Michigan Anti Trafficking Project (MAP)

Fenton Community Group
2017-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Grand Rapids - Perspectives on Human Trafficking
2017-07-19 17:00 - 20:00 | WMU Cooley Law School, 111 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
You Don’t Own Me: Perspectives on Human Trafficking

Sponsored by WMU Cooley Law School- Grand Rapids Campus

MAP’s Board of Director’s President, Christopher Johnson, joins this expert panel discussion on the issue of human trafficking and its impact on West Michigan communities.
This is a free event, open to the public. The event will take place in Room 529 at the WMU Cooley Law School Grand Rapids campus. 111 Commerce Ave SW. Registration is suggested (website link to register in left column)

Milford Community Group (NOAH)
2017-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic Street, Milford, MI, 48381, United States
The Milford Community Group (NOAH) meets quarterly at
Milford United Methodist Church
1200 Atlantic St.
Milford, MI 48381
In addition to their quarterly meetings, NOAH participates in various awareness and service projects. For more information on NOAH and upcoming meetings, please sign up for their newsletters!

*Cancelled* Canton Community Group - SHE3
2017-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Connection Church, 3855 S. Sheldon Road, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
The July SHE3 Community Group meeting is Cancelled. Please join them at their September 17th meeting!
The Canton Community Group meets the 3rd Sunday of every other month 6-8pm at Connection Church. Each month will feature a speaker, service project or movie.
For More information about meetings, events and reminders please sign up to receive SHE3’s emails.

*Cancelled*Midland Community Group
2017-07-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Midland Evangelical Free Church, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. , Midland, MI, 48642, United States
** The Midland Group will not be meeting in July or August.
They will resume their regular meetings in September!**

Please join the Mid-Michigan Community Group!
This Community Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Midland Evangelical Free Church from 7:00p-8:30p.

Please sign up to receive reminders and information.

Midland Evangelical Free Church,
7221 N. Jefferson Ave.
Midland, MI 48642 United States

Shelby Township Community Group - Voices for Justice
2017-07-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Shepherds Gate Church, 12400 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI, 48315, United States
The Shelby Township Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every other month from 7pm to 8:30pm.

July 10th at 7 PM

Shepherds Gate Church
12400 23 Mile Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316
Senior High Room

Please join Michigan Abolitionist Project’s Shelby Township Community Group for our July meeting dedicated to the wonderful organization of Sole Hope.

This meeting we will be serving by packaging care kits containing medical supplies to help those in Uganda.

If you feel led, please provide the following supplies:

Antibiotic Ointment
Cotton Balls
Bandaids
Alcohol Swabs
Large Safety Pins

Additional 2017 V4J dates are September 11th & November 13th
Please signup to receive notifications and newsletters about upcoming events!

MAP @ Christ Community Church
2017-06-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Christ Community Church, 25410 Kelly Road, Roseville, MI, 48066, United States
MAP will be presenting to Christ Community Church on June 27th @ 7:00pm.
We will be educating their congregation on human trafficking and how to prevent it.
Christ Community Church 25410 Kelly Road Roseville, MI 48066

Freedom Coalition Meeting
2017-06-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-05-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-04-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-03-21 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
For more info, please contact Nathan Cole at nathan@map-mi.org.

Empower 2017: Continuum of Care
2017-05-24 14:00 - 20:00 | WMU Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills, 2630 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
Empower 2017: Continuum of Care
May 24th, 2017
Cooley Law School | 2630 Featherstone, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
2 – 8p| $30 | Light Dinner Provided

2:00 – 3:00 PM: Registration and Networking
3:00 – 3:30 PM: Introduction and Overview (Banquet Room)
3:45 – 4:45 PM: Breakout Session One (Classrooms)
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Breakout Session Two (Classrooms)
6:00 – 6:45 PM: Light Dinner (Banquet Room)
7:00 – 8:00 PM: Keynote Address (Banquet Room)

7:00 PM Keynote Speaker: Heather Stockdale, Exec. Director, Georgia Cares
Counseling Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking – Joyce Haskett (Pathways2 Counseling)
Youth (are) At Risk Panel – Maggie Dunn (House of Providence), Luke Hassevoort (Common Ground), Deena Policicchio (Alternatives for Girls)
Legal Challenges and Opportunities – Kelly Carter (Assistant Attorney General)
End the Demand – Nathan Cole (MAP)
Promising Practices of Case Management – Aleksandra Andjelkovic (Salvation Army) & Heather Stockdale (Georgia Cares)
REGISTER HERE
VOLUNTEER HERE
CONFERENCE DETAILS
(Speaker bios, breakout descriptions)

Canton Community Group - SHE3
2017-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Connection Church, 3855 S. Sheldon Road, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
The Canton Community Group meets the 3rd Sunday of every other month 6-8pm at Connection Church. Each month will feature a speaker, service project or movie.

For More information about meetings, events and reminders please sign up to receive SHE3’s emails.

MAP @ Pearls of Great Price
2017-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | St Thomas A Becket Catholic Church, 555 S. Lilley Road, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
MAP’s Coalition Coordinator, Nathan Cole, will be leading a breakout session on MAP’s ‘End the Demand’ Program at the Pearl’s of Great Price Coalition on May 12th.

MAP @ Samaritas
2017-05-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Samaritas, 2170 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI, 48083, United States
MAP’s Executive Director, Kathy Maitland, will be speaking to the foster care community about human trafficking at Samaritas.

Mt. Clemens - Rotary Club
2017-05-11 12:15 - 13:30 | Italian American Cultural Center, 43843 Romeo Plank Rd, Clinton Township, MI, 48038, United States
MAP’s Director Kathy Maitland provides an overview of human trafficking and answers questions at the May meeting of the The Rotary Club of Mount Clemens 2992 (District 6380).
They meet from 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM every Thursday at the Italian American Cultural Society and Banquet Center, 43843 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, Michigan 48038

MAP @ Leadership Macomb
2017-05-09 08:15 - 10:30 | Shelby Gardens Banquet Hall, 50265 Van Dyke , Shelby Township, MI, 48317, United States
Leadership Macomb’s Trending Tuesdays Speaker Series will host FBI Agent Tim Wiley, an expert in the area of Human Trafficking. Join us as we hear why this modern day slavery is growing in Michigan, and what is being done to stop it. The presentation will include a survivor story and tips on how to keep loved ones safe. Breakfast is included! Tickets for LM Alumni are $30 and $35 for the general public.

MAP @ 2017 Great Lakes Homeland Security Training Conference
2017-05-09 08:00 - 2017-05-10 17:00 | Event Flyer
MAP will be an exhibitor at the 2017 Great Lakes Homeland Security Training Conference
The theme for this years conference will be “Protecting Our Homeland”

May 9-10, 2017

DeVos Place – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Sponsored by:
Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Public Health Preparedness

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Shelby Township Community Group - Voices for Justice
2017-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Shepherds Gate Church, 12400 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI, 48315, United States
The Shelby Township Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every other month from 7pm to 8:30pm.
The remaining 2017 V4J dates are
May 8th
July 10th
September 11th
November 13th
Please signup to receive notifications and newsletters about upcoming events!

Ferndale - Moore Culture Media and Wave Art Studios
2017-04-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Moore Culture Media and Wave Art Studio, 530 Livernois St., Ferndale, MI, 48220, United States
MAP will present at this educational event sponsored by local artists who are using their talents to spread awareness! The evening will focus on educating parents, students, women, and men about human trafficking in Michigan.
A local Artist has created work specifically based on the topic of slavery and exploitation. Some of the proceeds from the art sold at this event will go to help anti-trafficking organizations. Participants can also donate via free-will offering to help the cause.

Troy - Unshackled by Woodside Church
2017-04-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Woodside Bible Church, 6600 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI, 48085, United States
MAP will be hosting a table at the Woodside underground church, Unshackled event on Friday, April 28.
The Woodside group is sponsoring a Worship, Praise and Prayer evening focusing on Human Trafficking during their Missions weekend. Guest speaker from India will share what he is doing in providing 3 safe houses for women rescued out of Human Trafficking. Jennifer Mason from Alabaster Gift will share about new Drop-in center and DL’ynn share her story as a rescued victim of human trafficking here in Detroit . MAP along with other ministries and organizations will be represented at tables displayed in the garage lobby area. Doors open at 6pm.

Milford Community Group at Motor City Nightmares
2017-04-28 08:00 - 2017-04-30 17:00 | Novi Sheraton, 21111 Haggerty Road, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
Our Milford Community Group, NOAH, will host a table at the Motor City Nightmares Film Festival on April 28th-30th at the Novi Sheraton 21111 Haggerty Road, Novi, MI.
NOAH will work to raise awareness about human trafficking at this event.
We need volunteers for this event!!
You do not need any prior experience in order to volunteer.
If you would like to volunteer at this event please sign up via VOLUNTEER SPOT or contact the Milford group at milford@map-mi.org.

Warren Community Group
2017-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 | The Woods Church, 14300 E. 13 Mile, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
The Warren Community Group meets the 4th Thursday of January, April, July and October at The Woods Church in Warren.
They also take part in events and outreaches throughout the year
At the April meeting of the Warren Community Group, Nathan Cole, Map’s Freedom Coalition Director, will be speaking on the new MAP “End the Demand” project.
Every month this group will feature a speaker, organization, service project or movie that fights human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.
Please sign up to receive emails and newsletters about the Warren Community Group.

Midland Community Group S.O.A.P. Project
2017-04-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Midland Evangelical Free Church, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. , Midland, MI, 48642, United States
Join MAP (Michigan Abolitionist Project) and the S.O.A.P. Project (Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution) for a community outreach to put a stop to human trafficking in the Tri-Cities area.

S.O.A.P. is a project that includes wrapping bars of soap in labels that have the national human trafficking hotline number (1-888-373-7888) printed on them. The labeled bars are distributed to local hotels to be placed in bathrooms, creating the opportunity for victims to seek necessary help. Along with these bars, posters of missing children are handed out to hotel staff members, encouraging them to report any suspicious activity that could occur at their place of employment.
Join us to learn more about the realities of Human trafficking and drive around to hotels in our area to offer them these labeled, complimentary soaps.
PLEASE REGISTER
Date and Time

Sat, April 22, 2017
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
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Special Training: April 13th 7-9 pm (not required for outreach)

Location

Midland Evangelical Free Church
7221 North Jefferson Avenue
Room 306-308
Midland, MI 48642
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MAP @ Lakes Area Youth Assistance
2017-04-19 18:00 - 20:30 | MI, United States
Marilyn Galvan of the Brighton Community Group will be representing MAP on this panel about keeping our children protected from trafficking. Other panelists include Amy Stern from Community Network Services, WLC Police Liaison Officers, Judge David Law and Walled Lake School District Superintendent.
Walled Lake Central High School: Media Center
1600 Oakley Park Road Walled Lake, MI 48323

2017 Grand Rapids Latin American Film Festival
2017-04-01 17:00 - 2017-04-02 17:00 | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Join the Grand Rapids MAP Community Group at the 2017 Latin American Film Festival!
Our Grand Rapids Community Group Leader, Maria Nunez, will be sitting on the panel on April 2nd, discussing “Las Elegidas/The Chosen Ones”

2017 Grand Rapids Latin American Film Festival

Location: Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Saturday, April 1, 2017
5:00 pm NN (90 minutes)
followed by Panel: Doris Penn, Paola Mirta León & Toni Perrine
Melba Vélez Ortiz, moderator
(refreshments will follow)
Sunday, April 2, 2017
2:00 pm Las elegidas / The Chosen Ones (110 minutes)
followed by Panel: María Núñez & Aaron Schuelke
Mayra Fortes González, moderator
(refreshments will be provided in between)
5:30 pm El abrazo de la serpiente / Embrace of the Serpent (112 minutes)
followed by Panel: Jim Penn & Carl Plantingaello

Troy - Beacon Unitarian Congregation
2017-03-26 10:30 - 11:30 | avia_template_builder_snippets
MAP will be addressing the congregation during the Sunday morning service. MAP’s Director Kathy Maitland will provide a brief overview of human trafficking, MAPs work – what we do and how we prevent and address human trafficking in Michigan. Everyone is welcome to attend.
4230 Livernois
Troy, Mi 48098

MAP @ L.I.F.T Conference
2017-03-25 09:30 - 15:30 | MI, United States
The Shelby Township Community Group will be representing MAP at the 2017 L.I.F.T. Conference in Sterling Heights. MAP will be selling merchandise from our Freedom Marketplace!
The theme of the conference is “The Uncommon Woman: Taking the Higher Road”, and you can find more information on attending the conference HERE.

MAP @ Michigan Council of Nurse Practioners
2017-03-23 18:00 - 19:00 | MI, United States
MAP board member, Meaghan Pear, will be presenting on human trafficking to the Lakeshore Chapter of the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.

Canton Community Group - SHE3
2017-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Connection Church, 3855 S. Sheldon Road, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
The Canton Community Group meets the 3rd Sunday of every other month 6-8pm at Connection Church. Each month will feature a speaker, service project or movie.
This month SHE3 will be welcoming Nights Angels. They are “boots on the ground” in the fight against human trafficking in Detroit. With approx. 4 years experience in this line of work, they have met close to 2000 victims right here in Detroit. They will share stories of their friends as well as the horrific statistics. They operate in four areas of ministry: Awareness, Assistance, Advocacy and Apostleship.
Check out their Facebook page at nightangelsdetroit
We would also like to bless their ministry by bringing small rolled fleece blankets. They are about $6 at Walmart.
For More information about meetings, events and reminders please sign up to receive SHE3’s emails.
