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SUMMARY:Beauty for Ashes-S.O.A.P. Flint
DESCRIPTION:Join our Fenton Community Group as they participate in a S.O.A.P. Project. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHuman Trafficking is the 2nd leading crime in the world….and in the U.S! \nWith 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. \nThis is an hands on outreach! Volunteers will meet at The Rock Church fro training on the subject of sex trafficking and will focus on approaching hotel management to distribute  hotel-size soaps with the National Human Trafficking Hotline number. Before heading into the field the team will label all of the soaps\, have lunch and the break into teams to cover the flint area. \nWe need YOUR HELP! \nAgenda: \n9:30am Sign in and start labeling soap:  \n10:00am   Training: Human Trafficking 101\, how to do S.O.A.P.\, signs to look for\, how to talk to hotels. \n11:30  Lunch Provided \nHotel Outreach: Teams disburse and head out to deliver soap and posters. \nIf you are interested in attending\, sign up here: http://www.hisrock.net/events-manager/2016/2/10/beauty-for-ashes-soap-flint
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/beauty-for-ashes-s-o-a-p-flint/
LOCATION:The Rock Church\, 11400 Linden Road\, Fenton\, MI\, 48430\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton Community Group":MAILTO:fenton@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160216T161005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160216T161005Z
UID:3968-1458133200-1458136800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Macomb Community College (Center) - Awareness Event
DESCRIPTION:Human Trafficking Awareness Events at Macomb Community College south (11am) and center (1pm) campuses. \nStudents\, especially sociology\, psychology\, social work students\, are invited to attend (check with your professor about extra credit option). This year\, students and staff are eligible to receive credit toward a cultural competency certificate for their participation (see your student advisor for details)
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/macomb-community-college-center-awareness-event-2/
LOCATION:Macomb Community College (Center)\, 44575 Garfield Road\, Clinton Township\, MI\, 48038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Professional Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Cooper":MAILTO:coopert67@macomb.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160216T161005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160216T161005Z
UID:3183-1458133200-1458136800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Macomb Community College (Center) - Awareness Event
DESCRIPTION:Human Trafficking Awareness Events at Macomb Community College south (11am) and center (1pm) campuses. \nStudents\, especially sociology\, psychology\, social work students\, are invited to attend (check with your professor about extra credit option). This year\, students and staff are eligible to receive credit toward a cultural competency certificate for their participation (see your student advisor for details)
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/macomb-community-college-center-awareness-event/
LOCATION:Macomb Community College (Center)\, 44575 Garfield Road\, Clinton Township\, MI\, 48038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Professional Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Cooper":MAILTO:coopert67@macomb.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160216T160306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160216T160306Z
UID:3967-1458126000-1458129600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Macomb Community College (South) - Awareness Event
DESCRIPTION:Human Trafficking Awareness Events at Macomb Community College south (11am) and center (1pm) campuses. \nStudents\, especially sociology\, psychology\, social work students\, are invited to attend (check with your professor about extra credit option). This year\, students and staff are eligible to receive credit toward a cultural competency certificate for their participation (see your student advisor for details)\n 
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/macomb-community-college-awareness-event-2/
LOCATION:Macomb Community College (South)\, 14500 E 12 mile Rd \, Warren \, 48088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Professional Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Cooper":MAILTO:coopert67@macomb.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160216T160306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160216T160609Z
UID:3180-1458126000-1458129600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Macomb Community College (South) - Awareness Event
DESCRIPTION:Human Trafficking Awareness Events at Macomb Community College south (11am) and center (1pm) campuses. \nStudents\, especially sociology\, psychology\, social work students\, are invited to attend (check with your professor about extra credit option). This year\, students and staff are eligible to receive credit toward a cultural competency certificate for their participation (see your student advisor for details)\n 
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/macomb-community-college-awareness-event/
LOCATION:Macomb Community College (South)\, 14500 E 12 mile Rd \, Warren \, 48088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Professional Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Cooper":MAILTO:coopert67@macomb.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160314T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20141010T000921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160307T153708Z
UID:2361-1457938800-1457987400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Shelby Township Community Group (Voices for Justice)
DESCRIPTION:“Come Join us on Monday March 14th @ 7pm in Room #38 to learn how Good Stuff Cacao is partnering with VASI to provide opportunities for poverished Peruvians & their families as a solution to prevent modern-day slavery” \nVisit Website…. GOOD STUFF CACAO \n\nAs a reminder Shelby Township Community Group\, Voices for Justice\, meets on the 2nd Monday of each month.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/shelby-township-community-group-voices-for-justice-2015-09-14-2016-03-14/
LOCATION:Shepherds Gate Church\, 12400 23 Mile Road\, Shelby Township\, MI\, 48315\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelby Twp. Community Group":MAILTO:shelby@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160314T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20141010T000921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T000921Z
UID:3829-1457938800-1457987400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Shelby Township Community Group (Voices for Justice)
DESCRIPTION:“Come Join us on Monday March 14th @ 7pm in Room #38 to learn how Good Stuff Cacao is partnering with VASI to provide opportunities for poverished Peruvians & their families as a solution to prevent modern-day slavery” \nVisit Website…. GOOD STUFF CACAO \n\nAs a reminder Shelby Township Community Group\, Voices for Justice\, meets on the 2nd Monday of each month.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/shelby-township-community-group-voices-for-justice-2015-09-14-2016-03-14-2/
LOCATION:Shepherds Gate Church\, 12400 23 Mile Road\, Shelby Township\, MI\, 48315\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelby Twp. Community Group":MAILTO:shelby@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160312T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160217T155007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160217T155007Z
UID:3970-1457775000-1457780400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Canton Community Group - SHE3
DESCRIPTION:SHE Reaches: Women’s Breakfast 3/12/16\nJoin us on March 12th\, at 9:30am for a Women’s Breakfast as we kick off\n“SHE 3” our human trafficking awareness ministry.Due to the content\, this event is not suitable for any girl under 15 years of age.  We do believe that girls ages 15-18 would highly benefit from this breakfast. Knowledge is power.Tickets are on sale now!! Pricing: $10 per person. We are offering special pricing of $5 for those 15-18 years of age. \nThis event will sell out\, tickets will not be sold at the door.  Buy your tickets early! \nChildcare is not offered for this event. \n\nSHE3 meets bi-monthly on Sunday nights! \nSign Up for the email list for updates and reminders!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/canton-community-group-she3-6/
LOCATION:Connection Church\, 3855 S. Sheldon Road\, Canton\, MI\, 48188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Film Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="Canton Community Group":MAILTO:canton@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160312T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160217T155007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160217T155911Z
UID:3193-1457775000-1457780400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Canton Community Group - SHE3
DESCRIPTION:SHE Reaches: Women’s Breakfast 3/12/16\nJoin us on March 12th\, at 9:30am for a Women’s Breakfast as we kick off\n“SHE 3” our human trafficking awareness ministry.Due to the content\, this event is not suitable for any girl under 15 years of age.  We do believe that girls ages 15-18 would highly benefit from this breakfast. Knowledge is power.Tickets are on sale now!! Pricing: $10 per person. We are offering special pricing of $5 for those 15-18 years of age. \nThis event will sell out\, tickets will not be sold at the door.  Buy your tickets early! \nChildcare is not offered for this event. \n\nSHE3 meets bi-monthly on Sunday nights! \nSign Up for the email list for updates and reminders!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/canton-community-group-she3/
LOCATION:Connection Church\, 3855 S. Sheldon Road\, Canton\, MI\, 48188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Film Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="Canton Community Group":MAILTO:canton@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160229T180610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T180610Z
UID:3973-1457607600-1457614800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Michigan Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Please join the NEW Mid-Michigan Community Group! \nThis Community Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Midland Evangelical Free Church from 11am-1pm. \n\nPlease sign up to receive reminders and information.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/mid-michigan-community-group-3/
LOCATION:Midland Evangelical Free Church\, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. \, Midland\, MI\, 48642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160229T180610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T180610Z
UID:3203-1457607600-1457614800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Michigan Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Please join the NEW Mid-Michigan Community Group! \nThis Community Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Midland Evangelical Free Church from 11am-1pm. \n\nPlease sign up to receive reminders and information.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/mid-michigan-community-group/
LOCATION:Midland Evangelical Free Church\, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. \, Midland\, MI\, 48642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160305T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160119T151906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160119T151906Z
UID:3966-1457170200-1457186400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Coalition: Empowerment Training
DESCRIPTION:“Empowering Students\, Businesses & Anti-trafficking Advocates” March 4 and 5\, 2016 at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Auburn Hills.Register now to reserve your spot. Student and group rates available.  \nOfferings include: \n\nEmpowering Students– Calling all high school and college students and those who teach and lead them.  Come be empowered by iEmpathize who has been in classrooms and universities across the country inspiring young people with their message of empathy to end exploitation.\nEngaging your Campus– Gain tools and insights for funneling your knowledge and passion into effective ways to impact your peers\, school\, and community.\nEmpowering Parents- We want to give parents the tools to help better protect their children from exploitation especially in the areas of internet and social media safety.\nSlavery Footprint– There are more slaves bought and sold today than at any point in human history.  Discover your slavery footprint and learn ways you can insist that the clothes we wear\, the food we eat\, and the products we use are made free of forced labor.\nEngaging Businesses– Come learn how we can ensure the businesses we support as consumers\, work for or own\, are engaging in ethically responsible business practices.\nLARGE EVENT- Be inspired through short film\, survivor testimony and inspiring words from the president and founder of iEmpathize\, Brad Riley.\n\nSPECIAL FEATURES \n\nFreedom Market Place– An opportunity to purchase products that promote ethical labor practices and support justice initiatives in the communities where they are made.\nThe Apathy Effect Exhibit– A compelling mixed media narrative of modern day slavery led by iEmpathize.\n\nORGANIZATIONS \n\nFreedom Coalition: Our purpose is to bring together experienced community advocates for a unified and comprehensive approach to address human trafficking in our area through prevention\, awareness\, victim rescue and restoration and specialized training.  The coalition is administrated by the Michigan Abolitionist Project.\niEmpathize: Our mission is to evoke empathy and empower people to eradicate child exploitation.  We help people identify how and where they intersect with this issue and equip them with the tools and opportunities to respond.\n\nSCHEDULE \nFriday \n1:30 PM: Registration\, Exhibit & Freedom Marketplace Open \n2 PM- Slavery Footprint \n3 PM- Engaging Businesses\, Empowering Parents \n4 PM- Empowering Students \n5 PM- Engaging Your Campus \n7 – 8:30 PM- Large Event (Free) \nSaturday \n9:30 AM: Registration\, Exhibit & Freedom Marketplace Open \n10 AM- Slavery Footprint \n11 AM- Engaging Businesses\, Empowering Parents \nNoon- Empowering Students \n1 PM- Engaging Your Campus \nCome to one or all of the sessions! \nCOST \nIndividual $15 \nStudent $10 \nGroup Rate (10+) $5 \nLet us know you’re coming on Facebook! \nClick for more information. \nFor brochures\, please contact MAP at info@map-mi.org.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/3131-2/
LOCATION:WMU Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills\, 2630 Featherstone Road\, Auburn Hills\, MI\, 48326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Freedom Coalition,Professional Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Shauna Rushing":MAILTO:shauna@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160305T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160119T151906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160209T183500Z
UID:3131-1457170200-1457186400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Coalition: Empowerment Training
DESCRIPTION:“Empowering Students\, Businesses & Anti-trafficking Advocates” March 4 and 5\, 2016 at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Auburn Hills.Register now to reserve your spot. Student and group rates available.  \nOfferings include: \n\nEmpowering Students– Calling all high school and college students and those who teach and lead them.  Come be empowered by iEmpathize who has been in classrooms and universities across the country inspiring young people with their message of empathy to end exploitation.\nEngaging your Campus– Gain tools and insights for funneling your knowledge and passion into effective ways to impact your peers\, school\, and community.\nEmpowering Parents- We want to give parents the tools to help better protect their children from exploitation especially in the areas of internet and social media safety.\nSlavery Footprint– There are more slaves bought and sold today than at any point in human history.  Discover your slavery footprint and learn ways you can insist that the clothes we wear\, the food we eat\, and the products we use are made free of forced labor.\nEngaging Businesses– Come learn how we can ensure the businesses we support as consumers\, work for or own\, are engaging in ethically responsible business practices.\nLARGE EVENT- Be inspired through short film\, survivor testimony and inspiring words from the president and founder of iEmpathize\, Brad Riley.\n\nSPECIAL FEATURES \n\nFreedom Market Place– An opportunity to purchase products that promote ethical labor practices and support justice initiatives in the communities where they are made.\nThe Apathy Effect Exhibit– A compelling mixed media narrative of modern day slavery led by iEmpathize.\n\nORGANIZATIONS \n\nFreedom Coalition: Our purpose is to bring together experienced community advocates for a unified and comprehensive approach to address human trafficking in our area through prevention\, awareness\, victim rescue and restoration and specialized training.  The coalition is administrated by the Michigan Abolitionist Project.\niEmpathize: Our mission is to evoke empathy and empower people to eradicate child exploitation.  We help people identify how and where they intersect with this issue and equip them with the tools and opportunities to respond.\n\nSCHEDULE \nFriday \n1:30 PM: Registration\, Exhibit & Freedom Marketplace Open \n2 PM- Slavery Footprint \n3 PM- Engaging Businesses\, Empowering Parents \n4 PM- Empowering Students \n5 PM- Engaging Your Campus \n7 – 8:30 PM- Large Event (Free) \nSaturday \n9:30 AM: Registration\, Exhibit & Freedom Marketplace Open \n10 AM- Slavery Footprint \n11 AM- Engaging Businesses\, Empowering Parents \nNoon- Empowering Students \n1 PM- Engaging Your Campus \nCome to one or all of the sessions! \nCOST \nIndividual $15 \nStudent $10 \nGroup Rate (10+) $5 \nLet us know you’re coming on Facebook! \nClick for more information. \nFor brochures\, please contact MAP at info@map-mi.org.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/3131/
LOCATION:WMU Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills\, 2630 Featherstone Road\, Auburn Hills\, MI\, 48326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Freedom Coalition,Professional Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Shauna Rushing":MAILTO:shauna@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160119T151603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160209T183147Z
UID:3129-1457098200-1457123400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Coalition: Empowerment Training
DESCRIPTION:“Empowering Students\, Businesses & Anti-trafficking Advocates” March 4 and 5\, 2016 at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Auburn Hills. Register now to reserve your spot. Student and group rates available.   Offerings include: \n  \n\nEmpowering Students– Calling all high school and college students and those who teach and lead them.  Come be empowered by iEmpathize who has been in classrooms and universities across the country inspiring young people with their message of empathy to end exploitation.\nEngaging your Campus– Gain tools and insights for funneling your knowledge and passion into effective ways to impact your peers\, school\, and community.\nEmpowering Parents- We want to give parents the tools to help better protect their children from exploitation especially in the areas of internet and social media safety.\nSlavery Footprint– There are more slaves bought and sold today than at any point in human history.  Discover your slavery footprint and learn ways you can insist that the clothes we wear\, the food we eat\, and the products we use are made free of forced labor.\nEngaging Businesses– Come learn how we can ensure the businesses we support as consumers\, work for or own\, are engaging in ethically responsible business practices.\nLARGE EVENT- Be inspired through short film\, survivor testimony and inspiring words from the president and founder of iEmpathize\, Brad Riley.\n\nSPECIAL FEATURES \n\nFreedom Market Place– An opportunity to purchase products that promote ethical labor practices and support justice initiatives in the communities where they are made.\nThe Apathy Effect Exhibit– A compelling mixed media narrative of modern day slavery led by iEmpathize.\n\nORGANIZATIONS \n\nFreedom Coalition: Our purpose is to bring together experienced community advocates for a unified and comprehensive approach to address human trafficking in our area through prevention\, awareness\, victim rescue and restoration and specialized training.  The coalition is administrated by the Michigan Abolitionist Project.\niEmpathize: Our mission is to evoke empathy and empower people to eradicate child exploitation.  We help people identify how and where they intersect with this issue and equip them with the tools and opportunities to respond.\n\nSCHEDULE \nFriday  \n1:30 PM: Registration\, Exhibit & Freedom Marketplace Open \n2 PM- Slavery Footprint \n3 PM- Engaging Businesses\, Empowering Parents \n4 PM- Empowering Students \n5 PM- Engaging Your Campus \n7 – 8:30 PM- Large Event (Free) \nSaturday \n9:30 AM: Registration\, Exhibit & Freedom Marketplace Open \n10 AM- Slavery Footprint \n11 AM- Engaging Businesses\, Empowering Parents \nNoon- Empowering Students \n1 PM- Engaging Your Campus \nCome to one or all of the sessions! \nCOST \nIndividual $15 \nStudent $10 \nGroup Rate (10+) $5 \nLet us know you’re coming on Facebook! \nClick for more information. \nFor brochures\, please contact MAP at info@map-mi.org.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/freedom-coalition-empowerment-training/
LOCATION:WMU Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills\, 2630 Featherstone Road\, Auburn Hills\, MI\, 48326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Freedom Coalition,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Professional Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Shauna Rushing":MAILTO:shauna@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160119T151603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160119T151603Z
UID:3965-1457098200-1457123400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Coalition: Empowerment Training
DESCRIPTION:“Empowering Students\, Businesses & Anti-trafficking Advocates” March 4 and 5\, 2016 at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Auburn Hills. Register now to reserve your spot. Student and group rates available.   Offerings include: \n  \n\nEmpowering Students– Calling all high school and college students and those who teach and lead them.  Come be empowered by iEmpathize who has been in classrooms and universities across the country inspiring young people with their message of empathy to end exploitation.\nEngaging your Campus– Gain tools and insights for funneling your knowledge and passion into effective ways to impact your peers\, school\, and community.\nEmpowering Parents- We want to give parents the tools to help better protect their children from exploitation especially in the areas of internet and social media safety.\nSlavery Footprint– There are more slaves bought and sold today than at any point in human history.  Discover your slavery footprint and learn ways you can insist that the clothes we wear\, the food we eat\, and the products we use are made free of forced labor.\nEngaging Businesses– Come learn how we can ensure the businesses we support as consumers\, work for or own\, are engaging in ethically responsible business practices.\nLARGE EVENT- Be inspired through short film\, survivor testimony and inspiring words from the president and founder of iEmpathize\, Brad Riley.\n\nSPECIAL FEATURES \n\nFreedom Market Place– An opportunity to purchase products that promote ethical labor practices and support justice initiatives in the communities where they are made.\nThe Apathy Effect Exhibit– A compelling mixed media narrative of modern day slavery led by iEmpathize.\n\nORGANIZATIONS \n\nFreedom Coalition: Our purpose is to bring together experienced community advocates for a unified and comprehensive approach to address human trafficking in our area through prevention\, awareness\, victim rescue and restoration and specialized training.  The coalition is administrated by the Michigan Abolitionist Project.\niEmpathize: Our mission is to evoke empathy and empower people to eradicate child exploitation.  We help people identify how and where they intersect with this issue and equip them with the tools and opportunities to respond.\n\nSCHEDULE \nFriday  \n1:30 PM: Registration\, Exhibit & Freedom Marketplace Open \n2 PM- Slavery Footprint \n3 PM- Engaging Businesses\, Empowering Parents \n4 PM- Empowering Students \n5 PM- Engaging Your Campus \n7 – 8:30 PM- Large Event (Free) \nSaturday \n9:30 AM: Registration\, Exhibit & Freedom Marketplace Open \n10 AM- Slavery Footprint \n11 AM- Engaging Businesses\, Empowering Parents \nNoon- Empowering Students \n1 PM- Engaging Your Campus \nCome to one or all of the sessions! \nCOST \nIndividual $15 \nStudent $10 \nGroup Rate (10+) $5 \nLet us know you’re coming on Facebook! \nClick for more information. \nFor brochures\, please contact MAP at info@map-mi.org.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/freedom-coalition-empowerment-training-2/
LOCATION:WMU Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills\, 2630 Featherstone Road\, Auburn Hills\, MI\, 48326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Freedom Coalition,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Professional Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Shauna Rushing":MAILTO:shauna@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T213000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160216T223635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160216T223635Z
UID:3969-1456599600-1456608600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Troy - Hot Jammin' Java Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:Warm up this winter at the Hot Jammin’ Java Coffeehouse. The 5th annual cozy\, candlelit “coffeehouse” will feature two outstanding musical acts: The Christopher Mark Jones Trio (Plus One): contemporary folk and Americana\, where story\, song and groove live happily ever after\, and special guest The Troy Athens High School Jazz Band: with styles from swing to bebop\, and fusion to funk\, this highly talented and energetic group of young people will warm you up with their cool sounds. Hot beverages and homemade desserts will be available for a donation. All proceeds will support the ALS Association and Michigan Abolitionist Project in its work to end human trafficking. Tickets ($10) are available at the door.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/troy-hot-jammin-java-coffeehouse-2/
LOCATION:Big Beaver United Methodist Church\, 3753 John R. Rd\, Troy\, MI\, 48083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T213000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160216T223635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160216T223838Z
UID:3186-1456599600-1456608600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Troy - Hot Jammin' Java Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:Warm up this winter at the Hot Jammin’ Java Coffeehouse. The 5th annual cozy\, candlelit “coffeehouse” will feature two outstanding musical acts: The Christopher Mark Jones Trio (Plus One): contemporary folk and Americana\, where story\, song and groove live happily ever after\, and special guest The Troy Athens High School Jazz Band: with styles from swing to bebop\, and fusion to funk\, this highly talented and energetic group of young people will warm you up with their cool sounds. Hot beverages and homemade desserts will be available for a donation. All proceeds will support the ALS Association and Michigan Abolitionist Project in its work to end human trafficking. Tickets ($10) are available at the door.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/troy-hot-jammin-java-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Big Beaver United Methodist Church\, 3753 John R. Rd\, Troy\, MI\, 48083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20140923T230520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160216T180252Z
UID:2891-1456426800-1456432200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Warren Community Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the viewing of the film: Nefarious: Merchant of Souls. This film is a hard-hitting documentary that exposes the disturbing trends of modernday sex slavery. From the first scene\, Nefarious gives an in-depth look at the human trafficking industry\, showing where slaves are sold (often in developed\, affluent countries)\, where they work\, and where they are confined. With footage shot in over nineteen different countries\, Nefarious exposes the nightmare of sex slavery as experienced by hundreds of thousands daily\, through the eyes of both the enslaved and their traffickers. Nefarious features expert analysis from international humanitarian leaders\, and captures the gripping and triumphant testimonies of survivors in order to galvanize hope and vision.The Warren Community Group meets the 4th Thursday of every month at The Woods Church in Warren. \nEvery month this group will feature a speaker\, organization\, service project or movie that fights human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/warren-community-group-meeting-2016-06-23-2016-02-25/
LOCATION:The Woods Church\, 14300 E. 13 Mile\, Warren\, MI\, 48088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Film Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="Warren Community Group":MAILTO:warren@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20140923T230520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140923T230520Z
UID:3799-1456426800-1456432200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Warren Community Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the viewing of the film: Nefarious: Merchant of Souls. This film is a hard-hitting documentary that exposes the disturbing trends of modernday sex slavery. From the first scene\, Nefarious gives an in-depth look at the human trafficking industry\, showing where slaves are sold (often in developed\, affluent countries)\, where they work\, and where they are confined. With footage shot in over nineteen different countries\, Nefarious exposes the nightmare of sex slavery as experienced by hundreds of thousands daily\, through the eyes of both the enslaved and their traffickers. Nefarious features expert analysis from international humanitarian leaders\, and captures the gripping and triumphant testimonies of survivors in order to galvanize hope and vision.The Warren Community Group meets the 4th Thursday of every month at The Woods Church in Warren. \nEvery month this group will feature a speaker\, organization\, service project or movie that fights human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/warren-community-group-meeting-2016-06-23-2016-02-25-2/
LOCATION:The Woods Church\, 14300 E. 13 Mile\, Warren\, MI\, 48088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Film Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="Warren Community Group":MAILTO:warren@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160106T154905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T171644Z
UID:3103-1456254000-1456261200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Saginaw - Shattering the Silence
DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent or do you work with children? Can you identify a victim of sexual abuse or sex trafficking? The evils of sex trafficking and sexual abuse are not limited to any specific area\, they happen to people all around us. Come and learn what YOU can do to change the life of a child and prevent the cycles of abuse and trafficking. Attend this training for parents and community members who work with children to learn the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and to be empowered with knowledge on how to respond. \nWhen: February 23\, 2016 from 7 pm to 9 pm\nWhere: New Life Christian Fellowship\, 6115 Shattuck Rd.\, Saginaw\, MI 48603\nCost: Free \nSign up for free child care (5 and under) before February 16 by contacting us at trihope.mi@gmail.com. Child care is only available to those signed up in advance. Refreshments will be served. For more information\, please call (989) 341-4673 or email trihope.mi@gmail.com.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/saginaw-shattering-the-silence/
LOCATION:New Life Christian Fellowship\, 6115 Shattuck Road\, Saginaw\, 48603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Professional Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="TriHOPe":MAILTO:trihope.mi@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160106T154905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T154905Z
UID:3959-1456254000-1456261200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Saginaw - Shattering the Silence
DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent or do you work with children? Can you identify a victim of sexual abuse or sex trafficking? The evils of sex trafficking and sexual abuse are not limited to any specific area\, they happen to people all around us. Come and learn what YOU can do to change the life of a child and prevent the cycles of abuse and trafficking. Attend this training for parents and community members who work with children to learn the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and to be empowered with knowledge on how to respond. \nWhen: February 23\, 2016 from 7 pm to 9 pm\nWhere: New Life Christian Fellowship\, 6115 Shattuck Rd.\, Saginaw\, MI 48603\nCost: Free \nSign up for free child care (5 and under) before February 16 by contacting us at trihope.mi@gmail.com. Child care is only available to those signed up in advance. Refreshments will be served. For more information\, please call (989) 341-4673 or email trihope.mi@gmail.com.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/saginaw-shattering-the-silence-2/
LOCATION:New Life Christian Fellowship\, 6115 Shattuck Road\, Saginaw\, 48603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Professional Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="TriHOPe":MAILTO:trihope.mi@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160107T155748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T224832Z
UID:3111-1455735600-1455742800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Grand Rapids: Panel "Become a Shepherd"
DESCRIPTION:Join a panel discussion (adults welcome) on Wednesday\, February 17\, 2016\, 7:00-9:00 PM\, at Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish. (Lower level of church\, 1449 Wilcox Park Drive SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI) AGENDA for Panel on the Local Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Women: \nJohn Graveline\, Faith Formation Consultant\, Saint Luke University Parish- Catholic Social Teaching \nMeaghan Pear\, The Michigan Abolitionist Project- Introduction to local trafficking issues and laws and how the faith community can help \nMary Wisner\, Women at Risk\, International – Update on Women at Risk and invitation to get involved \nLorilyn Wiering\, The Red Cord Project- The Power of prayer and invitation for support \nRandy Flood\, The Men’s Resource Center – Reducing demand and underlying issues \n  \nBecome A Shepherd Flyer for Bulletin and as Posteredec21 final (2) (1)
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/become-a-shepherd/
LOCATION:St. Thomas the Apostle Parish\, 1449 Wilcox Park Drive\, Grand Rapid\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160107T155748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160107T155748Z
UID:3961-1455735600-1455742800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Grand Rapids: Panel "Become a Shepherd"
DESCRIPTION:Join a panel discussion (adults welcome) on Wednesday\, February 17\, 2016\, 7:00-9:00 PM\, at Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish. (Lower level of church\, 1449 Wilcox Park Drive SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI) AGENDA for Panel on the Local Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Women: \nJohn Graveline\, Faith Formation Consultant\, Saint Luke University Parish- Catholic Social Teaching \nMeaghan Pear\, The Michigan Abolitionist Project- Introduction to local trafficking issues and laws and how the faith community can help \nMary Wisner\, Women at Risk\, International – Update on Women at Risk and invitation to get involved \nLorilyn Wiering\, The Red Cord Project- The Power of prayer and invitation for support \nRandy Flood\, The Men’s Resource Center – Reducing demand and underlying issues \n  \nBecome A Shepherd Flyer for Bulletin and as Posteredec21 final (2) (1)
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/become-a-shepherd-2/
LOCATION:St. Thomas the Apostle Parish\, 1449 Wilcox Park Drive\, Grand Rapid\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20151203T162738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151203T162738Z
UID:3950-1454958000-1454965200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Fenton Community Group
DESCRIPTION:The Fenton Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every month at the Rock Church.\n\n Fenton Community Group\nThe Rock Church\n11400 Linden Road\nFenton\, MI 48430\nPlease sign up to receive newsletters and reminders.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/fenton-community-group-5-2/
LOCATION:The Rock Church\, 11400 Linden Road\, Fenton\, MI\, 48430\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton Community Group":MAILTO:fenton@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20151203T162738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151203T162833Z
UID:3080-1454958000-1454965200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Fenton Community Group
DESCRIPTION:The Fenton Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every month at the Rock Church.\n\n Fenton Community Group\nThe Rock Church\n11400 Linden Road\nFenton\, MI 48430\nPlease sign up to receive newsletters and reminders.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/fenton-community-group-5/
LOCATION:The Rock Church\, 11400 Linden Road\, Fenton\, MI\, 48430\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton Community Group":MAILTO:fenton@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20141010T000921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160204T163042Z
UID:2360-1454914800-1454963400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled- Shelby Township Community Group (Voices for Justice)
DESCRIPTION:WE ARE SORRY. This month is cancelled\, Please Join our next Shelby Township Community Group\, Voices for Justice\, on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm. \nVoices for Justice will feature an individual\, organization\, movie or service project that works to fight human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/shelby-township-community-group-voices-for-justice-2015-09-14-2016-02-08/
LOCATION:Shepherds Gate Church\, 12400 23 Mile Road\, Shelby Township\, MI\, 48315\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelby Twp. Community Group":MAILTO:shelby@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20141010T000921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T000921Z
UID:3828-1454914800-1454963400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled- Shelby Township Community Group (Voices for Justice)
DESCRIPTION:WE ARE SORRY. This month is cancelled\, Please Join our next Shelby Township Community Group\, Voices for Justice\, on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm. \nVoices for Justice will feature an individual\, organization\, movie or service project that works to fight human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/shelby-township-community-group-voices-for-justice-2015-09-14-2016-02-08-2/
LOCATION:Shepherds Gate Church\, 12400 23 Mile Road\, Shelby Township\, MI\, 48315\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelby Twp. Community Group":MAILTO:shelby@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20140923T230520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160103T021754Z
UID:2890-1454007600-1454013000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Warren Community Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Warren Community Group meets the 4th Thursday of every month at The Woods Church in Warren. \nEvery month this group will feature a speaker\, organization\, service project or movie that fights human trafficking in Michigan and beyond. \nIn January\, The Warren Community Group welcomes Turning Point Ministries \nJoin us as Turning Point shares how their organization provides programs and resources to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in order to empower them to regain control of their lives.\n\n\nDuring our meeting\, we will be collecting items to donate to those receiving shelter from domestic and sexual abuse. Items you can donate include:\n\n*Gift cards (Meijer\, gas cards\, pharmacy\, etc.)\n*Underwear and socks for children (boys and girls)\, and women\n*Paper products (plates\, paper towel\, garbage bags\, etc.)
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/warren-community-group-meeting-2016-06-23-2016-01-28/
LOCATION:The Woods Church\, 14300 E. 13 Mile\, Warren\, MI\, 48088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Warren Community Group":MAILTO:warren@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20140923T230520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140923T230520Z
UID:3798-1454007600-1454013000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Warren Community Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Warren Community Group meets the 4th Thursday of every month at The Woods Church in Warren. \nEvery month this group will feature a speaker\, organization\, service project or movie that fights human trafficking in Michigan and beyond. \nIn January\, The Warren Community Group welcomes Turning Point Ministries \nJoin us as Turning Point shares how their organization provides programs and resources to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in order to empower them to regain control of their lives.\n\n\nDuring our meeting\, we will be collecting items to donate to those receiving shelter from domestic and sexual abuse. Items you can donate include:\n\n*Gift cards (Meijer\, gas cards\, pharmacy\, etc.)\n*Underwear and socks for children (boys and girls)\, and women\n*Paper products (plates\, paper towel\, garbage bags\, etc.)
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/warren-community-group-meeting-2016-06-23-2016-01-28-2/
LOCATION:The Woods Church\, 14300 E. 13 Mile\, Warren\, MI\, 48088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Warren Community Group":MAILTO:warren@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194951
CREATED:20160104T133137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160104T133137Z
UID:3958-1454005800-1454011200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:University of Michigan Community Group
DESCRIPTION:MAPUM will be meeting a second time on January 28th. This meeting will feature a lawyer specializing in human trafficking cases. Stay tuned for more information on this meeting! \nMAPUM will be meeting twice in January on the 14th and the 28th
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/university-of-michigan-community-group-4-2/
LOCATION:U of M – Mason Hall\, 435 S. State Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month
ORGANIZER;CN="MAPUM":MAILTO:uofm@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR