Category: Events
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Join Detroit’s Restorative Practice Community Meeting on Procedural Justice
Building trust, equity, and a stronger community This Saturday, VAAC will be tabling at Detroit’s Restorative Practice Community Meeting, where neighbors and police leaders come together to strengthen trust and fairness in our city. This event reflects VAAC’s mission: advancing justice, dignity, and equal access for all, including in how communities interact with law enforcement.…
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Voices of Humanity: An Evening of Story and Solidarity
Join Humanity for Prisoners and Citizens for Prison Reform in Grand Haven This Thursday, Humanity for Prisoners presents Voices of Humanity—a powerful evening bringing together community, compassion, and advocacy. Hosted by Humanity for Prisoners with Citizens for Prison Reform, this gathering will highlight the real impact of Michigan’s prison policies on families and loved ones.…
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Help Ensure Every Michigan Voter Has a Plan
Join VAAC, MLCV, and JFASD on 9/24 and every Wednesday after Your voice can help Michigan voters cast theirs. Join our weekly Virtual Phone Bank with Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), Michigan League of Conservation Voters (MLCV), and Jews for a Secular Democracy (JFASD) to share nonpartisan info, answer questions, and help neighbors make…
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Life After Exoneration: A Conversation with Ken Nixon
VAAC Friday Community Meeting Today, Sept 19 at 12:30 PM What happens after the prison doors finally open? For exonerees, freedom too often comes without the resources, stability, or recognition they deserve. Today, join Ken Nixon, Chairman of the Organization of Exonerees, as he shares his journey and sheds light on the challenges and victories…
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Community Forum: Building Safer, More Transparent Communities
Monday, Sept 22 at 6 PM | Romulus Public Library VAAC is co-hosting an important Community Forum with the MI Roundtable and the SE Michigan Sankofa Alliance on Monday, September 22, at 6:00 PM at the Romulus Public Library. This regional conversation will explore: What community dashboards are How dashboards build trust between residents and police Community…
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Join VAAC This Weekend: Clinics, Community, and Conversations
Sept 20–21 | Detroit & Pontiac This weekend, VAAC will be out in the community, and we hope to see you there. From expungement help to family story time, from community resource fairs to traffic stop prevention. There is something for YOU to get involved in! Saturday, Sept 20 Detroit Clean Slate Expungement Clinic10:00 AM…
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Reentry Realities: Training on Resiliency, Recidivism, and Support
Thursday, Sept 25 | Troy, MI What does it really take to meet court-ordered obligations after incarceration? Join Taylor Made Re-Entry for an interactive training that explores the link between resiliency and recidivism — and the role we all play in supporting justice-impacted people as they rebuild their lives. This hands-on session is designed for…
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Your Voice, Your Power: Take Action on National Voter Registration Day
Register today—our democracy depends on it Today, Tuesday, September 16, we mark National Voter Registration Day, a powerful reminder that your vote is your voice. Every registration form completed is an act of courage and commitment to equality. At a time when lawmakers across the country are pushing restrictive measures to silence us, expanding access…
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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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Join Us Tonight — And Every Wednesday — for a Virtual Phone Bank
Make calls for voting access from home (5:30–8:00 pm EST) Let’s turn our collective power into voter turnout. Join VAAC alongside Michigan League of Conservation Voters (MLCV) and Jews For A Secular Democracy (JFASD) for a weekly Virtual Phone Bank. We’ll connect with Michigan voters to share nonpartisan information, answer questions, and help folks make…