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12.03.19 West Michigan Matters Fundraiser

Join us for an evening reception with a short update from PWA. We will celebrate our successes and discuss mobilizing progressive power...

3.05.19 RECAP - What Comes Next: 10 Tips for Effective Advocacy

On February 20, 2019 Progressive Women's Alliance hosted over 60 people at the YWCA in Grand Rapids to hear from State Representative Jon...

2.20.19 What's Next: 10 Tips for Effective Advocacy w/ Rep. Jon Hoadley

Now that the 2018 elections are over and Michigan's 100th Legislative session has begun, you may find yourself asking "What comes next?" ...

11.15.18 Stepping Out for Stepping Up | A Thank You Event for Our Supporters

PWA would like to say CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to all of our endorsed candidates who ran absolutely incredible and inspiring...

9.13.18 "Our Water, Our Vote"

Regardless of political party, all Michiganders can agree that access to safe, clean, affordable drinking water and maintaining our...

8.07.18 The Primary is Around the Corner - Get Involved and VOTE!

Election season is almost here and the first stop is the Primary! PWA endorsed candidate for Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, will be a great...

6.26.18 Education on the Ballot: Fighting for Michigan’s Future

For over a decade, Michigan’s student achievement scores have plummeted. Currently, Michigan fourth graders rank 41st nationwide in...

6.25.18 West Michigan for Whitmer Fundraiser

Join our inclusive West Michigan progressive community of elected representatives, labor, activist groups and other supporters as we...

5.31.18 RBG Documentary Screening

You know her name. You know her accomplishments. But do you know her story? Join us for a special opening night screening of "RBG" on...

10.4.17 Looking Within Ourselves... RECAP

PWA would like to thank everyone who came out for our event "Looking Within Ourselves and Beyond to Eliminate Racism" and extend a very...

10.4.17 Looking Within Ourselves and Beyond to Eliminate Racism

“Racism and bigotry have always been a part of our community, but have become more visible and normalized throughout the country. If we...

3.15.17 Immigrants' Rights Update w/ Susan Reed

With Special Guest Michigan Immigrant Rights Center Managing Attorney Susan Reed. Wednesday, March 15, 2017 5:30 PM Registration and...

1.25.17 The Power of Politics

We welcome Grand Rapids, MI Mayor Rosalynn Bliss. She will provide her perspective on the power of electoral politics to translate...

9.12.16 Meeting the Moment w/ Gretchen Whitmer

PWA is delighted to welcome Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan's first woman to lead a state Senate caucus and current Ingham County Prosecutor....

6.13.16 Author and Activist Deepa Iyer Speaks on “Building Inclusive Communities" Fundraiser

Join the Progressive Women’s Alliance for a book talk and conversation with author, lawyer and racial justice activist, Deepa Iyer.