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SUMMARY:Mid-Michigan Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Michigan Community Group\nIf 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.\nMonthly Meeting:\nMonday\, October 24th\, 8:00 pm\nLocation: New Life Vinyard Church\n1014 E Ashman St\, Midland\, MI 48642\nCome join us as we make plans for our next 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!\n\n\nThe Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets the 4th Monday of every month.\nIf 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\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\nMAP 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.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/mid-michigan-community-group-9/
LOCATION:New Life Vinyard Church\, 1014 E. Ashman St.\, Midland\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Volunteer Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T130000
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SUMMARY:Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force (St. Joseph)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Southwest Michigan Task Force on the 3rd Friday of every month at 12pm.  There will be education on different human trafficking topics\, collaboration between group members\, and opportunities to volunteer.\nMeetings will be held at:\nChildren’s Advocacy Center Of Southwest Michigan\n4938 S. Niles Road\nSt. Joseph\, MI  49085\nFor more information email: heather@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/southwest-michigan-human-trafficking-task-force-st-joseph-2/
LOCATION:Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan\, 4938 S. Niles Road\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Group,West Michigan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220922T052144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T200247Z
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SUMMARY:Troy Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Troy Community Group\nDo you live in Troy or any of the surrounding cities? Then consider joining MAP’s Troy Community Group! We are compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in our local community. We host ongoing meetings for training\, outreach planning\, and much more. Stop by sometime to be a part of the action! No previous experience is necessary.\nCommunity Group Meeting:\nTuesday\, October 11th\, 7:00 – 8:30 pm\nAttend in Person: Bridge Community Church\n5700 Rochester Road\, Troy\, MI 48085\n– OR –\nAttend Online: Register in advance for this meeting\nThe link to join will be sent to you in a confirmation email.\n\n\nIf you would like to stay connected with the Troy Community Group\, you can sign-up for their email list to have invites to future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox. If you have further questions\, please contact the Troy Community Group Leader directly at troy@map-mi.org\n\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nThrough Community Groups\, MAP seeks 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!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/troy-community-group-6/
LOCATION:Bridge Community Church\, 5700 Rochester Rd.\, Troy\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,End the Demand,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Troy Community Group":MAILTO:troy@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220922T000911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T000911Z
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SUMMARY:Holland Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Holland Community Group\nIf you live or work in Allegan\, Ottawa\, Muskegon\, or Kent County\, then consider joining our Holland Community Group! We are compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in our community. There is no previous experience or knowledge of human trafficking required to participate. We meet on a monthly basis for ongoing training and outreach/event planning – we would love to have you join us!\nMonthly Meeting:\nThursday\, September 29\, at 7:00 pm\nLocation: Biggby Coffee\n501 W Main Ave\, Zeeland\, MI 49464\n\nIf you would like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group\, consider joining 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. For further questions\, please contact the Holland CG Leader directly at holland@map-mi.org \n\n  \n\n\n\nMAP 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.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/holland-community-group-8/
LOCATION:Zeeland Biggby\, 501 W Main Ave.\, Zeeland\, MI\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Holland Community Group":MAILTO:holland@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220819T041747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T200546Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Michigan Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Michigan Community Group\nIf 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.\nMonthly Meeting:\nMonday\, September 26th\, 8:00 pm\n\nClick HERE to Join Zoom Meeting!\nMeeting ID: 885 5486 9013\nPasscode: 882731\n\nCome 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!\n\n\n\nThe Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets the 4th Monday of every month.\nIf 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\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\nMAP 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.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/mid-michigan-community-group-8-2022-09-26/
LOCATION:New Life Vinyard Church\, 1014 E. Ashman St.\, Midland\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Volunteer Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
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SUMMARY:SOAP Up - Detroit Auto Show
DESCRIPTION:SOAP Up – Detroit Auto Show  |  Hotel Outreach Event\nSaturday\, August 27th\, 2022  |  Northridge Church\, Plymouth\nEvent Details\nDid 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).\nOn 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.\nNo 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!!\n*Training is appropriate for middle school-aged and older. Participants must be 16+ to go to hotels with an adult. \nCLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EVENT FLYER\n 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!\nAgenda\nSaturday\, August 27th\, 2022 (Northridge Church)\n9:30 am  |  Registration & Breakfast\n10 am – 11 am  |  Label soaps & wipes\, make the folders for hotels\n11 am – 12 pm  |  Volunteer Training (basic HT 101\, instructions for visiting hotels\, etc.)\n12:00 pm  |  Drive to hotels to deliver information\, supplies\, and posters (1-2 hours)\nCOVID Restrictions\nWe 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.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/soap-up-the-detroit-auto-show/
LOCATION:NorthRidge Church\, 49555 North Territorial Road\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,End the Demand,Featured,Professional Training,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="The SOAP Project":MAILTO:info@soapproject.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220819T041747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T041810Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Michigan Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Michigan Community Group\nIf you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland\, Saginaw\, Bay City) and are looking\nfor ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\,\njoin MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\nMonday\, August 22nd\, 7:00 pm\nConsider 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!\n\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!\n\nThe Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month.\nIf 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”).\n\nContact midland@map-mi.org for further details or questions.\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nMAP 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!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/mid-michigan-community-group-8/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220610T215631Z
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SUMMARY:Holland: Freedom Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:HOLLAND COMMUNITY GROUP\nFREEDOM MARKETPLACE\nAugust 20th\, 2022\n10:00 am – 2:00 pm\n250 Kollen Park Dr.\, Holland\, MI\n>> Visit Facebook Event for more info! <<\nThe 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.\nPlease like\, share\, and RSVP to our event on Facebook!\nVENDORS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!\nIf interested\, please contact holland@map-mi.org \n\nVendors: 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.\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/holland-freedom-marketplace/
LOCATION:Kollen Park\, 250 Kollen Park Dr.\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Freedom Marketplace,Volunteer Opportunity,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Holland Community Group":MAILTO:holland@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220610T204543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T212005Z
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SUMMARY:Holland Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Holland Community Group\nIf 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.\nMonthly Meeting:\nThursday\, June 23rd\, at 7 p.m.\nLocation: Zeeland Biggby\n501 W Main Ave\, Zeeland\, MI 49464\n\nDuring 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.\n——————————————————————————————\nIf 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\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!\n\n\n\n\nMAP 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!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/holland-community-group-7/
LOCATION:Zeeland Biggby\, 501 W Main Ave.\, Zeeland\, MI\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Volunteer Opportunity,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Holland Community Group":MAILTO:holland@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220325T050620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T043457Z
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SUMMARY:American Baptist Women's Conference (private event)
DESCRIPTION:American Baptist Women’s Conference\nThis 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.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/american-baptist-womens-conference/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Speaker Request,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Michowski":MAILTO:kmichowski61@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20211124T013929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T034008Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Interest Meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to get involved in the fight against human trafficking?\nMAP and Vista Maria have numerous volunteer-based initiatives that are in need of passionate advocates just like you!\nDuring 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!\n \nCan’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.\nWe hope you will consider joining us!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/volunteer-interest-meeting-virtual-3-2022-02-03-2022-06-02/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,Community Group,End the Demand,Featured,Vista Maria,Volunteer Interest Meeting,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220117T234925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T235819Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Michigan Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Michigan Community Group\nIf you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland\, Saginaw\, Bay City) and are looking\nfor ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\,\njoin MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\nMonday\, May 23rd\, 7:00 pm\nStay tuned for meeting location and other details!\nThe Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month.\nIf 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.\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!\nContact midland@map-mi.org for further details or questions.\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nMAP 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!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/mid-michigan-community-group-6-2022-05-23/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20211124T013929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T044655Z
UID:10866-1652382000-1652385600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Interest Meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to get involved in the fight against human trafficking?\nMAP and Vista Maria have numerous volunteer-based initiatives that are in need of passionate advocates just like you!\nDuring 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!\n \nCan’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.\nWe hope you will consider joining us!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/volunteer-interest-meeting-virtual-3-2022-02-03/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,Community Group,End the Demand,Featured,Vista Maria,Volunteer Interest Meeting,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220512
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220428T041848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T042614Z
UID:11601-1652227200-1652313599@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Utica - Human Trafficking 101 (private event)
DESCRIPTION:May 11\, 2022 United Methodist Women – Utica United Methodist ChurchHuman Trafficking 101 presented by Dawn Ames\,\nLake Orion/Oxford MAP Community Group \n\n\n*This event is not open to the public.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/utica-human-trafficking-101-5112022/
LOCATION:Utica United Methodist Church\, 8650 Canal Road\, Sterling Heights\, MI\, 48314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Speaker Request
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group":MAILTO:lakeorionoxford@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220325T063113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T194010Z
UID:11410-1652209200-1652214600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Troy Community Group - "Men Who Buy Sex\, Everybody Pays" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Troy Community Group\nIf 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!\nCommunity Group Meeting:\nTuesday\, May 10\, 7:00-8:30 pm\n\nWhat can we do as a society to help “end the demand” for human trafficking?\nOn 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!\n\nAttend in Person:\nBridge Community Church\n5700 Rochester Road\, Troy\, MI 48085\nOr\, Join virtually via Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82368379850\nMeeting ID: 823 6837 9850\nPasscode: 638456\n\nIf you would like to view this documentary on your own\, click here\n\nIf 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.\n\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nMAP 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!\nThrough 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!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/troy-community-group-5/
LOCATION:Bridge Community Church\, 5700 Rochester Rd.\, Troy\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,End the Demand,Featured,Film Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="Troy Community Group":MAILTO:troy@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220325T054348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T042555Z
UID:11376-1651276800-1651363199@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Lake Orion - Human Trafficking 101 (private event)
DESCRIPTION:April 30\, 2022\nUnited Methodist Women\nEast Winds District Annual Prayer BreakfastLocation:  Lake Orion United Methodist Church\nHuman Trafficking 101 presented by Dawn Ames\,\nLake Orion/Oxford MAP Community Group Leader\n\n\n\n*This event is not open to the public.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/lake-orion-humantrafficking101-4302022/
LOCATION:Lake Orion United Methodist Church\, 140 E. Flint\, Lake Orion\, MI\, 48362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Speaker Request
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group":MAILTO:lakeorionoxford@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220428T035658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T042515Z
UID:11591-1651129200-1651172400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Lake Orion - How Many Slaves Work for You? (private event)
DESCRIPTION:April 28\, 2022 ZONTA – North Oakland/PontiacLocation:  Lake Orion United Methodist Church\nHow Many Slaves Work for You?  (Labor Trafficking Presentation)\nProvided by Dawn Ames\, Lake Orion/Oxford MAP Community Group Leader\n\n*This event is not open to the public.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/how-many-slaves-work-for-you-4282022/
LOCATION:Lake Orion United Methodist Church\, 140 E. Flint\, Lake Orion\, MI\, 48362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Speaker Request
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Orion/Oxford Community Group":MAILTO:lakeorionoxford@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220117T234925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T050223Z
UID:11107-1650913200-1650916800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Michigan Community Group -CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Michigan Community Group\nIf you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland\, Saginaw\, Bay City) and are looking\nfor ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\,\njoin MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\nAPRIL MEETING CANCELED\n\nWe 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. \nThe Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month.\nIf 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.\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!\nContact midland@map-mi.org for further details or questions.\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nMAP 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!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/mid-michigan-community-group-6-2022-04-25/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220325T061203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T174325Z
UID:11386-1648893600-1648897200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Ypsilanti - Human Trafficking Awareness Training
DESCRIPTION:April 2\, 2022  |  10:00 – 11:00 AM\nHuman trafficking awareness training for the church – why Christians should care and what we can do to help. Presentation provided by MAP Representative\, Cindy Evans.\nHosted by First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti\nLocation: 1110 West Cross Street\, Ypsilanti MI 48197\nTHIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!\n\n\nLearn more: First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti on Instagram and Facebook
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/ypsilanti-human-trafficking-awareness-training/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti\, 1110 West Cross St.\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Speaker Request
ORGANIZER;CN="First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti":MAILTO:connect@fbcypsilanti.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220325T172303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T183534Z
UID:11447-1648753200-1648756800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Holland Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Holland Community Group\nIf 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!\nMonthly Meeting:\n\nThursday\, March 31st\, at 7 p.m.\nWe 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.\nAll ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. Come learn how you can help make a difference!\n \nIf 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.\nMeetings are typically held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nMAP 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!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/holland-community-group-6/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Holland Community Group":MAILTO:holland@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220117T234925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T170424Z
UID:11106-1648494000-1648497600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED! Mid-Michigan Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Michigan Community Group\nIf you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland\, Saginaw\, Bay City) and are looking\nfor ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\,\njoin MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\nMARCH MEETING CANCELED\nWe hope you will consider joining us in April for our\nnext S.O.A.P. hotel outreach!\nThe Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month.\nIf 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.\n\nContact midland@map-mi.org for further details or questions.\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nMAP 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!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/mid-michigan-community-group-6-2022-03-28/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20211213T164051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T121301Z
UID:10903-1647604800-1647608400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED! Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force Monthly Meeting (St. Joseph)
DESCRIPTION:THE MARCH MEETING WILL BE ON FRIDAY\, 3/25 THIS MONTH!\n\nJoin the Southwest Michigan Task Force on the 3rd Friday of every month at 12pm.  There will be education on different human trafficking topics\, collaboration between group members\, and opportunities to volunteer.\nMeetings will be held at:\nChildren’s Advocacy Center Of Southwest Michigan\n4938 S. Niles Road\nSt. Joseph\, MI  49085\nFor more information email: heather@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/southwest-michigan-human-trafficking-task-force-monthly-meeting-st-joseph-2/
LOCATION:Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan\, 4938 S. Niles Road\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Group,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220203T204434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T231115Z
UID:11230-1646766000-1646769600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Troy Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Troy Community Group\nIf you live in Troy\, Michigan\, or a neighboring city and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\, consider joining MAP’s Troy Community Group!\nMAP 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!\nCommunity Group Meeting:\nTuesday\, March 8th\, at 7:00 pm\nAttend in Person:\nBridge Community Church\n5700 Rochester Road\, Troy\, MI 48085\nAttend Virtually:\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\nIf 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.\n\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nThrough 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!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/troy-community-group-4/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Troy Community Group":MAILTO:troy@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220117T234925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T235616Z
UID:11105-1646074800-1646078400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Michigan Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Michigan Community Group\nIf you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland\, Saginaw\, Bay City) and are looking\nfor ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\,\njoin MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\nMonday\, February 28th\, 7:00 pm\nStay tuned for meeting location and other details!\nThe Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month.\nIf 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.\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!\nContact midland@map-mi.org for further details or questions.\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nMAP 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!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/mid-michigan-community-group-6-2022-02-28/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20211213T163908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T163908Z
UID:10899-1645185600-1645189200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force Monthly Meeting (St. Joseph)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Southwest Michigan Task Force on the 3rd Friday of every month at 12pm.  There will be education on different human trafficking topics\, collaboration between group members\, and opportunities to volunteer.\nMeetings will be held at:\nChildren’s Advocacy Center Of Southwest Michigan\n4938 S. Niles Road\nSt. Joseph\, MI  49085\nFor more information email: heather@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/southwest-michigan-human-trafficking-task-force-monthly-meeting-st-joseph/
LOCATION:Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan\, 4938 S. Niles Road\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Group,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather McGannon":MAILTO:heather@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20211109T022746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T170031Z
UID:10800-1645124400-1645129800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Holland Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Holland Community Group\nIf you live in Ottawa\, Allegan\, Muskegon\, or Kent County and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\, join MAP’s Holland Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\n\nThursday\, February 17th\, at 7 p.m.\nInterested participants\, please RSVP via email (holland@map-mi.org) to receive meeting location details. We will be learning about human trafficking together and discussing what we can do to increase awareness in our community! \nIf 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.\nMeetings are typically held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nMAP 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!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/holland-community-group-5-2022-02-10/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Holland Community Group":MAILTO:holland@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20210929T150131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T201725Z
UID:10525-1643360400-1643378400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:2022 STATEWIDE HUMAN TRAFFICKING SUMMIT [virtual]
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL STATEWIDE\n[ HUMAN TRAFFICKING SUMMIT ]\nFriday\, January 28th\, 2022\n\nThis virtual statewide event is for advocates and professionals who are active in addressing human trafficking in Michigan through prevention\, education\, law enforcement\, and/or the provision of services to survivors and at-risk populations. The objective of this forum is to increase collaboration and effectiveness across Michigan communities by identifying barriers\, building relationships\, and strengthening partnerships.\nIn addition to the panel sessions listed below\, summit registrants will also have the opportunity to participate in various breakout sessions for additional time to chat with guest speakers and continue building connections with other advocates.\nBrought to you in partnership by: Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP)\,\nSEE: Solutions to End Exploitation\, and The Joseph Project\n\n \n \n\nSUMMIT AGENDA\nFriday\, January 28th\, 2022\n9:00 -2:00 PM (EST)\n\nInnovative Ways to Address Demand\nin the Illicit Massage Industry\nPanel Discussion\n\nModerator: Alisha Meneely SEE Human Trafficking Coalition\nCommunity Outreach Coordinator\, Protect MI Child\nDaniel Nash Co-founder\, Human Trafficking Training Center\nRetired Missouri State Trooper \nKathy Chen Program Advisor\, Heyrick Research\nAaron Toffoli Public Health Educator & Sexual Violence Prevention\nProgram Coordinator\, Kent County Health Department\nWe have all driven by one. We have all questioned those massage parlors with blacked-out windows and parking in the back. Until recently\, these types of businesses in Grand Rapids have been able to run under the radar\, exploit victims of human trafficking and make millions of dollars. After much research and working with the city council and local health department\, SEE Human Trafficking Coalition was able to get a variety of ordinances passed and finally hold these illicit businesses accountable. This panel will explain the history of the illicit massage industry and how local municipalities can advocate for change and shut these trafficking organizations down. \n\nCollaborating to Close the Justice Gap\nPanel Discussion\n\nModerator: Amanda Paletz Legal Director\, The Joseph Project\nAlicia Ley Program Specialist\, Collaborative to End Human Trafficking\nAllie Mercer Human Trafficking Victim Advocate\, Common Ground\nDeb Ellinger Founder/Executive Director\, Elli’s House\nLynne Williams Director of Rehabilitation Services\, The Salvation Army\nJoyce Todd Legal First Responder\, The Joseph Project\nFormer Oakland County Prosecutor \nSurvivors often have trafficking-related legal needs but lack meaningful access to attorney services. However\, this “justice gap” is closing in Michigan. In this panel presentation\, attendees will learn how The Joseph Project harnessed the power of collaboration and volunteerism to create a statewide justice delivery system that works for the exploited. \n\nShared Hope International: Trafficking Policy Reform\nand Next Steps for Michigan\nPanel Discussion\n\nModerator: Angela Aufdemberge President & CEO\, Vista Maria\nSarah Bendtsen Diédhiou Director of State Legislative Advocacy\, Shared Hope International\nKelly Carter Assistant Attorney General\, Michigan Human Trafficking Commission\nKatie Papke Clinician\, Professor\, Survivor Leader\nA decade ago\, Shared Hope developed a legal framework that challenged states to enact laws that comprehensively address the crime of child sex trafficking. When they launched the first State Report Cards\, the majority of states received an “F” grade\, reflecting the reality that many states’ laws failed to even recognize the crime of child sex trafficking. Over the years most states improved their grades\, and collectively\, the country has made exciting progress. However\, 10 years has also led to new research and opportunities to listen to survivors\, providing waves of information that require us\, as a nation\, to confront where we are and where we should be going. Join Katie\, clinician and survivor leader\, Sarah from Shared Hope and Kelly from the Michigan Attorney General’s office as they discuss Shared Hope’s new reporting system\, Michigan progress and challenges\, and an overview of current bills and initiatives in progress in our state.\n________________________________________ \n[ BREAKOUT ROOMS ]\n\nSummit registrants will have the opportunity to attend various breakout sessions for additional time to chat with guest speakers and continue building connections with other advocates. Registrants are free to come and go as they please during these scheduled times. Click the button below to see the growing list of special guests that will be hosting their own breakout rooms!\n \n______________________________________________\nEvent Hosts: \nMichigan Abolitionist Project\nSEE: Solutions to End Exploitation\nThe Joseph Project\n  \nEvent Sponsors:\nArrow Arts Psychotherapy\nBethany Christian Services\nCrisis Aid International\nSafe Haven Ministries\nVista Maria
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/virtual-statewide-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,Community Group,End the Demand,Featured,Freedom Coalition,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Professional Training,Virtual Event,West Michigan,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220118T222402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T222556Z
UID:11147-1643284800-1643288400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Virtual - Training for Gratiot Integrated Health Network
DESCRIPTION:“Recognizing Human Trafficking”\nJanuary 27th\, 2022\, 12-1 pm\nPrivate event for Gratiot Integrated Health Network staff\nHuman trafficking training provided by Rachel Rowe\n(Ann Arbor Community Group Leader)
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/gratiot-integrated-health-network/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Professional Training,Speaker Request
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220117T234925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T234925Z
UID:11091-1643050800-1643054400@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Michigan Community Group
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Michigan Community Group\nIf you live in the Mid-Michigan area (Midland\, Saginaw\, Bay City) and are looking\nfor ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community\,\njoin MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!\nMonthly Meeting:\nMonday\, January 24th\, 7:00 pm\n\nMeeting ID: 832 9154 1401\nPasscode: MAPMidland\nThe Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month.\nIf 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.\nContact midland@map-mi.org for further details or questions.\n\nWe hope you will consider joining us!\n\n———————————————————————————————————————\n\n\nMAP 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!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/mid-michigan-community-group-6/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T204144
CREATED:20220118T221631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T222708Z
UID:11140-1643028300-1643031000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Virtual - Zoe Club of Midland (closed meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Zoe Club of Midland (private/virtual meeting)\nJanuary 24th\, 2022 at 12:45 pm\nHuman trafficking overview provided by Darlene Anderson\n(MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group Leader)
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/zoe-club-of-midland/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Professional Training,Speaker Request
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