Category: Announcements
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Sign or Circulate the MMOP (Michiganders for Money Out of Politics) Petition
VAAC is partnering with Voters Not Politicians as part of the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics (MMOP) campaign. MMOP is a grassroots effort focused on reducing the influence of corporate money in Michigan elections and addressing pay-to-play politics, where financial contributions can shape political decisions. The proposal would: Ban regulated utilities from making political…
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Advocacy Boot Camp in Detroit (Hosted by MLPP)
The Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) is hosting an Advocacy Boot Camp on Wednesday, June 10 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the University of Michigan Detroit Center. This free, in-person workshop will bring together community members from across Metro Detroit to build skills, share knowledge, and connect with others working to influence…
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Next Community Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Up This Saturday
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, has been hosting a series of community pop-ups where people can contribute to a collaborative Voting Rights Art Installation. The next event is this Saturday, April 18th from 4-6pm at Samastah Yoga in Ferndale. Community members are invited to create small pieces that…
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Capitol Day 2026: Educating Lawmakers on Voting Access and Prison Gerrymandering
On Wednesday, April 29, VAAC will be in Lansing alongside Michigan United, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, Black Voters Matter, Mothering Justice, and partners from across the state for Capitol Day 2026. This statewide day of action brings community members together to engage directly with lawmakers on issues including voting rights, reproductive freedom, healthcare access,…
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VAAC Statewide Jail Voting Work Group | April 23rd
Join us at 10 AM on April 23rd for the VAAC Statewide Jail Voting Work Group, where we are building and advancing coordinated statewide efforts to ensure individuals legally eligible to vote while detained in jail have access to the ballot in Michigan. For years, eligible voters in Michigan jails have fallen through the cracks.…
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More Community Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Ups
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, is hosting a series of community pop-ups where participants contribute to a collaborative Voting Rights Art Installation. We’ve already held two pop-ups, with more people showing up at each one. Participants are creating pieces, inviting others in, and building momentum as the installation…
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Where You Can Find VAAC This Month: Capitol Day, Detroit Pistons Social Impact Summit, Black Maternal Health Week Events
VAAC will be out in the community and across the state in April, connecting with residents, sharing resources, and building civic power. Capitol Day 2026 On Wednesday, April 29, VAAC will be in Lansing alongside Michigan United, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, Black Voters Matter, and partners from across the state for Capitol Day 2026.…
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Community Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Ups
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, has been hosting a series of community pop-ups where people can contribute to a collaborative Voting Rights Art Installation. Community members are invited to create small pieces that combine written reflections and visual expression about voting rights in the United States. Participants are…
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Join VAAC April 10th for Our Friday Community Meeting: Black Maternal Health Week
From Black girls to Black mothers and caregivers, civic power shapes our health, safety, and futures. Our next VAAC Friday Community Meeting will be held on April 10th in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week. Black maternal health is a real issue in our communities, shaped by decisions being made every day. Access to care,…
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Capitol Day 2026 / Día de Capitolio 2026: Join Us in Lansing
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is joining a statewide coalition for Capitol Day 2026 / Día de Capitolio 2026 on Wednesday, April 29. We will be in Lansing alongside Michigan United, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, Black Voters Matter, and partners from across the state for a full day of collective action from 9…