West Essex YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and Financial Assistance

The Y is accessible to all people. Financial assistance is available to individuals and families who cannot afford the full cost of our programs and services.

The YMCA’s Financial Assistance Fund is there to extend this opportunity to those families in need in our service area. The success of our campaign is made possible by the generous support of members, individuals, foundations and businesses. For more information, contact Kathie
Amato at (973) 992.7500 or .

All inquires are confidential.

 Financial Assistance Policy and Procedure

It is the policy of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges to offer financial assistance to individuals who desire to participate in YMCA programs or services.  The end result of this policy will be to assist individuals and families who have extenuating financial circumstances.

Policy parameters:                            Click HERE to download the full application form.

1)    Since financial assistance funds are limited, assistance will be offered to applicants as long as funds are available.  Preference will be given to those applicants who work or reside in the Association service area.

2)    Assistance will be granted based upon documented financial need (i.e., most recent signed Federal Income Tax 1040 form) and the completion of a financial assistance application.  Sliding Scale Fees guidelines will be determined by the YMCA Board of Directors and reviewed on a periodic basis by them.

3)    The YMCA believes a strong sense of ownership and pride is developed if the financial assistance recipient has contributed to the tuition of their YMCA involvement.  Therefore, recipients will normally be asked to pay a portion of the tuition.  The portion of their involvement will be based on a sliding percentage.  Guidelines determined by the Board of Directors will be used to determine the recipient’s percentage of payment.

4)    Financial assistance will be granted for a defined period of time of a program or for up to one year’s membership.  Financial assistance must be applied for on a year-to-year decision-making basis.

5)    Any change in a recipient’s financial status must be reported immediately to the Branch Executive Director.

6)    The YMCA reserves the right to change, amend, or discontinue a recipient’s financial assistance at any time.

7)    The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability or family status.