A Season of Hope: Transforming Lives at Mel Trotter Ministries (08-30-26)

For more than a century, Mel Trotter Ministries has served people experiencing hunger and homelessness in West Michigan, providing not only immediate assistance but pathways toward greater stability and transformed lives.

On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes Chris Palusky, President and CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries, for a conversation about the organization’s mission, the realities of homelessness in our community, and the work being done every day to help individuals move toward housing, employment, and renewed hope.

Chris also previews Mel Trotter Ministries’ 2026 Season of Hope Gala, happening September 10, an annual evening celebrating stories of hope and transformation while raising support for the organization’s work.

The conversation also explores ways West Michiganders can get involved through volunteering, giving, and supporting Mel Trotter’s mission throughout the year.

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