Author: Voting Access for All Coalition
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Volunteer with VAAC: Build Power, Break Barriers
Discover how you can take action every week with Voting Access for All Voting Access for All is powered by advocates and volunteers who believe every Michigander should have the freedom to vote—especially those impacted by incarceration, poverty, and systemic barriers. When you volunteer with VAAC, you’re helping to remove obstacles and strengthen democracy for…
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Volunteer with VAAC: Build Power, Break Barriers
Discover how you can take action every week with Voting Access for All Voting Access for All is powered by advocates and volunteers who believe every Michigander should have the freedom to vote—especially those impacted by incarceration, poverty, and systemic barriers. When you volunteer with VAAC, you’re helping to remove obstacles and strengthen democracy for…
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Claim Your ID, Claim Your Power in Ypsilanti on October 8
Join VAAC and Ypsilanti District Library for voter education, ID support, and community resources Having the right identification should never stand between you and your right to vote. That’s why Voting Access for All is proud to co-host Claim Your ID, Claim Your Power with the Ypsilanti District Library during National Voter Registration Week. This…
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Research Opportunity
Have you experienced incarceration and worked for change in your community? Calling Black Women in Detroit and Lansing! We would love to hear your story. There is a new PhD project led by a researcher from Detroit, focusing on the political lives of Black women after incarceration. This project involves interviewing Black women who have…
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VAAC at Project Clean Slate’s Expungement Fair
Thank you to Project Clean Slate for welcoming VAAC to the Expungement Fair at the Mathis Community Center! We were honored to join a day filled with hope, resources, and second chances. At our table, we shared one essential reminder: you can vote in Michigan even if you have a felony or misdemeanor. Events like…
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Your Voice, Your City: Pontiac City Council Candidate Forum
Meet the candidates shaping Pontiac’s future and make your voice count On Monday, September 29, VAAC will co-host the Pontiac City Council District 3, 4, and 5 Candidate Forum at the Bowens Senior Center. This event is a vital opportunity to hear directly from the candidates seeking to represent you on the issues that matter…
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Join Detroit’s Restorative Practice Community Meeting on Procedural Justice
Building trust, equity, and a stronger community This Saturday, VAAC will be tabling at Detroit’s Restorative Practice Community Meeting, where neighbors and police leaders come together to strengthen trust and fairness in our city. This event reflects VAAC’s mission: advancing justice, dignity, and equal access for all, including in how communities interact with law enforcement.…
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Roll Into Unity: Detroit’s Rolling Together Skating Party
Skating, joy, and building stronger community connections This weekend, join VAAC at the Rolling Together Skating Party at the Lexus Velodrome! As we fight for voting access and community empowerment, we also celebrate the joy of coming together. This family-friendly event, hosted by the Detroit Police Department and Detroit Public Safety Foundation, shows how unity…
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Voices of Humanity: An Evening of Story and Solidarity
Join Humanity for Prisoners and Citizens for Prison Reform in Grand Haven This Thursday, Humanity for Prisoners presents Voices of Humanity—a powerful evening bringing together community, compassion, and advocacy. Hosted by Humanity for Prisoners with Citizens for Prison Reform, this gathering will highlight the real impact of Michigan’s prison policies on families and loved ones.…
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Help Ensure Every Michigan Voter Has a Plan
Join VAAC, MLCV, and JFASD on 9/24 and every Wednesday after Your voice can help Michigan voters cast theirs. Join our weekly Virtual Phone Bank with Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), Michigan League of Conservation Voters (MLCV), and Jews for a Secular Democracy (JFASD) to share nonpartisan info, answer questions, and help neighbors make…