Events listed below are organized by MI-CEMI or MI-CEMI member organizations. To submit an event for this listing become a member (it’s free) and send your event to mail@mi-cemi.org.
July 15, 2025: Youth Defense & Starting Zealous Advocacy Where the School to Prison Pipeline Begins | 12 – 1:30 PM | Virtual | A State Appellate Defender Office (SADO) Criminal Defense Resource Center training on defending youth at the earliest stages of the school-to-prison pipeline, with legal strategies and advocacy tools.
July 16, 2025: Family Participation Program Monthly Meeting Theme: Coping Together Through Care and Community Workshops | 6:30-7:30 PM | Virtual | Join Citizens for Prison Reform for open dialogue, shared experiences, and helpful resources. We’ll close with a calming mini meditation led by Vanessa to restore peace and resilience.
July 17, 2025: Commutation Workshops | 6:30 PM | Virtual | Join a growing community of people working to get women free at the Valley. Develop a strong relationship with someone incarcerated to support their commutation and broader reentry planning. Workshops recur monthly on third Thursdays.
July 25, 2025: The Story of Redemption Road Screening | Mays Senior & Community Center, 1002 W. Home Ave, Flint, MI 48505 | Doors Open at 5:30 PM, Screening Starts at 6 PM
July 26, 2025: NLA Chapter 1013’s Youth Program presents “The Streets Ain’t Cool” | God Land Unity Church, 22450 Schoolcraft Rd., Detroit, MI 48223 | 12-6 PM | For youth between 8-16 years of age, everyone is welcome to enjoy free entertainment, free refreshments, food, raffle for 5 new bikes, Apple ear pods, four $25 gift cards, and a special gift for a single parent.
July 28, 2025: Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities’ 35th Annual Michigan Roundtable Golf Classic | 1:00 – 2:30 PM | Plum Hollow Country Club, 21631 Lahser Rd, Southfield, MI | This event has raised more than $5 million to support our work of cultivating just and beloved communities, neighborhoods, and organizations and attracts many professionals across a multitude of industries with great networking opportunities to further develop business relationships with customers and vendors.
August 5, 2025: MI-CEMI Prison Programming Providers Table will be held virtually from 12:00 – 2:00 PM.
August 10, 2025: Citizens for Prison Reform’s 2nd Annual Family Fun Day | 12:00 – 4:00 PM | Independence Oaks County Park, Twin Chimneys Picnic Area, 9501 Sashabaw Rd, Clarkston, MI | A day of food, games, and joy for families impacted by incarceration. Free with RSVP. Registration is required.
August 15, 2025: 4th Annual Reentry United Conference | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM | GVSU Eberhard Center, 301 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI | his year’s theme is Pre-Reentry, highlighting successful partnerships, programs and services benefiting those incarcerated with MDOC and those recently released.
September 25, 2025: Seeds of Change | Annual Evening Gala Event | Hosted by Nation Outside.
September 25, 2025: Voices of Humanity | Annual Fall Event | Central Park Place, Grand Haven | Hosted by Humanity for Prisoners.
October 30-31, 2025: The Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) is hosting statewide 2025 Michigan Restorative Justice Summit, as an opportunity to invite, meet, and collaborate with practitioners, partners, and stakeholders of restorative practice in all its forms.
November 1, 2025: Citizens for Prison Reform Annual Celebration and PCAP Art Auction & Dinner | 4:30 – 8:00 PM | 500 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Lansing, MI | An evening of connection, community, and creative expression. Art auction presented in partnership with the Prison Creative Arts Project. Registration coming soon.