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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T120000
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SUMMARY:Healing Homes Farm Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to invite you to celebrate Healing Homes Farm with us on September 19th from 12:00-4:00. \nWe will have food\, music\, and love to share! \nYou can register for the event here: Healing Homes Open House Registration \nWe will send the address once you register. \n  \nIf you have any questions or want to give a heads up that you will be attending and not use the eventbrite\, please email Megan at meganenl@umich.edu \n 
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/healing-homes-farm-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T193000
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SUMMARY:Solitary Cell Exhibition Is Coming to Kalamazoo
DESCRIPTION:Nation Outside is honored to help host this stop alongside Center for Transformation\, Citizens for Prison Reform\, and the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People. \nThis powerful exhibition centers the perspectives\, emotions\, and visual narratives of people who have survived prison isolation…giving our community an opportunity to better understand the human impact of solitary confinement directly through lived experience. \nThis isn’t simply an exhibit about solitary confinement. \nIt centers the people who ACTUALLY lived it.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/solitary-cell-exhibition-is-coming-to-kalamazoo/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, 504 S. Westnedge Ave\, Kalamazoo\, Michigan\, 49007
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T130000
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SUMMARY:MI-CEMI Communications Roundtable: Short Form Video
DESCRIPTION:TikTok. Instagram Reels. YouTube Shorts. More people are getting their news and commentary from short-form video today. If you aren’t getting your message out through these channels\, you are missing out. \nYou don’t need fancy filmmaking and editing to use short-form video. In fact\, these platforms reward quick\, authentic content. \nJade Gray\, Digital Content Strategist for Michigan Voices\, will cover the basics of filming\, editing and promoting short-form content to amplify your message. She will also share tips for creating content that gets attention\, drives engagement and helps shift the narrative. \nMI-CEMI’s Communications Roundtable is a quarterly gathering designed to help advocates\, communications professionals\, storytellers\, organizers and community members strengthen their communications skills and build connections across Michigan’s criminal legal reform movement.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/mi-cemi-communications-roundtable-short-form-video/
LOCATION:Virtual Event on Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260909T134002Z
CREATED:20260909T125749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T134002Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Survivors Justice Initiative Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person to learn how survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault are facing excessive sentences & how to fix it. \nMichigan Survivors Justice Initiative Information Session\nEvery day survivors receive excessively long sentences for actions directly connected to the domestic violence\, sexual assault\, child abuse\, or human trafficking they have endured. The Michigan Survivors Justice Act provides a solution. \nHear directly from survivors and service providers who support them. Learn how states such as Georgia and Oklahoma are passing survivor justice legislation. \nFree lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.\, program beings at noon.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/michigan-survivors-justice-initiative-information-session/
LOCATION:Mackinac Room\, Anderson House Building\, 124 North Capitol Avenue\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48933
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260910T154904Z
CREATED:20260910T154904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T154904Z
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SUMMARY:The Good Neighbor Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:The Good Neighbor Concert Series is opening its third season with a performance by Stella! on Tuesday\, September 15\, at Stage One at Sycamore Creek Eastwood in Lansing. \nTen percent of event proceeds will be donated to Citizens for Prison Reform to support its work with incarcerated people and their families\, including the Lansing-Area Participatory Defense Hub. \nDoors and concessions open at 6:30 p.m. Music runs from 7:15–8:30 p.m. \nEarly-bird tickets are available through September 5\, with reduced rates for students and children. Pay-It-Forward tickets are also available for those experiencing financial hardship.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/the-good-neighbor-concert-series/
LOCATION:Stage One at Sycamore Creek Eastwood\, Lansing\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260903T153514Z
CREATED:20260623T164345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T153514Z
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SUMMARY:Big Mama's Cookout: MI-CEMI Learning Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Responding to & Healing From Harm in Community \nMI-CEMI’s Incarceration Prevention & Public Safety Learning Community Annual In-Person Gathering \nJoin MI-CEMI for a special in-person Learning Community gathering on September 13\, 2026\, at Mama Akua Community House’s Big Mama’s Cookout as we break bread\, build community and learn from one another about supporting healthy communities and healing responses to harm. \nLocation: Mama Akua Community HouseAddress: 2431 Ferry Park St\, Detroit\, MI 48208Time: 12:30–2:00 p.m. \nThe program begins at approximately 1:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at noon to enjoy food and fellowship. \nMost Learning Community events are held virtually\, but once each year we come together in person to share a meal\, build relationships and learn from one another. \nThis year’s conversation will focus on how we respond to harm and conflict in our communities. Through personal stories and guided discussion\, participants will explore what healthy responses to harm can look like and how we can better support healing\, accountability and connection in our everyday lives. \nThe afternoon will include food\, music\, community conversation and opportunities to connect with others from across Michigan. \n \n\nWhether you are a longtime member of the Learning Community or joining us for the first time\, we invite you to pull up a chair\, share a meal and help envision what healing responses to harm can look like in our families\, neighborhoods\, movements and civic life. \nTo join the Learning Community and receive updates\, resources and meeting invitations\, email mail@mi-cemi.org. Past materials\, presentations and resources are available through the Learning Community Resource Page.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/big-mamas-cookout-mi-cemi-learning-community-gathering/
LOCATION:Mama Akua Community House\, 2431 Ferry Park St\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T133000
DTSTAMP:20260827T175244Z
CREATED:20260811T203429Z
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SUMMARY:MI-CEMI General Convening: Year-End Electoral Push
DESCRIPTION:Join us September 10 on Zoom for our next MI-CEMI General Member Convening focused on the year-end electoral push. Hear from Angela Davenport of the Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) on voter access and turnout\, and Lynna Kaucheck of Michigan Voices on Protect the Vote. \nRegister today!
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/mi-cemi-general-convening-year-end-electoral-push/
LOCATION:Virtual Event on Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260827T143410Z
CREATED:20260812T163530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T143410Z
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SUMMARY:Safe and Just Signature Event in Lansing
DESCRIPTION:Join Safe & Just Michigan for its 2026 Signature Event: Five Years of Fresh Starts on Thursday\, September 3 at 6:00 p.m. in Lansing. The evening will feature Sheena Meade\, CEO of the Clean Slate Initiative\, and celebrate advocates and champions of justice. \nPlease arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. The event program begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. A range of hors d’oeuvres\, including vegetarian\, vegan and gluten-free options\, will be available beginning at 6:00 p.m. \nThe evening will include the presentation of the William G. Milliken Award to Representative Kara Hope\, a Justice Warrior Award to Humanity for Prisoners and a Lifetime of Service Award to Ronnie Waters. \nFree parking is available at the hotel. \nRegister for the event.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/safe-and-just-signature-event-in-lansing/
LOCATION:AC Hotel\, 3160 E. Michigan Ave.\, Lansing\, Michigan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260824T200000
DTSTAMP:20260811T152647Z
CREATED:20260811T152647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T152647Z
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SUMMARY:Solitary Justice Project: Bringing Real Voices to Solitary Policy Change
DESCRIPTION:Join the Solitary Justice Project for a community event centered on the voices and experiences of people directly impacted by solitary confinement. \nAttendees will hear from solitary confinement survivors\, learn about current efforts to reform solitary confinement in Michigan\, and explore what meaningful alternatives can look like. Special guest Joel Carter will share his lived experience and discuss his pending lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Corrections. \nThe evening will also include a solitary cell exhibit\, information about proposed solitary confinement legislation\, and an opportunity to learn more about the Solitary Justice Project Advisory Board and ongoing advocacy efforts. \nThis event is open to everyone impacted by or interested in ending the harmful use of solitary confinement—including people with lived experience\, family members\, advocates\, and community members. \nAdmission is free.\nFor more information please contact the Solitary Justice Project Director Leon Benson at 313-351-5328.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/solitary-justice-project-bringing-real-voices-to-solitary-policy-change/
LOCATION:Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church\, 901 Melbourne St.\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48207
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260811T194850Z
CREATED:20260811T194715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T194850Z
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SUMMARY:Detroit Justice Center 2025-26 Artist in Residence
DESCRIPTION:Come meet the Detroit Justice Center’s 2025-26 Artist in Residence\, Jenin Yaseen\, and hear from some of her collaborators about putting together a tapestry depicting a world without the state surveillance used in Palestine and Detroit. \nAugust 19th\, 2026\n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nThe LOVE Building \nFor more information please visit here: https://detroitjustice.org/event/jenin-yaseens-artist-in-residence-showcase/
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/detroit-justice-center-2025-26-artist-in-residence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260814T153000
DTSTAMP:20260811T025745Z
CREATED:20260811T025728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T025745Z
UID:3703-1786698000-1786721400@michigancollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Reentry United Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Now in its fifth year and at a new location\, the conference has garnered attention from other states’ corrections departments. More than a dozen other states have traveled to Michigan to learn best practices from programs and services available here to implement in their states\, including California\, Minnesota\, Maine and more! This year’s conference will be held Friday\, Aug. 14\, 2026\, in the  on Grand Valley State University’s main campus in Allendale. To reserve your seats for this growing\, successful conference\, click here. \nTo keep up to date on the lineup of Reentry United events\, annual conferences and other information affecting justice-involved individuals\, sign up for the quarterly Reentry United eNewsletter.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/reentry-united-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Kirkhof Center\, 1 Campus D\, Allendale\, Michigan\, 49401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T161401Z
CREATED:20260804T161305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T161401Z
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SUMMARY:The Alabama Solution Film Screening & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:MI-CEMI is proud to join member organizations Detroit NAACP\, American Friends Service Committee–Michigan Criminal Justice Program\, and Safe and Just Michigan\, along with other community partners\, for a screening of HBO’s Oscar-nominated documentary The Alabama Solution\, followed by a panel discussion on conditions in Michigan’s prisons. Admission is free\, but advance registration is required. \nSaturday\, Aug. 8\, 2026|\n1:00–4:30 PM \nThe Wright Museum\n315 E. Warren Ave.\, Detroit\, MI 48201
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/the-alabama-solution-film-screening-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:The Wright Museum\, 315 E. Warren Ave.\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T133000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153826Z
CREATED:20260513T204927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T153826Z
UID:3507-1782302400-1782307800@michigancollaborative.org
SUMMARY:MI-CEMI Communications Convening to Explore Documentary Storytelling & Narrative Change
DESCRIPTION:Join MI-CEMI on Wednesday\, June 24\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 PM ET for our next Communications Convening\, “Documentary Storytelling: Using Film to Advance Advocacy & Narrative Change.” \nThis virtual conversation will explore how documentary filmmaking can support advocacy efforts\, shift public narratives\, elevate lived experience\, and contribute to systems change. \nAttendees will hear from filmmakers\, storytellers\, and individuals connected to advocacy-centered documentary projects as they discuss the creative process\, ethical considerations\, challenges\, investment\, and impact of storytelling through film. \nFeatured discussions will include reflections connected to the documentaries Road to Redemption featuring Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur and Cole Willaims from the Delta Project will discuss his recent documentary. 
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/mi-cemi-comms-table-documentary-filmmaking/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224345Z
CREATED:20260526T222520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T224345Z
UID:3537-1781784000-1781789400@michigancollaborative.org
SUMMARY:MI-CEMI Prison Programming Providers' Table: Culture Change Through Programming
DESCRIPTION:Join MI-CEMI on Thursday\, June 18 from 12:00–1:30 PM EST for the next Prison Programming Providers Table\, “Culture Change Through Programming.” \nThis virtual conversation will bring together organizations and advocates working to expand meaningful programming\, strengthen reentry support\, and explore how culture change inside correctional settings can improve outcomes for incarcerated individuals and communities. \n 
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/3537/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T144624Z
CREATED:20260507T144419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T144624Z
UID:3494-1781604000-1781625600@michigancollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Citizen's for Prison Reform’s 15th Annual Legislative Education Day
DESCRIPTION:CPR’s 15th Annual Legislative Education Day\nTuesday\, June 16\, 2026 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM\nCapitol Lawn | 100 N. Capitol Ave.\, Lansing\, MI 48933 \nJoin Citizens for Prison Reform for its 15th Annual Legislative Education Day\, “Building Bridges to a Safer Michigan: Advancing Justice\, Supporting Families\, and Strengthening Communities.” \nThis annual advocacy event brings together families\, directly impacted individuals\, community members\, and policymakers for a day of education\, connection\, and legislative engagement focused on issues impacting incarcerated people and their loved ones across Michigan. \nThis year’s event will feature Priscilla Bordayo of Crime Survivors Speak and Cassie Larrieux of Safe & Just Michigan\, who will discuss the report Debtors in Prison and the financial burdens faced by incarcerated people and their families. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience CPR’s model solitary confinement cell installation. \nFamilies are encouraged to schedule meetings with their legislators or connect with legislative offices throughout the day using advocacy materials provided at the event. \nRegister here: CPR Legislative Education Day Registration \nFor questions\, contact vkeywalker@micpr.org or saraf@micpr.org.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/citizens-for-prison-reforms-15th-annual-legislative-education-day/
LOCATION:Capitol Lawn\, 100 N. Capitol Ave.\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48933
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T100000
DTSTAMP:20260526T143022Z
CREATED:20260526T143022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T143022Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Defense Services in Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Join Kristen Staley\, Executive Director of the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC)\, on Wednesday\, June 3\, 2026\, from 9:00–10:00 AM for a discussion on Youth Defense Services in Michigan. \nKristen will discuss the current state of Michigan’s public defense system\, highlighting recent successes\, ongoing challenges\, and opportunities for growth\, with a particular focus on strengthening youth defense services statewide. \nThe Michigan Indigent Defense Commission works to ensure Michigan’s public defense system is fair\, cost-effective\, and constitutional. \nHosted by the League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County. \nQuestions? Email justice@lwvwashtenaw.org.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/youth-defense-services-in-michigan/
ORGANIZER;CN="League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County":MAILTO:justice@lwvwashtenaw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145048Z
CREATED:20260507T145048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T145048Z
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SUMMARY:Building Bridges through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Citizens for Prison Reform Family Participation Program Monthly Community MeetingBuilding Bridges through Storytelling \nWednesday\, May 20\, 2026 | 6:30–7:30 PM ETVirtual Event \nJoin Citizens for Prison Reform’s Family Participation Program for a special virtual community meeting featuring Laurie Pohutsky focused on how families impacted by incarceration can turn lived experience into meaningful advocacy. \nRepresentative Pohutsky has been actively involved in raising awareness about conditions inside Michigan prisons\, including recent hearings connected to Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility. During this conversation\, attendees will learn practical ways to connect with elected officials\, request meetings\, attend local coffee hours\, and share personal experiences in ways that build understanding and create change. \nThis event is open to families\, directly impacted individuals\, advocates\, and community members interested in strengthening relationships between lawmakers and the people most affected by incarceration policies.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/building-bridges-through-storytelling/
LOCATION:Virtual Event on Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T170334Z
CREATED:20260428T165829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T170334Z
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SUMMARY:Candidate Forum for Governor of Michigan: Safe Communities & Strong Democracy
DESCRIPTION:May 16: Candidate Forum from 2 pm – 4pm | Organization Fair 4 pm – 5 pm \nCathedral Church of St. Paul\, 4800 Woodward Avenue\, Detroit \nConfirmed Candidates : Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson\, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson\, and more to come! \nMichigan is electing a new governor in 2026\, and the candidates need to hear from our community! \n1300 Michiganders die from gun violence every year\, and guns remain the number one cause of death for children. Our leaders must to do more. Please join End Gun Violence Michigan and all of our event co-sponsors for a candidate forum focused on the issues of gun violence and democracy. Candidates for governor will have the chance to go in depth on these critical issues. \nCandidates will be asked to address the following topics: \n-Protecting our schools & children.\n-Suicide prevention.\n-Community violence intervention.\n-Domestic violence.\n-Holding the gun industry accountable.\n-Protecting our democracy. \n\nYour participation matters! If we want change\, we all need to show up to demonstrate how important community safety and democracy really are.After the forum\, we will host an organization fair so attendees can get involved with local groups that are working every day on these issues. \nSpace is limited! Register today to secure your spot. \nNOTE: \n*This is a non-partisan\, 501c(3) compliant event. All candidates of all parties that meet our inclusion criteria have been invited.\n*Questions will be prepared in advance by the organizers. There will be no questions from the floor. \n\nFlyer for Social Media
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/candidate-forum-for-governor-of-michigan-safe-communities-strong-democracy/
LOCATION:Cathedral Church of St. Paul\, 4800 Woodward Avenue\, Detroit\, Michigan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T144336Z
CREATED:20260325T143734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T144336Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Convening: Dreaming Forward & Organizing Power
DESCRIPTION:Join abolitionist practitioners\, organizers\, and community members from across Michigan for a full-day Mass Convening focused on dreaming forward and organizing power. \nThis gathering will build on the launch of Reimagining Safety Michigan by bringing together those committed to advancing a culture of care\, community accountability\, and systems transformation. Together\, we will deepen relationships\, explore shared strategies\, and strengthen a statewide movement for safety beyond policing and incarceration. \nParticipants will engage with tools and resources introduced during the RSM launch\, while contributing their own insights and experiences to shape the path forward. \nMass Convening: Dreaming Forward & Organizing PowerSaturday\, May 16 | 9:30 AM–4:30 PMLansing Community College\, Lansing \nRegister: tinyurl.com/MassConveningRSM
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/3416/
LOCATION:Lansing Community College in Lansing\, 600 N Grand Ave\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48933
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T150627Z
CREATED:20260511T150619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T150627Z
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SUMMARY:A Brighter Way: 4th Annual Community BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join A Brighter Way for the 4th Annual Community BBQ at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. This free community event will bring people together for food\, music\, local resources\, and connection in a welcoming outdoor setting centered on reentry\, second chances\, and community support. \nAttendees can enjoy free food provided by Fed Up\, connect with community organizations\, and spend the afternoon building relationships and celebrating the power of community. Families\, returning citizens\, advocates\, and supporters are all welcome. \nFriday\, May 15\, 2026\n3:00–7:00 PM\nRiverside Park – Ypsilanti\, Michigan
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/a-brighter-way-4th-annual-community-bbq/
LOCATION:Riverside Park\, 2 E Cross St\, Ypsilanti\, Michigan\, 48198
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192546Z
CREATED:20260427T171628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T192546Z
UID:3455-1777896000-1777901400@michigancollaborative.org
SUMMARY:MI-CEMI Reentry Table: Employment Opportunities & Pathways to Work
DESCRIPTION:Employment can shape every part of a person’s reentry journey\, and too often\, access to meaningful work is limited by stigma\, policy barriers\, and a lack of support. \nThis quarter’s Reentry Table will focus on employment opportunities\, workforce development\, and the systems that help or hinder returning citizens as they rebuild their lives. \nWe are bringing together organizations that are creating pathways to employment through career support\, apprenticeship programs\, and direct services. Together\, we will explore what resources currently exist\, where the gaps remain\, and what changes are needed to make employment more accessible for formerly incarcerated Michiganders. \nThis conversation is designed to create space for shared learning\, practical resources\, and meaningful dialogue among advocates\, service providers\, impacted individuals\, and community members. \nPanelist:\nSi’Eirria Edmunds\, CCSP Statewide Apprenticeship Readiness Training Program Manager\nStatewide Apprentice Readiness Training Program \nTentative panelists to be announced soon. \nJoin us as we discuss what it takes to create real employment pathways and stronger support systems for people returning home. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/mi-cemi-reentry-table-employment-opportunities-pathways-to-work/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260316T224618Z
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UID:3376-1777543200-1777550400@michigancollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Michigan League for Public Policy's 2026 Forum
DESCRIPTION:250 Years and Counting: Working to Fulfill the Promise of Democracy in America. \nRegistration is now open for the Michigan League for Public Policy’s 2026 Public Policy Forum! Click here to reserve your spot\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 30\, 2026\n10 a.m. – Noon\nThe Lansing Center\, 333 E. Michigan Ave.\, Lansing\, MI \nAs the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, democracy is still an unfulfilled dream\, and at the forum we will explore history and share policy solutions that ensure a brighter future for Michigan’s kids and families. Natalie Foster\, co-founder of the Economic Security Project\, will serve as the keynote speaker. Following the keynote address\, a panel of experts will have a conversation about the history of the fight for equal rights\, ways Michigan can move forward toward the promise of democracy\, and policy solutions that will help improve outcomes for kids\, families and workers.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/michigan-league-for-public-policys-2026-forum/
LOCATION:The Lansing Center\, 333 E. Michigan Ave.\, Lansing\, MI\, 48909\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174139Z
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UID:3430-1776168000-1776173400@michigancollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Participatory & Holistic Defense Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an upcoming Learning Community session exploring participatory and holistic defense\, two approaches that expand how we support people navigating the legal system. These models center families and communities as active participants in defense while also addressing the underlying needs that bring people into contact with the system in the first place. \nElisheva Johnson of Emergent Justice will share how participatory defense organizes families and communities to influence case outcomes and shift power within the court system. Additional speakers will be announced soon\, including perspectives on holistic defense\, which connects individuals with supports such as social services\, housing advocacy\, and mental health care. \nThis session is part of our Incarceration Prevention Learning Community series\, focused on strategies that reduce system involvement and build stronger\, more supportive communities.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/participatory-holistic-defense-learning-community/
LOCATION:Virtual Event on Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T173000
DTSTAMP:20260325T145122Z
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UID:3411-1776002400-1776015000@michigancollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Reimagining Safety: Kick-off & Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we publicly launch Reimagining Safety Michigan\, a statewide effort building a bold vision for a Michigan rooted in care\, collective governance\, and community accountability — not policing and prisons. \nThis Kick-off & Training will introduce a powerful set of tools and resources developed over the past year and a half by nine partner organizations\, including a Platform of Abolitionist Priorities for Michigan\, a voter-focused call-to-action for the Governor and Attorney General\, a transformative toolkit\, and interactive power and landscape maps. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to connect\, learn\, and begin engaging with these resources together. Childcare will be provided. \nThis event is part of a two-part launch series. We invite you to also join us for the Mass Convening: Dreaming Forward & Organizing Power on May 16 in Lansing to continue building strategy and community across the state. \nReimagining Safety: Kick-off & TrainingSunday\, April 12 | 2:00–5:30 PMLOVE Building\, Detroit \nRegister by April 8: tinyurl.com/KickOffRSM
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/reimagining-safety-kick-off-training/
LOCATION:LOVE Building Detroit\, 4731 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260316T223442Z
CREATED:20260316T223442Z
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UID:3369-1775228400-1775246400@michigancollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Unraveling Harm\, Cultivating Safety
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation that builds on findings from a recent research study commissioned by the Metro Detroit Restorative Justice Network and Detroit Justice Center  exploring these themes with Metro Detroiters. \nFree copies of the book containing these findings — Unraveling Harm\, Cultivating Safety: Learnings on Healing\, Justice\, and Accountability from Metro Detroiters — will be available at the event while supplies last. The book’s authors will share findings from the research and invite attendees into conversation around the many contradictions that emerge when we consider what it takes to cultivate safety and address harm in today’s world as we practice new worlds together. \nPre-event: Join us from 3-6 PM for The Critical Mix Series: an immersive listening experience in the Gallery of Revolution feat. @saylemceleste in response to Carceral Fictions & Abolitionist Realities @makingroom.online
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/unraveling-harm-cultivating-safety/
LOCATION:Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership\, 3061 Field St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48214\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T133000
DTSTAMP:20260226T184128Z
CREATED:20260211T204356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T184128Z
UID:3303-1773921600-1773927000@michigancollaborative.org
SUMMARY:MI-CEMI Comms Table: When and How to Respond to a Controversy
DESCRIPTION:Every day there’s a new outrage and a new potential communications crisis: \n\nThere’s a new internet rumor attacking your constituency (remember “the eating pets lies?)\nThe opposition drops a terrible bill. You know it won’t go anywhere now\, but you’re worried they are starting their messaging machine to play the long game. \nSomebody in your coalition gets arrested–and the charges don’t look good\n\nWhen situations like these happen\, do you respond so your message is part of the conversation? Or do you stay quiet to avoid drawing further attention to the story? How can you prepare now so that you are ready when crises like these emerge? \nThis panel will hear from experienced communications leaders about how to respond when and how to respond to a controversy. 
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/mi-cemi-comms-table-when-and-how-to-respond-to-a-controversy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260226T223223Z
CREATED:20260226T223223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T223223Z
UID:3350-1773136800-1773144000@michigancollaborative.org
SUMMARY:What Counts as a Sex Offense May Surprise You
DESCRIPTION:The words “pedophile” and “sex offender” are easily thrown around. But what is a pedophile\,\nand who commits a sex offense? Learning the law is important\, not least so that you can avoid\nviolating it\, and prevent others from doing so. Michigan’s sex offense law is more\nencompassing than you think – over 40\,000 people are on its Registry\, and about 1\,000\nmust wear an electronic ankle tether for life. There are numerous online attractions that can\nlure the unwary\, from pornography to sexting to stings. Young people especially\, don’t know\nwhat’s legal or illegal\, and often don’t think about future consequences. Did you know the\nmost common age to commit a sex offense is 14? \nRegister for $20 at https://www.campusce.net/elderwise/category/category.aspx# \nElderwise on-line course taught by Kathie Gourlay and Carolyn Madden in partnership with Michigan Citizens for Justice
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/what-counts-as-a-sex-offense-may-surprise-you/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260227T170142Z
CREATED:20260218T212429Z
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UID:3324-1772881200-1772899200@michigancollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Day of Empathy
DESCRIPTION:Defending Democracy for Justice Impacted Communities. \nEvent Pillars: \n\nThe struggle of women at Huron Valley Correctional Facility\nEconomic Mobility\nThe Plight of Housing\nPost Traumatic Prison Disorder\nThe Crisis of Fees and Fines of Parole\nAmend the 13th\n\nLocation: Shrine of the Black Madonna\, 7625 Linwood\, Detroit\, MI 48206
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/day-of-empathy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260227T192747Z
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SUMMARY:ShotSpotter is Not the Solution: Voice Your Concern to Detroit City Council
DESCRIPTION:When: March 5\, 2026 – 6 p.m. \nWhere: Wayne State University Law School – Partrich Auditorium \n  \nThe Detroit Police Department’s contract for ShotSpotter\, a gunshot detection surveillance system\, is up for renewal in 2026. This workshop will discuss the reasons why we\, as a community\, cannot rely on ShotSpotter to keep us safe and explore how we can voice these concerns to City Council through public comment. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the mechanics of making public comments and draft their own. Food and beverages provided. \n  \nShotSpotter and Public Comment Workship Flyer \n 
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/shotspotter-is-not-the-solution-voice-your-concern-to-detroit-city-council/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T133000
DTSTAMP:20260226T184033Z
CREATED:20260211T193621Z
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UID:3295-1772539200-1772544600@michigancollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Prison Programming Providers Table: Innovative Models of Peer Led Prison Programming
DESCRIPTION:Join us March 3rd from 12:00–1:30 PM (ET) on Zoom for the MI-CEMI Prison Programming Providers Table\, featuring Demetrius Walls of MOTIVE (Michigan) and Alisha Kohn of Prisoner Brain Trust (New York) in a peer-led conversation on how incarcerated leadership and innovative program models are bridging gaps\, restoring hope\, and driving community change. \nEach of these organizations has exciting innovations for prison programming. \n\nPrisoners’ Brain Trust is a currently incarcerated–led nonprofit organization where all leadership and directives are developed and executed by incarcerated individuals\, centering self-determination\, peer leadership\, and transformative solutions from inside the system.\nMOTIVE: Music Opportunities to Incarcerated Voices Everywhere is a trauma-informed mentorship initiative that connects incarcerated individuals with youth in the community through structured phone calls\, focus groups\, and a recording studio platform\, creating space for healing\, accountability\, and intergenerational guidance on both sides of the wall.\n\nCome learn\, be inspired\, and take notes about how you can apply lessons from these innovators in your own programming. 
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/prison-programming-providers-table-innovative-models-of-peer-led-prison-programming/
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