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Help Michigan Kids Start Strong: Donate School Supplies Today
Two community festivals are giving away free backpacks — and your support can make all the difference At Voting Access for All Coalition, we believe every child deserves to start the school year with the tools they need to succeed. This summer, our community partners are stepping up to support families across Michigan with free…
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Pause. Read. Decide. Don’t Sign Away Your Rights!
What’s circulating right now is dangerous — here’s what you need to know A petition backed by “Americans for Citizen Voting” is now circulating in Michigan — and it’s not what it seems. While it claims to protect elections, it would actually strip rights from eligible voters and rewrite voter-approved protections already enshrined in our…
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Weekly Phone Bank — Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 PM
Talk to voters. Fight disinformation. Build power. Join Voting Access for All, Jews for a Secular Democracy, and MUUSJN as we call voters across the state to share critical, up-to-date info about voting rights, ballot initiatives, and upcoming elections. No experience is needed — we’ll provide the training and script. Every Tuesday 5:30–8:00 PM Virtual…
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Trees of Liberation Day: Honoring Freedom and Community
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Join Michigan United and Michigan Liberation for a day of reflection and renewal This Wednesday, August 27, from 9 AM – 1 PM, community members will gather at Kensington Metropark for Trees of Liberation Day, a day of remembrance, healing, and collective power. Hosted by Michigan United and Michigan Liberation, this gathering creates space to…
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Taking the Lede: Amplify Justice in the Media
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Learn how to get the press to pay attention to what matters most Media can shape how communities and policymakers understand incarceration and justice — and we want our stories told truthfully and powerfully. That’s why we’re excited to share an upcoming opportunity from our friends at the Prison Policy Initiative and the Center for…
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Know Before You Sign – VAAC Community Meeting Today at 12:30 PM
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Understanding Petitions That Could Impact Our Communities Join us today, Friday, August 15 at 12:30 PM for an important VAAC Community Meeting featuring Kathryn Ellywicz from HPCAN (Historic Preservation Citizens Action Network). Kathryn will break down the petitions currently circulating across Michigan, including: This is your chance to get the facts, ask questions, and prepare…
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Know Before You Sign – Protect Our Communities From Harmful Petitions
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Learn what’s behind the ballot initiatives circulating in Michigan Ballot petitions are being passed around across Michigan — some may sound harmless, but they could create serious new barriers to voting and limit the rights of our neighbors. Before signing any petition, it’s critical to know: VAAC’s mission is to make sure voters have accurate,…
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Michigan’s August 5 Primary: Key Results Across the State
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Detroit and beyond — voters shape local leadership for the years ahead On August 5, Michigan voters took to the polls to decide critical municipal races and local ballot measures across the state. From Detroit to New Baltimore, communities selected candidates who will advance to the November general election — and set the tone for…
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Celebrate Community at the 4th Annual Family Appreciation Day!
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A day of joy, connection, and resources for every family in our community. The 4th Annual Family Appreciation Day, hosted by E-Community Outreach Services, is coming up Sunday, August 17 from 12–4 PM at the UWM Sports Complex. This is more than just an afternoon of fun — it’s a chance to connect with neighbors,…
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Claim Your ID. Claim Your Vote. Claim Your Power!
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Join us August 21 in Ypsilanti for a powerful day of connection, care, and community Every voice matters — but without proper identification, too many people are shut out of the democratic process. On Thursday, August 21, the Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Avenue will host Pull Up & Plug In, a free event ensuring…
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Gear Up for Success at the Back-to-School Bash & Backpack Giveaway!
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Free school supplies, backpacks, and community connection for Detroit students. We are grateful to State Representative Donavan McKinney for bringing neighbors together to support Detroit’s young learners. The Back-to-School Bash & Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 16 at Pershing High School is more than an event — it’s a celebration of community care and shared…
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Make an Impact from Anywhere: Join Our Weekly Virtual Phone Bank
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Connect with Voters and Build Power in Michigan Communities Every week, Voting Access for All Coalition hosts a virtual phone bank on Wednesday to reach voters across Michigan. This is our chance to have real conversations, share critical voting information, and ensure every voice is heard. Every Wednesday5:30 PM – 8:00 PMOnline – RSVP to…
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VAAC Friday Community Meeting
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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…
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Prison Gerrymandering in Michigan: Distorting Democracy
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How counting incarcerated people in prison districts shifts political power In Michigan, thousands of incarcerated people are counted in the population of the communities where they’re imprisoned—not where they actually live and will return after release. This practice, called prison gerrymandering, gives extra political clout to districts that host prisons while reducing representation for the…
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Safety Reimagined: A Community Vision for Justice & Civic Power
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Virtual community conversation with Senator Stephanie Chang On Tuesday, August 12 at 6:00 PM (EST), join Voting Access for All Coalition, the Vera Institute, Mothering Justice, and the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities for an urgent and inspiring discussion: Safety Reimagined: A Community Vision for Justice & Civic Power. This will be an open, solutions-focused…
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