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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 volunteers who learn and work together to address the root causes of human trafficking in our community.\n\nMonthly Meeting:\n\n\nThe Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every other month from 8-9 pm. Meeting locations vary.\n \nIf you would like to stay connected with the Mid-Michigan Community Group\, consider joining their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list. For further 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-12-2024-01-22/
LOCATION:New Life Vinyard Church\, 1014 E. Ashman St.\, Midland\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,Community Group,Featured,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:20231128T173000
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SUMMARY:Freedom Coalition Meeting ft. Polaris and the National Survivor Study (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Freedom Coalition Meeting:\nTuesday\, November 28th\, 2023\n5:30 – 7:00 pm (*virtual)\nFeatured Presentation: In Harm’s Way\, the National Survivor Study by Polaris\nSara Woldehanna\, Director of Learning\, Innovation and Data Systems (LIDS) at Polaris Project\, will be joining our Freedom Coalition meeting along with a panel of lived experience experts to dive into the National Survivor Study which is the largest and most significant effort to date to learn directly from survivors of sex and labor trafficking.  The study “In Harm’s Way:  How Systems Fail Human Trafficking Survivors” was released in January 2023.  The panel will present on their experience designing a participatory action research project with diversity and inclusion as the most important pillars\, the impact of survivor leadership on the study\, and a focus on the data showing system failures before\, during and after trafficking. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to participate virtually on Zoom on Tuesday\, November 28\, 2023\, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (EST). \nThis event WILL NOT be recorded. \nPlease click the button below to register: \n \n\nJoin our network! Sign-up for our Freedom Coalition email list\nto have future meeting invites sent straight to your inbox.\nThe purpose of MAP’s Freedom Coalition is to bring together experienced community advocates and professionals for a unified and comprehensive approach to addressing human trafficking in Michigan.\nWe hold virtual meetings every quarter for the sharing of statewide updates\, specialized training\, best practices\, emerging research\, resources\, and more. 
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/freedom-coalition-virtual-2023-09-26/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,End the Demand,Featured,Freedom Coalition,Professional Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
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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 volunteers who learn and work together to address the root causes of human trafficking in our community.\n\nMonthly Meeting:\n\n\nThe Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every other month from 8-9 pm. Meeting locations vary.\n \nIf you would like to stay connected with the Mid-Michigan Community Group\, consider joining their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list. For further 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-12/
LOCATION:New Life Vinyard Church\, 1014 E. Ashman St.\, Midland\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,Community Group,Featured,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:20231102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Interest Meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to get involved?\nMAP and Vista Maria have many ongoing volunteer opportunities that are in need of passionate community members 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 and talents to help make a difference in your community!\n \nCan’t make it this month? No worries\, these meetings are held on the first Thursday of every other month. Click the button to register for the meeting that fits your schedule best. (*Please note: The same content is shared during each of these meetings with the exception of holiday-related activities)\nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/volunteer-interest-meeting-virtual-4-2023-11-02/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,End the Demand,Featured,Virtual Event,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:20231012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Shadows: Raw Facts About Human Trafficking in Michigan (Southfield)
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Shadows: Raw Facts About Human Trafficking in Michigan\nDiscover the truth behind human trafficking in Michigan directly from experts.\n\nDate and time:\nThursday\, October 12 · 6:30 – 8pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\nHampton Inn by Hilton Detroit Southfield\n26080 Northwestern Highway Southfield\, MI 48076 \n\n\n\nHosted by:\nSparrow Freedom Project + Michigan Abolitionist Project  \nSparrow Freedom Project\, MAP\, and many other anti-trafficking organizations have recently received a number of calls and emails regarding the movie “Sound of Freedom.”The calls center around questions about human trafficking and/or how they can help in combatting human trafficking. The movie depicts human trafficking from one perspective experienced internationally\, which is different from what is typically experienced domestically in the United States. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\nJoin Sparrow Freedom Project (SFP) and Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP) in an expert panel discussion on the actual facts around human trafficking in Michigan: what it is\, myths & misconceptions\, how to protect oneself & loved ones\, what is happening locally\, what resources are available\, and what one can do to help combat human trafficking. \nOur expert panelists are as follows: \n\nChrissy Hemphill\, Human Trafficking Specialist & Sparrow Freedom Project (SFP) Board Trustee;\n\n\nValentina Seeley\, Deputy Assistant Director – Office of Partnership and Engagement from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI);\n\n\nSara Pettey\, Special Agent – Homeland Security Investigations (HSI);\n\n\nKimberly M. Blackwell\, Commanding Officer of Major Crimes – Detroit Police Department;\n\n\nKevin E. Outland\, Speaker\, Writer and Founder of “The Dark Side of the Web” Seminars.\n\nModerator: Darren Cunningham\, WXYZ Channel 7 Reporter \nAgenda\n6:15 pm – 8:30 pm  Resource Tables & Light Refreshments \n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm  Panel Discussion (with last 15 minutes for Q&A) \nWe hope you will join us for this insightful discussion. Attending such an event is the first step in combatting human trafficking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a FREE EVENT. Please RSVP to ensure we do not exceed room capacity.  \nDonations are welcomed and much appreciated.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/beyond-the-shadows-sfp/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn by Hilton Detroit Southfield\, 26080 Northwestern Highway\, Southfield\, MI\, 48076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,End the Demand,Featured,Speaker Request
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sparrow Freedom Project":MAILTO:info@sparrowfreedomproject.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T183000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230110T203959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T021510Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Interest Meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to get involved?\nMAP and Vista Maria have many ongoing volunteer opportunities that are in need of passionate community members 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 and talents to help make a difference in your community!\n \nCan’t make it this month? No worries\, these meetings are held on the first Thursday of every other month. Click the button to register for the meeting that fits your schedule best. (*Please note: The same content is shared during each of these meetings with the exception of holiday-related activities)\nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/volunteer-interest-meeting-virtual-4-2023-09-07/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,End the Demand,Featured,Virtual Event,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:20230729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T071007Z
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SUMMARY:Family-Friendly Human Trafficking Awareness March\, Forum\, & Fun (Detroit)
DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Human Trafficking Task Force presents:\n\nSTAMPING OUT\nHUMAN TRAFFICKING\nDate: Saturday\, July 29\, 2023\nTime: 11 AM – 3 PM\nLocation: Alternatives for Girls\n903 W. Grand Blvd\, Detroit \n\nIn conjunction with World Day Against Trafficking in Persons — Detroit families\, community members\, advocates\, survivors\, professionals\, and everyone in between are invited to join us for a FREE family-friendly event as we bring awareness to the issue of human trafficking in Michigan and beyond! \n\n11 AM – March to #EndHumanTrafficking\nGather with us as we march to stamp out human trafficking in Detroit! We will be meeting at the Alternatives for Girls campus in Detroit at 11 AM for line assembly. The march will depart at 11:30 AM and return to AFG at 12 PM. *Some pre-made signs will be available to share but making your own is encouraged! \n12:15 PM – Educational Forum for Parents & Youth\nAfter the march\, everyone is welcome indoors for an informational & engaging session on human trafficking\, including a special message for kids on internet safety and how to stay clear from online predators!\n1:30 PM – Food & Outside Fun!\nWalking tacos and assorted refreshments\, live music and dancing with DJ Semaj\, BOUNCE HOUSE\, conductor train\, resource tables for parents\, and lots of other FREE activities for youth and families to enjoy as we come together to learn and take action against human trafficking in our communities. \n\n\n\nClick here to download and share the flyer!\nQuestions? Email Thomaesa Bailey\, thomaesa.bailey@detroitmi.gov\nHosted in partnership with the Office of Detroit Councilwoman Angela Whitfield-Calloway\, The Detroit Police Department\, Crime Stoppers of Michigan\, Alternatives for Girls\, Neighborhood Legal Services\, Michigan Abolitionist Project\, and Covenant House.\n  \n\n\n\nReach every victim of trafficking\, leave no one behind. To end human trafficking\, we cannot allow this crime to be met with increasing indifference and impunity. We must strengthen resilience against exploitation and the underlying socio-economic and cultural issues that are conducive to trafficking. We must sensitize everyone to the topic of human trafficking and thus push attention towards those who can make a difference in terms of changing policy and national resource management to strengthen prevention measures\, improve identification of victims\, increase support of survivors and end impunity. >> Click here to learn more about World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/detroitawarenessmarch/
LOCATION:Alternatives for Girls\, 903 W. Grand Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, 48208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Councilwoman Angela Whitfield-Calloway":MAILTO:thomaesa.bailey@detroitmi.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230110T203959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T021357Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Interest Meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to get involved?\nMAP and Vista Maria have many ongoing volunteer opportunities that are in need of passionate community members 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 and talents to help make a difference in your community!\n \nCan’t make it this month? No worries\, these meetings are held on the first Thursday of every other month. Click the button to register for the meeting that fits your schedule best. (*Please note: The same content is shared during each of these meetings with the exception of holiday-related activities)\nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/volunteer-interest-meeting-virtual-4-2023-07-06/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,End the Demand,Featured,Virtual Event,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:20230603T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230411T065830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T155811Z
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SUMMARY:St. Joseph - SOAP Up Hotel Outreach
DESCRIPTION:SOAP Up SW-Michigan\nHotel Outreach Event\nHosted by MAP’s St. Joe Community Group!\nDate and time\nSaturday\, June 3rd\, 2023\n5:00 – 8:00 pm\n\nLocation\nFirst Church – Saint Joseph Campus\n2627 Niles Avenue\, Saint Joseph\, MI\n\n\nDid you know human trafficking is the second leading criminal industry in the United States? The average age of entry into trafficking in the U.S. is only 13 years of age and many survivors of trafficking are not aware of how to get help. Join us to educate hotels on how to spot signs of human trafficking and hand out bars of soap with the national human trafficking hotline number along with missing children posters. 80% of all trafficking occurs at hotels/motels and many victims will see a bar of soap in their room which may be a lifeline to freedom. \nPlease join us to learn about the signs of human trafficking in our community. We will label hotel bar soaps to deliver to select area hotels and deliver critical information and missing children’s posters to hotel staff. \nMust be trained (provided on-site) and at least 16 years of age to attend the outreach with parental permission.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/st-joe-soap-up-hotel-outreach/
LOCATION:MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230411T070128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T050410Z
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor - SOAP Up Hotel Outreach
DESCRIPTION:SOAP Up Ann Arbor\nHotel Outreach Event\nHosted by MAP’s Ann Arbor Community Group!\nDate and time\nSaturday\, May 20th\, 2023\n10:30 am – 2:00 pm\n\nLocation\nAnn Arbor District Library: Westgate Branch (Community Room)2503 Jackson Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48103\n*We will be visiting hotels in Ann Arbor\, Ypsilanti\, Chelsea\, and possibly Whitemore Lake and Milan (depending on the number of volunteers!)\n\n\n\nDid you know human trafficking is the second leading criminal industry in the United States? The average age of entry into trafficking in the U.S. is only 13 years of age and many survivors of trafficking are not aware of how to get help. Join us to educate hotels on how to spot signs of human trafficking and hand out bars of soap with the national human trafficking hotline number along with missing children posters. 80% of all trafficking occurs at hotels/motels and many victims will see a bar of soap in their room which may be a lifeline to freedom. \nPlease join us to learn about the signs of human trafficking in our community. We will label hotel bar soaps to deliver to select area hotels and deliver critical information and missing children’s posters to hotel staff. \nMust be trained (provided on-site) and at least 16 years of age to attend the outreach with parental permission.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/ann-arbor-soap-up-hotel-outreach/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor District Library: Westgate Branch\, 2503 Jackson Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230411T064641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T050102Z
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SUMMARY:Downriver - SOAP Up Hotel Outreach
DESCRIPTION:SOAP Up Downriver\nHotel Outreach Event\nHosted by MAP’s Downriver Community Group!\nDate and time\nSaturday\, May 13th\, 2023\n10:00 am – 1:00 pm\n\nLocation\nShielded Souls Clubhouse\n21038 Middlebelt Rd New Boston\, MI 48164\n*We will be visiting hotels in Allen Park\, Melvindale\, Taylor\, and Southgate.\n\n\n\nDid you know human trafficking is the second leading criminal industry in the United States? The average age of entry into trafficking in the U.S. is only 13 years of age and many survivors of trafficking are not aware of how to get help. Join us to educate hotels on how to spot signs of human trafficking and hand out bars of soap with the national human trafficking hotline number along with missing children posters. 80% of all trafficking occurs at hotels/motels and many victims will see a bar of soap in their room which may be a lifeline to freedom. \nPlease join us to learn about the signs of human trafficking in our community. We will label hotel bar soaps to deliver to select area hotels and deliver critical information and missing children’s posters to hotel staff. \nMust be trained (provided on-site) and at least 16 years of age to attend the outreach with parental permission.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/downriver-soap-up-hotel-outreach/
LOCATION:Shielded Souls Clubhouse\, 21038 Middlebelt Rd\, New Boston\, MI\, 48164\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230303T103934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T064839Z
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SUMMARY:Holland Community Group (*RESCHEDULED)
DESCRIPTION:Holland Community Group\nMAP’s Holland Community Group is proud to be part of the Ottawa County Human Trafficking Task Force and the larger movement to end human trafficking in Michigan. We hope you will join us and become part of this amazing community!\n\nAre you passionate about fighting human trafficking in your area? Do you want to join a group of caring and dedicated volunteers who are making a difference? If you live or work in Allegan\, Ottawa\, Muskegon\, or Kent County\, we invite you to join our Holland Community Group! We are a friendly and supportive group of people who learn and work together to raise awareness and prevent human trafficking in our community. No previous experience or knowledge is required to join. We have regular meetings throughout the year where we offer training and plan outreach events. \nWe are currently making plans for our upcoming Holland Freedom Marketplace on Saturday\, August 19th! If you love to shop\, this is a great opportunity to support fair trade businesses and local artisans while learning about labor trafficking and how to shop ethically (+lots of fun kids’ activities!). We are accepting vendor applications ($35) and also looking for volunteers who may be available to help. If you would be interested\, we would love to hear from you! \nCOMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS:\nStarting in April\, our Holland Community Group meetings will be combined with the Ottawa County Human Trafficking Task Force meetings\, as our CG Leader\, Ashleigh O’Donnell\, is the new co-chair of the task force! These meetings are open to the public and are held on a quarterly basis. The next one will be on Wed\, July 26th\, at 12:00 pm (virtual). If you would be interested in joining us\, please send us an email to receive the Zoom link. \n\nIf you would like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group\, consider joining our Facebook Group or sign-up for our email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to 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\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 address human trafficking and its root causes more effectively.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/holland-community-group-9-2023-05-11/
LOCATION:Zeeland Biggby\, 501 W Main Ave.\, Zeeland\, MI\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230411T065151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T073033Z
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SUMMARY:Midland - SOAP Up Hotel Outreach
DESCRIPTION:SOAP Up Midland\nHotel Outreach Event\nHosted by MAP’s Mid-Michigan Community Group!\n\nDate and time\nSaturday\, May 6th\, 2023\n10:00 am – 1:00 pm\n\nLocation\nNew Life Vineyard Church\n1014 East Ashman Street Midland\, MI 48642\n*We will be visiting hotels in Midland\, Saginaw\, and Bay City.\n\n\n\nDid you know human trafficking is the second leading criminal industry in the United States? The average age of entry into trafficking in the U.S. is only 13 years of age and many survivors of trafficking are not aware of how to get help. Join us to educate hotels on how to spot signs of human trafficking and hand out bars of soap with the national human trafficking hotline number along with missing children posters. 80% of all trafficking occurs at hotels/motels and many victims will see a bar of soap in their room which may be a lifeline to freedom. \nPlease join us to learn about the signs of human trafficking in our community. We will label hotel bar soaps to deliver to select area hotels and deliver critical information and missing children’s posters to hotel staff. \nMust be trained (provided on-site) and at least 16 years of age to attend the outreach with parental permission.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/midland-soap-hotel-outreach/
LOCATION:New Life Vinyard Church\, 1014 E. Ashman St.\, Midland\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230411T063313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T045510Z
UID:12738-1683365400-1683378000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Troy - SOAP Up Hotel Outreach
DESCRIPTION:SOAP Up Troy\nHotel Outreach Event\nHosted by MAP’s Troy Community Group!\nDate and time\nSaturday\, May 6th\, 2023\n9:30 am – 1:00 pm\n\nLocation\nBridge Community Church\n5700 Rochester Road Troy\, MI 48085\n*We will be visiting hotels throughout Auburn Hills and Pontiac. \n\n\n\n\nDid you know human trafficking is the second leading criminal industry in the United States? The average age of entry into trafficking in the U.S. is only 13 years of age and many survivors of trafficking are not aware of how to get help. Join us to educate hotels on how to spot signs of human trafficking and hand out bars of soap with the national human trafficking hotline number along with missing children posters. 80% of all trafficking occurs at hotels/motels and many victims will see a bar of soap in their room which may be a lifeline to freedom. \nPlease join us to learn about the signs of human trafficking in our community. We will label hotel bar soaps to deliver to select area hotels and deliver critical information and missing children’s posters to hotel staff. \nMust be trained (provided on-site) and at least 16 years of age to attend the outreach with parental permission. \nClick here to download and share the flyer!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/troy-soap-up-hotel-outreach/
LOCATION:Bridge Community Church\, 5700 Rochester Rd.\, Troy\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T183000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230110T203959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T021315Z
UID:12435-1683221400-1683225000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Interest Meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to get involved?\nMAP and Vista Maria have many ongoing volunteer opportunities that are in need of passionate community members 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 and talents to help make a difference in your community!\n \nCan’t make it this month? No worries\, these meetings are held on the first Thursday of every other month. Click the button to register for the meeting that fits your schedule best. (*Please note: The same content is shared during each of these meetings with the exception of holiday-related activities)\nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/volunteer-interest-meeting-virtual-4-2023-05-04/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,End the Demand,Featured,Virtual Event,Vista Maria,Volunteer Interest Meeting,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230113T030109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T061418Z
UID:12240-1682443800-1682449200@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Coalition (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Freedom Coalition Meeting\nTues\, April 25th\, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm\nFeatured Guest:\nSylvia Blythe\nExecutive Director/Founder of Prism Project\nJoin us as we learn all about Prism Project\, a non-profit with a two-fold mission to provide preventative education and support child survivors of sex trafficking. Sylvia Blythe will be sharing about the services they provide\, what a typical day looks like\, how they get their referrals\, and the overall goal of the program.\n \n\n\nSylvia Blythe has a Bachelor of Science in nursing and has worked as a nurse for 22 years. The majority of her career has been working in the ER and with Pediatrics. 12 years ago while working in the ER\, Sylvia pursued training to become a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). Sylvia’s experience as a SANE and becoming an adoptive parent led her to join the fight against human trafficking.\nSylvia is the Executive Director/Founder of Prism Project\, a non-profit organization that is shining the light on the darkness of sex trafficking\, so survivors can walk in the light of hope\, faith\, and love. Prism Project educates the community on the realities of human trafficking and has recently opened the doors of their Safe House program! This program is the first of its kind\, a long-term safe house in MI that provides trauma-informed\, wrap-around restorative services for child survivors of sex trafficking.\nIn her free time\, you will see Sylvia spending time with family. She has been married for 21 years and has 4 boys. She enjoys serving at her church and going on mission trips.\n  \n\nJoin our network! The purpose of MAP’s Freedom Coalition is to bring together experienced community advocates and professionals for a unified and comprehensive approach to addressing human trafficking in Michigan. Our vision is to eradicate human trafficking through collaborative efforts in the areas of demand abatement\, survivor support\, school outreach\, and community awareness and engagement.\nWe meet virtually 4x a year for the sharing of statewide updates\, best practices\, new research and resources\, specialized training\, and more. Attendees are also provided time to network and share updates with one another. Sign-up for the Freedom Coalition email list to have announcements and future meeting invites sent straight to your inbox.\n*If you have specialized training you would like to present to the Freedom Coalition network\, please email your request to info@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/freedom-coalition-virtual-2023-04-25/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,End the Demand,Featured,Freedom Coalition,Professional Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230328T034023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T055559Z
UID:12686-1682366400-1682370000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
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\, April 24th\, 8:00 pm\nNew Life Vinyard Church\n1014 E. Ashman St. Midland\, Michigan 48642\nJoin us as we provide training and prepare materials for our SOAP Hotel Outreach event on May 6th. We are in need of volunteer groups to help deliver Missing Child Posters\, soaps/makeup wipes labeled with the National Human Trafficking Hotline #\, and other important information to local hotels to educate staff on how to identify potential trafficking situations and help victims. Consider joining us!\nThe Mid-Michigan Community Group typically meets on the 4th Monday of every month. If you would like to stay connected\, consider joining their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Mid-Michigan”) to have invites to future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox. For further details or questions\, please contact midland@map-mi.org \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 address human trafficking and its root causes more effectively.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/mid-michigan-community-group-11/
LOCATION:New Life Vinyard Church\, 1014 E. Ashman St.\, Midland\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Michigan Community Group":MAILTO:midland@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230303T103934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T064839Z
UID:12573-1681412400-1681416000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Holland Community Group (*RESCHEDULED)
DESCRIPTION:Holland Community Group\nMAP’s Holland Community Group is proud to be part of the Ottawa County Human Trafficking Task Force and the larger movement to end human trafficking in Michigan. We hope you will join us and become part of this amazing community!\n\nAre you passionate about fighting human trafficking in your area? Do you want to join a group of caring and dedicated volunteers who are making a difference? If you live or work in Allegan\, Ottawa\, Muskegon\, or Kent County\, we invite you to join our Holland Community Group! We are a friendly and supportive group of people who learn and work together to raise awareness and prevent human trafficking in our community. No previous experience or knowledge is required to join. We have regular meetings throughout the year where we offer training and plan outreach events. \nWe are currently making plans for our upcoming Holland Freedom Marketplace on Saturday\, August 19th! If you love to shop\, this is a great opportunity to support fair trade businesses and local artisans while learning about labor trafficking and how to shop ethically (+lots of fun kids’ activities!). We are accepting vendor applications ($35) and also looking for volunteers who may be available to help. If you would be interested\, we would love to hear from you! \nCOMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS:\nStarting in April\, our Holland Community Group meetings will be combined with the Ottawa County Human Trafficking Task Force meetings\, as our CG Leader\, Ashleigh O’Donnell\, is the new co-chair of the task force! These meetings are open to the public and are held on a quarterly basis. The next one will be on Wed\, July 26th\, at 12:00 pm (virtual). If you would be interested in joining us\, please send us an email to receive the Zoom link. \n\nIf you would like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group\, consider joining our Facebook Group or sign-up for our email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to 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\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 address human trafficking and its root causes more effectively.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/holland-community-group-9-2023-04-13/
LOCATION:Zeeland Biggby\, 501 W Main Ave.\, Zeeland\, MI\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230221T183549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T184446Z
UID:12520-1679054400-1679061600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Washtenaw Area Council for Children: Luncheon Lectures
DESCRIPTION:Luncheon Lectures\nHosted by Washtenaw Area Council for Children\n\nExperience 4 engaging lectures that support you as the professionals and community members working with children and families\, to create safety\, security\, and stability. This year’s series topics include:\n\n\n\n\nA Safe Place for Mind\, Body\, and Soul (Oct. 21\, 2022 – 12-2 PM)\n\n\nStudents\, Social Media\, Cyber Safety; Navigating the Treacherous Waters (Jan. 23\, 2022 – 12-2 PM)\n\n\nFinding Your Way Through Conflict: Strategies for Early Childhood Professionals (Feb. 10\, 2023 – 1:30-3:30 PM)\n\n\nHuman Trafficking (Mar. 17\, 2023 – 12-2 PM)\nFt. Rachel Rowe\, from MAP’s Ann Arbor Community Group!\n\n\n\n\nPurchase individual tickets for $25\nPersonal box lunch is included.\nEach lecture is eligible for 2 Social Work Clock Hours\, upon NASW approval.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/washtenaw-area-council-for-children-luncheon-lectures/
LOCATION:Washtenaw Intermediate School District Office\, 1819 S. Wagner\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Group,Featured,Professional Training,Speaker Request,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230303T103934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T064839Z
UID:12558-1678734000-1678737600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Holland Community Group (*RESCHEDULED)
DESCRIPTION:Holland Community Group\nMAP’s Holland Community Group is proud to be part of the Ottawa County Human Trafficking Task Force and the larger movement to end human trafficking in Michigan. We hope you will join us and become part of this amazing community!\n\nAre you passionate about fighting human trafficking in your area? Do you want to join a group of caring and dedicated volunteers who are making a difference? If you live or work in Allegan\, Ottawa\, Muskegon\, or Kent County\, we invite you to join our Holland Community Group! We are a friendly and supportive group of people who learn and work together to raise awareness and prevent human trafficking in our community. No previous experience or knowledge is required to join. We have regular meetings throughout the year where we offer training and plan outreach events. \nWe are currently making plans for our upcoming Holland Freedom Marketplace on Saturday\, August 19th! If you love to shop\, this is a great opportunity to support fair trade businesses and local artisans while learning about labor trafficking and how to shop ethically (+lots of fun kids’ activities!). We are accepting vendor applications ($35) and also looking for volunteers who may be available to help. If you would be interested\, we would love to hear from you! \nCOMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS:\nStarting in April\, our Holland Community Group meetings will be combined with the Ottawa County Human Trafficking Task Force meetings\, as our CG Leader\, Ashleigh O’Donnell\, is the new co-chair of the task force! These meetings are open to the public and are held on a quarterly basis. The next one will be on Wed\, July 26th\, at 12:00 pm (virtual). If you would be interested in joining us\, please send us an email to receive the Zoom link. \n\nIf you would like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group\, consider joining our Facebook Group or sign-up for our email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to 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\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 address human trafficking and its root causes more effectively.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/holland-community-group-9/
LOCATION:Zeeland Biggby\, 501 W Main Ave.\, Zeeland\, MI\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Community Group,Featured,West Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230110T203959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T021022Z
UID:12418-1677758400-1677762000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Interest Meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to get involved?\nMAP and Vista Maria have many ongoing volunteer opportunities that are in need of passionate community members 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 and talents to help make a difference in your community!\n \nCan’t make it this month? No worries\, these meetings are held on the first Thursday of every other month. Click the button to register for the meeting that fits your schedule best. (*Please note: The same content is shared during each of these meetings with the exception of holiday-related activities)\nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/volunteer-interest-meeting-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,End the Demand,Featured,Virtual Event,Vista Maria,Volunteer Interest Meeting,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20230113T030106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T174722Z
UID:12071-1677605400-1677610800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Coalition (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Freedom Coalition Meeting\nTuesday\, February 28\, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm\nFeatured presentation:\n“New” University of Michigan Human Trafficking Law Clinic & Lab\nPresented by:\nBridgette A. Carr\, Founding Director of UofM Law School’s Human Trafficking Clinic\nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, this session was postponed during the 2023 Statewide Summit\nand will now be presented during our February Freedom Coalition meeting.\nConsider joining us for this special occasion!\n \nFor over a decade\, the Clinic relied solely on legal tools and direct representation to fight human trafficking. The Lab\, launched in 2022\, endeavors to create change at policy\, service\, and industry levels through collaborative partnerships across the nonprofit\, corporate\, and governmental sectors. They believe the law is an incomplete\, imperfect solution to reducing exploitation and that interdisciplinary\, cross-industry collaboration is necessary. The vision for the Clinic + Lab partnership is that the work with individual survivors in the Clinic will help ensure the Lab is victim-centered and informed by lived experience.\nTo learn more about Bridgette Carr\, you can view her biography on our 2023 Statewide Summit landing page.\n\nConsider joining our network! Sign-up for the Freedom Coalition email list to have announcements and future meeting invites sent straight to your inbox.\nThe purpose of MAP’s Freedom Coalition is to bring together experienced community advocates and professionals for a unified and comprehensive approach to addressing human trafficking in Michigan. Our vision is to eradicate human trafficking through collaborative efforts in the areas of demand abatement\, survivor support\, school outreach\, and community awareness and engagement.\nWe meet virtually 4x a year for the sharing of statewide updates\, best practices\, new research and resources\, specialized training\, and more. Attendees are also provided time to network and share updates with one another.\n*If you have specialized training you would like to present to the Freedom Coalition network\,\nplease email your request to info@map-mi.org
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/freedom-coalition-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,End the Demand,Featured,Freedom Coalition,Professional Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20220921T135249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T200344Z
UID:11949-1674721800-1674741600@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:*2023 ANNUAL STATEWIDE HUMAN TRAFFICKING SUMMIT* [Hybrid]
DESCRIPTION:2023 ANNUAL STATEWIDE\nHUMAN TRAFFICKING SUMMIT\nBest Practices for Michigan\nThurs\, January 26th\, 2023\n8:30 AM – 2:00 PM\n[Hybrid] Attend Virtually or In-Person\nMSU Management Education Center\n811 W. Square Lake Rd.\, Troy\, MI 48085\nThe Annual Summit brings together advocates from across the state of Michigan who are active in addressing human trafficking 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.\n\nPowered by Vista Maria & the Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP)\nCo-sponsored by the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission\nThis course is approved by the NASW-Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative for 3 CEUs.\nRegistration required – Discounts available for survivors\, law enforcement\, and students! \n \nClick Here to Download the Event Flyer\n\nAGENDA\nThursday\, January 26th\, 2023\n8:30 -2:00 PM (EST)\n\nSession One: Panel Discussion\nGuiding Principles for Those Serving Trafficked Persons in Michigan\nKelly Carter Michigan Human Trafficking Commission\nJeynce Poindexter Ruth Ellis Center\nLt. Wendy K Reyes Oakland County Sheriff’s Department\nRev. Karen Gray-Sheffield Ascension Michigan\nMeredith Reese Vista Maria\nKaren Moore Sanctum House\nDo we really want to help\, and do no harm? If we aren’t carefully assessing the reasons why we provide services the way we do\, and the ways we interact with survivors\, it can be easy to mimic the behavior of traffickers\, even unintentionally. We need to ensure survivors are in the “driver’s seat” by making their own choices\, and feeling supported in those choices.\nThe Michigan Human Trafficking Commission has worked to develop and deploy best practices for those serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and has identified and evaluated the “Guiding Principles for Agencies Serving Survivors of Human Trafficking” resource developed through the U.S. Administration of Children and Families.  This session features a panel of Michigan experts who will explore lessons learned and practical ways to apply and implement these principles.\n\n\nSession Two: Panel Discussion\nIntegrating Survivor Voices in Michigan’s Anti-Trafficking Movement\nLeslie King-Friday Survivor\, Advocate\, Author\nAlice Jay Neighborhood Legal Services\nBrigette Henderson BSW\nPersons with lived experience of human trafficking have a compelling role to play in combating human trafficking effectively throughout the world\, as well as here in Michigan. The anti-trafficking movement needs the leadership of those experts with lived experiences to ensure our work is both survivor-centered and trauma-informed. They are in a unique position to enact change on policy\, organization\, and at individual levels. The voice of those with lived experience must not just be a final stamp of approval on a policy or program\, but rather an integrated part of all stages of our work.\n\nLUNCH: Keynote Speaker\n“New” University of Michigan Human Trafficking Law Clinic & Lab\nBridgette A. Carr University of Michigan\nFor over a decade\, the Clinic relied solely on legal tools and direct representation to fight human trafficking. The Lab\, launched in 2022\, endeavors to create change at policy\, service\, and industry levels through collaborative partnerships across the nonprofit\, corporate\, and governmental sectors. They believe the law is an incomplete\, imperfect solution to reducing exploitation and that interdisciplinary\, cross-industry collaboration is necessary. The vision for the Clinic + Lab partnership is that the work with individual survivors in the Clinic will help ensure the Lab is victim-centered and informed by lived experience.\n\nSession Three: Panel Discussion\nCreating a Standardized Data Reporting Framework for Michigan\nElizabeth Moon-Carter The Salvation Army\nKelly Carter Michigan Human Trafficking Commission\nKris McNeil Measurable Change\nThis interactive session will explore ways data might be used to meaningfully improve services to survivors.  The Michigan Human Trafficking Commission is working to create a standardized data reporting framework specifically for victim services providers with categories for victim typology and services provided.  Once the data set is identified\, the Committee plans to collect data from providers across the state to provide a periodic snapshot of trends in human trafficking victimization and service provision across Michigan.  The data could be a valuable resource\, especially for organizations applying for grants and crafting policy and legislation.\n\n________________________________________ \nNETWORKING:\n\nDuring lunch and scheduled breaks\, in-person attendees will have time to build connections with advocates from across the state\, as well as have the opportunity to meet session panelists and other featured guests by visiting designated vendor tables throughout the conference lobby. \n  \nSpecial thanks to our lunch sponsor!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/statewide-summit/
LOCATION:MSU Management Education Center\, 811 West Square Lake Road\, Troy\, MI\, 48098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,End the Demand,Featured,Human Trafficking Awareness Month,Professional Training,Virtual Event,Vista Maria
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20220922T000911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221119T020141Z
UID:12006-1671476400-1671480000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Holland Community Group - POSTPONED
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:\nMonday\, December 19th\, at 7:00 pm\nMeetings will be postponed until January 2023\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\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-8-2022-12-19/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20220611T013412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221119T020012Z
UID:11738-1670347800-1670355000@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Coalition - "Policy Engagement 101: Crash Course for Non-Profits"
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Freedom Coalition Meeting:\nOur November 29th meeting has been rescheduled to\nTuesday\, December 6th\, at 5:30 pm (EST)\n“Policy Engagement 101: Crash Course for Non-Profits”\nPresented by: Alisa Bernard\nDirector of Public Policy and Advocacy for Thistle Farms\nAre you a non-profit organization considering or currently involved in grassroots advocacy efforts but often unsure of where to start or how to effectively strategize? Have you ever felt like your organization lacks the capacity or professional skillset to truly make a difference? If so\, we invite you to join us for this special “crash course for non-profits” with Alisa Bernard\, the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy for Thistle Farms.\nDuring this featured presentation\, Alisa will share the basics of political advocacy and grassroots lobbying including key terms\, important tips and red tape for non-profits\, how to engage survivors\, and much more. In addition\, we will share important updates on human trafficking legislation and other advocacy efforts throughout Michigan and will provide strategic messaging tools and resources for those interested in joining and enhancing our collective approach to anti-human trafficking policy engagement in Michigan.\n\n  \n \nMeet Alisa Bernard…\nAlisa serves as the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy for Thistle Farms where she works to address harmful practices and policies that promote the sexual abuse and exploitation of women. Previously\, she served as the Executive Director of Education and Partnerships for the Organization for Prostitution Survivors\, was appointed to the Washington State Attorney General’s CSEC Coordinating Committee\, was a founding member of King County’s Ending Exploitation Collaborative\, and has consulted to such organizations as Amber Alert\, Demand Abolition\, World Without Exploitation\, NCMEC and NCOSE. Her writing has been featured in the Seattle Times\, Crosscut\, and Dignity Journal.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe purpose of MAP’s Freedom Coalition is to bring together experienced community advocates and professionals for a unified and comprehensive approach to addressing human trafficking in Michigan. Our vision is to eradicate human trafficking through collaborative efforts in the areas of demand abatement\, survivor support\, school outreach\, and community awareness and engagement.\nWe plan to meet virtually the 4th Tuesday of every other month for the sharing of statewide updates\, best practices\, new research and resources\, specialized training\, and more. Attendees are also provided time to network and share updates with one another.\n\nJoin our network! Sign-up for the Freedom Coalition email list to have announcements and meeting invites sent straight to your inbox.
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/freedom-coalition-9/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness,End the Demand,Featured,Freedom Coalition,Professional Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20220922T000911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T235051Z
UID:12005-1669057200-1669060800@michiganabolitionistproject.org
SUMMARY:Holland Community Group - POSTPONED
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:\nMonday\, November 21st\, at 7:00 pm\nMeetings postponed until January 2023\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-8-2022-11-21/
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:20221110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20220422T160129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T212806Z
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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!\nThursday\, November 10th\, 7:00 pm (rescheduled)\n \nCan’t make it this month? No worries\, these meetings are held on the first Thursday of every other month. Click the button to register for the meeting that fits your schedule best.\nWe hope you will consider joining us!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/volunteer-interest-meeting-virtual-2022-07-14-2022-06-02-2022-11-03/
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;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20220427T202714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T000242Z
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SUMMARY:Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION: *Our very last episode! \nA CUP OF HOPE\nWED\, NOVEMBER 9TH\, 12 PM\nEthical Shopping: An Easy Way to Get Involved\nin the Anti-Trafficking Movement this Holiday Season\n\n\nMake your list\, check it twice\, then listen to this episode! In this Cup of Hope episode\, we are joined by Heidi VanderWal\, Founder of Crowned Free. Crowned Free’s mission is to end human trafficking through ethical fashion and gifts. They design and sell products made by fair trade artisan groups as well as survivors of human trafficking.\nWe are excited to sit down with Heidi to talk about trafficking and exploitation in the fashion industry\, what her organization is doing to help stop it\, and how YOU can be a part of ending human trafficking simply by checking your Christmas list this year.\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Guest:\nHeidi VanderWal\nFounder of Crowned Free\nAs Chief Crown Officer and Founder of Crowned Free\, Heidi loves to spread her passion for ethical fashion and empowering women. For over 20 years\, Heidi has been inspiring hundreds of women to own and operate their own businesses. She truly has an entrepreneurial spirit and a heart for supporting other women. Heidi’s exuberance for shopping\, fashion\, and the color PINK are overshadowed only by her desire to help other women live out their own purpose and passions. Heidi is a natural leader\, focused and passionate\, lighting up the world around her with contagious joy and gratitude for each day. She is married to her sweetheart\, Mark\, who is not only a fellow dreamer\, realtor\, and entrepreneur but her biggest supporter. Together they have two sons\, and a daughter who are pursuing their own God-given dreams and passions. One thing’s for sure: Spend enough time with this crew and you’ll be sure to walk away encouraged\, empowered\, and inspired to dream even bigger!\n\nWatch LIVE on MAP’s Facebook!\nViewers can participate in the discussion by submitting questions or feedback in the Facebook video comments. We would love to hear from you!\n\n\nThis series of live-streamed conversations was created in partnership with Hope Against Trafficking\nin an effort to bring perspective and build awareness on all things human trafficking.\nClick here to view past episode recordings!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/cup-of-hope-webinar-series/
LOCATION:LIVE on Facebook\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Cup of Hope,Awareness,Featured,Professional Training,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20220922T000911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T001229Z
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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\, October 27th\, 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\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-8-2022-10-27/
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:20221012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T160644
CREATED:20211231T230708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T041651Z
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SUMMARY:A Cup of Hope: Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:A CUP OF HOPE\nWednesday\, October 12th\, at 12 pm \nIntimate Partner Violence:\nWhen Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Collide\n\nRegardless of if you personally know a victim/survivor of human trafficking\, data from the CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (2017) indicates that “In the U.S.\, about 1 in 3 women and nearly 1 in 6 men have experienced some form of contact sexual violence during their lifetime.” Unfortunately\, intimate partner violence is much more common than we often think…\nBut have hope! Prevention is possible. We have invited lived-experience expert\, Bobbie Benton\, to share with us the striking similarities between domestic violence and human trafficking\, the key elements that set them apart\, and the myths that often keep sexually violent crimes hidden in the dark. Join us as we take steps towards recognizing abuse and preventing potential exploitation. The resources and tips shared during this webinar may just be the key to saving someone’s life!\n\nFeatured Guest:\nBobbie Benton\, Domestic Violence Survivor & Advocate\nBobbie Benton is an enthusiastic and bright-spirited burst of sunshine\, with a compassionate heart to help others. She is a natural advocate with over 20 years of experience in the human service field working with various populations including adjudicated youth\, young adults transitioning out of the foster care system\, domestic violence survivors\, returning citizens\, individuals with disabilities\, and at-risk youth.\nShe is a domestic violence survivor\, and her experience gave her the courage to step out on faith and become a DV advocate. She uses her experience\, knowledge\, and testimony to empower\, encourage\, and help others in their domestic violence situations. In May 2020\, Bobbie created the Stop Domestic Violence Program at Alternatives for Girls\, this grant-funded initiative exceeded expectations.\nBobbie continues on her Domestic Violence Advocacy journey and started Wenning Touch Advocacy\, a non-profit Domestic Violence and Human Service Advocacy Agency. Bobbie leads with honesty\, integrity\, and empathy and stands in the gap for the vulnerable and underserved through advocacy\, education\, and empowerment\, providing services with a Wenning Touch! Bobbie hones her craft by participating in ongoing training and education related to advocacy and human services\, she also earned her Associate’s Degree in Mental Health and Social work at Oakland Community College\, a Bachelor of Science degree at Rochester College in Counseling and Psychology\, and a certification in Civil Mediation.\n\nVirtual discussion\, LIVE on MAP’s Facebook page\nParticipate in our discussion by submitting questions and feedback in the video comments!\n\nThis series of live-streamed conversations was created in partnership with Hope Against Trafficking in an effort to bring perspective and build awareness on all things human trafficking.\nClick here to view past episode recordings!
URL:https://michiganabolitionistproject.org/event/a-cup-of-hope-webinar-series-10-2022-07-06-2022-10-05/
LOCATION:LIVE on Facebook\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Cup of Hope,Awareness,Featured,Professional Training,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Abolitionist Project":MAILTO:info@map-mi.org
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