Category: Announcements
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Where to Find VAAC This Month
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) will be out in the community at several upcoming events. These are opportunities to connect, access resources, and engage in conversations that impact our communities. Here are a few places you can find us: Community Governance Forum Town Hall April 4, 2026 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM The Collective…
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Housing Justice in Action: Get Involved with the Detroit Right to Counsel Coalition
During last week’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting: Women Leading the Fight for Housing Justice, participants heard from Cicely Allen, Co-Executive Director of the Wisdom Institute, about efforts underway in Detroit to protect tenants and strengthen housing stability. One of the key initiatives discussed was the Detroit Right to Counsel Coalition (DRTC), a network of tenants,…
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Local Governments Continue Advancing Resolutions Opposing Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposal
Local governments across Michigan are continuing to advance resolutions opposing a Michigan version of the SAVE Act, the proposed ballot initiative that would amend the Michigan Constitution to require documentary proof of citizenship to register and vote. This week brought several developments related to the proposal. Americans for Citizen Voting held a press conference announcing…
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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 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 encouraged…
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Local Governments Continue Advancing Resolutions Opposing Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposal
Local governments across Michigan are continuing to advance resolutions opposing a Michigan version of the SAVE Act, the proposed ballot initiative that would amend the Michigan Constitution to require documentary proof of citizenship to register and vote. This week brought several developments related to the proposal. Americans for Citizen Voting held a press conference announcing…
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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 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 encouraged…
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VAAC Statewide Jail Voting Work Group Kicks Off in Michigan
Earlier this week, Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) convened the first meeting of a Statewide Jail Voting Work Group, bringing together advocates, community organizations, election officials, and volunteers from across Michigan. In Michigan, individuals who are in jail or prison awaiting trial or arraignment and not serving a sentence remain eligible to vote. However,…
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Community Event Spotlight: “Where’s the Money?” Financial Literacy Workshop
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is proud to highlight the work of our team member, Brandi Mitchell, Operations & Field Outreach Director, who will be participating in an upcoming financial literacy workshop hosted by Team Fortitude titled “Where’s the Money?” Financial literacy is an important part of building long-term stability and opportunity in our…
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VAAC Friday Meeting: Women Leading the Fight for Housing Justice – Know Your Rights, A Conversation on Tenant Protections & Housing PolicyThis Women’s History Month, come to our next VAAC Friday Community Meeting, co-hosted by the Wisdom Institute on March 13 at 12:30 PM for a conversation about housing instability, tenant rights, and the policies shaping housing access across Michigan. Across Michigan and especially in Detroit, too many families are facing eviction threats, rising housing costs,…
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Detroit Hosts Michigan Day of Empathy on March 7
Michigan Day of Empathy will take place Saturday, March 7 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Shrine of the Black Madonna in Detroit. The event is hosted by Silent Cry Inc. and Dream.org and brings together community leaders, advocates, and organizers for a powerful recognition of the criminal legal system’s impact on our…