Appropriations Requests for
Citadel Community Development Corporation
Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:03 PM;
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Cosponsoring legislators' names (if applicable):
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Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:20280 Lyndon, Detroit, MI 48223
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The recipient's employer identification number:203522839
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Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:$7,300,000.00
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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 funds will be used to increase access to health services in the Black Community. We will be partnering with Choose Healthy Life, a national non profit who advances a proven community centered health model through trusted leadership of the Black church. By embedding trained Health Navigators within faith based institutions, connecting medical expertise to communities where trust already exists. The requested amount is intended for $1.3million in current FY26 and $2m per year over three years beginning FY 27.
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Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?Local Funding
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If so, how?Amount: $25,000.00
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Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:Funds would be expended for 3 fiscal years beginning FY 27
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Has the nonprofit corporation continuously operated in this state for the preceding 36 months?Yes
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Has the nonprofit corporation had a physical office in this state for not less than the preceding 12 consecutive months?Yes
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Does the nonprofit corporation have a board of directors?Yes
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List all of the officers and active members on the board of directors:Tracey Ellis, Director, Erica Lyght, Treasurer, Marsha Push, Secretary
Certification By Sponsoring Legislator
Senator Mary Cavanagh
