Category: Events
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ID Clinics Bring Services: Today in Detroit, Coming Up in Ypsilanti and Royal Oak
VAAC and community partners are continuing to bring ID services, voter registration, and community resources directly into Michigan communities. Having current identification can help people secure housing, find employment, receive public benefits, open a bank account, travel, and access other essential services. It can also support civic participation. Three upcoming clinics will connect residents with…
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All You Need to Know About Upcoming Expungement Clinics & Road to Restoration Events in August and September
Free clinics and resource events are coming to communities across Michigan to help people address barriers connected to a criminal record or suspended driver’s license. Road to Restoration clinics and expungement events provide different services. Road to Restoration clinics focus on driver’s license restoration and are not expungement events. Expungement fairs and intake clinics help…
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What Michigan’s 2026-2027 State Budget Means for Kids and Families
Michigan’s 2026-2027 state budget has been finalized after another contentious budget cycle, despite bipartisan support for the final budget in both chambers of the Legislature. Now that the budget is complete, the Michigan League for Public Policy has reviewed the details to identify what the final spending plan means for Michigan children and families. On…
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Upcoming Events: Find VAAC in Detroit, Oak Park, Ann Arbor, and Ferndale
Over the next several days, VAAC will provide voter education at the Brightmoor Free Store, join a community rally honoring John Lewis, lead a discussion marking the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and co-host an ID clinic offering Michigan Secretary of State services. Brightmoor Free Store VAAC will continue its regular Saturday…
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Upcoming ID Clinics in Ferndale and Detroit
Claim your ID. Claim your vote. Claim your power. VAAC and community partners will host two ID clinics in August to help Michigan residents access identification, voter registration, and other essential services. An ID can help someone secure housing, find employment, receive public benefits, open a bank account, travel, and access other services. Having current…
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Next VAAC Friday Meeting on July 31: Official Launch of the Michigan Jail Voting Guide
Voting access in local jails depends on clear information, coordination, and a shared understanding of the voting process for eligible voters who are detained. On Friday, July 31, Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) will host a special statewide community meeting to officially launch the Michigan Jail Voting Guide, a new resource developed to help…
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Upcoming July Events: Voter Education, Rides to the Polls, and Community Conversations
VAAC will be out in the community during the final days of July, sharing voting information, helping eligible residents register to vote, and connecting people with resources for Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election. We are also uplifting two opportunities to learn directly from election officials and voting rights leaders. Review the upcoming events below and…
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VAAC in the Community: Recent Events, Voter Education, and Community Art
Voting Access For All Coalition has continued meeting people where they are by attending neighborhood gatherings, community forums, public-service programs, and creative events across Michigan. At each event, VAAC ambassadors provide nonpartisan voter education, answer questions, help eligible community members register to vote, and make sure people understand their voting rights. We are grateful to…
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Next VAAC Friday Community Meeting | Disability Pride Month: Building a Democracy That Includes Everyone on July 17
Disability Pride Month is a time to recognize the history, leadership, and experiences of people with disabilities. It is also a reminder that disability rights, voting rights, and civil rights are connected. Voting access means more than being legally eligible to vote. It also means voters can get the information, assistance, accommodations, and accessible options…
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Next Statewide Jail Voting Workgroup on Thursday, July 16
VAAC’s Statewide Jail Voting Workgroup continues building a coordinated effort to protect and expand voting access for eligible voters detained in Michigan county jails. In Michigan, many people in jail are legally eligible to vote, but access often depends on systems that are inconsistent, difficult to navigate, or unavailable altogether. This workgroup brings together organizations,…