Category: Christian

Mel Trotter Ministries

Grand Rapids, MI

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Physical Address:: Grand Rapids, MI 49503 4107
EIN:: 38-1410467
Web URL:: www.meltrotter.org
Leadership:: Rev. Chico Daniels, Chief Executive

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Forms 990	2010, 2009, and 2008 Forms 990 filed with the IRS
Mission Objectives	Mission Statement is available
Impact Statement	Impact Statement is available

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Fiscal Year Starting: Jul 01, 2009
Fiscal Year Ending: Jun 30, 2010

Revenue
Total Revenue	$10,970,654

Expenses
Total Expenses	$10,902,376

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Mel Trotter Ministries

Physical Address:: Grand Rapids, MI 49503 4107
EIN:: 38-1410467
Web URL:: www.meltrotter.org
NTEE Category:: P Human Services; P85 Homeless Services/Centers; X Religion, Spiritual Development; X20 Christian
Year Founded:: 1900
Ruling Year:: 1960

Mission Statement

To demonstrate the compassion of Jesus Christ toward the hungry, homeless, and hurting of the Grand Rapids area.

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Impact Statement

Our Vision: Through the power of Christ, bring an end to homelessness in West Michigan, one life at a time.

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Financial Health Dashboard: Highlights key financial trends and ratios for a selected nonprofit organization over a period of up to five years.
Peer Comparison Dashboard: Compares the organization's financials with up to five peer nonprofits that you select.
Graphical Analysis: Provides multi-year graphs and an interpretive guide in a format ready to present to your clients.
Printable PDF Report: Provides a complete analysis of the organization for your records. The full report tells you what to look for and why it matters.
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Organizational Statistics

Chief Executive

Rev. Chico Daniels

Term:

Since Sept 2007

Board Chair

Board of Directors

Officers for Fiscal Year

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Program: S.A.V.E. (Spiritually Accountable, Vocationally Equipped)

Budget:: $6,738,194
Category:: Housing
Population Served:: Substance Abusers (Drug/Alcohol Abusers)

Program Description:

I. Reception

Fresh Start: Stabilization Phase

Emergency shelter, detoxification, consideree--"repentance" emphasis

II. Recovery

Power Start: Discipleship Phase

Emphasis on restitution, reconcilation, GED, NOVA, parenting, financial wealth management, marital counseling, community church

III. Re-entry

Jump Start: Vocational Phase

Job skill training, job search, employment track

Jump Start: Reunification Phase

Family reunification (mission housing), family stabilization (mission housing), family launching (permanent housing)

IV. Revival
Life Start: Alumni Phase

Job, GED, Jesus, home, auto, reunification, church home

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Funding Needs

A donation of just $1.92 can provide a meal for a hungry person. Visit us online at www.MelTrotter.org to make a gift.

Volunteer Needs

Mentoring
Tutoring
Working in our Grand Rapids, Sparta, or Belding retail stores
Serving meals at the mission (in groups of 7)

Request for In-Kind Contributions

Non-perishable foods
Towels/washcloths
Twin sheets/pillows
Personal care items
Warm winter coats, blankets