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VAAC Friday Community Meeting Return | January 30th
After a long and much needed holiday break, VAAC is returning for our first community meeting of the year. In the face of ongoing assaults on our democracy, our response in this moment will shape the future of our communities. This is a time to organize with intention, align our efforts, and move forward with…
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Celebrating the Life and Impact of Ronnie Waters
A Fearless Justice Advocate, Leader, Comrade in Arms, and Friend Our community is grieving the loss of a giant. Ronnie Waters was larger than life. His passion for his family, his friends, this work, and his deep commitment to community, paired with his endless spark of light, defined so much of who he was. Ronnie…
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Thank you for giving Your support keeps this work moving
Thank you to everyone who supported our work on Giving Tuesday. Your generosity fuels our mission and strengthens our communities. We are deeply grateful for your belief in the importance of civic access for all. Even with this incredible support, we are still working to reach our year end goal. The need continues every day…
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Honoring Those We Hold Dear
This season of reflection and generosity reminds us of the many blessings we cherish: community, purpose, and the people we hold close in the ongoing pursuit of justice. This is also a time when the absence of those no longer with us is felt most deeply. Reflecting on the people who shaped this journey, we…
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Final VAAC Meeting of the Year: Turnout, Voter Access Threats, and the Road to 2026
As we close out with our final VAAC meeting of the year, we are taking a close look at what the 2025 elections revealed about our communities and the work ahead. Join us as we walk through the 2025 election results, identify threats to voter access, and discuss the work that VAAC and our partners…
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Are You Following VAAC on Instagram?
Thank You for Helping Us Reach 803 Followers, Will You Be 804? Community power grows when we share information, uplift each other’s voices, and stay connected. Thanks to your support, VAAC has officially reached 803 Instagram followers, and we could not be more grateful. Every like, share, comment, and repost strengthens our collective work to…
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Michigan Lawmakers Discuss Prison Oversight in Committee Hearing
Lawmakers consider granting state legislators unrestricted access to correctional facilities Yesterday, the House Government Operations Committee heard House Bill 4669, which would grant state legislators unrestricted access to Michigan correctional facilities at any time and without prior notification. This measure is a vital step toward transparency and accountability within the Michigan Department of Corrections. Access…
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Reentry Is Never Simple: Why HB 4211 Matters
Michigan’s reentry expansion bill recognizes what every returning citizen knows: coming home is hard work Our coalition was built by people who have lived it. VAAC co-founder Daniel Jones survived a sentence of life without parole imposed when he was a teenager. When he finally returned home years later, he stepped into adulthood for the…
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VAAC in the News: Amplifying Every Voice on Election Day
Executive Director Angela Davenport Shares Why Voting Access for All Matters On Election Day, Voting Access for All Coalition was featured on FOX 2 Detroit, where Executive Director Angela Davenport spoke about the critical importance of civic education, outreach, and year-round engagement across Michigan communities. In the interview, Angela emphasized how VAAC works to ensure…
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Thank You, Michigan: Together, We Build Power
Gratitude for Every Voter, Volunteer, and Voice To everyone who voted in this election and to everyone who knocked doors, made calls, shared information, checked in on a neighbor, gave someone a ride, tabled at events, or simply reminded someone they matter — we see you. This work is about more than one Election Day.…