Holding on to Hope

In the midst of chaos, we are thankful for the meaningful work from our partners. Here is a look at the work some of them do:

482Forward is working to fund public schools by taxing the wealthy.

ACCESS works to make sure their community has what they need while providing culturally appropriate information about how to vote in Michigan.

ACLU Fund of Michigan is leading the legal fights to defend the rights of Michigan’s immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities and is a critical member of Michigan’s election protection infrastructure in Michigan.

Alicia’s Helping Hand is dedicated to assisting families with living necessities while they embrace renewing of mind, body, and commitment to family and community.

APIA Vote MI is committed to engaging, educating, and empowering Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities to strengthen and sustain a culture of civic engagement.

APRI Detroit Downriver works to mobilize, motivate, and educate community members on issues which affect them politically, socially, economically, and historically.

Arab American Heritage Council is working to educate, engage, and mobilize Arab American voters in Genesee County.

Black Voters Matter is a voting rights and community empowerment organization that works to increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities.

Common Cause Education Fund recruits and trains dozens of volunteers to monitor Michigan’s elections and ensure that voters are able to cast their ballot.

Detroit Action Education Fund works to engage Black and Brown Michiganders year-round, through deep community organizing to build power and defend their communities.

Detroit Change Initiative and Journey Faith Group are working together to register and mobilize young voters.

Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation is rooted in the vibrant culture of the Southwest Detroit community and is working to make a difference by creating life-changing opportunities and serving communities.

Equality Michigan brought an astounding 265+ people to Lansing this year for their capitol day and have been unwavering in their determination to ensure that LGBTQ+ Michiganders are safe and can live full and free lives.

GLPA-LEAD Education Fund is training the future leaders of Michigan!

League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund knows that the work for secure and accurate elections doesn’t stop on Election Day. They recruit volunteer observers from across the state to monitor the canvass and certification of Michigan elections.

Metro Detroit APRI works to register, educate, and mobilize voters in Metro Detroit.

MI-CEMI works to promote prevention and reentry services, improving prison conditions, and ending mass incarceration.

MI Chamber for Reproductive Justice organized the Equity in Bloom conference this year bringing thought leaders from across the country to Michigan to discuss reproductive justice.

Michigan Education Justice Coalition and Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health worked together to update Michigan’s sex education curriculum and won!

Michigan Faith in Action brings people of faith, institutions, and organizations together to build community and address the root causes and results of poverty, violence and division.

Michigan League of Conservation Voters is the leading non-partisan political environmental organization working to protect our air, land, and water.

Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network, Voting Access for All Coalition, and Jews for a Secular Democracy are working together to register and mobilize voters impacted by the criminal legal system.

Michigan County works to meet rural voters where they’re at by hosting community listening sessions aimed at bringing people together and showcases the integrity of Michigan’s election with their Anatomy of Election program that goes to rural communities in Michigan to educate people about our voting system.

Michigan Immigrant Rights Center is a legal resource center for immigrant communities in Michigan and is working to protect immigrants and defend their rights.

Michigan United is a broad, statewide coalition working to reform Michigan’s broken immigration system, end mass incarceration, and educate voters through year-round, deep organizing.

Miigwech, Inc. serves Indigenous people in Michigan and are known for their creative and fun community events that address the needs of their community while working to engage them in Tribal, local, state, and national elections.

Mothering Justice is working to ensure that families can take the time they need to care for loved ones by fighting for paid family leave.

Mothers of Hope empowers and strengthens women, families, and communities to rise above the effects of substance use disorders, poverty, violence and systemic inequities.

North Flint Neighborhood Action Council is working to educate and mobilize voters in Flint and is providing innovative programming, like partnering with the Secretary of State to provide IDs for young people and register them to vote.

Oakland Forward works to engage, equip, and empower residents through self-determination to collectively revitalize communities of color.

One Love Global centers racial equity and youth organizing for social change.

Our Own Wall Street works to address the needs of communities by sharing resources and teaching soft skills, and provide educational workshops and events focused on the areas of Civic Engagement, Health & Wellness, and Personal & Professional Development.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan works to ensure access to reproductive health care for all Michiganders.

PROACTIVE Project, Inc. works in Grand Rapids to create an inclusive environment where every resident feels their voice matters.

Promote The Vote works to build a voting system that works for everyone, provides accurate and accessible information about how to vote in Michigan through MichiganVoting.org, and is a leader in the election protection infrastructure in Michigan.

Rising Voices Fund seeks to organize and develop the leadership of Asian American women who are cis, trans, and gender non-conforming.

S&D PJ Housing Detroit is committed to providing services and resources to help returning citizens successfully transition from prison to a productive life in their community.

Thredz is investing in youth to lead voter education and voter mobilization efforts in West Michigan.

United Way of SE MI is committed to deconstructing systemic racism and institutional bias while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values in every aspect of their work.

Voters Not Politicians Education Fund is leading the charge to keep voting accessible in Michigan by fighting attempts to require documented proof of citizenship in order to vote.

Warriors on Wheels advocates for inclusion and equity for a community of diverse individuals in all areas: housing, employment, transportation, civic access, and more.

When You Vote I Win is a voter turnout organization committed to educating voters on the history of voter suppression in Michigan and the importance of contributing to our democracy.

Wisdom Institute focuses on gender equity and healing justice for African American women and girls.

Today, and every day, we are thankful for our dedicated partners and their tireless work to make Michigan a more equitable, sustainable, and welcoming place.