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Fighting Housing Discrimination: Tony Gant Leading the Way
During Second Chance month, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Michigan Justice Fund is spotlighting Tony Gant and his work with the #HousingNotHurdles campaign. In Michigan, nearly one in three people with a criminal record are denied housing, fueling the prison-to-homelessness pipeline. Tony and advocates are fighting for the Michigan Fair Chance Access to Housing Act…
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Make your plan to vote—check now, stay ready, and help spread the word.
May 6 is Election Day in many Michigan communities—but not all. That’s why it’s important to check if your city or township is holding an election. Don’t wait—make your voting plan today!
Key steps: Whether you’re voting early, absentee, or on Election Day—VAAC is here to help you access the ballot.
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This Is Us: Art Exhibition & Sale in East Lansing
A Celebration of Creativity, Resilience, and Community At VAAC, we believe in amplifying the voices of those impacted by the justice system—and art is one of the most powerful ways to do that. That’s why we’re excited to share This Is Us, an art exhibition and sale presented by the University of Michigan’s Prison Creative…
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TODAY at 12:30 PM — VAAC Community Meeting: Executive Orders & Civil Liberties
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Join us for a nonpartisan conversation on how federal policies have impacted voting, civil rights, and our communities.
Friday, May 2, 2025
12:30 – 1:30 PM (ET) 
Click here to join the Zoom 
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GOT WARRANTS? Free Help on May 10 in Detroit
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Clear your traffic and misdemeanor warrants — no lawyer or court date needed.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Butzel Family Recreation Center, Detroit If you’ve got traffic or misdemeanor warrants, you don’t have to face them alone. The Detroit Warrant Clinic is here to help — no court appearance needed.… -
Victory! HJR B Did Not Pass — But the Fight Isn’t Over
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Lawmakers rejected a resolution that would have created new barriers to voting — but similar efforts are on the horizon. Stay alert. UPDATE (May 1, 2025):We’re celebrating a win for voting rights! House Joint Resolution B (HJR B) did NOT pass in the Michigan House of Representatives. Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is grateful…
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ATTN: Michiganders — Election Day Is Coming Up!
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Still need to register? You can register and vote this weekend. Election Day is Tuesday, May 6!If you’re not yet registered to vote where you live, it’s not too late. You can visit your local clerk’s office this weekend to register AND vote early.
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What’s Happening This Week (May 2–8): Events You Shouldn’t Miss
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From voting deadlines to community power-building, there’s something for everyone — stay connected and show up! Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is all about turning knowledge into power — and this week, there are multiple opportunities to learn, act, and engage across Michigan. Whether you’re attending virtually or in person, these events are designed…
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Voting Rights in the Headlines: What You Need to Know Now
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From federal legislation to Michigan ballot proposals, voter access is under threat — and VAAC is paying attention. At Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), we know that barriers to the ballot don’t just appear — they’re built. Across the country, legislation disguised as “safety” measures is threatening to make it harder for millions of…
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Join Us This Saturday in Warren for a Second Chance Event
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Celebrate Second Chance Month with a day of healing, connection, and resources for justice-impacted individuals Second Chance Month continues with impact and intention. This Saturday, April 26, Voting Access for All Coalition and partners invite you to Breaking Barriers, Building Futures, a community gathering dedicated to reentry, healing, and hope.
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Michigan Voter Rights Under Attack: What You Need to Know
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Across the country, dangerous “show me your papers” legislation like the House’s recently passed, deceptively named Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is on the rise. These proof of citizenship laws capitalize on anti-immigrant sentiment and perpetuate outright lies to justify restrictive practices that will make it harder for everyone to vote. If it becomes…
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Join Us for Events All Week—Lansing, Saginaw, Grand Rapids, Big Rapids and More!
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Join VAAC in Warren on April 26 for our Second Chance Celebration & Resource Fair—plus more powerful events happening statewide Every person deserves a fair shot at rebuilding their life—and access to the ballot box. That’s why Voting Access for All Coalition is proud to host a Second Chance Celebration & Resource Fair on Saturday,…
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Court Blocks Voter Suppression Order — But the Fight Isn’t Over
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A federal judge paused enforcement of a dangerous Executive Order—now we must stop voter suppression laws like the SAVE Act and Michigan’s HJR-B In a major win for democracy, a federal court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s voting Executive Order, which would have forced voters to provide a passport or similar proof of citizenship…
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Happening Today: Community Conversation with Prosecutor Eli Savit
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Join us at 12:30 PM ET for a powerful dialogue on restorative justice, reform, and people-powered change. Our next VAAC Community Meeting is happening today, Friday, April 18 from 12:30–1:30 PM ET—and you’re invited. We’re excited to welcome Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit for an open conversation on: Whether you’re directly impacted or a community…
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Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: A Community Gathering for Second Chances
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Join us Friday, April 26 in Warren for a powerful event centering healing, reentry, and real opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. This Second Chance Month, we’re coming together to create space for support, connection, and possibility. Breaking Barriers, Building Futures is more than an event—it’s a call to action for what reentry should look like when…
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