MAP Joins Vista Maria Family!
Enabling further education, engagement and eradication of human trafficking in Michigan and beyond
Since 1883 Vista Maria has evolved to serve a variety of needs for vulnerable youth. Vista Maria’s expertise has been in the area of innovative treatment and services for adolescent survivors and they have been an influential advocate for survivor-focused legislation. Our partnership will strengthen our collective ability to raise awareness, improve training, and broaden our advocacy within the anti-trafficking movement.
The journey began because of the trust and respect that was built over our multi-year relationship. Through this trust and respect for the work each was doing, we realized that our missions complement one another. We decided that together we would be stronger, more effective, and able to build our capacity.
Due to the recent Eugene Miller Fellowship sponsored by the McGregor fund, Angela Aufdemberge, Vista Maria’s CEO, was able to research best practice training and advocacy nationally and globally. Our new partnership will allow us to deliver greater social impact. MAP’s mission to prevent and end trafficking directly impacts Vista Maria’s mission to keep youth safe, to make them strong, and to finds new ways to bring wholeness and possibility to those who need it most.
By combining two of Michigan’s leading human trafficking programs, Vista Maria and the Michigan Abolitionist Project are better positioned to improve awareness, advocacy, and services to combat human trafficking. MAP’s mission is the same, our brand will remain, and our programs, staff, and volunteers will continue to move forward supported by Vista Maria’s board, leadership and infrastructure. We expect to enhance and expand MAP’s high-impact services to train and educate more professionals as well as advocate for heroic survivors across our state.
We are grateful for the support of our partners and donors who make this progress possible!
Review a FAQ Page for more information or contact us directly at info@map-mi.org
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