SOAP Up – Detroit Auto Show
August 27, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Free
Event Details
Did you know that nearly one million people will flood into the metro-Detroit area during the Detroit Auto Show this year? If so, then you’ll likely know large events like this often lead to an increased demand for commercial sex in the area as well… This is why we need your help! Join us as we educate local hotel staff about human trafficking and equip them with resources to help identify and report suspected cases of sex trafficking during the week of the Detroit Auto Show (Sep 14-25).
On the day of outreach (Aug 27), volunteers will help label bars of soap and makeup wipes with the national hotline# and then go out in teams to deliver the materials to over 250 hotels/motels throughout the Metro-Detroit area (labeled soaps and makeup wipes will be distributed to hotel rooms during the week of the Auto Show by hotel staff). While delivering soaps/makeup wipes to assigned hotels, volunteers will also educate front desk staff on the signs of human trafficking and share local “missing teen posters” that will be used by staff to identify any missing youth/potential victims during the Detroit Auto Show as well.
No previous experience necessary – training* (and breakfast) will be provided to volunteers on site! Gather a group of friends, family members, or co-workers and register to join us… We need LOTS of participants* (men and women) to help make this outreach event a success!!
*Training is appropriate for middle school-aged and older. Participants must be 16+ to go to hotels with an adult.
Unable to attend but still want to help? Click the button to make a general donation – or donate a case of soap, face wipes, or other outreach supplies needed 😀 Your support is greatly appreciated!
Agenda
Saturday, August 27th, 2022 (Northridge Church)
9:30 am | Registration & Breakfast
10 am – 11 am | Label soaps & wipes, make the folders for hotels
11 am – 12 pm | Volunteer Training (basic HT 101, instructions for visiting hotels, etc.)
12:00 pm | Drive to hotels to deliver information, supplies, and posters (1-2 hours)
COVID Restrictions
We will be keeping an eye out for what local requirements are for COVID restrictions. If you have not been vaccinated, we ask that you wear a mask to protect others. We will be socially distancing as much as possible and have hand sanitizers available at the tables.
