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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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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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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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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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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/
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