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Appropriations Requests for Garrett's Space

Sponsoring legislator

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Jeff Irwin
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1. Cosponsoring legislators:
No Cosponsors

Recipient Information

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:
Garrett's Space
3. Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:
3900 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
4. The recipient's employer identification number:
832751753

Funding Details

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:
$134,000.00
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?
Garrett’s Space is seeking funding to build a first-of-its-kind campus in southeast Michigan. This campus is designed to appeal to young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, and to serve as a model for mental health support across the country. Surrounded by nature, the center will focus on suicide prevention and mental health support for young adults across Washtenaw County, ages 18-28, through peer support, community-building, and evidence-informed programming such as yoga, art, and meditation.
7. Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?
Federal Funding
State Funding
Amount received: $4,373,305.00
8. Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:
The estimated time frame for completion is by the end of fiscal year 2028

Additional Information For Nonprofit Corporations

9. Is the recipient a nonprofit corporation?
Yes
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:
Scott Halpert - Board President & Director Julie Halpert, Board Vice President & Director Jamie Abelson - Secretary & Director Lisa Halpert - Treasurer & Director Eli Golshteyn - Director Harlena Reed - Director Steve Stein - Director Evan Ufer - Director

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 Jeff Irwin