Author: Voting Access for All Coalition
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Find What You Need, Share What You Can! Saturdays in October
Community care in action: Free clothing, food, and more, every Saturday in October Every Saturday this month, the Redford Brightmoor Initiative transforms the United Methodist Church into a space of abundance, dignity, and connection. From 8–11 a.m., community members can browse free clothing, household goods, linens, diapers, toys, and food items—no questions asked. Breakfast and…
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Pontiac Candidate Forum: Your Voice. Your City. Your Vote.
Meet the people shaping Pontiac’s future on October 15 The Pontiac Mayoral and City Council At-Large Candidate Forum is your chance to hear directly from the leaders seeking to represent you. Join neighbors, advocates, and community partners at the Bowens Center on Wednesday, October 15, from 6–8 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) for a…
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Michigan Voices: Ending Prison Gerrymandering
VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport calls for fair representation in Michigan Read Full Article Here Prison gerrymandering distorts democracy. It occurs when incarcerated people are counted as residents of the prisons where they are held rather than their home communities during redistricting. The result is an artificial imbalance: rural districts where prisons are located gain…
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Michigan Voices: Ending Prison Gerrymandering
VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport calls for fair representation in Michigan Read Full Article Here Prison gerrymandering distorts democracy. It occurs when incarcerated people are counted as residents of the prisons where they are held rather than their home communities during redistricting. The result is an artificial imbalance: rural districts where prisons are located gain…
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Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Join Our VAAC Friday Meeting
October 10th: A Friday Gathering to Strengthen Voting Access and Community Power Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) exists to break down barriers to voting and ensure that every voice in Michigan is heard. We believe that people most impacted by the justice system should be centered in the fight for fair democracy. One of…
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Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Join Our VAAC Friday Meeting
October 10th: A Friday Gathering to Strengthen Voting Access and Community Power Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) exists to break down barriers to voting and ensure that every voice in Michigan is heard. We believe that people most impacted by the justice system should be centered in the fight for fair democracy. One of…
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Building Civic Engagement from the Start
VAAC joins community leaders for story time and civic connection in Detroit Our Executive Director, Angela Davenport, was thrilled to attend Community Conversation + Family Story Time with Rep. Stephanie Chang in Detroit. It’s never too early to begin learning about civic engagement. Events like this remind us that democracy is built across generations—by creating…
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Building Civic Engagement from the Start
VAAC joins community leaders for story time and civic connection in Detroit Our Executive Director, Angela Davenport, was thrilled to attend Community Conversation + Family Story Time with Rep. Stephanie Chang in Detroit. It’s never too early to begin learning about civic engagement. Events like this remind us that democracy is built across generations—by creating…
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Fresh Starts, Stronger Futures: Expungement Clinic in Detroit October 29
Join us on October 29th in Detroit for a bipartisan expungement clinic hosted at the Butzel Family Center. Expungement is about more than clearing a record—it’s about clearing the path to opportunity. For too many Michiganders, a past conviction continues to limit access to jobs, housing, education, and even confidence in participating in democracy. Voting…
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Fresh Starts, Stronger Futures: Expungement Clinic in Detroit October 29
Join us on October 29th in Detroit for a bipartisan expungement clinic hosted at the Butzel Family Center. Expungement is about more than clearing a record—it’s about clearing the path to opportunity. For too many Michiganders, a past conviction continues to limit access to jobs, housing, education, and even confidence in participating in democracy. Voting…