Appropriations Requests for : Matrix Human Servies

1. Cosponsoring legislators:

• Sylvia Santana

Recipient Information

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:

Matrix Human Servies

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

1400 Woodbridge Detroit, MI 48207

4. The recipient's employer identification number:

38-1358015

Funding Details

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:

$3,000,000.00

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 support healthcare workforce development by expanding training and job placement for Certified Medical Assistants (CMA/CCMA) and Patient Care Technicians (PCT) across Michigan. These occupations are experiencing documented workforce shortages statewide and are critical to the daily operation of hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health centers in both urban and rural communities. This appropriation provides a clear public benefit by increasing the number of trained frontline healthcare workers available to support patient care throughout the state. By improving access to services and reducing staffing shortages that strain Michigan’s healthcare system, the funding strengthens care delivery for residents in all regions. Preparing Michigan residents for high-demand healthcare jobs helps stabilize treatment access, reduces delays in care, and allows licensed clinical staff to work at the top of their license. The investment also supports economic mobility by offering short-term training pathways that lead to immediate employment and long-term career advancement. Because the training addresses a statewide workforce need and benefits communities across Michigan, it represents an appropriate and responsible use of taxpayer funding. This legislatively directed spending item does not violate Article IV, Section 30 of the Michigan Constitution. The appropriation serves a clear public purpose by addressing statewide healthcare workforce shortages and improving access to essential healthcare services for Michigan residents. The funds are not intended to provide a private benefit and will be used solely for workforce training and related services, subject to appropriate state oversight, accountability, and reporting requirements.

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: $750,000.00

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:

Matrix Human Services Board of Directors Name Board Position Frank Ervin III Chairman Keith James Vice Chair Duane Garth Treasurer Eric Longs Secretary Shelia English Board Member Erica Bell Board Member Kimberly Blotkamp-Hilliard Board Member Sherman Edwards Board Member Heidi Ford Board Member Dimitrius Hutcherson Board Member Robert Luce Board Member Krista Pankopf Board Member Jerome Record Jr. Board Member Maria Salinas Board Member Eileen Storer-Smith Board Member Rachelle Valdez Board Member Laura You 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 Sylvia A Santana