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VAAC in the News: Amplifying Every Voice on Election Day
Executive Director Angela Davenport Shares Why Voting Access for All Matters On Election Day, Voting Access for All Coalition was featured on FOX 2 Detroit, where Executive Director Angela Davenport spoke about the critical importance of civic education, outreach, and year-round engagement across Michigan communities. In the interview, Angela emphasized how VAAC works to ensure
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Volunteer with VAAC: Build Power, Break Barriers
Discover how you can take action every week with Voting Access for All Voting Access for All is powered by advocates and volunteers who believe every Michigander should have the freedom to vote—especially those impacted by incarceration, poverty, and systemic barriers. When you volunteer with VAAC, you’re helping to remove obstacles and strengthen democracy for
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Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting: Women Leading the Fight for Housing Justice
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Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting for Women’s History Month will focus on tenant protections, housing policy, and the systems shaping housing access in Michigan. Featured guests include State Representative Kristian Grant and Cicely Allen of the Wisdom Institute.
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Local Governments Continue Advancing Resolutions Opposing Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposal
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Local governments across Michigan are continuing to advance resolutions opposing the Michigan version of the SAVE Act as new developments unfold around the documentary proof of citizenship ballot initiative. With upcoming votes in Wayne County, Kalamazoo County, and Pontiac, community members have several opportunities to show support through public comment, outreach to commissioners, or attending…
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Community Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Ups
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VAAC, in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, is hosting a series of pop-up gatherings where community members can create small written and artistic pieces reflecting on what voting means to them. Each contribution will become part of a collaborative community art installation expressing support for voting rights.
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VAAC Statewide Jail Voting Work Group Kicks Off in Michigan
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VAAC convened the first meeting of a statewide Jail Voting Work Group focused on expanding voter access for people incarcerated in Michigan jails. Individuals awaiting trial or arraignment remain eligible to vote, and community members can still get involved in this growing statewide effort.
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Three Efforts Moving to Require Proof of Citizenship for Voting
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Across the country and here in Michigan, multiple proposals are advancing that could require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. Here’s what Michiganders should know about the SAVE Act and the policies being described as the Michigan version of the SAVE Act.
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Community Event Spotlight: “Where’s the Money?” Financial Literacy Workshop
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VAAC team member Brandi Mitchell will be participating in the upcoming “Where’s the Money?” Financial Literacy Workshop, hosted by Team Fortitude on March 19. The virtual event will bring together speakers and community leaders to discuss financial literacy and practical tools for building financial stability.
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VAAC Friday Meeting: Women Leading the Fight for Housing Justice – Know Your Rights, A Conversation on Tenant Protections & Housing Policy
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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…
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Local Governments Continue Opposing Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposal
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Local governments across Michigan continue to oppose the documentary proof of citizenship ballot proposal, with resolutions already passed in several communities and more under consideration. The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will vote March 19. Learn how you can show support by attending the meeting or submitting public comment.
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Detroit Hosts Michigan Day of Empathy on March 7
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Silent Cry Inc. and Dream.org will host the Michigan Day of Empathy on March 7 at the Shrine of the Black Madonna in Detroit. The event brings together advocates and community leaders for the nation’s largest day of action for criminal justice reform.
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Supporting Michigan’s Election Officials and Election Workers – Virtual Day of Action Today!
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Today, VAAC is joining partners in the Michigan Election Protection Program for a Virtual Day of Action celebrating Michigan’s election officials and election workers. Follow VAAC on social media and share our posts using #MiVoting and #HandsOffMIVote.
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Court Decisions Reinforce the Security of Michigan’s Elections
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A lawsuit claimed Michigan was failing to properly remove deceased voters from the voter rolls. Federal courts rejected those claims, and this week the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case. The rulings leave intact decisions affirming Michigan’s voter roll maintenance practices, including the removal of more than 1.4 million outdated registrations since 2019.…
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Reflecting on the Michigan Voices Gala and the Partner of the Year Award
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VAAC was honored to receive the Partner of the Year Award at the Michigan Voices 20th Anniversary Gala. We’re sharing reflections from the evening and the coalition relationships that continue to strengthen this work.
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