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Michigan Voices: Ending Prison Gerrymandering
VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport calls for fair representation in Michigan Prison gerrymandering distorts democracy. It occurs when incarcerated people are counted as residents of the prisons where they are held rather than their home communities during redistricting. The result is an artificial imbalance: rural districts where prisons are located gain political power and resources,…
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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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Join Us Every Wednesday for a Virtual Phone Bank
Make calls for voting access from home (5:30–8:00 pm EST) Let’s turn our collective power into voter turnout. Join VAAC alongside Michigan League of Conservation Voters (MLCV) and Jews For A Secular Democracy (JFASD) for a weekly Virtual Phone Bank. We’ll connect with Michigan voters to share nonpartisan information, answer questions, and help folks make…
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Take Action: Comment Now to Protect Your Freedom to Vote
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Anti-voter groups have flooded the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) with more than 200,000 comments demanding a dangerous new requirement: that Americans show a passport or other proof of citizenship just to register to vote. If voted in, this change would disenfranchise millions of eligible Americans—including students, Black and Brown voters, returning citizens, rural residents, lower-income…
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Breaking Down Michigan’s $81B Budget: What It Means for Our Communities
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A deep dive into Michigan’s FY 2026 priorities — and how they’ll shape our future Michigan’s newly signed $81 billion state budget sets the stage for how public dollars will impact our daily lives — from education and housing to healthcare, reentry, and public safety. These choices reflect the values and priorities of our leaders,…
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Freedom Work in Action: Join October’s Commutation Workshop
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Stand with women at WHV and learn how to support the path to freedom Every third Thursday, the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) hosts a virtual Commutation Workshop—a powerful space for people across Michigan to come together in support of women incarcerated at Women’s Huron Valley (WHV). The next session takes place Thursday, October 16…
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Find What You Need, Share What You Can! Saturdays in October
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Community care in action: Free clothing, food, and more, every Saturday in October Every Saturday this month, the Redford Brightmoor Initiative transforms the United Methodist Church into a space of abundance, dignity, and connection. From 8–11 a.m., community members can browse free clothing, household goods, linens, diapers, toys, and food items—no questions asked. Breakfast and…
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Pontiac Candidate Forum: Your Voice. Your City. Your Vote.
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Meet the people shaping Pontiac’s future on October 15 The Pontiac Mayoral and City Council At-Large Candidate Forum is your chance to hear directly from the leaders seeking to represent you. Join neighbors, advocates, and community partners at the Bowens Center on Wednesday, October 15, from 6–8 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) for a…
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Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Join Our VAAC Friday Meeting
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October 10th: A Friday Gathering to Strengthen Voting Access and Community Power Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) exists to break down barriers to voting and ensure that every voice in Michigan is heard. We believe that people most impacted by the justice system should be centered in the fight for fair democracy. One of…
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Building Civic Engagement from the Start
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VAAC joins community leaders for story time and civic connection in Detroit Our Executive Director, Angela Davenport, was thrilled to attend Community Conversation + Family Story Time with Rep. Stephanie Chang in Detroit. It’s never too early to begin learning about civic engagement. Events like this remind us that democracy is built across generations—by creating…
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Fresh Starts, Stronger Futures: Expungement Clinic in Detroit October 29
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Join us on October 29th in Detroit for a bipartisan expungement clinic hosted at the Butzel Family Center. Expungement is about more than clearing a record—it’s about clearing the path to opportunity. For too many Michiganders, a past conviction continues to limit access to jobs, housing, education, and even confidence in participating in democracy. Voting…
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Claim Your ID, Claim Your Power in Ypsilanti on October 8
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Join VAAC and Ypsilanti District Library for voter education, ID support, and community resources Having the right identification should never stand between you and your right to vote. That’s why Voting Access for All is proud to co-host Claim Your ID, Claim Your Power with the Ypsilanti District Library during National Voter Registration Week. This…
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Research Opportunity
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Have you experienced incarceration and worked for change in your community? Calling Black Women in Detroit and Lansing! We would love to hear your story. There is a new PhD project led by a researcher from Detroit, focusing on the political lives of Black women after incarceration. This project involves interviewing Black women who have…
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Your Voice, Your City: Pontiac City Council Candidate Forum
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Meet the candidates shaping Pontiac’s future and make your voice count On Monday, September 29, VAAC will co-host the Pontiac City Council District 3, 4, and 5 Candidate Forum at the Bowens Senior Center. This event is a vital opportunity to hear directly from the candidates seeking to represent you on the issues that matter…
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VAAC at Project Clean Slate’s Expungement Fair
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Thank you to Project Clean Slate for welcoming VAAC to the Expungement Fair at the Mathis Community Center! We were honored to join a day filled with hope, resources, and second chances. At our table, we shared one essential reminder: you can vote in Michigan even if you have a felony or misdemeanor. Events like…
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