Category: discussion
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Join Next Friday’s VAAC Community Meeting!
A statewide space for connection, strategy, and learning VAAC Friday Community Meetings are where movement-building happens. Each week, Voting Access for All brings together directly impacted people, organizers, advocates, and neighbors across Michigan to talk about voting access, the criminal legal system, and the issues shaping our communities. These virtual gatherings offer space for updates,…
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VAAC in the Community: Join Us for Two Powerful Conversations on Justice and Safety
Building collective power through dialogue, action, and shared purpose At Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), we believe in the power of community. Our mission is to expand voting access, uplift directly impacted voices, and advance policies that create safer, more equitable communities for everyone. Whether it’s fighting voter suppression, supporting returning citizens, or reimagining…
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Breaking Down Michigan’s $81B Budget: What It Means for Our Communities
A deep dive into Michigan’s FY 2026 priorities — and how they’ll shape our future Michigan’s newly signed $81 billion state budget sets the stage for how public dollars will impact our daily lives — from education and housing to healthcare, reentry, and public safety. These choices reflect the values and priorities of our leaders,…
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The Numbers Tell the Story: Michigan’s $81 Billion Budget and What It Means for Us
Join this week’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting to unpack the state budget and its impact on our lives VAAC Friday Community Meetings are a weekly space for connection, updates, and shared learning. Each Friday, we bring together directly impacted people, organizers, advocates, and community members from across Michigan to talk about voting access, criminal justice,…
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Pontiac Candidate Forum: Your Voice. Your City. Your Vote.
Meet the people shaping Pontiac’s future on October 15 The Pontiac Mayoral and City Council At-Large Candidate Forum is your chance to hear directly from the leaders seeking to represent you. Join neighbors, advocates, and community partners at the Bowens Center on Wednesday, October 15, from 6–8 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) for a…
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Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Join Our VAAC Friday Meeting
October 10th: A Friday Gathering to Strengthen Voting Access and Community Power Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) exists to break down barriers to voting and ensure that every voice in Michigan is heard. We believe that people most impacted by the justice system should be centered in the fight for fair democracy. One of…
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Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Join Our VAAC Friday Meeting
October 10th: A Friday Gathering to Strengthen Voting Access and Community Power Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) exists to break down barriers to voting and ensure that every voice in Michigan is heard. We believe that people most impacted by the justice system should be centered in the fight for fair democracy. One of…
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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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Take Action Together — VAAC Friday Community Meeting on September 12th
Unpacking Michigan’s budget and its impact on our communities Join VAAC for our next Friday Community Meeting—a welcoming space for directly impacted people, organizers, and allies to learn, strategize, and take action together. This week, we’ll unpack Michigan’s proposed state budget and what it means for our communities. What we’ll cover on September 12th: How…
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Two September Community Meetings to Build Knowledge and Power
Join VAAC as we break down Michigan’s proposed budget and explore life after exoneration Earlier this month, Michiganders made their voices heard at the ballot box. Now, VAAC continues our mission of lifting up community power and deepening civic knowledge. This month, we’re hosting two critical Friday community meetings — spaces where directly impacted people,…