Michigan Anti Trafficking Project (MAP)

Radio Interview with Dynamite Dave
2021-07-16 09:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | MI, United States
Raising awareness for Human Trafficking. On the show with Matt from Junk Patrol Berrien County who are hosting a fundraiser for us this week.

Niles Summer Concert
2021-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | MI, United States
We will be doing a short presentation during the concert and have a table with resources available to the community, including ways to get involved.
You can visit their FB page to learn more:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2397502983903308

Holland Community Group
2021-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Holland, Michigan
Holland Community Group
If you live in Ottawa, Allegan, Muskegon, or Kent County and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community, join MAP’s Holland Community Group!
First Monthly Meeting:
October 14th at 7 pm
Location: Holland Charter Township
Interested participants please RSVP to receive further details: holland@map-mi.org

If you’d like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group, you can also join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.

We hope you will consider joining us!

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MAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training, conducting awareness activities, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts, talents, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!

CANCELLED this month: Southwest Michigan Task Force Meeting
2021-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | MI, United States
The October meeting of the Southwest Michigan Task Force is cancelled.
Join us in November and on the 3rd Friday of every month at 12pm. There will be education on different human trafficking topics, collaboration between group members, and opportunities to volunteer.
Meetings will be held at:
Children’s Advocacy Center Of Southwest Michigan
4938 S. Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
For more information email: heather@map-mi.org

Berrien County: Human Trafficking Training for Law Enforcement Officers
2021-11-05 09:00 - 11:00 | MI, United States
We will be a part of the Crisis Intervention Training week for Berrien County Law Enforcement Officers and train on human trafficking.

This event is closed to the public

Holland Community Group
2021-11-11 19:00 - 20:30 | MI, United States
Holland Community Group
If you live in Ottawa, Allegan, Muskegon, or Kent County and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community, join MAP’s Holland Community Group!
Monthly Meeting:

Thursday, November 11, at 7 p.m.
Interested participants, please RSVP via email to receive physical and virtual meeting location details. We will be learning about human trafficking together and discussing what we can do to bring more awareness to our community!
If you’d like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group, you can also join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.
Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

We hope you will consider joining us!

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MAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training, conducting awareness activities, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts, talents, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!

Bridgman: Human Trafficking Presentation at Immanuel Lutheran Church
2021-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Immanual Lutheran Church, 9650 Church St., Bridgman, MI, 49106, United States
Heather will present on Human Trafficking at Immanuel Lutheran Church. This event is open to the public. If you live in SW Michigan, please join us!

To register call (269-465-6031) or email amiesmith.17@gmail.com

Holland Community Group
2021-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | MI, United States
Holland Community Group
If you live in Ottawa, Allegan, Muskegon, or Kent County and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community, join MAP’s Holland Community Group!
Monthly Meeting:

Postponed until January – Happy Holidays!
Interested participants, please RSVP via email to receive physical and virtual meeting location details. We will be learning about human trafficking together and discussing what we can do to bring more awareness to our community!
If you’d like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group, you can also join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.
Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

We hope you will consider joining us!

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MAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training, conducting awareness activities, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts, talents, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!

Holland Community Group
2022-01-20 19:00 - 20:30 | MI, United States
Holland Community Group
If you live in Ottawa, Allegan, Muskegon, or Kent County and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community, join MAP’s Holland Community Group!
Monthly Meeting:

Thursday, January 20th, at 7 p.m.
Interested participants, please RSVP via email (holland@map-mi.org) to receive meeting location details. We will be learning about human trafficking together and discussing what we can do to bring more awareness to our community!
If you’d like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group, you can also join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.
Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

We hope you will consider joining us!

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MAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training, conducting awareness activities, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts, talents, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!

Lunch N Learn-Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force (St. Joseph)
2022-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | St. Joseph Papa Vino’s, 1332 Hilltop Rd., St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
To kick off the year and promote Human Trafficking Awareness Month the Task Force will be hosting a Lunch N Learn at Papa Vino’s in St. Joseph! We will hear from social worker and educator Rita O’Brien.
Rita is a survivor and educator in the field of sex trafficking. Rita has a passion for Justice to educate the very communities that she was trafficked from. Rita was trafficked in rural communities by her father who was deep in the Masonic Organization. Professionally, she has done security, photography, and was a House Director at a Sorority at U of M. Rita went on to get her Masters in Social work from Western Michigan University with a Trauma focus. Rita is a Board member of Pearls of Great Price Coalition out of Plymouth MI and is also on the board for Kalamazoo Area Anti Trafficking Coalition. Rita continues to speak out to educate others on how to watch for Human Trafficking in their communities.
Cost is $20 and will include lunch, drink and a salad.
Email Heather for more info: heather@map-mi.org

2022 STATEWIDE HUMAN TRAFFICKING SUMMIT [virtual]
2022-01-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, MI, United States
VIRTUAL STATEWIDE
[ HUMAN TRAFFICKING SUMMIT ]
Friday, January 28th, 2022

This virtual statewide event is for advocates and professionals who are active in addressing human trafficking in Michigan through prevention, education, law enforcement, and/or the provision of services to survivors and at-risk populations. The objective of this forum is to increase collaboration and effectiveness across Michigan communities by identifying barriers, building relationships, and strengthening partnerships.
In addition to the panel sessions listed below, summit registrants will also have the opportunity to participate in various breakout sessions for additional time to chat with guest speakers and continue building connections with other advocates.
Brought to you in partnership by: Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP),
SEE: Solutions to End Exploitation, and The Joseph Project

SUMMIT AGENDA
Friday, January 28th, 2022
9:00 -2:00 PM (EST)

Innovative Ways to Address Demand
in the Illicit Massage Industry
Panel Discussion

Moderator: Alisha Meneely SEE Human Trafficking Coalition
Community Outreach Coordinator, Protect MI Child
Daniel Nash Co-founder, Human Trafficking Training Center
Retired Missouri State Trooper
Kathy Chen Program Advisor, Heyrick Research
Aaron Toffoli Public Health Educator & Sexual Violence Prevention
Program Coordinator, Kent County Health Department
We have all driven by one. We have all questioned those massage parlors with blacked-out windows and parking in the back. Until recently, these types of businesses in Grand Rapids have been able to run under the radar, exploit victims of human trafficking and make millions of dollars. After much research and working with the city council and local health department, SEE Human Trafficking Coalition was able to get a variety of ordinances passed and finally hold these illicit businesses accountable. This panel will explain the history of the illicit massage industry and how local municipalities can advocate for change and shut these trafficking organizations down.

Collaborating to Close the Justice Gap
Panel Discussion

Moderator: Amanda Paletz Legal Director, The Joseph Project
Alicia Ley Program Specialist, Collaborative to End Human Trafficking
Allie Mercer Human Trafficking Victim Advocate, Common Ground
Deb Ellinger Founder/Executive Director, Elli’s House
Lynne Williams Director of Rehabilitation Services, The Salvation Army
Joyce Todd Legal First Responder, The Joseph Project
Former Oakland County Prosecutor
Survivors often have trafficking-related legal needs but lack meaningful access to attorney services. However, this “justice gap” is closing in Michigan. In this panel presentation, attendees will learn how The Joseph Project harnessed the power of collaboration and volunteerism to create a statewide justice delivery system that works for the exploited.

Shared Hope International: Trafficking Policy Reform
and Next Steps for Michigan
Panel Discussion

Moderator: Angela Aufdemberge President & CEO, Vista Maria
Sarah Bendtsen Diédhiou Director of State Legislative Advocacy, Shared Hope International
Kelly Carter Assistant Attorney General, Michigan Human Trafficking Commission
Katie Papke Clinician, Professor, Survivor Leader
A decade ago, Shared Hope developed a legal framework that challenged states to enact laws that comprehensively address the crime of child sex trafficking. When they launched the first State Report Cards, the majority of states received an “F” grade, reflecting the reality that many states’ laws failed to even recognize the crime of child sex trafficking. Over the years most states improved their grades, and collectively, the country has made exciting progress. However, 10 years has also led to new research and opportunities to listen to survivors, providing waves of information that require us, as a nation, to confront where we are and where we should be going. Join Katie, clinician and survivor leader, Sarah from Shared Hope and Kelly from the Michigan Attorney General’s office as they discuss Shared Hope’s new reporting system, Michigan progress and challenges, and an overview of current bills and initiatives in progress in our state.
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[ BREAKOUT ROOMS ]

Summit registrants will have the opportunity to attend various breakout sessions for additional time to chat with guest speakers and continue building connections with other advocates. Registrants are free to come and go as they please during these scheduled times. Click the button below to see the growing list of special guests that will be hosting their own breakout rooms!

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Event Hosts:
Michigan Abolitionist Project
SEE: Solutions to End Exploitation
The Joseph Project

Event Sponsors:
Arrow Arts Psychotherapy
Bethany Christian Services
Crisis Aid International
Safe Haven Ministries
Vista Maria

Holland Community Group
2022-02-17 19:00 - 20:30 | MI, United States
Holland Community Group
If you live in Ottawa, Allegan, Muskegon, or Kent County and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community, join MAP’s Holland Community Group!
Monthly Meeting:

Thursday, February 17th, at 7 p.m.
Interested participants, please RSVP via email (holland@map-mi.org) to receive meeting location details. We will be learning about human trafficking together and discussing what we can do to increase awareness in our community!
If you’d like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group, you can also join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.
Meetings are typically held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

We hope you will consider joining us!

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MAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training, conducting awareness activities, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts, talents, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!

Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force Monthly Meeting (St. Joseph)
2022-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan, 4938 S. Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Join the Southwest Michigan Task Force on the 3rd Friday of every month at 12pm. There will be education on different human trafficking topics, collaboration between group members, and opportunities to volunteer.
Meetings will be held at:
Children’s Advocacy Center Of Southwest Michigan
4938 S. Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
For more information email: heather@map-mi.org

RESCHEDULED! Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force Monthly Meeting (St. Joseph)
2022-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan, 4938 S. Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
THE MARCH MEETING WILL BE ON FRIDAY, 3/25 THIS MONTH!

Join the Southwest Michigan Task Force on the 3rd Friday of every month at 12pm. There will be education on different human trafficking topics, collaboration between group members, and opportunities to volunteer.
Meetings will be held at:
Children’s Advocacy Center Of Southwest Michigan
4938 S. Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
For more information email: heather@map-mi.org

Holland Community Group
2022-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Meeting, MI, United States
Holland Community Group
If you live in Ottawa, Allegan, Muskegon, or Kent County and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community, consider joining MAP’s Holland Community Group!
Monthly Meeting:

Thursday, March 31st, at 7 p.m.
We will be discussing current events and happenings within the anti-human trafficking movement as well as beginning our planning for a summer awareness event hosted here in Holland.
All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. Come learn how you can help make a difference!

If you’d like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group, you can also join their Facebook Group or sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox.
Meetings are typically held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

We hope you will consider joining us!

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MAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training, conducting awareness activities, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts, talents, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!

Southwest Michigan Community Events with Leslie F. King-Friday
2022-04-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Lake Michigan College Todd Center Conference Room, 2785 E Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022, United States
Join the Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Month, and Victim Rights Month as we welcome nationally-known author, speaker, and sex trafficking survivor Leslie King-Friday.

Leslie King-Friday was trafficked at the age of 15 for over 20 years in Grand Rapids Michigan. On July 4th, 2000 Leslie’s life was changed forever. Through sincerity of her heart and an answer from God, Leslie was given a new lease on life and set to starting her life’s work. In 2005, Leslie utilized her experience, expertise, and inspiring example of a renewed lifestyle to open Sacred Beginnings, a safe haven that offers hope, and healing to trafficking victims. Leslie consults with law enforcement agencies, human service professionals, clergy, and others requesting direction and understanding in working with prostituted individuals. She also speaks at various conferences and academic institutions on the issue of human trafficking. Her awards and recognitions include: 2005 Grand Rapids, Woman of the Year nominee, 2008 YWCA Advocate of the Year, 2011 Rising Hero Award, 2014 “50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan”, 2018 Michigan Liberator Award, 2019 Grand Rapids Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club Certificate of Achievement, 2021 African American Leadership Award, 2021 BBB Trust Award. She recently published a book titled “When Angels Fight” that she will also reference during the presentation (more info about the book below).
Leslie will give us a deeper understanding of Human Trafficking and help us think about what it looks like for us as a community to help prevent trafficking from happening and to support survivors. After the evening event, we will have a panel of professionals who will answer questions related to how we are addressing trafficking specifically in our area. We are thankful to have Brook Thomas, Forensic Interviewer at the Children’s Advocacy Center; Allie Kibler-Campbell, Prevention Specialist at the Children’s Advocacy Center; Jane Wainwright, Asst. Prosecuting Attorney at the Prosecutors Office; Carolyn Groen, Victim’s Advocate at the Prosecutor’s Officer; Alyssa Pliml, SANE nurse at Spectrum Health Lakeland; Rachel Struble, therapist at The Cora Lamping Center and D/Lt. Greg Sanders with the Berrien County Police Department.

The long-anticipated biography of Leslie’s story is now available. “When Angels Fight” is a recount of how Leslie became a victim and through her life in prostitution became a survivor. “When Angels Fight” not only recounts Leslie’s story, but it gives readers an opportunity to get involved with local agencies to help fight against human trafficking and educate themselves and others.
You can find “When Angels Fight” online and in stores at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and Schuler’s Bookstore.
*Please inquire about purchasing a copy as they may be available after speaking engagements*

You will have 2 opportunities to join for this event on Friday, April 22:
2:00pm (note there will not be a panel following this event)
Southwestern Michigan College
Student Activity Center Theatre
58900 Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047

6:30pm
Lake Michigan College
Todd Center Conference Room
2785 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022

A big thank you to our sponsor Stevensville Honor Credit Union!

Virtual - Training for Van Buren School Social Workers (SW MI)
2022-05-13 12:30 - 14:30 | Webinar, MI, United States
May 13, 2022 | 12:30-2:30pm EST.
Virtual human trafficking training for Van Buren school social workers – provided by Heather McGannon, MAP Program Coordinator.

Hosted by: MASSW- Region B

Holland Community Group
2022-06-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Zeeland Biggby, 501 W Main Ave., Zeeland, MI, 49464, United States
Holland Community Group
If you live in Allegan, Ottawa, Muskegon, or Kent County and are looking for ways to help prevent and end human trafficking in your community, consider joining MAP’s Holland Community Group! Meetings are typically held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly Meeting:
Thursday, June 23rd, at 7 p.m.
Location: Zeeland Biggby
501 W Main Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464

During our meeting, we will continue our planning for the upcoming Freedom Marketplace (ethical shopping event supporting local artisans and small businesses in effort to bring awareness to labor trafficking). For this event, we are still in need of vendors, volunteers, donations and most importantly: ATTENDEES! Please share our Facebook event and rsvp. The more people who know about this event, the more successful this can be for our community! Attend our planning meeting on June 23rd if you would like to help.
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If you’d like to stay connected with MAP’s Holland Community Group, you can sign-up for their email list (“Community Group: Holland”) to have invites to any future meetings and events sent straight to your inbox – or join their Facebook Group! If you would like to contact the Holland Community Group Leader directly, please email holland@map-mi.org

We hope you will consider joining us!

MAP Community Groups consist of compassionate and motivated citizens who volunteer together to address human trafficking in their community. Community Groups meet regularly for ongoing training, conducting awareness activities, and engaging in service projects within the local community. Through Community Groups we seek to build a collaborative network that helps people use their gifts, talents, and resources to more effectively address human trafficking and its root causes. Consider joining this important work within the anti-trafficking movement in Michigan!

Holland: Freedom Marketplace
2022-08-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Kollen Park, 250 Kollen Park Dr., Holland, MI, 49423, United States
HOLLAND COMMUNITY GROUP
FREEDOM MARKETPLACE
August 20th, 2022
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
250 Kollen Park Dr., Holland, MI
>> Visit Facebook Event for more info! <<
The Freedom Marketplace is a fair trade event that provides community members an opportunity to support local artisans and small businesses while learning about labor trafficking and ethical shopping. The growing consumer awareness of the impact of modern-day slavery in our daily lives demonstrates that success awaits a business that invests in fair labor. The more people who know about this event, the more successful this can be for our community.
Please like, share, and RSVP to our event on Facebook!
VENDORS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
If interested, please contact holland@map-mi.org

Vendors: We are looking for local artisans and small business owners who would like to participate! All vendor fees will be donated to MAP to further fund their efforts to education and raise awareness about human trafficking in Michigan. Any vendor who is wiling to donate their service/time such as kids face painting, henna, bounce house, etc. will have their vendor fee waived! Services can still be charged to guests at a reasonable rate. If interested, please contact holland@map-mi.org for application and further details.

We hope you will consider joining us!

Holland Community Group
2022-09-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Zeeland Biggby, 501 W Main Ave., Zeeland, MI, 49464, United States
Holland Community Group
If 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!
Monthly Meeting:
Thursday, September 29, at 7:00 pm
Location: Biggby Coffee
501 W Main Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464

If 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

MAP 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.

St. Joseph- Law Enforcement CIT Training (not open to the public)
2022-09-30 09:00 - 11:00 | MI, United States

Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force (St. Joseph)
2022-10-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan, 4938 S. Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States

Holland Community Group
2022-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Zeeland Biggby, 501 W Main Ave., Zeeland, MI, 49464, United States
Holland Community Group
If 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!
Monthly Meeting:
Thursday, October 27th, at 7:00 pm
Location: Biggby Coffee
501 W Main Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464

If 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
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MAP 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.

Holland Community Group - POSTPONED
2022-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Zeeland Biggby, 501 W Main Ave., Zeeland, MI, 49464, United States
Holland Community Group
If 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!
Monthly Meeting:
Monday, November 21st, at 7:00 pm
Meetings postponed until January 2023
Location: Biggby Coffee
501 W Main Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464

If 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

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MAP 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.

Holland Community Group - POSTPONED
2022-12-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Zeeland Biggby, 501 W Main Ave., Zeeland, MI, 49464, United States
Holland Community Group
If 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!
Monthly Meeting:
Monday, December 19th, at 7:00 pm
Meetings will be postponed until January 2023
Location: Biggby Coffee
501 W Main Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464

If 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

MAP 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.

Holland - Human Trafficking 101 (Herrick District Library)
2023-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Human Trafficking 101
January 11, 2023 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Herrick Main Library (HBH Auditorium)
300 South River, Holland, MI 49423
In recognition of January being National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Herrick District Library will welcome Ashleigh O’Donnell, Michigan Abolitionist Project’s Holland Community Group Leader, for a presentation on human trafficking. The Michigan Abolitionist Project is a nonprofit organization working to prevent and end human trafficking in Michigan and beyond and aims to educate, engage, and eradicate human trafficking. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. No registration is required.
Click here to visit the Herrick District Library website for more info.

Holland Community Group
2023-01-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Zeeland Biggby, 501 W Main Ave., Zeeland, MI, 49464, United States
Holland Community Group
If 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 for you to join us!
Monthly Meeting:
Thursday, January 19th, at 7:00 pm
Location: Biggby Coffee
501 W Main Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464

If 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

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MAP 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.

Holland Community Group (*RESCHEDULED)
2023-03-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Zeeland Biggby, 501 W Main Ave., Zeeland, MI, 49464, United States
Holland Community Group
MAP’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!

Are 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.
We 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!
COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS:
Starting 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.

If 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

MAP 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.

Southwest Michigan Task Force (St. Joseph)
2023-03-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan, 4938 S. Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
