Michigan Anti Trafficking Project (MAP)

Rochester Music in The Park
2016-06-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-06-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Rochester Municipal Park, Paint Creek Trail, Rochester, MI, 48307, United States
Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. throughout the summer, concerts will be held at no charge at the Bebout Band Shell at Municipal Park, located at 400 Sixth St. behind City Hall.
MAP will be featured at Music in The Park on:
June 23rd
June 30th
July 14th
July 28th
If you are interested in volunteering with MAP at any of the events please visit: http://vols.pt/o661Cm
Concerts conclude at 9:00 p.m. Food will be available for purchase for those who arrive early and the Mean Weenie Gourmet Food Truck will be serving Michigan-made products.

Freedom Coalition
2016-06-21 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
Bringing together expert community advocates in Oakland & Macomb counties for a unified and comprehensive approach to address human trafficking through prevention, awareness, victim rescue & restoration, and specialized training. Come join other committed individuals who are putting their knowledge and passion to work in our task force groups.
Please contact Shauna Rushing at shauna@map-mi.org for more information.

Milford Community Group (NOAH)
2016-06-20 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.
Open meetings are held at Milford United Methodist Church 1200 Atlantic St., Milford, MI 48381 at 7pm.
Please sign up to receive reminders and information.

Fenton Community Group
2016-06-13 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 @ 7pm.

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 - Awareness Event
2016-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 | St Thomas Catholic Church, 1449 Wilcox Park Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Grand Rapids – You are invited to attend a human trafficking awareness event and informational meeting on Saturday evening June 11, 2016 at 7pm at St. Thomas Parish in Grand Rapids.
The Director of the Michigan Abolitionist Project’s, Kathy Maitland will be presenting an overview of human trafficking that will include an update on some of the efforts underway in the state of Michigan. There will also be opportunity to learn more about the Michigan Abolitionist Project, our initiatives, and how our Community Groups are making an impact by addressing human trafficking across the state of Michigan in the communities of Brighton, Canton, Fenton, Lansing, Novi, Midland, Milford, Redford, Shelby Twp, U of M, Warren, … and the list is growing!
MAP plans to start a new Community Group in the Grand Rapids area. Abolitionists who are interested in joining the movement and who live in or near Grand Rapids are encouraged to attend to learn more and to provide feedback.
This event is free and open to the community. Registration is not required but your pre-registration for this event will help in our planning. REGISTER HERE
Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there, pass the word and invite a friend!

Novi - Awareness Event
2016-06-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Oak Pointe Church, 50200 W 10 Mile Road, Novi, MI, 48374, United States
MAP’s 6:8 Student Community Group is presenting a human trafficking awareness event at Oak Pointe Church in Novi. The Community is invited to come and learn more about various organizations working together to address human trafficking in SE Michigan.

Midland Community Group
2016-06-09 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.

Warren's Greatest Garage Sale
2016-05-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, One City Square, Warren, MI, 48093, United States
MAP will be selling Justice Shop Collection merchandise at
Warren’s Greatest Garage Sale!!

<<SHOP NOW, SHOP EARLY>>
or
Volunteer at this event

Warren's Greatest Garage Sale
2016-05-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Warren City Square, One City Square, Warren, 48093, United States
MAP will be selling Justice Shop Collection merchandise at
Warren’s Greatest Garage Sale!!

<<SHOP NOW, SHOP EARLY>>
or
Volunteer at this event!

Warren Community Group Meeting
2016-05-26 19:00 - 20:30 | The Woods Church, 14300 E. 13 Mile, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
The Warren Community Group meets the 4th Thursday of every month at The Woods Church in Warren.
May 26, 7pm “North” room at The Woods Church
Cynthia Khan is speaking from Poblo International. This organization works with refugees, helping them transition into the country with ESL classes, vocational training, etc. Many who come to them are survivors of human trafficking and Poblo International gets them connected with services through their organization or others.
Every month this group will feature a speaker, organization, service project or movie that fights human trafficking in Michigan and beyond.

Berkley Community Church Women's Event
2016-05-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Berkley Community Church, 2855 Wiltshire Rd, Berkley, MI, 48072, United States
The Berkley Community Church women, The Jesus Girls, will be hosting a human trafficking awareness event that will feature the film “Chosen”. “Chosen” tells the story of two “all-American” teenage girls deceived into trafficking. Eighteen-year-old Brianna was an honor-roll student and cheerleader and worked at a local café. Thirteen-year-old Lacy was an active member of her youth group, and a volunteer in her community.
Both were manipulated. Both were exploited. Both were chosen.
Berkley Community Church women and friends (21 and older please) are invited to attend this event in the BCC “Garage” to learn what they can do to protect our youth and to prevent human trafficking. Kathy Maitland, Director of the Michigan Abolitionist Project will join us to share more about human trafficking and the work of the Michigan Abolitionist Project http://www.michiganabolitionistproject.org/.
Fair trade coffee and tea will be provided. Bring a snack to share if you would like. Please feel free to invite others or bring a friend! For map and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/232085943827323/

Hope For Freedom Walk
2016-05-21 08:00 - 11:00 | Warren Community Center, 1 Civic Center Drive , Warren, MI, United States
Beginning with a drive to simply “do something” Hope For Freedom Walkers took their first steps for justice 7 years ago. This spring, 7 years and $25,000+ raised later, we will walk once more and take a stand for freedom.
Our purpose is to raise funds and awareness to fight human trafficking.
Our focus is Southeast Michigan and Southeast Asia.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 each year.
Our strategy is for 100 walkers to each find 10 friends to donate $10.
Our partners & recipients of funds raised are Michigan Abolitionist Project (victim / survivor assistance) and Hope Rising Missions (prevention work in Southeast Asia).
Our hosts are Bethel Christian Church and the City of Warren.
Please visit The Hope For Freedom Walk website to register!
Please click here to volunteer!

Freedom Coalition
2016-05-17 18:30 | MI
Bringing together expert community advocates in Oakland & Macomb counties for a unified and comprehensive approach to address human trafficking through prevention, awareness, victim rescue & restoration, and specialized training. Come join other committed individuals who are putting their knowledge and passion to work in our task force groups.
Please contact Shauna Rushing at shauna@map-mi.org for more information on joining the Freedom Coalition.

Canton Community Group (She3)
2016-05-17 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
The Canton Community Group meets on Sunday evenings, bi-monthly, at Connection Church.

Sunday, July 17 from 6-8
Connection Church
3855 S Sheldon Rd, Canton
6p-8p in the VIP room.

She3 will be having a speaker from All Worthy of Love in July.
All Worthy of Love is a justice focused non-profit that reaches out to men and women enslaved by street-prostitution. Their mission is to restore broken dwellings, based on the teachings of Isaiah 58. They work in a three stranded cord; prevention, rescue, and restoration. They prevent sex-trafficking through awareness. They promote awareness through various speaking engagements at local churches, schools, and small groups to educate the community of modern day slavery. They also rescue victims of trafficking through weekly outreach and restore victims of trafficking through partnerships with local organizations that offer safe housing and restorative care. They believe the Church is God’s answer to injustice as do we.

This is a free event. Please come and bring your friends to see how you can help end trafficking.

Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information please contact Laine at canton@map-mi.org
Sign up to be on the mailing list for this group!

The Abolitionists: Lansing Showing
2016-05-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Celebration Cinema, 200 E. Edgewood, Lansing , MI, 48911, United States
Join the Lansing Community Group at this showing of The Abolitionists.

On December 10th, 2013 Special Agent Tim Ballard turned in his Homeland Security badge and resigned from his employment with the United States government. He had spent over a decade rescuing children from child sex tourism both domestically and overseas. Though his job was difficult, he was proud that his country was one of very few in the world who was actually doing anything about this problem. However, mired in red tape and bureaucracy, Tim left to begin saving the children that he saw falling out of the purview of the US government. These children constitute over 90% of the children lost to child sex slavery and he could do nothing to help them while in the employment of the US government.

This is a story about the lost children and the recue team’s exploits as they investigate and liberate enslaved children from around the world.

The Abolitionists: Saginaw Showing
2016-05-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Quality 10 GDX, 3250 Kabobel Drive, Saginaw, MI, 48604, United States
Join the Mid-Michigan Community Group at this showing of The Abolitionist.

On December 10th, 2013 Special Agent Tim Ballard turned in his Homeland Security badge and resigned from his employment with the United States government. He had spent over a decade rescuing children from child sex tourism both domestically and overseas. Though his job was difficult, he was proud that his country was one of very few in the world who was actually doing anything about this problem. However, mired in red tape and bureaucracy, Tim left to begin saving the children that he saw falling out of the purview of the US government. These children constitute over 90% of the children lost to child sex slavery and he could do nothing to help them while in the employment of the US government.

This is a story about the lost children and the recue team’s exploits as they investigate and liberate enslaved children from around the world.
