By Abbey Sladick, Mel Trotter Ministries
Mel Trotter Ministries is adding to its fleet of thrift stores in the greater Grand Rapids area. MTM Thrift currently has stores in Jenison and Sparta and will open two more stores this fall. A location in Lowell, Michigan opened Oct. 16. This location includes over 10,000 square feet of retail space full of gently used clothing, furniture and household items. MTM Thrift Stores are accepting donations in this new location.
In addition to the Lowell location, MTM Thrift will re-open a store in Belding, Michigan in November. The store was most recently occupied by Goodwill.
“The continued growth of our thrift store operations means the ministry will receive additional funding for the programs and services that help individuals and families get the job and housing support they need to overcome homelessness,” said Dennis Van Kampen, CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries. “Our ministry is blessed by the support from the communities of Jenison, Sparta, Belding and Lowell.”
One hundred percent of the profits from MTM Thrift Stores go directly to Mel Trotter Ministries to help sustain its annual budget for services like job training, housing readiness, addiction recovery, ministry, rental housing, clinics and more. MTM Thrift also has partnership opportunities with local churches where they provide gift cards to the churches for their members in need.
MTM Thrift provides dozens of easy drop off sites throughout greater Grand Rapids and also has a free and easy donation pick up service at www.pickupmydonation.com. Store job opportunities, donation and shopping information at www.mtmthrift.com
