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.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THEFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FORM AND SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED FORMS SUCH AS YOUR 1040 FEDERAL TAX FORMS, 3 MOST RECENT PAY STUBS, TANF/SNAP FORM (See Below) , 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 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.
