Michigan Anti Trafficking Project (MAP)

CANCELED! Mid-Michigan Community Group
2022-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MI, United States
Mid-Michigan Community Group
If you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland, Saginaw, Bay City) and are looking
for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community,
join MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!
Monthly Meeting:
MARCH MEETING CANCELED
We hope you will consider joining us in April for our
next S.O.A.P. hotel outreach!
The Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month.
If you’d like to stay connected with the Mid-Michigan Community Group, you can join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Mid-Michigan”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.

Contact midland@map-mi.org for further details or questions.

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MAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training, conducting awareness activities, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts, talents, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!

Holland Community Group
2022-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Holland Community Group
If you live in Ottawa, Allegan, Muskegon, or Kent County and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community, consider joining MAP’s Holland Community Group!
Monthly Meeting:

Thursday, March 31st, at 7 p.m.
We will be discussing current events and happenings within the anti-human trafficking movement as well as beginning our planning for a summer awareness event hosted here in Holland.
All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. Come learn how you can help make a difference!

If you’d like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group, you can also join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.
Meetings are typically held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

We hope you will consider joining us!

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MAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training, conducting awareness activities, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts, talents, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!

Ypsilanti - Human Trafficking Awareness Training
2022-04-02 10:00 - 11:00 | First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti, 1110 West Cross St., Ypsilanti, MI, 48197, United States
April 2, 2022 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Human trafficking awareness training for the church – why Christians should care and what we can do to help. Presentation provided by MAP Representative, Cindy Evans.
Hosted by First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti
Location: 1110 West Cross Street, Ypsilanti MI 48197
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Learn more: First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti on Instagram and Facebook

A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
2022-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 | LIVE on Facebook, MI, United States
A CUP OF HOPE
Livestreamed Webinar Series
APRIL 6th EPISODE POSTPONED
We appreciate your patience as we are working hard behind the scenes to bring you an exceptional lineup of topics and special guests in the coming months! Thank you for your continued support and eagerness to learn. We look forward to meeting virtually with you all again soon! Stay tuned for more info…

This series of live-streamed conversations was created in partnership with Hope Against Trafficking in an effort to bring perspective and build awareness on all things human trafficking.
Click here to view past episode recordings!

Romulus - Soroptimist Human Trafficking Summit
2022-04-09 09:00 - 15:00 | The Peak at Summit Academy, 18601 Middlebelt Road, Romulus, MI, 48174, United States
Stay tuned for more info!

Virtual - International Student Services Association
2022-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom Webinar, MI, United States
Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP) +
International Student Services Association (ISSA) presents:
Career/Volunteer Opportunities in the Field of Human Trafficking Prevention
April 14th at 7:00 PM (Zoom)

Are you interested in supporting anti-trafficking efforts in a professional capacity? Would you like to hear about work and volunteer opportunities in this sector? Well, we’ve got you covered! ISSA and the Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP) invite you to join us virtually for our featured presentation, “Career/Volunteer Opportunities in the Field of Human Trafficking Prevention”. In addition to equipping students with resources to engage in this work, MAP will also provide an overview of human trafficking (packed with real-life scenarios!) in order to help you dispel common myths and understand more fully the ways in which sex and labor trafficking truly happens. Join us to learn how YOU can help create a world where no person is bought, sold, or exploited!

International Student Services Association (ISSA) is an expanding immigrant-led nonprofit 501(c)(3) connected with nine school districts in northeastern Ohio and Illinoisas well as over twenty-six colleges and universities throughout the United States. ISSA is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a better future for students who are immigrants to the U.S. by providing information, inspiration, and motivation for students to navigate their education and develop their future careers beyond high school. ISSA hosts events every month for students to explore different fields. The main goal for this event is to have students learn about anti-human trafficking efforts as well as the different career, internship, and volunteer opportunities available.

Southwest Michigan Community Events with Leslie F. King-Friday
2022-04-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Lake Michigan College Todd Center Conference Room, 2785 E Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022, United States
Join the Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Month, and Victim Rights Month as we welcome nationally-known author, speaker, and sex trafficking survivor Leslie King-Friday.

Leslie King-Friday was trafficked at the age of 15 for over 20 years in Grand Rapids Michigan. On July 4th, 2000 Leslie’s life was changed forever. Through sincerity of her heart and an answer from God, Leslie was given a new lease on life and set to starting her life’s work. In 2005, Leslie utilized her experience, expertise, and inspiring example of a renewed lifestyle to open Sacred Beginnings, a safe haven that offers hope, and healing to trafficking victims. Leslie consults with law enforcement agencies, human service professionals, clergy, and others requesting direction and understanding in working with prostituted individuals. She also speaks at various conferences and academic institutions on the issue of human trafficking. Her awards and recognitions include: 2005 Grand Rapids, Woman of the Year nominee, 2008 YWCA Advocate of the Year, 2011 Rising Hero Award, 2014 “50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan”, 2018 Michigan Liberator Award, 2019 Grand Rapids Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club Certificate of Achievement, 2021 African American Leadership Award, 2021 BBB Trust Award. She recently published a book titled “When Angels Fight” that she will also reference during the presentation (more info about the book below).
Leslie will give us a deeper understanding of Human Trafficking and help us think about what it looks like for us as a community to help prevent trafficking from happening and to support survivors. After the evening event, we will have a panel of professionals who will answer questions related to how we are addressing trafficking specifically in our area. We are thankful to have Brook Thomas, Forensic Interviewer at the Children’s Advocacy Center; Allie Kibler-Campbell, Prevention Specialist at the Children’s Advocacy Center; Jane Wainwright, Asst. Prosecuting Attorney at the Prosecutors Office; Carolyn Groen, Victim’s Advocate at the Prosecutor’s Officer; Alyssa Pliml, SANE nurse at Spectrum Health Lakeland; Rachel Struble, therapist at The Cora Lamping Center and D/Lt. Greg Sanders with the Berrien County Police Department.

The long-anticipated biography of Leslie’s story is now available. “When Angels Fight” is a recount of how Leslie became a victim and through her life in prostitution became a survivor. “When Angels Fight” not only recounts Leslie’s story, but it gives readers an opportunity to get involved with local agencies to help fight against human trafficking and educate themselves and others.
You can find “When Angels Fight” online and in stores at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and Schuler’s Bookstore.
*Please inquire about purchasing a copy as they may be available after speaking engagements*

You will have 2 opportunities to join for this event on Friday, April 22:
2:00pm (note there will not be a panel following this event)
Southwestern Michigan College
Student Activity Center Theatre
58900 Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047

6:30pm
Lake Michigan College
Todd Center Conference Room
2785 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022

A big thank you to our sponsor Stevensville Honor Credit Union!

Mid-Michigan Community Group -CANCELED
2022-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 | MI, United States
Mid-Michigan Community Group
If you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland, Saginaw, Bay City) and are looking
for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community,
join MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!
Monthly Meeting:
APRIL MEETING CANCELED

We apologize for the inconvenience! Due to unforeseen circumstances, our April meeting and SOAP outreach has been canceled. We hope to resume monthly meetings in May 2022. Please connect with Darlene, the Mid-Michigan Community Group Leader, if you have any questions or concerns regarding future meetings and/or outreach.
The Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month.
If you’d like to stay connected with the Mid-Michigan Community Group, you can join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Mid-Michigan”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.

We hope you will consider joining us!
Contact midland@map-mi.org for further details or questions.

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MAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training, conducting awareness activities, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts, talents, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!

Lake Orion - How Many Slaves Work for You? (private event)
2022-04-28 07:00 - 19:00 | Lake Orion United Methodist Church, 140 E. Flint, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
April 28, 2022 ZONTA – North Oakland/PontiacLocation: Lake Orion United Methodist Church
How Many Slaves Work for You? (Labor Trafficking Presentation)
Provided by Dawn Ames, Lake Orion/Oxford MAP Community Group Leader

*This event is not open to the public.

Survivors Speak Michigan Advocacy Day 2022 (CSSJ)
2022-04-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Michigan State Capitol Building, 100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI, 48933, United States
Michigan Abolitionist Project is proud to support and participate in the Survivors Speak Michigan Advocacy Day & Healing Vigil 2022 – Hosted and organized by Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice (CSSJ). Visit www.cssj.org to learn more.

Lake Orion - Human Trafficking 101 (private event)
2022-04-30 | Lake Orion United Methodist Church, 140 E. Flint, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
April 30, 2022
United Methodist Women
East Winds District Annual Prayer BreakfastLocation: Lake Orion United Methodist Church
Human Trafficking 101 presented by Dawn Ames,
Lake Orion/Oxford MAP Community Group Leader

*This event is not open to the public.

Troy Community Group - "Men Who Buy Sex, Everybody Pays" Film Screening
2022-05-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridge Community Church, 5700 Rochester Rd., Troy, MI, United States
Troy Community Group
If you live in Troy (or a neighboring city in Oakland County) and are looking for ways to get involved in the anti-trafficking movement here in Michigan, consider joining MAP’s Troy Community Group! We are everyday people using our gifts, talents, and resources, to help prevent and end human trafficking in our local community – and beyond!
Community Group Meeting:
Tuesday, May 10, 7:00-8:30 pm

What can we do as a society to help “end the demand” for human trafficking?
On May 10, our group will watch the new documentary “Men Who Buy Sex, Everybody Pays” produced by the Wayne County Medical Society Foundation. (Click here to watch the trailer!) In addition to interviewing survivors, the documentary features local anti-trafficking leaders, including MAP’s Executive Director, Kathy Maitland. The content is sensitive, but it’s crucial to learn about if we want to effectively prevent and end human trafficking. The video is 1 hour long. We will watch it together in person and on Zoom and have a short follow-up discussion afterward. We hope you will consider joining us!

Attend in Person:
Bridge Community Church
5700 Rochester Road, Troy, MI 48085
Or, Join virtually via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82368379850
Meeting ID: 823 6837 9850
Passcode: [REDACTED]

If you would like to view this documentary on your own, click here

If you’d like to stay connected with the Troy Community Group, you can email them directly at troy@map-mi.org or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Troy”) to have invites to future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.

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MAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training, conducting awareness activities, and engaging in service projects within the local community. No commitment is required, stop by during their next meeting to be a part of the action!
Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts, talents, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!

Utica - Human Trafficking 101 (private event)
2022-05-11 | Utica United Methodist Church, 8650 Canal Road, Sterling Heights, MI, 48314, United States
May 11, 2022 United Methodist Women – Utica United Methodist ChurchHuman Trafficking 101 presented by Dawn Ames,
Lake Orion/Oxford MAP Community Group

*This event is not open to the public.

Volunteer Interest Meeting (virtual)
2022-05-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Looking for ways to get involved in the fight against human trafficking?
MAP and Vista Maria have numerous volunteer-based initiatives that are in need of passionate advocates just like you!
During our virtual Volunteer Interest Meetings, staff from MAP and Vista Maria provide a brief overview of our programs in order to help you find the volunteer opportunity that is right for you. Join us in learning how you can use your unique gifts, talents, and resources to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community!

Can’t make it this month? No worries, these meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month. Click the button to register for any of our scheduled meetings.
We hope you will consider joining us!

Virtual - Training for Van Buren School Social Workers (SW MI)
2022-05-13 12:30 - 14:30 | Webinar, MI, United States
May 13, 2022 | 12:30-2:30pm EST.
Virtual human trafficking training for Van Buren school social workers – provided by Heather McGannon, MAP Program Coordinator.

Hosted by: MASSW- Region B

Mid-Michigan Community Group
2022-05-23 19:00 - 20:00 | MI, United States
Mid-Michigan Community Group
If you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland, Saginaw, Bay City) and are looking
for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community,
join MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!
Monthly Meeting:
Monday, May 23rd, 7:00 pm
Stay tuned for meeting location and other details!
The Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month.
If you’d like to stay connected with the Mid-Michigan Community Group, you can join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Mid-Michigan”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.

We hope you will consider joining us!
Contact midland@map-mi.org for further details or questions.

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MAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training, conducting awareness activities, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts, talents, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!

2022 EMPOWER CONFERENCE (virtual)
2022-05-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, MI, United States
Wednesday, May 25th, 2022
VIRTUAL EMPOWER CONFERENCE
DEMAND CHANGE | ABOLISH DEMAND
Brought to you in partnership by:
Michigan Abolitionist Project & Measurable Change
Gather with us virtually this year as we welcome survivor leaders and other experts in the field to discuss sex and labor trafficking demand reduction strategies on a national and state level. No matter your role, involvement, or commitment to this work, hold on to hope! Victories are being won in dark spaces and momentum is growing to see demand eradicated entirely.
Will you join us as we work together to build a future free from exploitation?

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American Baptist Women's Conference (private event)
2022-06-04 13:00 - 14:00 | MI, United States
American Baptist Women’s Conference
This is a PRIVATE faith-based event for women to discuss how Christ-followers can be the light in dark places. MAP representative, Cindy Evans, will provide a breakout session on human trafficking awareness and prevention.

Detroit - Human Trafficking Forum (ASALH)
2022-06-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
ASALH-Detroit (Association for the Study of African American Life and History) in partnership with The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History invite you to attend a forum…

MODERN ENSLAVEMENT / HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Sunday, June 12th • 2:00 5:00 pm
315 E. Warren Ave. Detroit, MI 48201
Featuring an expert panel discussion, preventative strategies, and other resources.

This event is FREE and open to the public! Click the image or button for further details.

A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
2022-06-15 12:00 - 12:30 | LIVE on Facebook, MI, United States
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A CUP OF HOPE | WEBINAR SERIES
[ Episode #29 ]
Wednesday, June 15th, 12:00 pm
SUBSTANCE ADDICTION, PTSD, & RECOVERY
AMONGST SURVIVORS OF THE SEX TRADE
What is life after the sex trade and what does recovery truly look like for survivors? Join us for a LIVE discussion as we unpack the reality of substance abuse/addiction, PTSD, and other health concerns within the commercial sex industry. Local experts will explore key factors that may make someone more susceptible to entering the life, barriers that keep them from leaving, and the scope of exit strategies and services needed in order for survivors to find true freedom and recovery from the sex trade. This is one discussion you won’t want to miss!
Featured Guests:
Brigette Henderson, BSW
Lived Experience Expert/Survivor Leader
Allison Mercer
Victim Advocate – Human Trafficking
Common Ground

This series of live-streamed conversations was created in partnership with Hope Against Trafficking.
Together, we seek to educate the community on the realities of human trafficking.
Click here to view past episode recordings!

A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
2022-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | LIVE on Facebook, MI, United States
A CUP OF HOPE
Wed, June 15th, 12:00 pm
More details coming soon!

This series of live-streamed conversations was created in partnership with Hope Against Trafficking in an effort to bring perspective and build awareness on all things human trafficking.
Click here to view past episode recordings!

Holland Community Group
2022-06-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Zeeland Biggby, 501 W Main Ave., Zeeland, MI, 49464, United States
Holland Community Group
If you live in Allegan, Ottawa, Muskegon, or Kent County and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community, consider joining MAP’s Holland Community Group! Meetings are typically held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly Meeting:
Thursday, June 23rd, at 7 p.m.
Location: Zeeland Biggby
501 W Main Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464

During our meeting, we will continue our planning for the upcoming Freedom Marketplace (ethical shopping event supporting local artisans and small businesses in effort to bring awareness to labor trafficking). For this event, we are still in need of vendors, volunteers, donations and most importantly: ATTENDEES! Please share our Facebook event and rsvp. The more people who know about this event, the more successful this can be for our community! Attend our planning meeting on June 23rd if you would like to help.
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If you’d like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group, you can sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox – or join their Facebook Group! If you would like to contact the Holland Community Group Leader directly, please email holland@map-mi.org

We hope you will consider joining us!

MAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training, conducting awareness activities, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts, talents, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!

A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
2022-07-13 12:00 - 13:00 | LIVE on Facebook, MI, United States
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A CUP OF HOPE | WEBINAR SERIES
[ Episode #30 ]
Wednesday, July 13th, 12:00 pm
LABOR TRAFFICKING: A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH

Join us for a LIVE discussion as we explore the facets of labor trafficking in Michigan, how the U.S. Department of Labor investigates these cases, and how we can help report and further prevent labor trafficking from occurring in our communities.

Featured Guest:
JACOB SWIER
Community Outreach & Planning Specialist
Wage & Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor
Jacob has been a Community Outreach and Planning Specialist for the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division since 2018. In that role he educates and provides technical assistance to workers, employers, advocates, and other stakeholders. He provides sensible compliance solutions for employers and ensures workers better understand their rights with a distinct emphasis on reaching vulnerable, underserved communities. Jacob is also on the Labor Trafficking Impact Group for SEE.

This series of live-streamed conversations was created in partnership with Hope Against Trafficking.
Together, we seek to educate the community on the realities of human trafficking.
Click here to view past episode recordings!

Holland: Freedom Marketplace
2022-08-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Kollen Park, 250 Kollen Park Dr., Holland, MI, 49423, United States
HOLLAND COMMUNITY GROUP
FREEDOM MARKETPLACE
August 20th, 2022
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
250 Kollen Park Dr., Holland, MI
>> Visit Facebook Event for more info! <<
The Freedom Marketplace is a fair trade event that provides community members an opportunity to support local artisans and small businesses while learning about labor trafficking and ethical shopping. The growing consumer awareness of the impact of modern-day slavery in our daily lives demonstrates that success awaits a business that invests in fair labor. The more people who know about this event, the more successful this can be for our community.
Please like, share, and RSVP to our event on Facebook!
VENDORS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
If interested, please contact holland@map-mi.org

Vendors: We are looking for local artisans and small business owners who would like to participate! All vendor fees will be donated to MAP to further fund their efforts to education and raise awareness about human trafficking in Michigan. Any vendor who is wiling to donate their service/time such as kids face painting, henna, bounce house, etc. will have their vendor fee waived! Services can still be charged to guests at a reasonable rate. If interested, please contact holland@map-mi.org for application and further details.

We hope you will consider joining us!

Mid-Michigan Community Group
2022-08-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Mid-Michigan Community Group
If you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland, Saginaw, Bay City) and are looking
for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community,
join MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!
Monthly Meeting:
Monday, August 22nd, 7:00 pm
Consider joining us as we discuss future SOAP projects and other ways we are working together to prevent and end human trafficking in our community. No previous experience is necessary, all are welcome to attend!

We hope you will consider joining us!

The Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month.
If you’d like to stay connected with the Mid-Michigan Community Group, you can join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Mid-Michigan”).

Contact midland@map-mi.org for further details or questions.

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MAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training, conducting awareness activities, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts, talents, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!

SOAP Up - Detroit Auto Show
2022-08-27 09:30 - 13:00 | NorthRidge Church, 49555 North Territorial Road, Plymouth, MI, 48170, United States
SOAP Up – Detroit Auto Show | Hotel Outreach Event
Saturday, August 27th, 2022 | Northridge Church, Plymouth
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.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EVENT FLYER
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.

A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
2022-09-07 12:00 - 13:00 | LIVE on Facebook, MI, United States
A CUP OF HOPE

Wednesday, September 7th, 12 pm
More details coming soon!

This series of live-streamed conversations was created in partnership with Hope Against Trafficking in an effort to bring perspective and build awareness on all things human trafficking.
Click here to view past episode recordings!

Mid-Michigan Community Group
2022-09-26 20:00 - 21:00 | New Life Vinyard Church, 1014 E. Ashman St., Midland, MI, United States
Mid-Michigan Community Group
If you are a Midland, Saginaw, or Bay City resident, consider joining our Mid-Michigan Community Group! We are compassionate and motivated citizens who learn and work together to address human trafficking in our community.
Monthly Meeting:
Monday, September 26th, 8:00 pm

Click HERE to Join Zoom Meeting!
Meeting ID: 885 5486 9013
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Come join us as we make plans for our Fall SOAP outreach event. No previous experience or human trafficking knowledge is necessary to participate. Learn how something as simple as soap can help a victim of human trafficking!

The Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets the 4th Monday of every month.
If you would like to stay connected, consider joining their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Mid-Michigan”) to have invites to future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox. For further details or questions, please contact midland@map-mi.org

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MAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training, conducting awareness activities, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts, talents, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes.

Freedom Coalition
2022-09-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
The purpose of MAP’s Freedom Coalition is to bring together experienced community advocates and professionals for a unified and comprehensive approach to addressing human trafficking in Michigan. Our vision is to eradicate human trafficking through collaborative efforts in the areas of demand abatement, survivor support, school outreach, and community awareness and engagement.
We plan to meet virtually the 4th Tuesday of every other month for the sharing of statewide updates, best practices, new research and resources, specialized training, and more. Attendees are also provided time to network and share updates with one another.
Freedom Coalition Meeting
Tuesday, September 27th, 2022
5:30 – 7:00 pm *virtual

Featured presentation:
Sanctum House
A Sanctuary for Survivors of Human Trafficking
Join us as special guests from Sanctum House share organization-based updates, important information on their programs, and details about their new partnership opportunities, including Community Partnerships, Professional Partnerships, and Educational/Research Partnerships. Additional time for Q&A will be provided, as well as the opportunity for attendees to introduce themselves and connect with one another. Click here to visit website

Presented by:
Karen G. Moore
Executive Director, Sanctum House
Karen Moore is a graduate of Michigan State University and was a global executive at Ford Motor Company. She went on to be the President/CEO of Ladywood High School and subsequently became the Executive Director at Sanctum House. Karen and her team developed the programs and processes to open the 24-month integrated care safe house for adult women victims of human trafficking. Sanctum House provides 24/7 coverage and offers mental healthcare, physical healthcare, substance use disorder support, legal support, life skills training, educational opportunities, spiritual growth and employment opportunities. She is a member of the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force, a member of US Representative Brenda Lawrence’s Women’s Advisory Committee, a Board member of The Pearls of Great Price Coalition and is certified by the US Government to train on human trafficking on behalf of Health & Human Services.

Jennifer L. Baenziger
Chief Marketing Officer, Sanctum House
Jennifer worked at Volkswagen of America while obtaining her Bachelor of Business from Walsh School of Business. Her career included management and senior Level positions within Project Management, Human Resources and Sales and Marketing. In addition, Jennifer has her own consulting business and began fundraising and consulting for Sanctum House in late 2016. Sanctum House, a long-term residential program in Oakland County for women survivors of human trafficking. She led the first in-person fundraiser benefiting Sanctum House in 2017 which helped to provide resources for it’s opening. She continues to lead the Marketing and Fundraising efforts for Sanctum House and its team.

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