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Capstone Salon Dinner Hosted by Enterprising Ventures of Color Local leaders from Flint gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Flint, collaborating to enhance the well-being of residents. Comprising eight local organizations, the collective known as Enterprising Ventures of Color aims to tackle social challenges impacting the Black and Latinx communities in Flint by […]

Launch of First Cohort for Nonprofit Leaders of Color in Flint A fresh fellowship group comprising African-American leaders in the nonprofit sector has been formed in Flint. The first cohort of the Enterprising Ventures of Color Fellowship was inaugurated this week, aiming to enhance their long-term capabilities and organizational structure. Read More… ABC12.com. Dawn Jones

In Michigan, a state often associated with progressive policies, the criminal justice system has some of the harshest carceral practices in the nation.

Inaugural National Reentry Housing Symposium Brings Together Federal, State, and Local Officials State and local authorities are increasingly acknowledging the importance of secure, cost-effective housing as a fundamental element for a successful reentry process. Nevertheless, considerable obstacles persist in gaining access to housing during community reintegration, including a shortage of available housing, excessively strict housing

The signing of prison reform took place in Saginaw on Saturday. In Saginaw, State Representative Amos O’Neal gathered signatures on Saturday for Michigan’s Good Times petition, advocating for the inclusion of the Good Times Bill on the ballot. The bill seeks to credit prisoners for positive behavior and lifestyle changes, aligning with Michigan Justice Advocacy’s

Michigan Court Decision Offers Hope for Shorter Sentences to Over 250 Life-Term Prisoners The court stated that the 2022 decision, which prohibits automatic life sentences for individuals who were 18 at the time of a murder, can be retroactively applied to prisoners already in custody, including those who have been incarcerated for many years. Read

Michigan prison stays cost $48K per year; here’s how that breaks down One-fifth of the cost of a prison stay is health care and mental health, per the Michigan Department of Corrections Read More… Michigan Capitol Confidential – Michigan prison stays cost $48K per year

The strong economic case for hiring people with criminal records Research suggests that employees with criminal records are far less likely to quit their jobs, perhaps due to a greater sense of loyalty. Read More… BIG THINK – The Case for Hiring People with Criminal Records

ANNOUNCING OUR CLIMATE FUND GRANTEES IN MICHIGAN CIV:LAB and its Michigan Advisory Committee are excited to announce the Michigan Grantees for the 2023 Climate Fund. These ten organizations are working to create a better Michigan for current and future residents and we couldn’t be happier to help. Read More… CIV Lab Climate Change – Climate