Month: August 2026

  • ICPJ Circles Launch and Onboarding

    ICPJ Circles Launch and Onboarding

    Monday, September 14, 2026
    6-7:30pm
    Virtual

    Join us on Zoom to:

    • hear about ICPJ’s circles, both established and new
    • learn how Sociocracy circles function and how you can get involved
    • break out into Zoom rooms to connect and plan next steps

    All are welcome; we’d love to see you there!

    Register now: https://givebutter.com/CirclesLaunch

  • Ypsi Pride Peace Team Drop-In Training

    Ypsi Pride Peace Team Drop-In Training

    Peace Team volunteers for Ypsi Pride 2026 are invited to join us at 5pm on Tuesday, August 25, for a training over Zoom!

    During this meeting, we will:
    -learn deescalation basics
    -discuss Pride-specific info
    -go over the plan for the day

    The training will take 45 minutes–1 hour.

    Email info@icpj.org for the Zoom link!

  • Join Peace Team for the Rescheduled Ypsi Pride 2026!

    Join Peace Team for the Rescheduled Ypsi Pride 2026!

    Ypsi Pride has been moved to Sunday, August 30. Join us for Peace Team on this new date!

    Peace Team volunteers help increase community safety and well-being by being visible and available for community support and conflict deescalation during the event. Training is available.

    If you’re interested in joining us, please fill out this quick form with your information and availability: tinyurl.com/pridepeaceteam

  • Help Preserve Healthcare Access in Washtenaw County!

    Help Preserve Healthcare Access in Washtenaw County!

    What’s going on?

    • An estimated 12,000-18,000 Washtenaw County residents will lose Medicaid-funded supports as federal budget cuts take effect in the new fiscal year.
    • The Trump administration is also obstructing access to reproductive health services.
    • In response, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is working towards approval of a Healthcare Access Millage resolution to be added to our November ballot.

    How Could the Healthcare Access Millage Help?

    This request–for .2 mil limited to a three-year period–would generate just over $5 million/year, to be divided among three primary community partners:

    • Washtenaw Health Project (50%)
    • Washtenaw County Health Department (25%)
    • Planned Parenthood and other providers of reproductive health services (25%)

    These organizations would use these resources to:

    • help people navigate Medicaid barriers
    • assist with Affordable Care Act enrollment
    • backfill the federal cuts to reproductive health services
    • help eligible people enroll in the Washtenaw Health Plan (a critical resource for the impacted community)

    How Can YOU Help?

    FIRST:

    Contact the Commissioner for your district and ask them to support the resolution to place the Healthcare Access Millage request on our November ballot.

    Find your commissioner’s contact information.

    THEN:

    Attend the Aug. 5 meeting and speak out in support of the Healthcare Access Millage!

    Board of Commissioners Meeting
    7pm, Wednesday, August 5, 2026
    220 N. Main St, Ann Arbor (or join virtually)

    If the resolution is approved on Aug. 5, County voters will then vote on the millage in November.

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVOCACY!