Appropriations Requests for : Zaman International

1. Cosponsoring legislators:

No Cosponsors

Recipient Information

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:

Zaman International

3. Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:

Address and project location: 26091 Trowbridge Street, Inkster, MI 48141

4. The recipient's employer identification number:

20-1946065

Funding Details

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:

$421,000.00

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?

The purpose of this legislatively directed spending item is to sustain Zaman Community Health Center’s provision of primary care services to uninsured women, along with health education and promotion for underinsured and low-income families across Michigan. This investment delivers a clear public benefit by improving access to preventive care, reducing reliance on emergency services, and addressing health disparities in vulnerable communities. Ultimately, it supports economic stability by ensuring that a woman’s health is not a barrier to employment, family well-being, and long-term opportunity. When a mother is healthy and stable, the entire family is better positioned to thrive, lessening reliance on public assistance and contributing to broader economic prosperity for all.

7. Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?

✓ Yes: State Funding

Amount received: $12,692.00

8. Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:

12 months

Additional Information For Nonprofit Corporations

9. Is the recipient a nonprofit corporation?

Yes

4. Officers and active members on the board of directors:

Najah Bazzy, Founder, CEO Sumreen Ahmad, Chairperson Wafa Dinaro, Vice Chair Nader Bazzy, MD, Treasurer Jamele Hage, Secretary Joffer Hakim, MD Rumzei Abdallah Walid Dagher Youssef Bazzy, MD

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 Dayna Polehanki