VAAC ambassadors will be out in the community over the next week, bringing voter and civic education into spaces focused on expungement, families and young people, community art, Black leadership, and neighborhood resources.

At these events, VAAC will share accurate information about voting rights in Michigan, answer questions, and offer voter registration support. We will also be creating art with community members as the Voting Rights Community Art Project gets closer to its ArtPrize exhibition this fall.

2026 Expungement Clinic in Roseville

CARE of Southeastern Michigan and Recovery United Community Center will host a free expungement clinic where legal professionals will help participants learn whether they may qualify for expungement and understand the next steps in the process.

No registration is required, and assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Medicaid enrollment assistance and additional community resources will also be available.

VAAC will be on site providing voter and civic education, voter registration support, and information about voting rights for people impacted by the criminal legal system.

Friday, August 21
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

CARE of Southeastern Michigan
18441 Utica Road
Roseville, MI 48066

3rd Annual Book Bag Giveaway

Families can get ready for the new school year at the 3rd Annual Book Bag Giveaway at the Detroit People’s Food Co-op.

The afternoon will include book bags and school supplies while supplies last, uniform giveaways, a barbecue, DJ, vendors, face painting, and other activities.

VAAC will be there connecting with families, providing voter and civic education, and offering voter registration support.

Saturday, August 22
12:00 to 6:00 PM, while supplies last

Detroit People’s Food Co-op
8324 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202

Voting Rights Community Art Project Pop-Up at QueerSeed Collective

VAAC and Indivisible Metro Detroit are hosting one of the final Voting Rights Community Art Project pop-ups before the community-created installation heads to ArtPrize in Grand Rapids this fall.

Community members of all ages are invited to create a small piece of art exploring voting rights, democracy, civic participation, and what voting means to them. Paint, draw, collage, write, or use another form of creative expression. No artistic experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.

Every piece created becomes part of the larger collaborative exhibit.

Sunday, August 23
3:00 to 5:00 PM

QueerSeed Collective
5130 Burlingame Street
Detroit, MI 48204

Black & Connected: Statewide Leadership Mixer

The Michigan Young Black Leaders Coalition will bring emerging and established Black leaders from across Michigan together for an evening focused on relationships, collaboration, and building connections across communities and organizations.

The mixer will include food, drinks, open networking, and guest speakers.

The event is hosted by the Michigan Young Black Leaders Coalition in partnership with the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, VAAC, and NextGen Detroit.

Sunday, August 23
6:00 to 9:00 PM

4642 2nd Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201

DRMM Community Outreach Day of Prayer

Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries will host a Community Outreach Day of Prayer centered on faith, food, fellowship, and connecting people with practical resources.

The afternoon will include free food, toiletries and community resources, clothing and other essentials, music, prayer, and fellowship.

VAAC will be there providing voter and civic education, answering questions, and offering voter registration support.

Friday, August 28
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Christian Guidance Center
19211 Anglin Street
Detroit, MI 48234

Find VAAC in the community

Community outreach gives VAAC ambassadors an opportunity to bring voting information into places where people are already gathering, getting resources, building relationships, and talking about the issues affecting their lives.

Wherever you find us, stop by the VAAC table with your voting questions, get help registering to vote, or learn more about voting rights in Michigan.