*NEW* Grand Rapids Community Group
2017-01-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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
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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.

MAP @ Osborn High School
2017-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | MI, United States
MAP’s Freedom Coalition Coordinator, Nathan Cole, will be presenting about human trafficking to about 150 high school students at Osborn High School.
If you are interested in having a speaker come to your school, please fill out a speaker request at:

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Fenton Community Group
2017-03-13 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’s March meeting will feature State Trooper Amy Belanger and State Trooper Steve Cramer. They will be sharing about what sex trafficking looks like, and what parents should watch out for. Ms. Belanger and Mr. Cramer have also been working within schools educating students about trafficking.

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 @ Tappan Middle School
2017-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 | MI, United States
Tappan Middle School
Champions for Our Children
Keeping our Children Safe
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
6:00 pm -‐ 8:00 pm
Auditorium
This program will cover Social Media and its potential path to human trafficking.
Our guest speakers include representatives from
•Girl’s Group
•FBI
•Michigan State Police
•Michigan AboliDonist Project
•Freedom and Justice Foundation
•Washtenaw Area Council for Children

Canton Community Group - SHE3
2017-03-19 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.
This month SHE3 will be welcoming Nights Angels. They are “boots on the ground” in the fight against human trafficking in Detroit. With approx. 4 years experience in this line of work, they have met close to 2000 victims right here in Detroit. They will share stories of their friends as well as the horrific statistics. They operate in four areas of ministry: Awareness, Assistance, Advocacy and Apostleship.
Check out their Facebook page at nightangelsdetroit
We would also like to bless their ministry by bringing small rolled fleece blankets. They are about $6 at Walmart.
For More information about meetings, events and reminders please sign up to receive SHE3’s emails.

MAP @ Michigan Council of Nurse Practioners
2017-03-23 18:00 - 19:00 | MI, United States
MAP board member, Meaghan Pear, will be presenting on human trafficking to the Lakeshore Chapter of the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.

MAP @ L.I.F.T Conference
2017-03-25 09:30 - 15:30 | MI, United States
The Shelby Township Community Group will be representing MAP at the 2017 L.I.F.T. Conference in Sterling Heights. MAP will be selling merchandise from our Freedom Marketplace!
The theme of the conference is “The Uncommon Woman: Taking the Higher Road”, and you can find more information on attending the conference HERE.

Troy - Beacon Unitarian Congregation
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MAP will be addressing the congregation during the Sunday morning service. MAP’s Director Kathy Maitland will provide a brief overview of human trafficking, MAPs work – what we do and how we prevent and address human trafficking in Michigan. Everyone is welcome to attend.
4230 Livernois
Troy, Mi 48098

2017 Grand Rapids Latin American Film Festival
2017-04-01 17:00 - 2017-04-02 17:00 | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Join the Grand Rapids MAP Community Group at the 2017 Latin American Film Festival!
Our Grand Rapids Community Group Leader, Maria Nunez, will be sitting on the panel on April 2nd, discussing “Las Elegidas/The Chosen Ones”

2017 Grand Rapids Latin American Film Festival

Location: Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Saturday, April 1, 2017
5:00 pm NN (90 minutes)
followed by Panel: Doris Penn, Paola Mirta León & Toni Perrine
Melba Vélez Ortiz, moderator
(refreshments will follow)
Sunday, April 2, 2017
2:00 pm Las elegidas / The Chosen Ones (110 minutes)
followed by Panel: María Núñez & Aaron Schuelke
Mayra Fortes González, moderator
(refreshments will be provided in between)
5:30 pm El abrazo de la serpiente / Embrace of the Serpent (112 minutes)
followed by Panel: Jim Penn & Carl Plantingaello

MAP @ Lakes Area Youth Assistance
2017-04-19 18:00 - 20:30 | MI, United States
Marilyn Galvan of the Brighton Community Group will be representing MAP on this panel about keeping our children protected from trafficking. Other panelists include Amy Stern from Community Network Services, WLC Police Liaison Officers, Judge David Law and Walled Lake School District Superintendent.
Walled Lake Central High School: Media Center
1600 Oakley Park Road Walled Lake, MI 48323

Midland Community Group S.O.A.P. Project
2017-04-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Midland Evangelical Free Church, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. , Midland, MI, 48642, United States
Join MAP (Michigan Abolitionist Project) and the S.O.A.P. Project (Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution) for a community outreach to put a stop to human trafficking in the Tri-Cities area.

S.O.A.P. is a project that includes wrapping bars of soap in labels that have the national human trafficking hotline number (1-888-373-7888) printed on them. The labeled bars are distributed to local hotels to be placed in bathrooms, creating the opportunity for victims to seek necessary help. Along with these bars, posters of missing children are handed out to hotel staff members, encouraging them to report any suspicious activity that could occur at their place of employment.
Join us to learn more about the realities of Human trafficking and drive around to hotels in our area to offer them these labeled, complimentary soaps.
PLEASE REGISTER
Date and Time

Sat, April 22, 2017
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
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Special Training: April 13th 7-9 pm (not required for outreach)

Location

Midland Evangelical Free Church
7221 North Jefferson Avenue
Room 306-308
Midland, MI 48642
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Warren Community Group
2017-04-27 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
At the April meeting of the Warren Community Group, Nathan Cole, Map’s Freedom Coalition Director, will be speaking on the new MAP “End the Demand” project.
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.

Troy - Unshackled by Woodside Church
2017-04-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Woodside Bible Church, 6600 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI, 48085, United States
MAP will be hosting a table at the Woodside underground church, Unshackled event on Friday, April 28.
The Woodside group is sponsoring a Worship, Praise and Prayer evening focusing on Human Trafficking during their Missions weekend. Guest speaker from India will share what he is doing in providing 3 safe houses for women rescued out of Human Trafficking. Jennifer Mason from Alabaster Gift will share about new Drop-in center and DL’ynn share her story as a rescued victim of human trafficking here in Detroit . MAP along with other ministries and organizations will be represented at tables displayed in the garage lobby area. Doors open at 6pm.

Ferndale - Moore Culture Media and Wave Art Studios
2017-04-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Moore Culture Media and Wave Art Studio, 530 Livernois St., Ferndale, MI, 48220, United States
MAP will present at this educational event sponsored by local artists who are using their talents to spread awareness! The evening will focus on educating parents, students, women, and men about human trafficking in Michigan.
A local Artist has created work specifically based on the topic of slavery and exploitation. Some of the proceeds from the art sold at this event will go to help anti-trafficking organizations. Participants can also donate via free-will offering to help the cause.

Shelby Township Community Group - Voices for Justice
2017-05-08 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 remaining 2017 V4J dates are
May 8th
July 10th
September 11th
November 13th
Please signup to receive notifications and newsletters about upcoming events!

MAP @ 2017 Great Lakes Homeland Security Training Conference
2017-05-09 08:00 - 2017-05-10 17:00 | Event Flyer
MAP will be an exhibitor at the 2017 Great Lakes Homeland Security Training Conference
The theme for this years conference will be “Protecting Our Homeland”

May 9-10, 2017

DeVos Place – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Sponsored by:
Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Public Health Preparedness

Federal Bureau of Investigation

MAP @ Samaritas
2017-05-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Samaritas, 2170 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI, 48083, United States
MAP’s Executive Director, Kathy Maitland, will be speaking to the foster care community about human trafficking at Samaritas.

MAP @ Pearls of Great Price
2017-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | St Thomas A Becket Catholic Church, 555 S. Lilley Road, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
MAP’s Coalition Coordinator, Nathan Cole, will be leading a breakout session on MAP’s ‘End the Demand’ Program at the Pearl’s of Great Price Coalition on May 12th.

Canton Community Group - SHE3
2017-05-21 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.

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

MAP @ Christ Community Church
2017-06-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Christ Community Church, 25410 Kelly Road, Roseville, MI, 48066, United States
MAP will be presenting to Christ Community Church on June 27th @ 7:00pm.
We will be educating their congregation on human trafficking and how to prevent it.
Christ Community Church 25410 Kelly Road Roseville, MI 48066

Shelby Township Community Group - Voices for Justice
2017-07-10 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.

July 10th at 7 PM

Shepherds Gate Church
12400 23 Mile Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316
Senior High Room

Please join Michigan Abolitionist Project’s Shelby Township Community Group for our July meeting dedicated to the wonderful organization of Sole Hope.

This meeting we will be serving by packaging care kits containing medical supplies to help those in Uganda.

If you feel led, please provide the following supplies:

Antibiotic Ointment
Cotton Balls
Bandaids
Alcohol Swabs
Large Safety Pins

Additional 2017 V4J dates are September 11th & November 13th
Please signup to receive notifications and newsletters about upcoming events!

*Cancelled*Midland Community Group
2017-07-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Midland Evangelical Free Church, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. , Midland, MI, 48642, United States
** The Midland Group will not be meeting in July or August.
They will resume their regular meetings in September!**

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

*Cancelled* Canton Community Group - SHE3
2017-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Connection Church, 3855 S. Sheldon Road, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
The July SHE3 Community Group meeting is Cancelled. Please join them at their September 17th meeting!
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.

Milford Community Group (NOAH)
2017-07-17 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 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!

Grand Rapids - Perspectives on Human Trafficking
2017-07-19 17:00 - 20:00 | WMU Cooley Law School, 111 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
You Don’t Own Me: Perspectives on Human Trafficking

Sponsored by WMU Cooley Law School- Grand Rapids Campus

MAP’s Board of Director’s President, Christopher Johnson, joins this expert panel discussion on the issue of human trafficking and its impact on West Michigan communities.
This is a free event, open to the public. The event will take place in Room 529 at the WMU Cooley Law School Grand Rapids campus. 111 Commerce Ave SW. Registration is suggested (website link to register in left column)
