Appropriations Requests for : A Girl Like Me Inc

Sponsoring legislator

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1. Cosponsoring legislators:
No Cosponsors

Recipient Information

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:
A Girl Like Me Inc
3. Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:
16129 Beaverland St Detroit, MI 48219
4. The recipient's employer identification number:
850573313

Funding Details

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:
$250,000.00
6. What is the purpose and how does the legislatively directed spending item provide a public benefit that is an appropriate use of taxpayer money?
Funds will also cover program supplies and curriculum materials, including workbooks, literacy books, parenting education resources, financial literacy tools, and hands-on training materials used during infant care and workforce development sessions. These materials are essential to delivering structured, high-quality programming that equips young mothers with practical skills. Additionally, funding will be used to purchase baby items and essential supplies for participating families. This includes diapers, wipes, hygiene products, and other infant care necessities. Providing these resources helps reduce immediate financial strain on young mothers, allowing them to focus on program participation and long-term goal attainment. Operational support may also include facility expenses, data tracking and evaluation tools, and administrative coordination required to manage enrollment, monitor outcomes, and maintain compliance with reporting standards. Overall, this funding will ensure program stability, workforce sustainability, and direct support for the families we serve, allowing A Girl Like Me Inc. to continue delivering impactful, prevention-based services to young mothers in our community.
7. Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?
No previous funding received
8. Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:
Funds will be utilized in the Fiscal year for which they are appropriated

Additional Information For Nonprofit Corporations

9. Is the recipient a nonprofit corporation?
Yes
Requirement Meets Requirement
1. Continuous operation in this state for the preceding 36 months Yes
2. Physical office in this state for not less than the preceding 12 consecutive months Yes
3. Have a board of directors Yes
4. Officers and active members on the board of directors:
Chenita Gary - President, Samari Malone -Vice President, Latoya Whitt- Secretary, Brittany Morrow- Treasurer, Jenifer Jav- Board Member, Jajuan Moore - Board Member, Marilyn Williams board Member

Certification By Sponsoring Legislator

  • "I certify that my immediate family members, legislative staff members, and I have no direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the requested legislatively directed spending item."
  • "I certify that the intended recipient of this legislatively directed spending item is not a for-profit entity."
  • "I certify that the information in this form is true to the best of my knowledge."

Senator Mary Cavanagh