Michigan Anti Trafficking Project (MAP)

CANCELLED -Brighton Community Group
2019-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton, MI, 48114, United States
We are sorry but the Brighton Community Group meeting planned for tonight is cancelled. Sessions and activities are in process of planning for the upcoming months and your input is welcomed! Come to the next meeting or email us your thoughts and ideas. We plan to 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 to stay informed of activities.

MAP @ Leadership Livingston
2019-04-04 15:30 - 16:30 | EMS / U of M Center, 1911 Tooley Rd, Howell, MI, 48855, United States
MAP will share a brief presentation on human-trafficking with the Leadership Livingston group.
The goals of Leadership Livingston are simple: To identify existing and emerging leaders and to expand the number of informed, civic-oriented volunteer leaders. To provide information on community resources, to identify community concerns and to give participants an opportunity to interact with other business and community leaders. To challenge participants to increase their knowledge and to become actively involved in problem-solving in the community. To develop a core of individuals who will serve the county as a source for informed, motivated project leaders. To have an immediate positive effect on the participants, their organizations and the community.

Ann Arbor - Planning Meeting
2019-04-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Grace West Church, 5171 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Come check it out, join our team as we plan our 2019 events and initiatives on Monday April 1st at 5:30PM! We would love to hear your ideas, passions and gifts! Come brainstorm with us about how we will work together to end modern day slavery in our community. If you want to get more involved with volunteering this is a great meeting to learn about opportunities available on a one time and recurring basis! We would love to have you join our team! Please RSVP if you can make it!

If you have any questions or concerns contact us anytime! anna@map-mi.org
Thank you for partnering with us to end modern day slavery! We hope to see you then!

Ann Arbor - Human Trafficking 101 & S.O.A.P. Hotel Outreach
2019-03-31 12:30 - 16:00 | Grace West Church, 5171 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution (S.O.A.P.)’s mission is to educate hotels & motels about how to identify and report human trafficking in order to prevent the commercial sexual exploitation of children. Volunteers provide soap labeled with the National Human Trafficking Hotline number, missing children posters, and resources to assist hotels with identifying and reporting human trafficking.

MAP’s Ann Arbor Community Group host S.O.A.P. 3 times a year in Ann Arbor before major events come to the area that significantly increase trafficking in local hotels. Lunch will be provided. $10 suggested donation to cover cost of lunch and hotel outreach resources. Appropriate for minors ages 16+ if joined by a parent or guardian.

S.O.A.P. t-shirts and both of Theresa Flores’s books are available for purchase as another way to support S.O.A.P. and learn about founder and survivor, Theresa’ Flores’s incredible story. We hope that you will join us as we learn as a community and participate in a meaningful hands on activity that provides sex trafficking victims with a bar of hope!

Please register ASAP so that we can prepare adequately for lunch!

We welcome the opportunity to meet you and discover your passions and talents. Thank you for working together with us to help prevent and abolish human trafficking in our community and beyond!

Port Huron Community Group
2019-03-12 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Clair Co. Community Foundation, 500 Water St., Port Huron, MI, 48060, United States
At the March gathering the Port Huron Community Group welcomes Deb Drennan, Director of Freedom House in Detroit. Deb will present about the history and mission of Freedom House.
About Freedom House – Freedom House Detroit is a temporary home for indigent survivors of persecution from around the world who are seeking asylum in the United States and Canada. Our mission is to uphold a fundamental American principle, one inscribed on the base of the Statue of Liberty, providing safety for those “yearning to breathe free.” In 2012 we became a formal partner in the Northern Tier Anti-Trafficking Consortium servicing victims of human trafficking.
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 email porthuron@map-mi.org.

Lake Orion - Human Trafficking Awareness Presentation
2019-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Lockhart’s BBQ, 37 E. Flint St, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
As a core community service provider in the Orion community, the Orion Township Public Library plays a role in bringing our community together and making it better. Join them for their “Library Community Conversation” at Lockharts BBQ where MAP’s Lake Orion-Oxford Community Group will present an overview of human trafficking. Learn what human trafficking is, where it happens and what you can do to prevent it and protect people you care about.
The event will take place at Lockharts BBQ in Lake Orion 37 E. Flint St. Lake Orion, MI and is open to the community.

MAP @ Farm Women's Symposium
2019-03-06 08:00 - 19:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 1300 Cinema Way, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022, United States
MAP will be at the 28th Annual Farm Women’s Symposium (FWS).
Executive Director, Kathy Maitland, will be apart of a panel giving an “Overview of Human Trafficking” on day 1 of this 3 day conference.

Details for registration can be found here: www.farmwomenssymposium.com

MAP @ Girl's Symposium
2019-02-27 07:30 - 11:30 | Southfield High School, 24675 Lahser Rd, Southfield, MI, 48033, United States
MAP will be presenting at 4 breakout sessions during this first annual girl’s symposium. This is a private presentation taking place at a high school. The intended audience is for female students in 9th-12th grade.

MAP will be presenting on changing culture with the next generation.

Southfield: Freedom Coalition
2019-02-26 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 February meeting we welcome David Clayton who is the Outreach Coordinator for Families Against Narcotics (FAN) and “Hope Not Handcuffs“. Hope Not Handcuffs is an initiative started by FAN, aimed at bringing law enforcement and community organizations together in an effort to find viable treatment options for individuals seeking help to reduce dependency with heroin, prescription drugs, and alcohol. Since February 2017 they have provided hope to over 2,400 participants!
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.

Lake Orion - Human Trafficking Awareness Presentation
2019-02-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Lake Orion Village, 21 E.Church St, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
MAP’s Lake Orion – Oxford Community Group will present an overview of Human Trafficking on Monday, February 25 at the Lake Orion Village Meeting at 7:30pm at 21 E.Church St. Lake Orion. The presentation will explain what human trafficking is, where it is happening, and what you can do to prevent it and protect people you care about. The presentation is open to the community.

Milford/Commerce Community Group
2019-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Commerce United Methodist Church, 1155 N. Commerce Road, Commerce Twp., MI, 48382, United States
We are excited to welcome our speaker Sergeant Detective Sarah Krebs. Sgt Krebs will be discussing what trafficking can look like in our area along with what to look for, compared to what it might look like in the city. Did you know that over 1,000 children go missing a week in Michigan? Sgt. Krebs is the founder of Missing in Michigan and will give us insight into this organization. If time allows, participants are invited to help put kits together for street outreach during the last part of the meeting.

Reminder: We will be meeting upstairs from now on in the Wesley Room. If you come in through the main doors of the church, turn left, and go up the stairs. It’ll be the first room on the second floor. Light refreshments will be served.
The Milford Commerce Group meets 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!

Port Huron Community Group
2019-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Clair Co. Community Foundation, 500 Water St., Port Huron, MI, 48060, United States
The February 12, 2019 meeting is a planning meeting for the Port Huron Community Group. Planning includes a discussion of our mission, roles and volunteer opportunities, and the formation of a planning committee for the upcoming Conference on April 8, 2019.
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
For more information please email porthuron@map-mi.org.

Mt. Clemens - "Encounters of Hope" Dance Performance
2019-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Emerald Theater, 31 N Walnut Street, Mount Clemens, MI, 48043, United States
MAP will be attending the Encounters of Hope human trafficking awareness event at the Emerald Theater of Mt. Clemens. This is an amazing night featuring the Chaddah Dance Company as they bring truth and awareness about human trafficking through their art of dance. This is also a great opportunity to meet MAP and other leaders of organizations who fight human-trafficking locally and worldwide.

sponsored by Lakepointe Church of Macomb, Journey Church of Mt Clemens and the Baptist State Convention of MI.

Brighton Community Group
2019-02-07 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 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
