Everyone is Welcome at the YMCA

Assistance is available for those who cannot afford the vital services the YMCA provides. With Financial Assistance, kids and families find the assets they need in YMCA programs like Membership, Youth Sports, Swim Lessons, Child Care, Parent-Child programs, Summer Camp and others.

Our goal is that no one is turned away from a YMCA program because they cannot afford it. If you or a family you know needs financial assistance to participate in a YMCA program, please talk with the staff at your branch about financial assistance.

Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic the YMCA, any one requesting financial assistance will be approved (as of May 18, 2020) BUT YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FORM AND SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED FORMS SUCH AS YOUR 1040 FEDERAL TAX FORMS, 3 MOST RECENT PAY STUBS, ETC. WITH 60 DAYS OF YOU INITIAL APPLICATION SUBMISSION.

Note that this financial assistance is available for 2 years (unless your financial situation changes within that time period).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To submit an application, download the Y Financial Assistance Form, fill it out and you can either turn in the application to YMCA front desk OR  email them directly to: k.garst@wardlefamilyymca.org

The YMCA handles all Financial Assistance applications confidentially. 

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

Funded by charitable contributions from members of our community, Financial Assistance and other program subsidies give thousands of children and families the opportunity to participate in valuable programs. Funds used for Financial Assistance are generated by the YMCA’s annual Scholarship Campaign.