Category: Events

  • Coming Up Next Friday: How Technology Is Shaping Democracy

    Coming Up Next Friday: How Technology Is Shaping Democracy

    Join the July 25 VAAC Community Meeting on AI, Algorithms & Access Every other Friday, VAAC Friday Community Meetings bring together directly impacted people, organizers, and advocates from across Michigan to share updates, build community, and take action. Next Friday, July 25, we’re diving into a powerful conversation on how technology is shaping democracy —…

  • Join Our Weekly Phone Bank — Every Tuesday, 5:30–8 PM

    Join Our Weekly Phone Bank — Every Tuesday, 5:30–8 PM

    Call voters across Michigan and defend our democracy Our Tuesday night virtual phone banks bring together people from across the state to educate voters, combat misinformation, and reinforce voting rights. Whether you’re new or a seasoned caller, we provide the training, script, and community support you need to make an impact. Every Tuesday5:30–8:00 PM ETVirtual…

  • 4 Events This Weekend — Community, Justice & Action

    4 Events This Weekend — Community, Justice & Action

    Your weekend roadmap to impact: four events, one community This weekend, communities across Detroit are taking action — and you’re invited. Whether you’re looking to connect with mutual aid networks, access expungement support, or make your voice heard in local elections, there’s a space for you. Here’s what’s happening: Mutual Aid Fair by 5050+ Michigan…

  • Two Key Events This Week: Ballots, Leadership & Community Power

    Two Key Events This Week: Ballots, Leadership & Community Power

    Get informed and stay involved — Oakland and Pontiac are showing up This week, communities in Oakland County and Pontiac are stepping into action with two powerful events focused on voting, leadership, and the policies shaping our futures. Tuesday, July 23: Ballot Proposals with Oakland County Clerk Lisa BrownJoin Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown for…

  • TODAY: Khyla D. Craine Joins Our VAAC Community Meeting

    TODAY: Khyla D. Craine Joins Our VAAC Community Meeting

    Join us at 12:30 PM ET for a powerful discussion on voting rights Don’t miss this one. At today’s VAAC Community Meeting, we’re joined by Khyla D. Craine, J.D., Chief Legal Director for the Michigan Department of State, for a critical conversation on voting access, incarceration, and the systems that impact us. We’ll hear updates…

  • Weekly Phone Bank — Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 PM

    Weekly Phone Bank — Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 PM

    Talk to voters. Fight disinformation. Build power. Join Voting Access for All, Jews for a Secular Democracy, and MUUSJN as we call voters across the state to share critical, up-to-date info about voting rights, ballot initiatives, and upcoming elections. No experience is needed — we’ll provide the training and script. Every Tuesday 5:30–8:00 PM Virtual…

  • Join Our Next Community Meeting with Khyla D. Craine — July 11

    Join Our Next Community Meeting with Khyla D. Craine — July 11

    Voting access, jail-based disenfranchisement & Michigan’s Road to Restoration Our biweekly VAAC Community Meetings are a space where directly impacted people, organizers, and advocates come together to learn, share, and strategize for change. On Friday, July 11, we’re honored to welcome Khyla D. Craine, J.D., Chief Legal Director for the Michigan Department of State, for…

  • Dial for Democracy: Change Starts with Your Call

    Join us for virtual phone banking — every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 PM — from wherever you are. Every Tuesday evening, VAAC, JFASD, and MUUSJN are teaming up to make sure voters across Michigan have the information and support they need to participate — and we want you on the phones with us. You’ll…

  • Follow the Yellow Brick Road: VAAC at Detroit’s Arts Alley Grand Opening

    Follow the Yellow Brick Road: VAAC at Detroit’s Arts Alley Grand Opening

    Join us July 6 for youth-powered art, community joy, and civic engagement This weekend, VAAC is thrilled to be part of Detroit’s Arts Alleys Openings, an initiative to transform neighborhood spaces into hubs of creativity, connection, and care. Join us on Saturday, July 6 at 3 PM at the Yellow Brick Road Arts Alley (14208…

  • Detroit: Take Back Our Power

    Detroit: Take Back Our Power

    VAAC joins Detroit Action’s Neighborhood Summit to uplift housing justice, people power, and joyful resistance This month, VAAC joined our partners at Detroit Action for their inspiring Neighborhood Summit, where powerful conversations, bold visioning, and deep organizing took center stage. From housing timelines to political education, the summit made one thing clear: when we organize…