Category: Announcements
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Where You Can Find VAAC This Month: Capitol Day, Detroit Pistons Social Impact Summit, Black Maternal Health Week Events
VAAC will be out in the community and across the state in April, connecting with residents, sharing resources, and building civic power. Capitol Day 2026 On Wednesday, April 29, VAAC will be in Lansing alongside Michigan United, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, Black Voters Matter, and partners from across the state for Capitol Day 2026.…
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Community Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Ups
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, has been 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…
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Join VAAC April 10th for Our Friday Community Meeting: Black Maternal Health Week
From Black girls to Black mothers and caregivers, civic power shapes our health, safety, and futures. Our next VAAC Friday Community Meeting will be held on April 10th in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week. Black maternal health is a real issue in our communities, shaped by decisions being made every day. Access to care,…
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Capitol Day 2026 / Día de Capitolio 2026: Join Us in Lansing
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is joining a statewide coalition for Capitol Day 2026 / Día de Capitolio 2026 on Wednesday, April 29. We will be in Lansing alongside Michigan United, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, Black Voters Matter, and partners from across the state for a full day of collective action from 9…
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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…