new day center will provide an area for 100 homeless people to spen…

The stormy weather was a challenge, but not a deal-breaker for a West Michigan golfer trying to play 36 consecutive hours for charity, Mel Trotter Ministries.
This is the fourth year PGA pro Bultema has teed-off non-stop for Mel Trotter Ministries.  He wrapped up his golf marathon Wednesday …

Today, Chuck LaTour and I will be helping Mel Trotter Ministries with their annual Golf Fund Raiser.  We each will play 18 holes with Jim Bultema, in less than 2 hours each, and I will do an auction for them with some great items to bid on...