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YMCA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The Wayne County YMCA is a not-for-profit, charitable health and human services organization committed to helping people grow in spirit, mind and body. YMCAs are here to serve people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and incomes. The Y is community-based and believes that its programs and services should be available to everyone. That’s why the YMCA offers a Financial Assistance Program. This program has a sliding fee scale that is designed to fit each individual’s financial situation. Over the years, we have found that our Financial Assistance Program is most utilized by:

 Youth referred by schools, churches and organizations
 Adults who are temporarily out of work
 Those who are divorced and are experiencing financial hardships
 People on fixed incomes
 People who are overwhelmed by medical bills
 Those experiencing other financial hardships

The Wayne County YMCA requires that individuals provide the requested information on the attached form regarding income, family size and necessary expenses so that it can provide financial assistance in a fair and consistent manner. The YMCA also requires that individuals reapply when requested to keep the information on their application updated.

Your fees are subject to increase when you reapply. If you do not reapply when requested, your enrollment may be terminated.

To process your application, we will need the following information:
 A letter stating your reason for your request for scholarship application
 A copy of last year’s Internal Revenue Service Tax Return and/or a copy of your social security or disability checks (or copy of bank statement showing amount of automatic monthly deposit) to verify your earnings.
 The Financial Assistance Application completed in full.
 A personal interview appointment with the YMCA Executive Director

NOTE: If you do not have a copy of your tax return, you may obtain one by calling the Internal Revenue Service (1-800-829-1040). If you did not file taxes last year, or if you don’t have the other documents required, please submit a letter explaining your personal situation.

Please allow 2 weeks to process your application. After this period, if you have not had an appointment with the Executive Director you may call the YMCA (570-253-2083) to see if your application was received or if you need to submit additional information.

All YMCA members receive the same membership benefits, regardless of whether or not they are receiving assistance. YMCA members can feel great knowing that they are involved in an organization that cares greatly for the health and well-being of people and is committed to building strong kids, strong families, strong communities.

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