What’s happening in the VAAC community
ACLU-MI is kicking off 2023 with a renewed effort to reform Michigan’s bail system. The first step is to re-introduce bail reform legislation and build on the work all have previously been a part of in order to successfully pass this legislation. To continue this work, please join ACLU-MI Smart Justice virtually on Wednesday, February 15th at 6:00 p.m. for …
Capital Area Michigan Works is hosting an expungement and job fair on Monday, February 6th, 2022 from 1pm-4pm at 2110 S. Cedar St. in Lansing. VAAC will have a table at this event to share voting information and register voters! Anyone interested in learning about their expungement options is encouraged …
State Voices, a national network of state organization that includes Michigan Voices, is hosting an exciting series of training focusing on Legislative Advocacy. So many of the issues VAAC fights for could be realized if we can get our Michigan legislature to change or pass laws. For example, the Michigan …
On Monday, January 16 2023, Michigan United held their first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Justice Assembly & Awards Ceremony at the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church to honor folks from our communities who are running with the torch of justice and have made a difference in our communities. We …
Do you have a conviction in Lansing? Do you know someone who does? Join MSU College of Law students, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office, Safe and Just Michigan, and Nation Outside for MSU Law’s expungement fair. Pre-Register to see if you are eligible. (https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdD-3AVKds0N…/viewform). They also welcome any and all …
VAAC IS BACK FROM HOLIDAY BREAK AND READY FOR OUR 1st MEETING OF THE NEW YEAR! Happy New Year! We’re back from holiday break and we hope you’ve had a joyful, restful holiday break— and are ready to join us for our first coalition meeting of 2023. From continuing the …
As we close out another year, we’d like to express gratitude to our VAAC family. We know that Civic Engagement is more just than voting and that coalition building is power! It’s been a transformative year and we couldn’t have done this work without you. We’re constantly impressed and inspired …
Join Voting Access For All Coalition at our final meeting of the year for an election debrief, reflection on our collective achievements and a look at 2023. Believe it or not the election was only one week ago! Thank you to each and every partner, volunteer, & person that has …
Tis’ the season!🚜📃🎅🏾 Help ensure that no child is forgotten this holiday season🎄and make a difference for a family in need this Christmas. The Angel Tree Program connects parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts. In partnership with Prison Fellowship, Greater Grace Temple is working …
Want to have the power to make an impact in your community? #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that harnesses the power of people & organizations to change our communities, and this year we’re asking for your support to help us raise 5K. Your gift will help us fund …
Were you incarcerated in Michigan? Share your experience with programming offered by the Michigan Department of Corrections! MI-CEMI and their partners want to increase the availability of quality programming for people detained by MDOC. Your responses are vital in increasing access to QUALITY & USEFUL programming for people inside. All …
