Category: Events
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Next VAAC Friday Meeting on July 31: Official Launch of the Michigan Jail Voting Guide
Voting access in local jails depends on clear information, coordination, and a shared understanding of the voting process for eligible voters who are detained. On Friday, July 31, Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) will host a special statewide community meeting to officially launch the Michigan Jail Voting Guide, a new resource developed to help…
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Upcoming July Events: Voter Education, Rides to the Polls, and Community Conversations
VAAC will be out in the community during the final days of July, sharing voting information, helping eligible residents register to vote, and connecting people with resources for Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election. We are also uplifting two opportunities to learn directly from election officials and voting rights leaders. Review the upcoming events below and…
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VAAC in the Community: Recent Events, Voter Education, and Community Art
Voting Access For All Coalition has continued meeting people where they are by attending neighborhood gatherings, community forums, public-service programs, and creative events across Michigan. At each event, VAAC ambassadors provide nonpartisan voter education, answer questions, help eligible community members register to vote, and make sure people understand their voting rights. We are grateful to…
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Next VAAC Friday Community Meeting | Disability Pride Month: Building a Democracy That Includes Everyone on July 17
Disability Pride Month is a time to recognize the history, leadership, and experiences of people with disabilities. It is also a reminder that disability rights, voting rights, and civil rights are connected. Voting access means more than being legally eligible to vote. It also means voters can get the information, assistance, accommodations, and accessible options…
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Next Statewide Jail Voting Workgroup on Thursday, July 16
VAAC’s Statewide Jail Voting Workgroup continues building a coordinated effort to protect and expand voting access for eligible voters detained in Michigan county jails. In Michigan, many people in jail are legally eligible to vote, but access often depends on systems that are inconsistent, difficult to navigate, or unavailable altogether. This workgroup brings together organizations,…
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July 4 Freedom Rally for Krystal Clark and Women at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility
VAAC is joining 28 community partners for a Freedom Rally for Krystal Clark and women incarcerated at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility on Saturday, July 4, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. July 4 is a day when people reflect on freedom and rights. This rally calls attention to concerns about environmental conditions, medical care,…
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Free ID Clinic on July 7 in Ferndale
Voting Access for All Coalition, Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, Jews for a Secular Democracy, and Affirmations Community Center are bringing Michigan Department of State services and community resources for a free ID clinic on Tuesday, July 7. The clinic will help community members obtain or update identification needed for many parts of…
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VAAC in the Community: Recent Events, Photos, and Voter Education Across Southeast Michigan
Over the past few weeks, Voting Access For All Coalition has been participating in community events across Southeast Michigan, supporting partner organizations, sharing civic and ballot education, and helping eligible voters register. At many events, VAAC’s role looks similar: we show up to participate, support the organizing organizations and their missions, answer questions, provide nonpartisan…
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Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting: From Civil Rights to Voting Rights: Democracy and LGBTQ+ Communities | June 26th
For generations, LGBTQ+ communities have organized for legal protections, safety, recognition, and equal treatment under the law. Voting, advocacy, public accountability, and community organizing have all been part of that work. As Pride Month continues, VAAC’s next Friday Community Meeting will focus on the connection between LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, voting rights, and democracy. This…
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Voting Rights Art Project Continues: Southgate Photos and July 18 Hamtramck Pop-Up
Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, continues to build a community-created Voting Rights Community Art Project that brings together civic engagement, storytelling, and creative expression. Our latest Voting Rights Community Art Project pop-up at Urbanrest in Ferndale brought together community members of all ages to create artwork exploring voting…