CommunitySupport Archives – Voting Access For All https://votingaccessforall.org/tag/communitysupport/ Empowering ALL Michigan Voters: Voting Is Your Right! Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:25:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://votingaccessforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/VAAC_logo_2026-150x150.png CommunitySupport Archives – Voting Access For All https://votingaccessforall.org/tag/communitysupport/ 32 32 Linkage Community Launches as Independent Organization https://votingaccessforall.org/2025/06/linkage-community-launches-as-independent-organization/ https://votingaccessforall.org/2025/06/linkage-community-launches-as-independent-organization/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:24:17 +0000 https://votingaccessforall.org/?p=152795 On August 1, Linkage Community will begin operating independently from the University of Michigan’s Prison Creative Arts Project, where the group got its start as a space for formerly incarcerated creatives to thrive during the transition from prison back to their Michigan communities. This is a major milestone, marking growth of the group beyond its […]

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]]> On August 1, Linkage Community will begin operating independently from the University of Michigan’s Prison Creative Arts Project, where the group got its start as a space for formerly incarcerated creatives to thrive during the transition from prison back to their Michigan communities. This is a major milestone, marking growth of the group beyond its origins as a part of the University’s wildly successful prison arts program.

Linkage Community has become Michigan’s leading peer-based creative network of formerly incarcerated individuals.

“This transition is a testament to the creativity, vision, and leadership of Linkage members themselves,” said Nora Kritinsky, Director of the Prison Creative Arts Project. “We’re honored to have supported their growth and excited to continue working together in new ways.”

Encore Michigan
A photo of a black woman speaking into a microphone, stage lights in front of her, is encircled on the right side of a yellow and white graphic. To the left is the text: Linkage Community, Forward together in creativity.

The Linkage Community is a member-driven network of artists and creatives directly impacted by incarceration. Originally founded within the University of Michigan’s Prison Creative Arts Project, Linkage now operates as an independent initiative rooted in peer support, care, and collective leadership. Programming supports social and emotional wellness, creative development, and economic mobility.

Read the article, published June 17, at Encore Michigan.

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]]> Looking for resources, opportunities, and support for successful reentry? The Ingham County Reentry Resource Fair 2025 is the place to be! This event brings together local organizations, advocates, and community members to connect people with the tools they need to thrive after incarceration.

📅 Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
📍 Location: Consumers Credit Union, 6935 S Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48911

Event Highlights:

✅ Access local reentry resources
📖 Meet author Michael Taylor II at a special book signing
🤝 Network with community organizations
🌍 Connect with Nation Outside, MI-CEMI, A Brighter Way, Taproot, and more!

This is a free event open to all who are passionate about supporting reentry success. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and uplift our community!

📧 For more information, contact: michael@mi-cemi.org

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