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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T213000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
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:20260609T224950
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:20260609T224950
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:20260609T224950
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:20260609T224950
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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20160104T133137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160104T133137Z
UID:3102-1454005800-1454011200@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/
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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20160112T154926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T202106Z
UID:3120-1453482000-1453492800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Novi - Student-Led Awareness Event
DESCRIPTION:Join “6:8” our newest student-led community group\, in this community awareness kick-off event.  This opportunity is open to students and to the public to come and learn more from MAP and other organizations working to address human trafficking in our community and state.  Explore exhibits\, information tables\, and learn ways you can address human trafficking. \nThis high school – young adult group called “6:8” is meeting in Novi (check our calendar for future meeting info).  6:8 is founded on the Biblical teaching from Micah 6:8; “He has shown you\, O mortal\, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/novi-student-led-awareness-event/
LOCATION:FlexTech Academy\, 24245 Karim Blvd.\, Novi\, 48375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Riley":MAILTO:68antitrafficking@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160120T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160120T183000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20160112T213106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T213106Z
UID:3964-1453275000-1453314600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Clinton Twp. - Cultures and Religions Day
DESCRIPTION:MAP is guest panelist as Leadership Macomb presents “Cultures and Religions Day”.  Objectives of this workshop are: 1) Gain a better understanding of the many cultures residing in Macomb County. 2) Build an awareness of the Faith practices and beliefs in the County. 3) Understand our similarities and differences and how they affect us personally and professionally. \nAbout: Leadership Macomb seeks to produce a network of informed community leaders who understand the roles and relationships of people and systems that support and sustain our community; enable graduates and others to engage in civic leadership; strengthen organizational and community relationships. \n7:30 am Breakfast \n8:05 am Overview – Day Karen Smith LM Executive Director \n8:10 am Impact Panel- How Culture Impacts your Area? With Pam Lavers as Moderator; Christine Johns\, Ph.D.\, Superintendent Utica Community Schools; Monique Stanton\, (LM XVII); CARE of Southeastern MI; Kathy Maitland\, Michigan Abolishment Project. \n9:15 am Macomb Cultural Overview – How it has changed over time. Pam Lavers\, (LM XV); Deputy County Executive Macomb County Government – One Macomb \n10:00 am Break \n10:15 am What is Islam and who are Muslims? Exploring common misconceptions Steve Mustapha Elturk\, Imam and President of the Islamic Organization of North America \n11:15 am Immigration and Refugee Services -Catholic Charities of Macomb County\, Jeralda Hattar – Director Immigration and Refugee services of Catholic Charities of Macomb County (Speaking on the integration/settlement process) \n12:00 pm Lunch Mediterranean Bar Lorenzo Cultural Center \n12:45 pm Cultural Origins Mapping Exercise IJ Campbell\, (LM II)\, Retired: The City of Roseville \n2:00 pm Break \n2:10 pm Immigration 101 Ruby Robinson\, Attorney Michigan Immigrant Rights Center \n3:15 pm Overview of Interfaith Center for Racial Justice (ICRJ) with a discussion of current activities. Rev. Michail T. Curro\, Executive Director of ICRJ \n4:00 pm Wrap-up \n4:30 – 6:30 Post Holiday Mixer in the Lorenzo Cultural Center for current class LM XIX and all LM alumni \nHors d’oeuvres and open bar \nCommittee Members: Heather El-Khoury (XVIII) Oakland University\, Greg Griffith (XVII)\,  Immanuel Lutheran Church\, and Jeanette Driver(XVIII) Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/clinton-twp-cultures-and-religions-day-2/
LOCATION:Lorenzo Cultural Center\, 44575 Garfield Road\, Clinton Twp\, MI\, 48038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Professional Training,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160120T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160120T183000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20160112T213106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T222536Z
UID:3124-1453275000-1453314600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Clinton Twp. - Cultures and Religions Day
DESCRIPTION:MAP is guest panelist as Leadership Macomb presents “Cultures and Religions Day”.  Objectives of this workshop are: 1) Gain a better understanding of the many cultures residing in Macomb County. 2) Build an awareness of the Faith practices and beliefs in the County. 3) Understand our similarities and differences and how they affect us personally and professionally. \nAbout: Leadership Macomb seeks to produce a network of informed community leaders who understand the roles and relationships of people and systems that support and sustain our community; enable graduates and others to engage in civic leadership; strengthen organizational and community relationships. \n7:30 am Breakfast \n8:05 am Overview – Day Karen Smith LM Executive Director \n8:10 am Impact Panel- How Culture Impacts your Area? With Pam Lavers as Moderator; Christine Johns\, Ph.D.\, Superintendent Utica Community Schools; Monique Stanton\, (LM XVII); CARE of Southeastern MI; Kathy Maitland\, Michigan Abolishment Project. \n9:15 am Macomb Cultural Overview – How it has changed over time. Pam Lavers\, (LM XV); Deputy County Executive Macomb County Government – One Macomb \n10:00 am Break \n10:15 am What is Islam and who are Muslims? Exploring common misconceptions Steve Mustapha Elturk\, Imam and President of the Islamic Organization of North America \n11:15 am Immigration and Refugee Services -Catholic Charities of Macomb County\, Jeralda Hattar – Director Immigration and Refugee services of Catholic Charities of Macomb County (Speaking on the integration/settlement process) \n12:00 pm Lunch Mediterranean Bar Lorenzo Cultural Center \n12:45 pm Cultural Origins Mapping Exercise IJ Campbell\, (LM II)\, Retired: The City of Roseville \n2:00 pm Break \n2:10 pm Immigration 101 Ruby Robinson\, Attorney Michigan Immigrant Rights Center \n3:15 pm Overview of Interfaith Center for Racial Justice (ICRJ) with a discussion of current activities. Rev. Michail T. Curro\, Executive Director of ICRJ \n4:00 pm Wrap-up \n4:30 – 6:30 Post Holiday Mixer in the Lorenzo Cultural Center for current class LM XIX and all LM alumni \nHors d’oeuvres and open bar \nCommittee Members: Heather El-Khoury (XVIII) Oakland University\, Greg Griffith (XVII)\,  Immanuel Lutheran Church\, and Jeanette Driver(XVIII) Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/clinton-twp-cultures-and-religions-day/
LOCATION:Lorenzo Cultural Center\, 44575 Garfield Road\, Clinton Twp\, MI\, 48038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Professional Training,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20160108T225926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T232152Z
UID:3117-1453230000-1453237200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:EMU - Meet the Movement: Panel on Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Michigan University: Women’s Resource Center is sponsoring this discussion “Meet The Movement: Panel on Human Trafficking”\nFrom 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM\nStudent Center – 310B\nThe panel addressing the work being done in Michigan to prevent and end human trafficking will include state legislators as well as representatives from law enforcement and non-profits\, including the Michigan Abolitionist Project.\nContact: Ellen Lassiter Collier\nPhone: 734.487.0364\nEmail: ecollie1@emich.edu\nCost: Free\nOpen to the public
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/emu-meet-the-movement-panel-on-human-trafficking/
LOCATION:Eastern Michigan University\, 900 Oakwood St\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Human Trafficking Awareness Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen Lassiter Collier":MAILTO:ecollie1@emich.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20160108T225926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T225926Z
UID:3962-1453230000-1453237200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:EMU - Meet the Movement: Panel on Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Michigan University: Women’s Resource Center is sponsoring this discussion “Meet The Movement: Panel on Human Trafficking”\nFrom 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM\nStudent Center – 310B\nThe panel addressing the work being done in Michigan to prevent and end human trafficking will include state legislators as well as representatives from law enforcement and non-profits\, including the Michigan Abolitionist Project.\nContact: Ellen Lassiter Collier\nPhone: 734.487.0364\nEmail: ecollie1@emich.edu\nCost: Free\nOpen to the public
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/emu-meet-the-movement-panel-on-human-trafficking-2/
LOCATION:Eastern Michigan University\, 900 Oakwood St\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Human Trafficking Awareness Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen Lassiter Collier":MAILTO:ecollie1@emich.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20150310T033128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150310T033128Z
UID:3880-1453228200-1453233600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together expert community advocates in Oakland & Macomb counties for a unified and comprehensive approach to address human trafficking through prevention\, awareness\, victim rescue & restoration\, and specialized training.  Come join other committed individuals who are putting their knowledge and passion to work in our task force groups. \n**There is a membership process\, but you are welcome to attend before joining to see if the coalition is a good fit for you.**
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/macomb-oakland-anti-ht-coalition-2016-01-19-2/
LOCATION:Salvation Army Training Center\, 16130 Northland Drive\, Southfield\, MI\, 48075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Freedom Coalition,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Shauna Rushing":MAILTO:shauna@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20150310T033128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T225030Z
UID:2707-1453228200-1453233600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together expert community advocates in Oakland & Macomb counties for a unified and comprehensive approach to address human trafficking through prevention\, awareness\, victim rescue & restoration\, and specialized training.  Come join other committed individuals who are putting their knowledge and passion to work in our task force groups. \n**There is a membership process\, but you are welcome to attend before joining to see if the coalition is a good fit for you.**
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/macomb-oakland-anti-ht-coalition-2016-01-19/
LOCATION:Salvation Army Training Center\, 16130 Northland Drive\, Southfield\, MI\, 48075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Freedom Coalition,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Shauna Rushing":MAILTO:shauna@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20151119T183450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T183450Z
UID:3943-1453224600-1453231800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Grand Rapids: Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Grand Rapids Chapter of MiCNP as they welcome Meaghan Pear from Michigan Abolitionist Project.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/michigan-council-of-nurse-practitioners-2/
LOCATION:Lacks Center\, 250 Cherry St SE\,\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Professional Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Barr":MAILTO:mary.barr@comcast.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20151119T183450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T224626Z
UID:3057-1453224600-1453231800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Grand Rapids: Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Grand Rapids Chapter of MiCNP as they welcome Meaghan Pear from Michigan Abolitionist Project.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/michigan-council-of-nurse-practitioners/
LOCATION:Lacks Center\, 250 Cherry St SE\,\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Professional Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Barr":MAILTO:mary.barr@comcast.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20140923T234728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160103T021613Z
UID:2272-1453143600-1453150800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Milford Community Group (NOAH)
DESCRIPTION:Our Milford Group (North Oakland Abolitionist Hub – NOAH)  is  engaged in abolishing human trafficking in America and abroad. \nOn January 18 the film “#Enough” will be featured. \nFilm class students at Madonna University produced this movie in response to hearing Theresa Flores tell her story at a campus S.O.A.P. event. \nJanuary is National Human Trafficking Month so invite a friend and come get educated and involved. \nOpen meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at 1200 Atlantic St.\, Milford\, MI 48381 at 7pm.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/milford-community-group-noah-2016-01-18/
LOCATION:Milford United Methodist Church\, 1200 Atlantic Street\, Milford\, MI\, 48381\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Milford Community Group":MAILTO:milford@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20140923T234728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140923T234728Z
UID:3808-1453143600-1453150800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Milford Community Group (NOAH)
DESCRIPTION:Our Milford Group (North Oakland Abolitionist Hub – NOAH)  is  engaged in abolishing human trafficking in America and abroad. \nOn January 18 the film “#Enough” will be featured. \nFilm class students at Madonna University produced this movie in response to hearing Theresa Flores tell her story at a campus S.O.A.P. event. \nJanuary is National Human Trafficking Month so invite a friend and come get educated and involved. \nOpen meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at 1200 Atlantic St.\, Milford\, MI 48381 at 7pm.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/milford-community-group-noah-2016-01-18-2/
LOCATION:Milford United Methodist Church\, 1200 Atlantic Street\, Milford\, MI\, 48381\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Milford Community Group":MAILTO:milford@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20151105T165651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160103T021543Z
UID:3030-1452934800-1452952800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Warren SOAP Event
DESCRIPTION:Join our Warren Community Group and Branch: A New Beginning as they work with S.O.A.P. to label and distribute soap to local hotels. S.O.A.P. allows concerned citizens to help provide an end to human trafficking in their community and save missing children. Kids as young as 9 years old\, fathers with their sons\, and an 83 year old man have put labels on bars of soap. There is something you can do about human trafficking! The beauty of S.O.A.P. is that it is simple and easy and can be customized to your wants\,needs and abilities. \nWHEN: Saturday\, January 16th \nWHERE: The Woods at 14300 E. 13 Mile Rd.\, Warren 48088 (in The Oak Room) \nTIME: 9:30am-2pm (approx) varies on number of hotels – (full day) lunch will be provided \nOBJECTIVE: To help hotels identify trafficked victims and provide a way of escape with bars of soap \nCOST: $10 per person (RSVP register here) \nFind out more info by visiting the Branch website \nFlyer-SOAP
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/warren-soap-event/
LOCATION:The Woods Church\, 14300 E. 13 Mile\, Warren\, MI\, 48088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Branch%3A A New Beginning":MAILTO:warren@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20151105T165651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151105T165651Z
UID:3936-1452934800-1452952800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Warren SOAP Event
DESCRIPTION:Join our Warren Community Group and Branch: A New Beginning as they work with S.O.A.P. to label and distribute soap to local hotels. S.O.A.P. allows concerned citizens to help provide an end to human trafficking in their community and save missing children. Kids as young as 9 years old\, fathers with their sons\, and an 83 year old man have put labels on bars of soap. There is something you can do about human trafficking! The beauty of S.O.A.P. is that it is simple and easy and can be customized to your wants\,needs and abilities. \nWHEN: Saturday\, January 16th \nWHERE: The Woods at 14300 E. 13 Mile Rd.\, Warren 48088 (in The Oak Room) \nTIME: 9:30am-2pm (approx) varies on number of hotels – (full day) lunch will be provided \nOBJECTIVE: To help hotels identify trafficked victims and provide a way of escape with bars of soap \nCOST: $10 per person (RSVP register here) \nFind out more info by visiting the Branch website \nFlyer-SOAP
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/warren-soap-event-2/
LOCATION:The Woods Church\, 14300 E. 13 Mile\, Warren\, MI\, 48088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Branch%3A A New Beginning":MAILTO:warren@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20160104T132901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160104T132901Z
UID:3957-1452796200-1452801600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:University of Michigan Community Group
DESCRIPTION:January 14th MAPUM will be viewing Nefarious: Merchant of Souls. Nefarious: Merchant of Souls 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. \nThe University of Michigan Community Group (MAPUM) will be meeting January 14th & 28th
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/university-of-michigan-community-group-3-2/
LOCATION:U of M Palmer Commons\, 100 Washtenaw Ave \,  Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month
ORGANIZER;CN="MAPUM":MAILTO:uofm@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224950
CREATED:20160104T132901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160104T132901Z
UID:3101-1452796200-1452801600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:University of Michigan Community Group
DESCRIPTION:January 14th MAPUM will be viewing Nefarious: Merchant of Souls. Nefarious: Merchant of Souls 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. \nThe University of Michigan Community Group (MAPUM) will be meeting January 14th & 28th
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/university-of-michigan-community-group-3/
LOCATION:U of M Palmer Commons\, 100 Washtenaw Ave \,  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