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BREAK EVERY CHAIN COMMUNITY FAIR
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The success or failure of any community is directly related to their support system and their access to economics, health, and educational resources. The purpose of this fair is to expose people to these resources in a fun, positive and community driven way. This annual event will take place on July 24th, 2022 from 2-5…
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What if We all Gave Together?
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What if we all gave together? We can! Starting on July 18, our community will come together to support the amazing work of S&D PJ Housing to raise the funds to purchase a house for the woman to parole. CLICK HERE TO DONATE! S&D PJ Housing, a nonprofit that is dedicated to helping women returning…
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County Jail Candidate Forum Makes History
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On July 20, 2022, the Genesee County Sheriffs Office (GCSO) made history by hosting the first ever mayoral candidate forum for people detained inside the jail. The event was organized through GCSO’s IGNITE program whose mission is to “eliminate generational incarceration through education, by restoring value, hope, and purpose to our inmate population” All three…
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Sign Up for Fun Volunteer Opportunities
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VAAC is out in the community every week spreading our messages about voting rights. We table at Expungement Fairs and many other public events. We host our own events such as Pizza & Pledges. And we always always need your help! Did you know that VAAC has a volunteer events page that you can check…
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Michigan Launches “Vote Smart” Education Series
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Michigan Launches “Vote Smart” Education Series Want to be “that” person in your network who knows all about how to register, vote absentee or at the polls, and how votes are counted? The MI Vote Smart series is for you! This July, the Michigan Department of State and Bureau of Elections launched a series of…
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Opportunity to Learn Restorative Practices
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The Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan (DRCWM) is hosting a Restorative Practices Training event at Wyoming Public Schools. You can attend 2-day or 4-day Restorative Practices courses on July 25-28th. DRCWM is committed to making this course accessible to all regardless of ability to pay. If the cost of the training is a barrier,…
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Free Expungement Fair Slated for July 29, 2022
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Free Expungement Fair Slated for July 29, 2022 in Detroit Do you have a criminal record?You may be eligible to have it removed through a process called expungement! Michigan Liberation is excited to host a clean slate expungement fair July 29th, 2022 from 11 am – 3 pm at Center for the Works of Mercy…
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We All Vote for Pizza!
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Join VAAC AND S&J PJ Housing for a fun pizza and pledge event on June 24th, from 12-4 p.m. at 12400 E. & 7 Mile Rd., Detroit MI 48205 (in front of PETTES LLC Accounting) This FREE outside event will offer so many great resources including: FREE pizza courtesy of Pizza to the Polls, a…
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Spread our Message with our New VAAC Posters!
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Our amazing designer, Angela Davenport, has created two new impactful posters for you to share in your communities. These informational posters are designed to get attention wherever voters might be. They promote our key messages and provide a QR code for accessing our website for more information. We would love to see these at bus…
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In Michigan, a Felony Expungement Restores your Right to Serve on a Jury.
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IN MICHIGAN, A FELONY CONVICTION EXPUNGEMENT RESTORES YOUR RIGHT TO SERVE ON A JURY! If you have a felony conviction in Michigan you cannot currently serve on a jury MCL 600.1307a . However,MCL 780.622(1) states that a person who has had a conviction set aside is considered to have not had a previous conviction. Therefore…
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Member Spotlight: Tony Gant
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VAAC member, Antoniese (Tony) Gant wants to inspire people to participate in our electoral process. He found his own inspiration when he saw the historic election of Barrack Obama from behind bars. Unable to vote, he knew the excitement he felt then would stay with him when he got his rights restored upon release. He…
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VAAC Celebrated Juneteenth Across Michigan!
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IN YPSILANTI … Lawanda Hollister was out representing VAAC at Ypsilanti’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Powered By the People, in her original jumpsuit reminding folks that 𝗜𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 — “𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗢𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱, 𝗬𝗲𝘀, 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲!!” IN GRAND RAPIDS … IN SOUTHFIELD …. PONTIAC …
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