M-PACE (Michigan Political Action for Candidate Election) is the political fundraising and campaigning arm of NASW-MI. Through M-PACE, we work to engage social workers in political action, builds relationships between social workers and soon-to-be elected officials, and more.

Promotion of Social Justice Through Political Action

In NASW’s Code of Ethics the responsibility to take political action is outlined in standard 6.04: Social and Political Action. This ethical standard led to the creation of M-PACE. M-PACE is run by NASW-Michigan staff and appointed volunteers from NASW-Michigan membership. NASW-Michigan is working harder than ever to get social workers and our allies elected to the Michigan House, Senate, and the Governor's office. M-PACE works to engage social workers in political action, builds relationships between social workers and soon-to-be elected officials, and helps get people elected to office who will support our policy agenda. To continue this great work we need YOUR help!

Currently, M-PACE meets the second Thursday of each month from 12-1pm. If you are interested in becoming a voting members of M-PACE, please complete the M-PACE interest form here.

The Purpose of M-PACE is to:

1. Help elect candidates to public office who support legislation and policies consistent with the goals of the social work profession and the needs of those who are served by the social work profession,
2. Promote NASW legislative policies through political action and/or through support of candidates,
3. Promote political education and full participation in the electoral political process among members of the social work profession, and
4. To take such other and further action as may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

The NASW-Michigan Chapter needs your help in advocating for the social work profession. We must have a collective voice for our profession and those we serve. Between the grassroots support of our membership and M-PACE, we will effectively represent the social work profession and advocate for our clients. With your help of a contribution to M-PACE, we will be one of the most influential organizations at the Capitol for health, human services, behavioral health, education, and equitable financing of state services.

See Our 2024 Endorsements!

Please click here to see the candidates that have been officially endorsed by our M-PACE committee for the 2024 elections. We encourage our social work community to learn more about their races, participate in canvassing opportunities, donate when possible, and vote in the upcoming election. 

Click here to explore ways to get involved in election efforts this campaign season.

Check our NASW's national endorsements here (President, U.S. House, and U.S. Senate races)

Seeking an Endorsement?

Are you a social work or social work friendly candidate who is running for a local or state office in 2024 and seeking a M-PACE endorsement? Complete our short candidate survey (https://forms.gle/AAnEMcosJw1pGHaKA) to be considered. M-PACE may endorse and financially contributes to candidates from any party who support NASW's policy agenda. 

Donate to the cause

Can you give $5, $10, or $20 for social justice? Your contribution to M-PACE helps us endorse and support candidates who uphold the values and ethics of the profession. Political action is a building block for creating socially just policy because we need socially conscious legislators in office to help create change! You can also donate by sending a contribution to: M-PACE c/o NASW-Michigan Chapter, 741 N Cedar St, Suite 100, Lansing, MI 48906.

PLEASE NOTE: Your contribution to the Michigan Political Action for Candidate Election Committee is NOT tax-deductible. By law, only NASW members can contribute.