HF2763

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide funding for a nonprofit organization, Restoration for All (REFA), to develop a multipurpose services building. This is intended to support mental health and suicide prevention services for African immigrant and refugee communities in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Grant Allocation: The bill allocates $4,900,000 for fiscal year 2026 from Minnesota's general fund.
• Recipient: The funds are granted to Restoration for All (REFA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in partnership with Equitable Development Action (EDA).
• Project Goals: The funding is intended to acquire, design, construct, furnish, renovate, and equip a new building.
• Target Services: The building will enhance culturally relevant mental health services and address comprehensive wellness needs across various groups, including the elderly and underrepresented students in higher education.
• Additional Uses: The space will also support providers of assisted living and services under Minnesota Statutes chapter 245D, ensuring compliance and high-quality care.

Significant Changes

• This bill introduces a one-time appropriation to specifically support Restoration for All in creating a facility tailored to the culturally specific needs of Minnesota's African and immigrant communities, reflecting a targeted investment in mental health infrastructure.

Relevant Terms

• Appropriation
• Capital Investment
• Nonprofit Organization
• Mental Health Services
• African Immigrant and Refugee Communities
• Assisted Living Services
• Wellness
• Cultural Relevance