An Open MI Door & Solitary Justice Project Initiative The Solitary Justice Project is a healing-centered community where survivors of solitary confinement and their loved ones come together to find mutual support, build collective power, and transform systems through lived experience-driven advocacy. Rooted in dignity and truth, the project uplifts the voices of people who […]
Join Nation Outside for Seeds of Change 2026: Detroit Premiere & Benefit, an unforgettable evening where film, community and purpose come together to inspire conversation and action. Through intimate storytelling, What Grace Leaves Behind explores what happens after incarceration—not through statistics or headlines, but through the lived experiences of women rebuilding their lives. The film […]
Join the Michigan Center for Youth Justice for its 2026 gala celebrating 70 years of advancing youth justice. Attendees will enjoy food and fellowship, a keynote speaker and a silent auction. The evening will also include an award ceremony honoring individuals for their dedicated work to juvenile justice reform in Michigan. Learn more and purchase […]
Join us for a night of comedy brought to you by some of the funniest comics in Michigan while supporting a great cause! Proceeds from ticket sales and donations will benefit Citizens for Prison Reform, a Michigan nonprofit working alongside people impacted by incarceration and their families to advocate for safer conditions, stronger family connections, […]
Join LINC UP for the 2026 Community Spirit Awards, an inspiring luncheon honoring the individuals and organizations creating lasting change in Grand Rapids. The annual celebration brings together residents, businesses, nonprofits and community leaders to recognize those helping make Grand Rapids a stronger, more connected community. Tickets are $75 and include admission and a catered […]
Humanity for Prisoners invites you to the Fourth Annual Voices of Humanity Film Festival, celebrating 25 years of action with compassion. Featured film: Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Private Jack Hall Schedule:Social Hour & Silent Auction: 5:30 p.m.Dinner: 6:30 p.m.Film: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $125 for an individual ticket or $750 for a table of […]
From Programming to Reentry: Building the Bridge to Long-Term Success At MI-CEMI, we know that robust peer-led and volunteer programming inside Michigan prisons is essential for meaningful rehabilitation and successful community reentry. To continue strengthening and expanding these critical programs, we’re bringing together providers, advocates, and individuals with direct programming experience for our quarterly Prison […]
Join community members at the University of Michigan for a free decarceration organization fair followed by a screening of Beyond and a panel discussion. Beyond, Asia Johnson’s first co-directed and co-produced feature-length film, follows a group of incarcerated men at Sing Sing prison as they organize and prepare for a TED-style event featuring personal narratives […]
Where voices, ideas and lived experiences come together to inspire change. Join A Brighter Way for powerful conversations, community-building and shared learning with partners, members and allies from across Michigan. It’s a day to connect, collaborate and reimagine what’s possible—together. General admission: $25 Learn more and purchase tickets.
The Reentry Table is a space for connection, collaboration and action among people and organizations working to support successful reentry in Michigan. Bringing together reentry service providers, formerly incarcerated individuals, advocates and other stakeholders, the table provides opportunities to build connections across the reentry field, share insights on successes and challenges, highlight resources, and explore […]