Michigan Anti Trafficking Project (MAP)

Sterling Heights MAP @ Womens Conference
2016-04-16 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Sterling Inn Conference Center, 34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, United States
MAP will be a featured vendor at….

2016: Women’s Conference “A Journey of the Heart”
Featured Speaker | Tammy Trent
Saturday, April 16, 2016 | 9a-3p
Sterling Banquet Center (Wyndam Gardens)
$30 by March 20 |$35 March 21-April 3
Sponsored by LIFT (Ladies in Faith Together)
Contact women@sgatechurch.org
A Journey of the Heart (We walk by faith, not by sight) featuring Tammy Trent will be held on Saturday, April 16, Sterling Conference Center/Wyndam Gardens, 9a-3p. $30 Early Bird registration until 3/20, $35 after 3/21. The deadline to register is 4/3 or when sold out! Ticket price includes a buffet lunch, 38+ vendor shopping, fun, fellowship and a great time! This large multi-church sponsored conference supported by Shepherd’s Gate is for women from high school age to the young at heart.
Your attendance at this event will help support AWOL (All Worthy of Love), an organization that brings the love of Jesus to those who are snared in prostitution and human trafficking right here in the Detroit area. You may obtain a brochure/registration form at the Connection Center. Completed registrations accompanied by payment can be placed in the Women’s Ministry mailbox by the church office. Checks should be made payable to Shepherd’s Gate Church. Please direct any questions to Lifeevent@yahoo.com or contact Susan Meyer, 586.255.5773.
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Columbia, Santo Tomas University in Villavicencio
2016-04-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Skype Session, Colombia
MAP will be participating in a Skype session with university students at the Santo Tomas University in Villavicencio, Colombia. The Students are reaching across the globe to learn more about human trafficking in the US as well as in Columbia and around the world. This session is open to the students only.
http://www.ustavillavicencio.edu.co/site/

Mid-Michigan Community Group
2016-04-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Midland Evangelical Free Church, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. , Midland, MI, 48642, United States
Please join the Mid-Michigan Community Group!
This Community Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Midland Evangelical Free Church from 11am-1pm.
Please sign up to receive reminders and information.

*Cancelled*Shelby Township Community Group (Voices for Justice)
2016-04-11 07:00 - 20:30 | Shepherds Gate Church, 12400 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI, 48315, United States
The Shelby Township Community Group will now be meeting bi-monthly.
The next meeting is May 9th @ Shepherds Gate Church in Shelby Township.
Voices for Justice will feature an individual, organization, movie or service project that works to fight human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.
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Spring Holiday Indoor Farmers Market
2016-03-26 10:00 - 15:00 | New Baltimore Recreation Center, 50976 Washington Street, New Baltimore , MI, United States
~ Please join the Shelby Twp Community Group (Voices for Justice) at the New Baltimore Farmers Market (NBFM) ~

2nd Annual Spring Holiday Indoor Farmers Market
10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday ~ March 26, 2016

V4J will be selling MAP Merchandise and raising awareness about human trafficking.

Milford Community Group (NOAH)
2016-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic Street, Milford, MI, 48381, United States
Our Milford Group (North Oakland Abolitionist Hub – NOAH) is engaged in abolishing human trafficking in America and abroad.
On March 21st, NOAH will welcome Alice Jay, Author and Survivor Advocate. Alice will share her powerful story and how she is working to end modern day slavery!
NOAH will also be prepping for the April 16th S.O.A.P. event
NOAH’s open meetings are held the 3rd Monday of every other month at Milford United Methodist Church 1200 Atlantic St., Milford, MI 48381 at 7pm.
Please sign up to receive reminders and information.

Beauty for Ashes-S.O.A.P. Flint
2016-03-19 09:30 - 13:00 | The Rock Church, 11400 Linden Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
Join our Fenton Community Group as they participate in a S.O.A.P. Project.

Human Trafficking is the 2nd leading crime in the world….and in the U.S!
With over 100,000 children being trafficked nationwide and over 1 million missing and runaway youth, S.O.A.P.needs your help to rescue these young victims.
This is an hands on outreach! Volunteers will meet at The Rock Church fro training on the subject of sex trafficking and will focus on approaching hotel management to distribute hotel-size soaps with the National Human Trafficking Hotline number. Before heading into the field the team will label all of the soaps, have lunch and the break into teams to cover the flint area.
We need YOUR HELP!
Agenda:
9:30am Sign in and start labeling soap:
10:00am Training: Human Trafficking 101, how to do S.O.A.P., signs to look for, how to talk to hotels.
11:30 Lunch Provided
Hotel Outreach: Teams disburse and head out to deliver soap and posters.
If you are interested in attending, sign up here: http://www.hisrock.net/events-manager/2016/2/10/beauty-for-ashes-soap-flint

Macomb Community College (Center) - Awareness Event
2016-03-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Macomb Community College (Center), 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI, 48038, United States
Human Trafficking Awareness Events at Macomb Community College south (11am) and center (1pm) campuses.
Students, especially sociology, psychology, social work students, are invited to attend (check with your professor about extra credit option). This year, students and staff are eligible to receive credit toward a cultural competency certificate for their participation (see your student advisor for details)

Macomb Community College (South) - Awareness Event
2016-03-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Macomb Community College (South), 14500 E 12 mile Rd , Warren , 48088, United States

Fenton Community Group
2016-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rock Church, 11400 Linden Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
The Fenton Community Group meets the 2nd Monday of every month at the Rock Church.
In March, come out to hear Christina Tipton from H20, Strip Club Ministry. Christina will be presenting on how the sex industry perpetuates sex trafficking, why its not being reported, and why the church doesn’t see it as a risk to the cooperate church body

Fenton Community Group
The Rock Church
11400 Linden Road
Fenton, MI 48430
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Shelby Township Community Group (Voices for Justice)
2016-03-14 07:00 - 20:30 | Shepherds Gate Church, 12400 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI, 48315, United States
“Come Join us on Monday March 14th @ 7pm in Room #38 to learn how Good Stuff Cacao is partnering with VASI to provide opportunities for poverished Peruvians & their families as a solution to prevent modern-day slavery”
Visit Website…. GOOD STUFF CACAO

As a reminder Shelby Township Community Group, Voices for Justice, meets on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Canton Community Group - SHE3
2016-03-12 09:30 - 11:00 | Connection Church, 3855 S. Sheldon Road, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
SHE Reaches: Women’s Breakfast 3/12/16
Join us on March 12th, at 9:30am for a Women’s Breakfast as we kick off
“SHE 3” our human trafficking awareness ministry.Due to the content, this event is not suitable for any girl under 15 years of age. We do believe that girls ages 15-18 would highly benefit from this breakfast. Knowledge is power.Tickets are on sale now!! Pricing: $10 per person. We are offering special pricing of $5 for those 15-18 years of age.
This event will sell out, tickets will not be sold at the door. Buy your tickets early!
Childcare is not offered for this event.

SHE3 meets bi-monthly on Sunday nights!
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Mid-Michigan Community Group
2016-03-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Midland Evangelical Free Church, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave. , Midland, MI, 48642, United States
Please join the NEW Mid-Michigan Community Group!
This Community Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Midland Evangelical Free Church from 11am-1pm.

Please sign up to receive reminders and information.

Freedom Coalition: Empowerment Training
2016-03-05 09:30 - 14:00 | WMU Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills, 2630 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
“Empowering Students, Businesses & Anti-trafficking Advocates” March 4 and 5, 2016 at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Auburn Hills.Register now to reserve your spot. Student and group rates available.
Offerings include:

Empowering Students– Calling all high school and college students and those who teach and lead them. Come be empowered by iEmpathize who has been in classrooms and universities across the country inspiring young people with their message of empathy to end exploitation.
Engaging your Campus– Gain tools and insights for funneling your knowledge and passion into effective ways to impact your peers, school, and community.
Empowering Parents- We want to give parents the tools to help better protect their children from exploitation especially in the areas of internet and social media safety.
Slavery Footprint– There are more slaves bought and sold today than at any point in human history. Discover your slavery footprint and learn ways you can insist that the clothes we wear, the food we eat, and the products we use are made free of forced labor.
Engaging Businesses– Come learn how we can ensure the businesses we support as consumers, work for or own, are engaging in ethically responsible business practices.
LARGE EVENT- Be inspired through short film, survivor testimony and inspiring words from the president and founder of iEmpathize, Brad Riley.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Freedom Market Place– An opportunity to purchase products that promote ethical labor practices and support justice initiatives in the communities where they are made.
The Apathy Effect Exhibit– A compelling mixed media narrative of modern day slavery led by iEmpathize.

ORGANIZATIONS

Freedom Coalition: Our purpose is to bring together experienced community advocates for a unified and comprehensive approach to address human trafficking in our area through prevention, awareness, victim rescue and restoration and specialized training. The coalition is administrated by the Michigan Abolitionist Project.
iEmpathize: Our mission is to evoke empathy and empower people to eradicate child exploitation. We help people identify how and where they intersect with this issue and equip them with the tools and opportunities to respond.

SCHEDULE
Friday
1:30 PM: Registration, Exhibit & Freedom Marketplace Open
2 PM- Slavery Footprint
3 PM- Engaging Businesses, Empowering Parents
4 PM- Empowering Students
5 PM- Engaging Your Campus
7 – 8:30 PM- Large Event (Free)
Saturday
9:30 AM: Registration, Exhibit & Freedom Marketplace Open
10 AM- Slavery Footprint
11 AM- Engaging Businesses, Empowering Parents
Noon- Empowering Students
1 PM- Engaging Your Campus
Come to one or all of the sessions!
COST
Individual $15
Student $10
Group Rate (10+) $5
Let us know you’re coming on Facebook!
Click for more information.
For brochures, please contact MAP at info@map-mi.org.

Freedom Coalition: Empowerment Training
2016-03-04 13:30 - 20:30 | WMU Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills, 2630 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
“Empowering Students, Businesses & Anti-trafficking Advocates” March 4 and 5, 2016 at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Auburn Hills. Register now to reserve your spot. Student and group rates available. Offerings include:

Empowering Students– Calling all high school and college students and those who teach and lead them. Come be empowered by iEmpathize who has been in classrooms and universities across the country inspiring young people with their message of empathy to end exploitation.
Engaging your Campus– Gain tools and insights for funneling your knowledge and passion into effective ways to impact your peers, school, and community.
Empowering Parents- We want to give parents the tools to help better protect their children from exploitation especially in the areas of internet and social media safety.
Slavery Footprint– There are more slaves bought and sold today than at any point in human history. Discover your slavery footprint and learn ways you can insist that the clothes we wear, the food we eat, and the products we use are made free of forced labor.
Engaging Businesses– Come learn how we can ensure the businesses we support as consumers, work for or own, are engaging in ethically responsible business practices.
LARGE EVENT- Be inspired through short film, survivor testimony and inspiring words from the president and founder of iEmpathize, Brad Riley.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Freedom Market Place– An opportunity to purchase products that promote ethical labor practices and support justice initiatives in the communities where they are made.
The Apathy Effect Exhibit– A compelling mixed media narrative of modern day slavery led by iEmpathize.

ORGANIZATIONS

Freedom Coalition: Our purpose is to bring together experienced community advocates for a unified and comprehensive approach to address human trafficking in our area through prevention, awareness, victim rescue and restoration and specialized training. The coalition is administrated by the Michigan Abolitionist Project.
iEmpathize: Our mission is to evoke empathy and empower people to eradicate child exploitation. We help people identify how and where they intersect with this issue and equip them with the tools and opportunities to respond.

SCHEDULE
Friday
1:30 PM: Registration, Exhibit & Freedom Marketplace Open
2 PM- Slavery Footprint
3 PM- Engaging Businesses, Empowering Parents
4 PM- Empowering Students
5 PM- Engaging Your Campus
7 – 8:30 PM- Large Event (Free)
Saturday
9:30 AM: Registration, Exhibit & Freedom Marketplace Open
10 AM- Slavery Footprint
11 AM- Engaging Businesses, Empowering Parents
Noon- Empowering Students
1 PM- Engaging Your Campus
Come to one or all of the sessions!
COST
Individual $15
Student $10
Group Rate (10+) $5
Let us know you’re coming on Facebook!
Click for more information.
For brochures, please contact MAP at info@map-mi.org.
