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  • Got Warrants?

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    If you have, or even THINK you MIGHT have an outstanding warrant for a traffic violation or misdemeanor — sign up today for the May 4th Warrant Clinic in Pontiac, MI! Spread the word, we all know somebody who will benefit from this opportunity. Get that warrant erased with NO FEAR of arrest! This is…

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  • Mother’s Day Celebration Planned for Formerly Incarcerated Women

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    You’re Invited To Join S&D PJ Housing for a Mother’s Day Celebration!Calling all Huron Valley Sorority Sisters, formerly incarcerated women, and 4820Live (48205) mothers! Sunday, May 5th from 1-4 PMSpecial Guest: Soul Forward Sober Companions* Claude Gracy, Founder/Executive Director* Tania Branch, Creative Director / Program Coordinator* Virgil Smith, Former CouncilmanFREE FOOD & DRINK | GAMES…

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  • May 7th Election Information

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    From our friends at Promote the Vote. Take a break from your spring cleaning to register and vote this weekend – the May 7 local election is only five days away! (To see if your community is having an election on May 7, go to mi.gov/vote and click on your voter information.) This weekend (May…

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  • MI Legislator Jimmie Wilson Announces Voting Information Town Halls

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    MI State Representative (D32) will be hosting voting information town halls throughout our district in May. Come learn about the recent changes in our election laws, voter registration, absentee and early voting, precinct changes and the recent implementation of Proposal 2 of 2022. Below is information on each of our town hall events. If you…

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  • Citizens for Prison Reform Presents: Legislative Education Day 2024

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    Empowering Voices, Championing Change: Families Leading the Movement to Reform Join us for a day of learning, advocacy, and action! Citizens for Prison Reform invites you to our 12th annual Legislative Education Day on Thursday, May 16th! This year’s theme, Empowering Voices, Championing Change: Families Leading the Movement to Reform, highlights the crucial role families…

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  • Black Mama Bailout

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    On May 1, 2024, Michigan Liberation kicked off a month-long Michigan Black Mamas Bail Out campaign! Join us as we work to bring Black Mamas home to their families and end the injustice of cash bail. Every donation counts—let’s make a difference together. Learn more and donate here: https://bit.ly/3JCnAzc

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  • NarCanvass Initiative in Macomb

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    From our friends at Michigan Liberation. NarCanvass Initiative: Join Michigan Liberation in Connecting with Macomb County Residents!Michigan Liberation is conducting a door-knocking campaign in Macomb County to engage with residents about their experiences with and access to mental health resources and drug user health services. We invite you to join us and help foster a…

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  • Genesee County Jail

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    The responsibility in creating educational platforms are critical for empowering voters. The lack of familiarity with candidates who are campaigning becomes destructive to the electoral process. To combat this, Fair Voting Alliance, and the Genesee County Ambassadors have organized one of many Meet the Candidates Forum for the 2024 election year for the population of…

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  • Michigan SB 599 clears Senate committee

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    From our friends at Safe & Just Michigan: On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the Michigan Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee voted Senate Bill 599, which fixes problems in the existing Medically Frail Parole law, out of committee and onto the floor of the Senate. A substitute was made to the original bill…

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  • Virtual Event: Strategic Communications in Criminal Legal Reform

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    The post Virtual Event: Strategic Communications in Criminal Legal Reform first appeared on Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. Are you the one running the show on your organization’s social media? Do you handle website updates like a champ? Are you the go-to person for getting your cause in the news spotlight? If you said…

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  • Grand Rapids Events Illuminate Second Chance Month

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    The post Grand Rapids Events Illuminate Second Chance Month first appeared on Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. West Michigan has a proud history of supporting second chances. Come out for these events to celebrate second chances and build support for second look legislation. And be sure to sign the petition below to show that people…

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  • Citizens for Prison Reform Hosts Storytelling Workshops & Capital Day

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    In preparation for Legislative Education Day, Citizens for Prison reform is hosting storytelling workshops to help families who have lost visitation with their loved ones practice and prepare to speak with their legislators on on Legislative Education Day on May 16. 2024 RSVP using the QR code or by clicking links below: April 15th –…

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