Category: Events
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Get Ready for 2026: Join the Train-the-Trainer on Michigan’s Ballot Initiatives
A statewide session to strengthen knowledge, build alignment, and prepare our communities for midterms RSVP for the Train-the-Trainer Across Michigan, people are asking the same question: what exactly is on the ballot in 2026? With multiple initiatives circulating, confusing ballot language, and coordinated misinformation campaigns, community organizations and volunteers want clear, accurate information they can…
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Urgent Community Meeting: Get the Facts on Documentary Proof of Citizenship
Understanding What This Petition Really Means for Michigan Voters Efforts to restrict voting access are resurfacing across Michigan. Petition circulators are approaching people without explaining that “Documentary Proof of Citizenship” would create new barriers and roll back key protections Michiganders approved through Proposal 2. This week’s VAAC Community Meeting will break down exactly what is…
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Support Your Community at the Small Business Pop-Up Fair and Bra Giveaway
A Community Event Hosted by State Representative Kimberly Edwards Strong communities grow through connection, support, and shared resources. This weekend, State Representative Kimberly Edwards is hosting a Small Business Pop-Up Fair and Bra Giveaway featuring Silent Cry, Inc., bringing local entrepreneurs and essential supplies together for Detroit residents. This gathering offers people the chance to…
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Support Your Community at the 6th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Hosted by the Kappa Detroit Foundation and City Council President Mary Sheffield Access to food is a critical part of community well-being, especially during the holiday season. This Saturday, the Kappa Detroit Foundation and City Council President Mary Sheffield will host the 6th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway, offering families across Detroit a warm meal and…
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Michigan’s Turning Point: A Call to Action Demanding Justice
Event DetailsFriday, November 2912 PMGodland Unity Church22350 Schoolcraft Rd., Detroit Communities across Michigan continue to raise their voices for justice, accountability, and real change. On November 29, organizers and community leaders will gather for Michigan’s Turning Point: A Call to Action Demanding Justice, a space for people to come together, share experiences, and collectively envision…
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Claim Your ID, Claim Your Power
A Free Community Event Supporting Voting Access and Civic Participation Having the right identification is essential for daily life — securing housing, accessing services, and fully participating in civic processes. On December 5, VAAC and the Ypsilanti District Library will co-host Claim Your ID, Claim Your Power, an event designed to help community members obtain…
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Join Us for VAAC’s Next Friday Community Meeting
Connect, collaborate, and stay engaged in Michigan’s fight for voting access and justice: November 21 Our next VAAC Friday Community Meeting is coming up on Friday, November 21, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM (EST). These weekly gatherings are a space to connect with organizers, advocates, and community members across Michigan who are committed to expanding…
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Building Power Together: Community Conversations on Voting
VAAC joins the Centers for Family Development to talk about civic engagement and community leadership Earlier this month, VAAC had the privilege of joining the Centers for Family Development at their Saturday community gatherings to discuss voting, civic engagement, and ensuring every voice is heard. We were especially inspired by the young people who showed…
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Housing Is a Human Right: Join Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting
A Weekly Space for Connection, Updates, and Collective Power Join us today for the VAAC Friday Community Meeting, where directly impacted people, organizers, and advocates come together to talk about the issues shaping our communities. This week’s discussion, “Housing Is a Human Right,” centers on the urgent need for safe, stable housing for all Michiganders…
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Claim Your ID, Claim Your Power: Save the Date for December 5
Join VAAC and Partners at the Ypsilanti District Library Event Details Ypsilanti District Library Thursday, December 5, 1–5 PM Learn more and RSVP Having a state ID should never stand between you and your right to vote, apply for housing, or rebuild your life after incarceration. Yet thousands of Michiganders face barriers when trying to…