Michigan Anti Trafficking Project (MAP)

Brighton Community Group
2019-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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 recieve the Brighton Community Groups newsletters.

Troy - MAP & JATT RoundTable Event
2019-01-29 17:00 - 19:30 | Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, Troy, MI, 48083, United States
The RoundTable is an annual event where we gather experienced professionals, advocates, and NGO leaders to participate in an evening of learning, networking and collaboration efforts to address human trafficking in our communities. This year we welcome Andy Soper – Measurable Change, Mike Glennon – FBI, Kelly Carter – Human Trafficking Commission Chair & Senior Attorney Specialist for MI Department of Attorney General and Elizabeth Moon Carter – Salvation Army. Dinner is included and Registration is required.

Ann Arbor Community Group
2019-01-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Grace Ann Arbor, 2803 Boardwalk Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
The Ann Arbor Community Group meets monthly at Grace Ann Arbor Church.
For more information on the Ann Arbor Community Group, please sign up for their NEWSLETTERS, or EMAIL them at annarbor@map-mi.org.

MAP @ Port Huron MYO
2019-01-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Port Huron, MI, United States
MAP will be educating foster care youth (age 14-24) on what trafficking looks like, and how to keep themselves and their friends safe.
Presentation by Port Huron Community Group leaders.

MAP @ Eastern Michigan University
2019-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Eastern Michigan University, 900 Oakwood St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197, United States
On national human-trafficking awareness day MAP will be presenting to students at EMU.
A brief presentation of human-trafficking, along with a facilitated conversation on the trajectory of culture will take place, followed by a Q&A.
Ethically-made items will be available for purchase as well.

MAP @ St. Patrick Church
2019-01-10 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Patrick Church, 711 Rickett Rd, Brighton, MI, 48116, United States
MAP will share the movie “Chosen” and facilitate a brief Q&A following the showing. This evening will contain an overview of trafficking in our local communities.
The intended audience of this meeting are local parents of middle-high school students.

Port Huron Community Group
2019-01-08 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Clair Co. Community Foundation, 500 Water St., Port Huron, MI, 48060, United States
The Port Huron Community Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month (October-April). 2019 dates include: January 8, February 12, March 12, and April 9. The group meets between 6:30-8pm at the St. Clair Co. Community Foundation located at 500 Water St. Port Huron, MI 48060.
For more information please email porthuron@map-mi.org.

MAP @ Women of Tomorrow (Southfield)
2018-12-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Southfield High School, 24675 Lahser Rd, Southfield, MI, 48033, United States
MAP will give a brief presentation about human trafficking, and show the movie “Chosen.” Q&A will follow the movie showing.
This will be a private presentation taking place within a school. The intended audience includes teen girls that attend Southfield High School.

Port Huron Community Group
2018-12-11 18:30 - 20:00 | The Center Port Huron, 723 Court St, Port Huron, MI, 48060, United States
The December 11th, 2018 meeting will be a planning meeting for the Port Huron Group. Please attend this meeting, especially if you would like to become more involved with the Port Huron Group!
The Pt. Huron Community Group meets the 2nd Tues. of the month (Oct – May). Our 2018 – 2019 mtgs are from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday: Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Mar 12, April 9, May 14. We meet at “The Center” of Pt. Huron: 723 Court St (Green awning entrance off Wall St. between 7th & 8th St.)

Freedom Coalition Comprehensive Training
2018-12-04 17:30 - 20:30 | The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters, 16130 Northland Dr. , Southfield, MI, 48075, United States
Freedom Coalition Comprehensive Training

Please join us for a 3-hour comprehensive training sponsored by the Freedom Coalition.
This training will help individuals to have a broader understanding of human trafficking so that they can participate in a more complete way within the anti-trafficking community.
Training Outcomes
Develop a broader understanding of human trafficking
Traffickers
Victims
Demand
Culture
Sex Trafficking
Labor Trafficking
Recognize signs and symptoms of a victim and how to respond
Review the complexity of resolving the human trafficking cycle
Understand a basic over view of the physical, mental and emotional outcome of a victim
Examine existing recovery challenges and outcomes
We also will provide a packet of volunteering opportunities from several anti-trafficking organization.
Light refreshments will be provided.
This training is free of charge.
PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND

Ann Arbor Community Group Leadership Meeting
2018-12-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Grace West Church, 5171 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Join as we brainstorm future initiatives and help create our strategic plan for 2019. If you are interested in volunteering with us and want to learn more about what we do and how you can get involved, this is the meeting for you! We welcome the opportunity to meet you and discover your passions and talents. Thank you for joining with us as a community to help prevent and abolish human trafficking!

Brighton Community Group
2018-12-01 09:00 - 14:00 | 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 recieve the Brighton Community Groups newsletters.
*Our Dec. 6 meeting will be meeting on Saturday, December 1 at the Cornerstone’s Hess Hall. Cornerstone is hosting a Women’s Advent Breakfast with fair trade shopping and two guest speakers. The cost is $7 per person. Breakfast starts at 10am.

Warren - Freedom Marketplace
2018-12-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Bethel Christian Church, 13200 East 11 Mile Road, Warren, MI, 48089, United States
Join us for this awesome fair trade and ethical shopping event! With over 10 vendors, live entertainment, silent auction items, baked goods, coffee & a Kids’ Corner (supervised craft activities to help keep the kids entertained while you shop) this is a fun event for everyone! Get everyone on your shopping list a special and unique gift!

The Freedom Marketplace gives you an opportunity to support ethical businesses and buy products made by rescued or at-risk children, men and women. While you shop, may also learn more about modern slavery in Michigan and around the world. You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity! Bring a friend!

If you would like to volunteer, Please REGISTER HERE

Milford/Commerce Community Group
2018-11-27 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 4th Tuesday of October and November of 2018. They will then go on a rotating schedule of every other month starting in February 2019!
Please SIGN UP for the Milford/Commerce newsletters to stay update on upcoming events and meetings!

Clinton Twp: Hispanic Coalition of Macomb
2018-11-20 15:30 - 16:30 | Clinton Macomb Library, 40900 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township, MI, 48038, United States
MAP will be giving a short presentation on human-trafficking in our local communities and the effects on various demographics. Resources will also be available.
The Hispanic Coalition of Macomb has a mission to: promote cultural integration to maximize the social, legal, educational health and recreational services of Hispanics, and stimulate development that empowers individuals, families, and the community as a whole.
Their vision is to serve as a medium of exchange of ideas, information and resources for all agencies that promote and serve the physical, emotional, spiritual, social and/or economic well-being of Hispanics in Macomb County, and to aid these agencies in their efforts by uniting them in a central community in a manner which attracts respect and prestige within the community.

Port Huron Community Group Meeting
2018-11-13 18:30 - 20:00 | The Center Port Huron, 723 Court St, Port Huron, MI, 48060, United States
The November 13th, 2018 meeting will feature a guest speaker
The Pt. Huron Community Grou” meets the 2nd Tues. of the month (Oct – May). Our 2018 – 2019 mtgs are from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday: Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Mar 12, April 9, May 14. We meet at “The Center” of Pt. Huron: 723 Court St (Green awning entrance off Wall St. between 7th & 8th St.)

Shelby Township Community Group
2018-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Shepherds Gate Church, 12400 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI, 48315, United States
The Shelby Township Community Group will meet November 12th at 7pm at Shepherds Gate Church.
Come November 12th and hear about two amazing people in our local community that are changing the lives of our youth every day! HAVEN PLACE is a wonderful ministry impacting the community and individuals through many types of events throughout the year! John and Tina Nagy were led by God to start Haven Place in 2014. Since the grand opening in March of 2015 thousands of lives have been transformed by Haven Place’s free classes and events. “We want people to live out their passions and dreams at Haven Place, changing the next generation for better is what it’s all about” John and Tina have been to several countries on Mission trips, worked with adults, youth and children. They love to speak at various events about their journey to Haven Place and all that God is doing in New Haven, their vision and goals for the future. John works as a program manager at US Farathane, Tina worked in the Dental field for 25 years and retired to take on Haven Place’s ministries full time. Haven Place along with it’s volunteers and donors have impacted approximately 3,606 lives in 2017, and the numbers keep increasing through 2018! Come and welcome Tina Nagy as she shares how God called her to minister to her local community and the direct positive eradication Haven Place makes to end Modern Day Slavery One Person at a time!
The Shelby Township Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every other month from 7pm to 8:30pm.
Please signup to receive notifications and newsletters about upcoming Voices for Justice events, or email them at shelby@map-mi.org

Fenton Community Group
2018-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 | The Rock Church, 11400 Linden Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
The Fenton Community Group meets Quarterly on the 2nd Monday of every month.
The months they meet are:
February
May
August
November

Fenton Community Group

The Rock Church
11400 Linden Road
Fenton, MI 48430
Please sign up to receive newsletters and reminders.
Please contact fenton@map-mi.org

Milford: Human Trafficking Awareness Market
2018-11-11 08:00 - 14:00 | St. Mary Lady Of The Snows Catholic Church, 1955 E. Commerce, Milford, MI, 48381, United States
St. Mary Lady Of The Snows Catholic Church will host a marketplace after its church services on Sunday, November 11, 8am-2pm, to educate the congregation about human trafficking and provide opportunities for individuals to purchase fair trade and ethical goods and products.
MAP will host a table and provide handouts and items for purchase.

Ann Arbor - Human Trafficking 101 Training and S.O.A.P Volunteer Training
2018-11-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Grace West Church, 5171 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Join us today from 12-3PM at Grace West Church 5171 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor for Human Trafficking 101 and S.O.A.P. Volunteer Training and Hotel Outreach!
Pizza and refreshments will be provided at 12PM for a $10 suggested donation to cover cost of lunch and hotel outreach resources. Appropriate for minors ages 16+ if joined by a parent or guardian. Please feel more than welcome to join us from 12-1:30PM for Human Trafficking 101 even if you are not interested in going out on hotel outreach. Join us as we learn as a community and participate in a meaningful hands on activity that provides hotel sex trafficking victims with a bar of hope!
We welcome the opportunity to meet you and discover your passions and talents. Thank you for working together to help prevent and abolish human trafficking in our community

Saline High School Education Classes
2018-11-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Saline High School, 1300 Campus Parkway, Saline, MI, 48167, United States
MAP will present to Saline High School’s Health Education Classes on November 9, explaining the dangers of human trafficking and how students can protect themselves and their peers.

Midland Viewing of "Break the Chain" Documentary
2018-11-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd, University Center, MI, 48710, United States
We will be showing the “Break the Chain” movie at Delta College in room S105. This movie is a documentary that addresses the issue of Human Trafficking within Michigan communities and the United States.

Midland Viewing of "Little Stones" Documentary
2018-11-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Griswold Auditorium @ Northwood University, 4000 Whiting Drive, Midland, MI, 48640, United States
We will be co-hosting “Little Stones” documentary at Northwood University. This will take place at 6:30pm in the Griswold Auditorium, 4000 Whiting Dr. So, get your voting done early and come on out and join us!

Port Huron - Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar
2018-11-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Blue Water Conference Center, 800 Harker Street, Port Huron, MI, 48060, United States
The Kiwanis of Port Huron, along with the Michigan Abolitionist Project, invite you to learn about human trafficking at this Citizens Awareness Seminar held at the lovely Blue Water Conference Center in Port Huron.
The morning features a panel of experts who will discuss the issue of human trafficking in Michigan communities like yours. Topics include how to recognize human trafficking, how to protect your family, signs that help identify victims and how our community can address the root causes of this henious crime. On the panel will be local law enforcement, community experts, and special guest Deborah Monroe, Certified Peer Support Specialist who has survived human trafficking.
This is a FREE event but registration is encourage as seating is limited.

Troy: For Freedom Annual Fundraiser
2018-11-02 18:00 - 21:30 | San Marino Club, 1685 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI, 48083, United States
On November 2nd, Michigan Abolitionist Project will gather together individuals, businesses, and faith-based communities for its 4th annual fundraiser, For Freedom.
Today, Human Trafficking is a $150 billion industry, enslaving more than 25 million adults and children around the globe. Here, in Michigan, there are more than 2,700 men, women and children who have been robbed of their freedom and enslaved in trafficking activities against their will.
This year, MAP’s goal for its For Freedom fundraiser is to raise more than $65,000 to support our much needed work of education, prevention, advocacy and awareness.
Join us on Friday, November 2, at the San Marino Club in Troy for a plated chicken dinner, live music, and a silent/live auction. Ticket purchase and event registration is required.
Empowered together, we can achieve our vision of a slave-less society.
Will you join us, For Freedom?

FOR FREEDOM HIGHLIGHTS
Special Speaker, Joyce Dixson Haskett, LMSW ACSW.
Joyce, a human trafficking survivor, spent 17 years in prison for saving her own life by killing her trafficker. She will share why MAP’s work is vital for people, like her, to obtain freedom.
Music and Live Entertainment, Lost Voices
Lost Voices is a folk and blue musicians who help vulnerable kids find hope and healing through music.

SPONSOR FOR FREEDOM AND PARTNER WITH MAP
Do you have a business, ministry, or organization that wants to make a difference? Maybe you yourself are interested in having an impact in our community that is bigger than you can imagine.
Consider sponsoring MAP’s For Freedom Annual Fundraiser this year, partnering with us as we work tirelessly to raise awareness of modern-day slavery and eradicate human trafficking through prevention, education, training and community efforts.
Since its inception in 2012, MAP’s efforts have reverberated across Michigan, empowering professionals and community advocates alike to eradicate these atrocious crimes against humanity.
This past year MAP experienced incredible growth and success, and anticipates 2019 to be full of continued impact. Join us, For Freedom.

MAKE AN IMPACT, DONATE FOR FREEDOM
When you make a donation to MAP and its For Freedom fundraiser, your money is put directly to work!
For every $1 you donate, $.79 funds our programs with the remaining $.21 going toward building our network of advocates providing education and prevention, strategic collaboration, community engagement, and survivor and victim support.

Brighton Community Group
2018-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton, MI, 48114, United States
The Brighton Community Group will be showing the movie, Chosen, during the November monthly meeting! Snacks/Beverages will be provided.
Chosen is a documentary film that shares the true story of American’s trafficked teens. The movie follows the story of three teens and their experience with sex trafficking.

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 recieve the Brighton Community Groups newsletters.

Ann Arbor - Community Forum on Human Trafficking Prevention & Cyber Safety: For Parents & Teens
2018-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Washtenaw International PTO-105 N. Mansfield St. Ypsilanti MI, 105 N. Mansfield St., Ypsilanti, MI, 48197, United States
Join us Tuesday October 23 from 6-8PM at Washtenaw International PTO-105 N. Mansfield St. Ypsilanti MI for an event for parents and teens on human trafficking prevention and cyber safety.
We welcome Cyber Safety Program Coordinator Robin Batten & FBI Susan Lucas, who will provide attendees with an overview of what human trafficking and cyber safety is along with prevention methods that parents and teens can utilize.
Survivor, founder & CEO of Sister Survivors, Alice Jay will share about her story and the nonprofit that she founded in Detroit providing support groups and other direct, free services for survivors. Pizza and water provided.
Childcare provided for ages 4-10. Ages 11 & up are welcome to attend the presentation. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER!

Southfield: Freedom Coalition
2018-10-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Salvation Army Training Center, 16130 Northland Drive, 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.
October 23rd Topic:
Setting collaboration goals for 2019
In August we heard from our community partners, on meetings, coalition guidelines, and collaboration goals for 2019.
At the October meeting, we will follow up on those surveys and launch a new Coalition format goals for 2019.
We encourage interested professionals and serious participants who have an interest in a deeper commitment to attend this important meeting.

A light meal will be provided at 5:30 pm. A suggested donation of $2 is appreciated to cover the cost of food.
The meeting will end promptly at 7:30 pm.
We do ask attendees to register so we have an accurate food count.

Troy Kiwanis Club Luncheon
2018-10-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Magiannos, 2089 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI, 48084, United States
MAP will present to the Troy Kiwanis Club during their weekly meeting, providing information about Human Trafficking in Michigan and MAP’s mission to educate the community and eradicate modern-day slavery in Michigan.

Milford/Commerce Community Group
2018-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 launching Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 from 7 -8:30 pm.
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 4th Tuesday of October and November of 2018. They will then go on a rotating schedule of every other month starting in February 2019!

Please SIGN UP for the Milford/Commerce newsletters to stay update on upcoming events and meetings!
