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    "html": "<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voting Access for All Coalition, <a href=\"https://michiganlcvedfund.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund</a>, <a href=\"https://jfasd.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jews for a Secular Democracy,</a> and <a href=\"https://goaffirmations.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Affirmations Community Center</a> are bringing <a href=\"https://www.michigan.gov/sos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan Department of State</a> services and community resources for a <strong>free ID clinic</strong> on <strong>Tuesday, July 7.</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The clinic will help community members obtain or update identification needed for many parts of daily life.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Michigan Department of State Mobile Office will be on-site from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The full cost of a Michigan State ID will be covered for people who qualify. No appointment is necessary.</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"michigan-department-of-state-services\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michigan Department of State services</h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents can receive assistance with:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applying for a first-time Michigan State ID</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renewing a driver’s license or State ID</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transferring a vehicle title</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applying for or renewing a disability parking placard</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"community-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community resources</h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event will also include:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Voter education and registration</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free toiletries</li>\n\n\n\n<li>A clothing giveaway</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support services</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"event-details\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details</strong></h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:</strong> Tuesday, July 7<br><strong>Time:</strong> 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <a href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/WWigwzW5VTMUVRNY6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Affirmations Community Center<br>290 W. Nine Mile Road<br>Ferndale, MI</a></p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-id-access-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why ID access matters</strong></h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A valid ID can affect a person’s ability to secure housing, employment, public benefits, banking, travel, and other essential services. For many people, including returning citizens, people experiencing housing instability, and low-income residents, getting or replacing an ID can be difficult because of cost, transportation, document requirements, or other barriers.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having current identification can also support civic participation.In Michigan, voters have options if they do not have photo ID when voting, but having current identification can still make it easier to register, update voter information, and navigate many public systems.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This clinic is one way to bring ID support directly into the community.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Questions</strong></h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To receive more information or help preparing for your visit, contact VAAC at <strong>248-302-4463</strong> or <strong><a>contact@votingaccessforall.org</a></strong>.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"before-you-go\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before You Go</strong></h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit our linktree in <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/votingaccessforall/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Instagram bio</a> or at <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/votingaccessforall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">linktr.ee/votingaccessforall</a> for the Michigan Secretary of State’s “Preparing for Your Mobile Office Visit” checklist. 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  "description": "Voting Access for All Coalition is joining Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, Jews for a Secular Democracy, and Affirmations Community Center for a free ID clinic in Ferndale on Tuesday, July 7. Community members can come to Affirmations Community Center to get help accessing the ID they need to vote, work, travel, open a bank account, access benefits, and more.",
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  "textContent": "Voting Access for All Coalition, Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, Jews for a Secular Democracy, and Affirmations Community Center are bringing Michigan Department of State services and community resources for a free ID clinic on Tuesday, July 7. The clinic will help community members obtain or update identification needed for many parts of daily life. The Michigan Department of State Mobile Office will be on-site from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The full cost of a Michigan State ID will be covered for people who qualify. No appointment is necessary. Michigan Department of State services Residents can receive assistance with: Applying for a first-time Michigan State ID Renewing a driver’s license or State ID Transferring a vehicle title Applying for or renewing a disability parking placard Community resources The event will also include: Voter education and registration Free toiletries A clothing giveaway Support services Event details Date: Tuesday, July 7Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PMLocation: Affirmations Community Center290 W. Nine Mile RoadFerndale, MI Why ID access matters A valid ID can affect a person’s ability to secure housing, employment, public benefits, banking, travel, and other essential services. For many people, including returning citizens, people experiencing housing instability, and low-income residents, getting or replacing an ID can be difficult because of cost, transportation, document requirements, or other barriers. Having current identification can also support civic participation.In Michigan, voters have options if they do not have photo ID when voting, but having current identification can still make it easier to register, update voter information, and navigate many public systems. This clinic is one way to bring ID support directly into the community. Questions To receive more information or help preparing for your visit, contact VAAC at 248-302-4463 or contact@votingaccessforall.org. Before You Go Visit our linktree in our Instagram bio or at linktr.ee/votingaccessforall for the Michigan Secretary of State’s “Preparing for Your Mobile Office Visit” checklist. It explains what documents you may need to bring.",
  "title": "Free ID Clinic on July 7 in Ferndale",
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