• VAAC Friday Meeting: Women Leading the Fight for Housing Justice – Know Your Rights, A Conversation on Tenant Protections & Housing Policy

    This Women’s History Month, come to our next VAAC Friday Community Meeting, co-hosted by the Wisdom Institute on March 13 at 12:30 PM for a conversation about housing instability, tenant rights, and the policies shaping housing access across Michigan, featuring speakers State Representative Kristian Grant of Michigan’s 82nd House District and Cicely Allen, Co-Executive Director…

  • Celebrating the Life and Impact of Ronnie Waters

    A Fearless Justice Advocate, Leader, Comrade in Arms, and Friend Our community is grieving the loss of a giant. Ronnie Waters was larger than life. His passion for his family, his friends, this work, and his deep commitment to community, paired with his endless spark of light, defined so much of who he was. Ronnie…

  • Last Chance to Make An Impact Before The Year Ends!

    Year End Giving Builds Year Round Civic Power The need has not slowed. The barriers have not disappeared. And our work cannot pause. As the year comes to a close, we are deeply grateful for the community that makes this work possible. At the same time, we are clear about the reality across Michigan. People…

  • Thank you for giving! Your support keeps this work moving!

    Thank you to everyone who supported our work on Giving Tuesday. Your generosity fuels our mission and strengthens our communities. We are deeply grateful for your belief in the importance of civic access for all. Even with this incredible support, we are still working to reach our year end goal. The need continues every day…

  • Final VAAC Meeting Featuring Heaster Wheeler

    Reflecting on 2025 to Build Power for 2026 We look forward to seeing you join us today at 12:30 PM for our final VAAC meeting of the year. We are thrilled to welcome our special guest presenter, Heaster Wheeler, a powerful advocate and leader who has dedicated his life to strengthening democracy in Michigan. Today…

  • Thank you for giving Your support keeps this work moving

    Thank you to everyone who supported our work on Giving Tuesday. Your generosity fuels our mission and strengthens our communities. We are deeply grateful for your belief in the importance of civic access for all. Even with this incredible support, we are still working to reach our year end goal. The need continues every day…

  • VAAC Friday Community Meeting

    Join us this Friday, August 15, for an important VAAC Community Meeting featuring Kathryn Ellywicz from HPCAN (Historic Preservation Citizens Action Network). She’ll walk us through the petitions currently circulating — including: This is a chance to get the facts, ask questions, and prepare to educate and protect our neighbors from harmful disinformation. Join us…

  • VAAC Community – We’re Back! Join Our First Meeting of 2025!

    VAAC is back with our first Community Meeting of 2025! We’re excited to kick off the year with a crucial discussion on Michigan’s legislative landscape and its impact on our work, led by policy consultant Tony Gant, who will share key insights and updates. Join us TODAY, Friday, January 31, at 12:30 PM, as we reconnect,…

  • Mark Your Calendar: VAAC Meetings Resume January 31st!

    Dear VAAC Community, We hope your year is off to a great start! As we reach the midpoint of January 2025, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued dedication and support. Together, we’ve made significant progress in advancing voting access, and we’re excited to build on this momentum with you…

  • Happy New Year from Voting Access For All Coalition!

    As we close out another year, we’d like to express gratitude to our VAAC family.  We know that Civic Engagement is more than just voting … coalition building is power!  It’s been a transformative year and we could not have done this work without you. We’re constantly impressed and inspired by this community.  VAAC is…

  • In Solidarity and Strength Beyond One Election

    Dear Vaac Community, We are a coalition of people directly impacted by the legal system, along with close allies, working to ensure that every person in Michigan knows their right to vote and has the tools to exercise it. In 2024, we showed up powerfully to do just that. This election, VAAC helped hundreds, many…

  • Join Us for a Voter Education & Mobilization Party

    We’re excited to invite you to our Voter Education Party on September 14, from 12-4 PM. It’s a community event filled with fun, prizes, swag, activities, resources, music, food, and more!

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