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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-4-2023-05-04/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T124047
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T124047
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:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T124047
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:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T124047
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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:20230520T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T124047
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:20230603T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T124047
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T124047
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:20230729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T124047
CREATED:20230712T055707Z
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:20230907T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T183000
DTSTAMP:20260608T124047
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:20231012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T124047
CREATED:20230822T081413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T203400Z
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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:20231102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T124047
CREATED:20230110T203959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T021604Z
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T124047
CREATED:20231024T061023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T061842Z
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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:20231128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T124047
CREATED:20230113T030109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T170755Z
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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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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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