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A Brighter Way to Host Community BBQ
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A Brighter Way is thrilled to invite you to our 2nd Annual Community BBQ, where the spirit of togetherness meets good food and enriching conversations! Friday, May 17th, 2024 @ Riverside Park in Ypsilanti, MI. 3-7pm Join in for a delightful afternoon filled with: Delicious BBQ | Engaging conversations | Information booths from local organizations…
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Take Action to Support the Michigan Voting Rights Act
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From our friends at Promote the Vote Michigan. Last week voting rights advocates, community leaders, and lawmakers filled a Senate Elections and Ethics Committee hearing room to talk about the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MI VRA). Leaders including Yvonne White, president of NAACP Michigan State Conference, spoke passionately about finishing the work civil rights leaders…
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8 Ways to Have a Successful Legislative Visit: Making the Most of Your Interaction
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This post first appeared on Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. Attending a legislative visit is a chance to talk with your elected representatives. You can advocate for issues that matter to you and your community. You may be welcoming them to your organization, school, or neighborhood. It’s key to make the most of this…
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VAAC Joins Jocelyn Benson at Farmington High School
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What an inspiring morning at North Farmington High School on May 1, 2024! Angela Davenport from VAAC teamed up with When You Vote I WIN(WYWIW) to spark a powerful conversation about the importance of voting among young voters. With the presence of special guests like Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa…
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Got Warrants?
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If you have, or even THINK you MIGHT have an outstanding warrant for a traffic violation or misdemeanor — sign up today for the May 4th Warrant Clinic in Pontiac, MI! Spread the word, we all know somebody who will benefit from this opportunity. Get that warrant erased with NO FEAR of arrest! This is…
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Mother’s Day Celebration Planned for Formerly Incarcerated Women
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You’re Invited To Join S&D PJ Housing for a Mother’s Day Celebration!Calling all Huron Valley Sorority Sisters, formerly incarcerated women, and 4820Live (48205) mothers! Sunday, May 5th from 1-4 PMSpecial Guest: Soul Forward Sober Companions* Claude Gracy, Founder/Executive Director* Tania Branch, Creative Director / Program Coordinator* Virgil Smith, Former CouncilmanFREE FOOD & DRINK | GAMES…
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May 7th Election Information
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From our friends at Promote the Vote. Take a break from your spring cleaning to register and vote this weekend – the May 7 local election is only five days away! (To see if your community is having an election on May 7, go to mi.gov/vote and click on your voter information.) This weekend (May…
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MI Legislator Jimmie Wilson Announces Voting Information Town Halls
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MI State Representative (D32) will be hosting voting information town halls throughout our district in May. Come learn about the recent changes in our election laws, voter registration, absentee and early voting, precinct changes and the recent implementation of Proposal 2 of 2022. Below is information on each of our town hall events. If you…
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Citizens for Prison Reform Presents: Legislative Education Day 2024
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Empowering Voices, Championing Change: Families Leading the Movement to Reform Join us for a day of learning, advocacy, and action! Citizens for Prison Reform invites you to our 12th annual Legislative Education Day on Thursday, May 16th! This year’s theme, Empowering Voices, Championing Change: Families Leading the Movement to Reform, highlights the crucial role families…
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Black Mama Bailout
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On May 1, 2024, Michigan Liberation kicked off a month-long Michigan Black Mamas Bail Out campaign! Join us as we work to bring Black Mamas home to their families and end the injustice of cash bail. Every donation counts—let’s make a difference together. Learn more and donate here: https://bit.ly/3JCnAzc
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NarCanvass Initiative in Macomb
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From our friends at Michigan Liberation. NarCanvass Initiative: Join Michigan Liberation in Connecting with Macomb County Residents!Michigan Liberation is conducting a door-knocking campaign in Macomb County to engage with residents about their experiences with and access to mental health resources and drug user health services. We invite you to join us and help foster a…
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Genesee County Jail
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The responsibility in creating educational platforms are critical for empowering voters. The lack of familiarity with candidates who are campaigning becomes destructive to the electoral process. To combat this, Fair Voting Alliance, and the Genesee County Ambassadors have organized one of many Meet the Candidates Forum for the 2024 election year for the population of…
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