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Register Today: MI-CEMI Advocacy & Budget Priorities Member Meeting
At VAAC, we believe in the power of collective action to break down barriers to voting and justice. That’s why we encourage our community to join MI-CEMI’s Advocacy & Budget Priorities Member Meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2025. This gathering will focus on the key justice advocacy efforts and budget priorities shaping the year ahead.…
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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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Experience the Power of Second Chances: Join the Screening of Commuted in Detroit
A Story of Resilience, Justice, and Redemption At VAAC, we believe in breaking barriers to justice and advocating for systemic change. That’s why we encourage our community to attend a powerful screening of Commuted, a documentary that tells the story of Danielle Metz, a woman whose triple life sentence was commuted—giving her a rare opportunity…
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Join VAAC for Our Weekly Community Meeting Today at 12:30!
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Today we’re excited to welcome Rank MI Vote! We’ll be discussing ranked choice voting—what it is, how it works, and how it can give you more power in choosing who represents you. We’ll also dive into urgent conversations around the ongoing attacks on voting rights and share critical updates on the barriers to voting that…
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Michigan Voter Rights Are Under Attack — Stand Up and Speak Out
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A deceptive petition threatens to silence thousands of voters. Join VAAC and allies to stop it before it reaches the ballot. The Voting Access for All Coalition is sounding the alarm: a dangerous constitutional amendment proposal is moving forward in Michigan, and we need your voice more than ever. A group misleadingly named “The Committee…
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Lifting Voices, Expanding Access: Hear From Our Executive Director
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Watch Angela Davenport’s powerful message on why voting access for justice-impacted communities matters now more than ever. At the Voting Access for All Coalition, we believe that every voice counts—especially those too often silenced by the criminal legal system. Our work is rooted in the fight to ensure that all eligible voters in Michigan, including…
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Life After Overcoming Trauma: Women at Huron Valley Share Their Truth, April 5th
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Join us for a powerful community event uplifting the voices of women directly impacted by incarceration and advocating for dignity, healing, and justice. The Voting Access for All Coalition invites you to a transformational gathering centered on the lived experiences of women currently and formerly incarcerated at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility. “Life After Overcoming…
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STOP the SAVE Act Day of Action – in ALL Congressional Districts!
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Anti-voter lawmakers in the US House or Representatives have introduced legislation to restrict the ability of eligible American citizens to register to vote by introducing oppressive new identification requirements. The federal SAVE Act (H.R. 22) would require documentary proof of citizenship, creating chaos in our elections while blocking eligible voters from voting. Voters Not Politicians…
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Don’t Wait to Vote: Everything You Need to Know for the May 6 Election
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Make your voice heard early — absentee and early in-person voting options are available now in many communities. The Voting Access for All Coalition is here to ensure every Michigander—especially those impacted by the legal system—has the tools and support to vote with confidence. You don’t have to wait until Election Day to make your…
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Voting Rights in 2025: We’re at a Critical Crossroads – Press Release Update
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VAAC joins Promote the Vote, League of Women Voters, and ACCESS to break down what new laws mean for Michigan voters—and what’s at stake if we don’t act. Last week, the Voting Access for All Coalition participated in a statewide press call led by Promote the Vote, with coalition leaders from the League of Women…
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April is Second Chance Month: Many Paths to a Fresh Start
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Recognizing Dignity, Opportunity, and Community April marks Second Chance Month, a time to honor the dignity of people seeking a fresh start. Whether it’s through expungement fairs to clear criminal records, peer-led reentry programs for returning citizens, or the chance to have a Second Look at a sentence, there are countless ways to support second…
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April is Fair Chance Housing Month: Ending Housing Discrimination
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Housing is a Human Right April is Fair Chance Housing Month, a time to raise awareness about the systemic barriers that prevent people with conviction histories from accessing safe and stable housing. Across Michigan and the nation, countless individuals face discrimination from landlords, limiting their opportunities to rebuild their lives. The Fair Chance Access to…
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Join Nation Outside at the Reentry Conference for Change
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On April 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., join Nation Outside at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan, for the Nation Outside Reentry Conference. This important gathering will bring together lawmakers, advocates, community members, and people with lived experience to discuss the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals and explore effective solutions. Breaking…
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Understanding Your Expungement Options in Michigan
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Automatic Expungement vs. Petition Expungement Automatic expungement is now a reality in Michigan, offering relief for many people with eligible convictions. However, it’s important to know that petition expungements can clear more types of offenses than automatic expungement. While petitioning may involve a more complex process, it also provides a broader path to a clean…
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Honoring the Fifteenth Amendment: Reflecting on the Ongoing Fight for Justice
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On this day in 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was formally adopted. As the last of the three Reconstruction amendments, it granted Black men the right to vote, asserting that this right could “not be abridged or denied by any state” on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.…
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