Midland Community Group
2016-11-10 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Midland Evangelical Free Church, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. , Midland, MI, 48642, United States
Please join the Mid-Michigan Community Group!
This Community Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Midland Evangelical Free Church from 11am-1pm.

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November 10th @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Midland Evangelical Free Church,
7221 N. Jefferson Ave.
Midland, MI 48642 United States

Midland Community Group
2016-11-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Midland Evangelical Free Church, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. , Midland, MI, 48642, United States
Please join the Mid-Michigan Community Group!
This Community Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Midland Evangelical Free Church from 11am-1pm.

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** Please Note Time Change **
November 10th @ 7:00-8:30

Midland Evangelical Free Church,
7221 N. Jefferson Ave.
Midland, MI 48642 United States

Canton Community Group (SHE3)
2016-11-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Connection Church, 3855 S. Sheldon Road, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
The Canton Community Group meets the 3rd Sunday of every other month 6-8pm at Connection Church. Each month will feature a speaker, service project or movie.
For More information about meetings, events and reminders, please sign up to receive SHE3’s emails.

Canton Community Group (SHE3)
2016-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Connection Church, 3855 S. Sheldon Road, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
The Canton Community Group meets the 3rd Sunday of every other month 6-8pm at Connection Church. Each month will feature a speaker, service project or movie.
In November SHE3 will be watching a video with Opal Singleton, author of
“SEDUCED The Grooming of Americas Teenagers”.
We will be learning about the dangers of social media, online gaming and how we can protect our children in an over connected world.
Men are welcome!

For More information about meetings, events and reminders please sign up to receive SHE3’s emails.

Shelby Township Community Group (Voices for Justice)
2016-11-14 07:00 - 20:30 | Shepherds Gate Church, 12400 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI, 48315, United States
The Shelby Township Community Group (Voices for Justice) meets bi-monthly at Shepherds Gate Church.Voices for Justice will feature an individual, organization, movie or service project that works to fight human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.
Please sign up for email reminders & notifications.

Fenton Community Group
2016-11-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rock Church, 11400 Linden Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
The Fenton Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every month.

Fenton Community Group
The Rock Church
11400 Linden Road
Fenton, MI 48430
Please sign up to receive newsletters and reminders.
Please contact fenton@map-mi.org

Warren Community Group Meeting
2016-11-17 19:00 - 20:30 | The Woods Church, 14300 E. 13 Mile, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
The November Warren CG meeting will be held November 17th due to Thanksgiving.
The Warren Community Group meets the 4th Thursday of every month at The Woods Church in Warren.
Every month this group will feature a speaker, organization, service project or movie that fights human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.

Warren Community Group Meeting
2016-11-24 19:00 - 20:30 | The Woods Church, 14300 E. 13 Mile, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
The Warren Community Group meets the 4th Thursday of every month at The Woods Church in Warren.
Every month this group will feature a speaker, organization, service project or movie that fights human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.

Milford - Shop "Give Back Friday"
2016-11-25 09:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Milford, 317 Union St., Milford, MI, 48381, United States
Michigan Community Celebrates The Day After Thanksgiving With A Day Of Charity!
In the last decade, the chaotic shopping atmosphere the day after thanksgiving has slowly inched it’s way backward into our Thanksgiving Day, the holiday where we are giving thanks for what we have. The merchants of Downtown Milford have decided to hold on to the gratitude we feel on Thanksgiving, and pledge to extend that spirit of gratitude by giving back to the community.
When you visit the businesses of downtown Milford on the day after Thanksgiving, you will still find amazing gifts, special sales, and delicious meals at our local eateries, but with a feel-good twist. Many merchants throughout Milford will be giving a percentage of their proceeds on Give Back Friday to a local charity!
And the Michigan Abolitionist Project, along with many other partners and worthy causes, has been selected to be the receipient of the following businesses:
Magnolia Manoir – 334 Union St, Milford, MI 48381. Phone: (248) 977-6966
Magnolia Manoir offer a variety of goods & services relating to home décor. Our style is an eclectic mix inspired by vintage chic complimented with farmhouse style home décor. We also offer a studio setting for those interested in restoring or updating their vintage pieces with a fresh new look. We carry vintage inspired fabrics, papers, knobs, furniture accessories, and chalk style paints, classes & workshops for the D.I.Y.-er.
The Clothing Cove – 414 N Main St, Milford, MI 48381. 1-866-685-2500
Family owned and established in historic downtown Milford Michigan since 1987. The Clothing Cove is celebrating 25 years as a meeting place for customers who desire unique clothing, friendly customer service, and trendy fashions at a reasonable price. The Clothing Cove has a unique and an amazing array of sportswear, designer sportswear, costume jewelry, designer jewelry, and accessories from shoes to handbags. They strive to purchase ethically produced products made in America, as well as made in Canada. Whenever possible, we also love supporting our home state by offering items made in Michigan.The Clothing Cove has a vast array of missy, petite and plus size dresses for weddings, long elegant dresses for the mother of the bride, mother of the groom gowns, destination wedding apparel, encore bridal dresses, missy and plus size special occasion pant suits, short dresses, cocktail dresses and more.

Midland Community Group
2016-12-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Midland Evangelical Free Church, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. , Midland, MI, 48642, United States
Please join the Mid-Michigan Community Group!
This Community Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Midland Evangelical Free Church from 11am-1pm.

Please sign up to receive reminders and information.
December 8th @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Midland Evangelical Free Church,
7221 N. Jefferson Ave.
Midland, MI 48642 United States

Fenton Community Group
2016-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rock Church, 11400 Linden Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
The Fenton Community Group meets Quarterly on the 2nd Monday of every month.
The months they meet are:
February
May
August
November

Fenton Community Group

The Rock Church
11400 Linden Road
Fenton, MI 48430
Please sign up to receive newsletters and reminders.
Please contact fenton@map-mi.org

* Cancelled * Warren Community Group
2016-12-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Woods Church, 14300 E. 13 Mile, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
There will be no Warren meeting in December… Merry Christmas!
The Warren Community Group meets the 4th Thursday of every month at The Woods Church in Warren.
Every month this group will feature a speaker, organization, service project or movie that fights human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.
Please sign up to receive emails and newsletters about the Warren Community Group.

S.O.A.P. Up Detroit - Auto Show East
2017-01-07 09:30 - 15:00 | The Woods Church, 14300 E. 13 Mile, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
When the Auto Show is in town the demand for prostitution increases. Learn more about how to identify sex trafficking, make others aware of this horrific crime taking place all around us and how to be proactive in the fight. You will hear Theresa’s story and have the opportunity to hand out soap to local hotels.
January 7th, 2017
The Woods Church – Warren
14300 E. 13 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
9:30a- 3p
Register Here
View the Event on Facebook

S.O.A.P Up Detroit - Auto Show West
2017-01-07 09:30 - 15:00 | MI, United States
Join our Canton Community Group at the S.O.A.P. Up Detroit Auto Show- West Event.

Human Trafficking is the 2nd leading crime in the world….and in the U.S!
With over 100,000 children being trafficked nationwide and over 1 million missing and runaway youth, S.O.A.P.needs your help to rescue these young victims.
Metro Detroit S.O.A.P.(Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution) will team up for its 6th Detroit Auto Show Outreach, with local organizations to educate hotels on the red flags, mobilize volunteers to help label bars of motel soap with the national human trafficking hotline number and pass out missing children posters just before the Auto Show comes to Detroit.
We need YOUR help!
***If you are planning on paying the $10 at the door, please still register below, so we know how many people to prepare for. Thank you!
Taylor Senior Center
Saturday, Jan. 7th, 2017
9:30am- 3pm

Agenda:
9:30am Sign in and prepare soap
10:00am Training and Survivor Testimony: Human Trafficking 101 education, how to do S.O.A.P., signs to look for, how to talk to hotels.
11:30am Lunch Provided: $10 donation requested to cover our costs
12:00pm Hotel Outreach: Leave for hotel outreach to look for missing girls and educate hotels on Human Trafficking
2:00-3:00pm Return and Report: Turn in tips sheet along with any soap leftover

RULES:
*Must be over 16yrs. to go out on hotel outreach. (Can attend training and label if younger)
*Must have written parent permission to go to hotels if you are 16-18yrs. years old.
*Those 16-18 yrs. will be required to ride with an adult while doing hotel outreach.
*We ask that all participants dress MODESTlY. You may be going to at risk hotels and around questionable people. Your saftety is our first concern.
*No short shorts, halter or half shirts, short skirts, or camisole tops.
Donations needed:
The success of this outreach is only possible with the donation of cases of soap!!!
The more soap we have, the more we can get out to hotels and thus,the more victims we can potentially save.
Please consider donating to help us with this. One case of soap is $150 (1000 bars)
You can purchase a case to be labeled at the event or pre purchase a case and have your group label them prior to the event.

Shelby Township Community Group - Voices For Justice
2017-01-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Shepherds Gate Church, 12400 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI, 48315, United States
The Shelby Township Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every other month from 7pm to 8:30pm.
The main objective of the group and MAP is to help spread awareness to help fight and end the horrific crime known as Human Trafficking …“Modern Day Slavery”.

In January, Voices for Justice will be viewing part one of the documentary “HALF THE SKY”. This is a passionate call-to-arms film urging us not only to bear witness to the plight of the world’s women and children, but to help transform their oppression into opportunity. Our future is in the hands of women and children everywhere.

http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi3820922649?ref_=tt_pv_vi_aiv_1

Please prayerfully consider joining and supporting us on January 9th at 7pm and perhaps learn on how you too can get involved with this great cause We will always welcome our guests with coffee, water, snacks, and great fellowship and prayer.

Fenton Community Group
2017-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rock Church, 11400 Linden Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
The Fenton Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every month.

In January the Fenton Group will welcome Restoration House and Mariam’s House, both after-care homes.

Fenton Community Group
The Rock Church
11400 Linden Road
Fenton, MI 48430
Please sign up to receive newsletters and reminders.
Please contact fenton@map-mi.org

MAP @ Walled Lake High School
2017-01-11 14:30 - 15:00 | MI, United States
MAP will be speaking to students involved in the Walled Lake Northern High School theater department on January 11th. The students are performing ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ in February. As this show has an underling story of slavery, students will learn about modern day slavery.

Midland Community Group
2017-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Midland Evangelical Free Church, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. , Midland, MI, 48642, United States
Please join the Mid-Michigan Community Group!
This Community Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Midland Evangelical Free Church from 7:00p-8:30p.

Please sign up to receive reminders and information.

Midland Evangelical Free Church,
7221 N. Jefferson Ave.
Midland, MI 48642 United States

Canton Community Group - SHE3
2017-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Connection Church, 3855 S. Sheldon Road, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
The Canton Community Group meets the 3rd Sunday of every other month 6-8pm at Connection Church. Each month will feature a speaker, service project or movie.
In January, SHE3 will be watching the documentary ‘NOT MY LIFE’. This is a comprehensive film depicting the cruel and dehumanizing practices of human trafficking and modern slavery on a global scale.
Filmed on 5 continents, in a dozen countries this will take you into a world where millions of children are exploited, every day, through an astonishing array of practices including forced labor, domestic servitude, begging, sex tourism, sexual exploitation, and child soldiering.
(approx. 64min long)
The group will also have note cards and paper, markers and pens, etc . to make cards to send to All Worthy of Love in Detroit. They will include these in their kits to give to women they reach out to on the streets.
Please feel free to bring your own stuff to use as well.
Looking forward to an educational and productive evening.
For More information about meetings, events and reminders please sign up to receive SHE3’s emails.

Milford Community Group (NOAH)
2017-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic Street, Milford, MI, 48381, United States
The Milford Community Group (NOAH) meets quarterly at
Milford United Methodist Church
1200 Atlantic St.
Milford, MI 48381
In January, D/Sgt Ed Price with the Michigan State Police, the Joint Anti Trafficking Taskforce, and the Governor’s Human Trafficking Commission will be sharing his wealth of hands on experience and knowledge with NOAH.
We are honored to have such a distinguished speaker at NOAH.
Please show your support by joining us Monday, Jan. 16, 7pm, 1200 Atlantic St., Milford, Mi, 48381.
In addition to their quarterly meetings, NOAH participates in various awareness and service projects. For more information on NOAH and upcoming meetings, please sign up for their newsletters!

Freedom Coalition Meeting
2017-01-17 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
For more info, please contact Nathan Cole at nathan@map-mi.org.

*NEW* Grand Rapids Community Group
2017-01-18 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 1449 Wilcox Park Drive, Grand Rapid, MI, United States
Please Join our NEW Grand Rapids Community Group at the first official meeting on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18th, 2017 @ 7pm
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish – Ministry Center (off Grace Street)

1449 Wilcox Park Drive SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

The Grand Rapids Meeting will be showing the awareness movie, CHOSEN

and discussing an upcoming Fair-Trade event February 18 & 19th.

If you are interested in becoming more involved with the Grand Rapids group, we hope you will make the effort to attend, or contact MAP at info@map-mi.org and we will connect you to our Grand Rapids leader, Maria.

Human Trafficking Round Table Event
2017-01-24 15:30 - 18:00 | MI, United States
Experienced advocates, professionals, and service providers are invited to participate in a 2017 Round Table Event sponsored by the Joint Anti-Trafficking Task Force (JATT) and hosted by the Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP).
This networking and interactive event is for experienced professionals who are active in addressing human trafficking in Michigan through prevention, education and/or the provision of services to survivors and at-risk populations. The objective of this forum is to increase collaboration and effectiveness of JATT members, partners, and collaborators in SE Michigan by identifying barriers, building relationships, and strengthening partnerships.
Please Register For This Event
Questions? Contact info@map-mi.org
Event Flyer

MAP at Orchards Children’s Services
2017-01-26 18:00 - 20:00 | MI, United States
MAP will be showing the movie “Chosen” and presenting to a group of foster parents and social workers.
Thursday, January 26th, from 6-8pm.

Orchards Children’s Services
24901 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 600
Southfield, MI 48075

Warren Community Group
2017-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | The Woods Church, 14300 E. 13 Mile, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
The Warren Community Group meets the 4th Thursday of January, April, July and October at The Woods Church in Warren.
They also take part in events and outreaches throughout the year
Every month this group will feature a speaker, organization, service project or movie that fights human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.
Please sign up to receive emails and newsletters about the Warren Community Group.

MAP @ The Michigan Catholic Conference
2017-02-11 08:15 - 16:30 | MI, United States
The Michigan Catholic Conference will hold a day-long conference to raise awareness on human trafficking. MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group will be leading a breakout session to focus on the impact community groups have, or can have (if someone is considering starting a new one), in their communities.
Other speakers at the conference will include: Bridgette Carr, as keynote speaker, Kelly Carter from the Attorney General’s Office, Meredith Reese from Vista Maria, and Jay Kommareddi from the HT Health Advisory Board.
Saturday February 11th
8:15a-4:30p
Lansing Catholic High School – 501 Marshall Street, Lansing, MI 48912
www.micatholic.org/fromdarknesstolight

Redford Community Group
2017-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Redford Public Library, 25320 Six Mile Road, Redford Twp, MI, 48240, United States
Join the Redford Community Group on February 13th, @ 6:00 pm at the Redford Public Library 25320 Six Mile Road in Redford. At the February Meeting the group will be watching Nefarious
The Redford Community Group meets every quarter to discuss important information about human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.
Each meeting will feature either a speaker, an awareness movie or service project
Please sign up for newsletters or reminders.
