Mel Trotter Ministries
Mission
Mel Trotter Ministries exists to demonstrate the compassion of Jesus Christ, through rescue and restoration for anyone experiencing hunger and homelessness.
Ruling year
1960
President/CEO
Dennis Van Kampen
Main address
225 Commerce Ave. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 USA
Formerly known as
Grand Rapids City Mission
EIN
38-1410467
NTEE code
Homeless Services/Centers (P85)
Christian (X20)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
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Shelter Services
-Emergency Overnight Shelter (men, women, youth 18-24, LGBTQ, families)
-Meals
-Public Inebriate Shelter (shelter for the severely intoxicated) staffed with nurses
-Non-medical detox for those with addiction
-Day center for shelter from the elements
-Spiritual Support: Counseling, connections to churches, bible study, chapel services
-Housing placement for individuals
-Job readiness support and employment assistance
-Addiction recovery program
-Program for individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance
-Art studio
-GED
-Transitional housing options
-Workforce development
Health Services
-Public Inebriate Shelter
-Community Partners Medical Clinic
-Dental Clinic
-Vision Clinic
-Chiropractic Clinic
Legal Services
-Free legal guidance from volunteer attornies
-Community Outreach Court, a partnership with 61st District Court
Outreach & Diversion
-Outreach to unsheltered individuals
-Mobile Shower Unit for unsheltered individuals
-Diversion for people at imminent risk of homelessness in northern Kent County and beyond.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The vision of Mel Trotter Ministries is to end homelessness in West Michigan one life at a time through the power of Christ.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
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Operations
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Mel Trotter Ministries
Board of directorsas of 7/1/2021
Robert Worthington
Mercantile Bank of Michigan
Term: 2021 -
Janis Petrini
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Brenda Moore
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Jim Kregel
Kelly Jasperse
Jonathan Moody
Jim Mitchell
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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