Michigan Anti Trafficking Project (MAP)

MAP 5th Annual Fundraiser, For Freedom
2019-10-27 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Shelby Gardens Banquet Hall, 50265 Van Dyke , Shelby Township, MI, 48317, United States
On October 27th , Michigan Abolitionist Project will gather together individuals, businesses, and faith-based communities for its 5th Annual Fundraiser, For Freedom, with a mission to raise $65,000 in support of this needed work.
Join us at Shelby Gardens for a strolling luncheon, live auction, and wine pull. The program will include honoring our first ever “Impact” Award, highlighting an incredible ambassador for MAP; as well as our first “World Changer” Award, showcasing the work of an amazing young abolitionist!
Registration is required. Tickets are FREE, and are available until we’re sold out!

Dress: “Sunday Best”
Event Details:
When: Sunday, October 27 2019 | 2 – 4:30 p.m
Where: Shelby Gardens – 50265 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Twp, MI 48317
Empowered together, we can achieve our vision of a slave-less society.
Will you join us, For Freedom?

Flint - A21 Walk for Freedom
2019-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Riverbank Park, 1 S Saginaw St., Flint, MI, United States
Visit the A21 Walk for Freedom (Flint) Event Page for more Event Details and Registration.
Free Event with Live Music, Face Painting, Photo Booth/Selfie Station, Raffle and more… Family Life Radio, Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team (G.H.O.S.T.), Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee Co., Celebrate Recovery, and more will be joining in to help raise awareness to ABOLISH SLAVERY EVERYWHERE, FOREVER!
Come visit the Beauty for Ashes booth – a once MAP Community Group (Fenton, MI) that transpired into opening a drop-in/”Empowerment” center!

Commerce/Milford Community Group
2019-10-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Commerce United Methodist Church, 1155 N. Commerce Road, Commerce Twp., MI, 48382, United States
The Commerce/Milford Community Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every other month.
Meeting Location: Commerce United Methodist Church
1155 N. Commerce Road, Commerce Twp. 48382.

For more information, please email milford@map-mi.org

Midland: Human Trafficking Awareness Event for Men's Ministry
2019-10-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Midland Evangelical Free Church, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. , Midland, MI, 48642, United States
October 12, 9:00-10:30 am
Human Trafficking Awareness Event for Men’s Ministry at Midland Evangelical Free Church
Presented by the Mid-Michigan/Midland MAP Community Group!
This event is OPEN to the public – Bring a friend or your teenage son.
Register here!

Detroit - International Day of the Girl
2019-10-11 08:30 - 15:30 | St Andrew’s Hall, 5105 Anthony Wayne Dr, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
The Power of Girlhood, along with Wayne State University, and Berhenda Williams, present:
“With Her: A Skilled Girl Force”
MAP is partnering with this United Nations sanctioned event to engage young women ages 13-18.
Mentoring, leadership skills, and activities to address vulnerabilities, and overcome them.

Port Huron Community Group
2019-10-08 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
Port Huron Community Group Meeting
Location: St. Clair County Community Foundation Building

We will be focusing our time preparing for our MAJOR November 2nd Conference!

Ann Arbor - St. Paul Lutheran Church, HT Presentation
2019-10-08 10:30 - 23:30 | St. Paul Lutheran Church, 495 Earhart Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, United States
MAP’s Ann Arbor Community Group will give a presentation on local & global Human Trafficking to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Objectives of Presentation:
– Awareness of the dangers to young women, men, and children.
– How to spot red flags, how to intervene or support victims or potential victims.
– Consider what opportunities there are to advocate.
Presentation will follow St. Paul’s worship service. Audience is comprised of parents, teens, and other congregation members. 40 minute presentation with Q&A. Breakfast included.

Lake Orion/Oxford - How Many Slaves Work for You?
2019-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | MI
Who: the Lake Orion/Oxford MAP Community Group
What: Presentation on Labor Trafficking – How Many Slaves Work for You?
Where: Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Lake Orion
When: September 26th at 7pm
Contact looxmap@gmail.com for more info!

Mid-Michigan/Saginaw: Ascension Training
2019-09-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Michigan CarioVascular Institute, 1015 S. Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI, 48601, United States
September 26th, 2019
Human Trafficking Awareness & Education Presentation for
Ascension Health Medical Billers and Coders
1015 S. Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI
6-7pm

Southfield: Freedom Coalition
2019-09-24 17:30 - 19:30 | The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters, 16130 Northland Dr. , Southfield, MI, 48075, United States
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
The Freedom Coalition brings together experienced community advocates in Southeast Michigan, for a unified and comprehensive approach to address human trafficking through prevention, awareness, survivor support, and specialized training. The Freedom Coalition plans to meet the 4th Tuesday of every other month for the sharing of best practices, case studies, education, and training. These meetings are open to the public, however, we do ask for you to become a member if you decide to attend regularly.
For the September 24th meeting, we will be welcoming
Jeffrey Kapuscinski from Common Ground!
He will be sharing on Common Ground’s various programs including: the Sober Support Unit (voluntary bridge to substance use services), OACIS (walk-in assessment and intervention), the CRU (short term voluntary inpatient), Mobile Crisis Team, the Victim’s Assistance Program (intensive case management), Free Legal Clinic, and the 24/7 Resource and Crisis Line.

A light meal will be provided at 5:30 pm and the meeting will end promptly at 7:30 pm.
Please register so we can have an accurate food count.

A suggested donation of $2 is appreciated to cover the cost of food.

Lansing - Okemos Community Church Meeting
2019-09-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Okemos Community Church, 4734 Okemos Rd, Okemos, MI, 48864, United States
MAP’s Executive Director, Kathy Maitland, will be meeting with the Women’s Group of Okemos Community Church for their Fall gathering.
A brief presentation on awareness and education of trafficking will take place, followed by a Q&A session.
This is a private event; intended audience is the OCC’s congregation members.

Run to Set Her Free 5k/10k
2019-09-21 08:00 - 10:00 | River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Rd, Shelby Charter Twp, MI, 48317, United States
Join walkers and runners from all over the Metro Detroit dressed as your favorite Dr. Seuss character. Your participation will raise funds to help support the following anti-human trafficking organizations: All Worthy of Love, The Joseph Project and Hope Against Trafficking.
Michigan Abolitionist Project – along with many other great organizations – will have booths for you to visit and gather some great resources!
Click here to Register!

MAP @ Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association
2019-09-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Watermark Country Club, 5500 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States
MAP will be speaking at the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association & Women’s Council of Realtor Member’s monthly educational breakfast.
The morning will include a brief human-trafficking presentation to the business community, detailing who MAP is, the issue of Human-Trafficking in Michigan, what each of us can do about it, and how to recognize someone who may be in the middle of it.
Registration begins at 9 a.m.

Macomb - R.A.P City Meeting
2019-09-13 09:00 - 11:30 | Macomb Intermediate School District Building, 44001 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI, 48038, United States
This annual event is a collaboration of Henry Ford Macomb School of Health and the Student Assistance Program. R.A.P (Resources Are Plentiful).
R.A.P City is an opportunity for parents, health team members, social workers, physical education teachers, and principals to become aware of programs and services offered by our community partners.
MAP will be addressing the attendees on what programs we offer, and what we can provide teachers, parents, etc on how to teach their students about human-trafficking.
This is an educational event. It is by invite only to attend.

Ascension Hospital - Human Trafficking Training & Protocol for Preceptors
2019-08-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Providence Hospital (Novi), 47601 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI, 48374, United States
Michigan Abolitionist Project will present an overview of human trafficking, while Karen Gray-Sheffield (Director of Ascension Southeast Michigan Community Health) will provide preceptors with Ascension Hospital’s highly developed human trafficking protocol. Lead preceptors will learn how to identify potential victims, the importance of trauma-informed care in the hospital setting, and the steps to adhere to within the given protocol.

Thank you to Ascension Hospital, and specifically Karen Straetmans (Clinical Professional Development) for coordinating and having us a part of such an important training.

THIS TRAINING IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Ascension Hospital - Human Trafficking Training & Protocol for Preceptors
2019-08-21 09:30 - 10:30 | Providence Hospital (Southfield), 16001 W. 9 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI, 48075, United States

Brighton: MAP Community Group - REGIONAL MEETING
2019-08-17 11:30 - 17:00 | Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton, MI, 48114, United States
Community Group Leader
Regional Meeting
Calling all Community Group Leaders! The date has been finalized for our Regional Meeting.
Join us for an important day of training, initiative planning, and updates – including the rollout of a brand new collaboration tool! All those interested in learning more about MAP Community Groups are also welcome to attend.

Email Emily (emily@map-mi.org) for additional details!

Ascension Hospital - Human Trafficking Training & Protocol for Preceptors
2019-08-16 08:30 - 09:30 | Ascension St. John Hospital (Detroit), 22101 Moross, Detroit, MI, 48236, United States

CANCELLED - Brighton Community Group
2019-07-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton, MI, 48114, United States
Starting September 4th, 2018, The NEW Brighton Community Group will meet at 7pm on the 1st Thursday of each month at Cornerstone EPC.
This group will work to raise awareness and fight modern-day slavery in Michigan and beyond.
Please sign up to receive the Brighton Community Groups newsletters.
JULY 4th, 2019 MEETING IS CANCELLED.
Enjoy your holiday!

Milford/Commerce Community Group
2019-06-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Commerce United Methodist Church, 1155 N. Commerce Road, Commerce Twp., MI, 48382, United States
MAP is excited to announce the NEW Milford/Commerce Community Group!
This Community Group will meet at Commerce United Methodist Church 1155 N. Commerce Road Commerce Twp, MI 48382
The Milford Commerce Group will meet the 3rd Tuesday of every other month beginning in February 2019.
Please SIGN UP for the Milford/Commerce newsletters to stay update on upcoming events and meetings!

Sterling Heights - MAP @ St. Michael Church
2019-06-13 13:30 - 14:30 | St. Michael Catholic Church, 40501 Hayes Rd, Sterling Heights, MI, 48313, United States
MAP will be attending a Year-End Appreciation Luncheon for the Christian Service Commission of St. Michael Catholic Church. Executive Director, Kathy Maitland, will be presenting on how trafficking affects grandparents, and what we can do in our community to prevent it.
Q&A to follow.
**This is a private event, for volunteers of St. Michael Church only.

Auburn Hills - EMPOWER 2019!
2019-05-30 14:00 - 20:00 | WMU Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills, 2630 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
The Empower conference is an annual MAP event that addresses high-level challenges and opportunities pertaining to human trafficking in Michigan. Empower is designed to equip and train experts and experienced community advocates who are working towards collaborative solutions.

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Empower (verb) – 1. give someone the authority or power to do something;

2. make someone stronger and more confident

Ann Arbor - Cyber Safety
2019-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Peace Neighborhood Center, 1111 N Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
You are invited to join us Saturday, May 18th 10AM-12PM for a youth and parent focused human trafficking prevention and cyber safety community forum presented by:Cyber Safety Program Coordinator Robin Batten and Survivor, founder & CEO of Sister Survivors, Alice Jay.
Appropriate for youth 11+. Light refreshments provided. Please RSVP below!

Peace Neighborhood Center
1111 N Maple Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Ann Arbor - Cyber Safety
2019-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Peace Neighborhood Center, 1111 N Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
You are invited to join us Monday, May 13th 6-8PM for a youth and parent focused human trafficking prevention and cyber safety community forum presented by: Cyber Safety Program Coordinator Robin Batten and Survivor, founder & CEO of Sister Survivors, Alice Jay.
Appropriate for youth 11+. Light refreshments provided. Please RSVP below!

Another session available on Saturday, May 18 (see calendar).
Peace Neighborhood Center
1111 N Maple Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

MAP @ Eastern Association UCC
2019-05-11 09:00 - 14:00 | First Congregational Church, 300 Adams Street, St. Clair, MI, 48079, United States
MAP will be presenting at the Eastern Association – United Church of Christ’s Spring gathering.
Registration: 9 – 9:30 a.m
There will be 3 speaking sessions.
The gathering ends at 2 p.m.

GrandStand Music Festival
2019-05-05 15:00 - 18:30 | JW Marriott Grand Rapids, 235 Louis Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
An afternoon of great food and music in downtown Grand Rapids to raise awareness and funding to combat sex trafficking in West Michigan.
GrandStand Music Festival melds the arts and human rights to form an event unlike anything you have experienced before. At this event, you will get delicious food and drinks catered by the JW Marriott. You will also experience everything from classical to funk performances, break dancers, and a song written by All of the Above Hip Hop Academy about human trafficking specifically for this year’s event! This eclectic lineup is designed to raise funding and awareness to help combat sex trafficking in West Michigan. At the conclusion of the concert, you will have the opportunity to visit resource tables to purchase merchandise made by survivors of human trafficking and talk with organizations working to fight human trafficking at every level in your community.
Each ticket includes a $5 donation to the Michigan Abolitionist Project.
Current Artists in lineup:
Hannah Rose and the Gravestones
All of the Above Hip Hop Academy
61Syx Teknique
Front Porch Ensemble
More artists TBA soon!

Bloomfield Twp - International Academy Awareness Presentation
2019-04-26 14:30 - 15:30 | International Academy Okma, 1020 E Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Twp, MI, 48304, United States
MAP will be speaking to the ‘Helping Hands’ student club at the International Academy. This group is committed to challenging and championing global issues that face the world today. The Human Rights sub-committee will be meeting to discuss human-trafficking – MAP will give a brief presentation on awareness & prevention, along with how the next generation can change our culture.
This is a private meeting for student members only. Intended audience includes ages 14-18.

Port Huron - Kiwanis International Banquet
2019-04-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Port Huron Golf Club, 4101 Fairway Dr., Fort Gratiot, MI, 48059, United States
31st KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL BANQUET
MAP’s executive Director, Kathy Maitland, will be presenting to the Kiwanis at their annual banquet.

Thursday, April 25, 2019
Social @ 5PM, Dinner @ 6PM
Port Huron Golf Club
4101 Fairway Dr, Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
Tickets: $32 USD or $38 CAN
Bar: USD/Credit/Debit Only

Coldwater - Awareness Meeting
2019-04-25 12:00 - 13:30 | First Baptist Church, 102 Bishop Ave, Coldwater, MI, 49036, United States
MAP will be meeting in Coldwater to discuss partnerships with organizations such as the Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and to explore the development of a Coldwater Community Group.
A brief presentation on human-trafficking will be given from MAP Executive Director, Kathy Maitland, and MAP Program Coordinator, Emily Johnson.

Southfield: Freedom Coalition
2019-04-23 17:30 - 19:30 | The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters, 16130 Northland Dr. , Southfield, MI, 48075, United States
The Freedom Coalition brings together experienced community advocated in Southeast Michigan, for a unified and comprehensive approach to address human trafficking through prevention, awareness, survivor support, and specialized training. The Freedom Coalition plans to meet the 4th Tuesday of every other month for the sharing of best practices, case studies. education and training.
At the April meeting, we welcome Deb Ellinger (Executive Director and Founder of Elli’s House), Janna Snyder (Director of Fundraising for Hope Against Trafficking), and Angela Alongi (Residence Manager of Hope Against Trafficking) to come and share with us recent updates on their survivor housing programs.
Afterward, we will have time for Initiative Breakout Groups.
The meeting will end promptly at 7:30 pm.
A light meal will be provided at 5:30 pm. A suggested donation of $2 is appreciated to cover the cost of food.
We do ask attendees to register so we have an accurate food count.
