Category: Announcements
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Reflecting on the Michigan Voices Gala and the Partner of the Year Award
Last week, at the Michigan Voices 20th Anniversary Gala, Voting Access for All Coalition was honored to receive the Partner of the Year Award from Michigan Voices. Being nominated alongside organizations we deeply admire made the award particularly special. A large group of our team, many of whom have been part of VAAC since the…
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VAAC Honored with 2026 Community Advocates Award
Last week, Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) was named the 2026 Organizational Honoree for the Community Advocates Award by the Apathetic Voters Bloc. Executive Director Angela Davenport accepted the award on behalf of VAAC. The award recognized both the organization and Angela’s leadership in advancing this work. The Apathetic Voters Bloc is a civic…
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Next Friday’s VAAC Community Meeting: “Party Politics: How Parties Nominate Candidates” – A Nonpartisan Civic Education Program
Join VAAC and MI-CEMI next Friday, February 27th for a meeting focused on increasing public understanding of Michigan’s party convention process and candidate nomination systems. Many community members, particularly young people, returning citizens, and individuals navigating housing instability, have limited access to information about how candidates are selected and how political institutions function. This gap…
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Tell Your Senators to Oppose the SAVE Act
The House of Representatives has passed the so-called SAVE America Act, legislation that would require Americans to provide documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. The bill now heads to the Senate for a vote next week. Under the House-passed bill, eligible voters would have to present documents such as a U.S. passport, a…
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Thank You to Michigan Voices for Partner of the Year Award
We are excited to share that Voting Access for All Coalition has been selected as the recipient of the Partner of the Year Award from Michigan Voices as part of their 20th anniversary celebration. The award recognizes contributions, collaborative efforts, and overall impact within the community. We are truly honored and deeply grateful for the…
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VAAC Community Meetings – January 30
Defending Democracy and the Road to the 2026 Midterms Our first Friday community meeting of 2026 is happening next week, and we’re ready to get moving. Join VAAC on Friday, January 30 at 12:30 PM EST as we come together to reflect on the moment we’re in, talk through our 2026 priorities, and discuss how…
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Saturday 1/24 Story Share Event POSTPONED Due to Extreme Weather Conditions
Dear Community, Thank you so much for your support in joining our upcoming community story share event on voting access and Documentary Proof of Citizenship. Due to the extreme weather conditions expected this weekend, we felt it was important to prioritize the well being of our community and have made the decision to reschedule the story…
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VAAC Friday Meeting – January 30
Join us on Friday, January 30 at 12:30 PM for our first VAAC Friday meeting of 2026. 2026 is a critical year for our democracy and our communities. Across Michigan and the country, we are facing ongoing threats to voting access, civil rights, and policies that impact people most affected by the criminal legal system.…
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Michigan State Senate District 35 Special Primary Election
Voters in Michigan’s 35th State Senate District will participate in a special primary election on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to choose nominees for the seat representing parts of Midland, Bay City, and Saginaw. Key dates to register and vote:• Deadline to register online or by mail: Monday, January 19, 2026• In-person registration at your local…
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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…