Financial Assistance

The YMCA of Saratoga makes the commitment that no one will be denied access to any of our programs due to lack of financial resources.  The YMCA of Saratoga raises funds each year to help provide assistance for our financial aid program. Grant writing activities, combined with our fundraising programs, aim to develop a pool of financial resources large enough to meet the needs of the individuals, children and families who want to use our programs, but cannot afford to pay the full program fees. However, there is a limited amount of assistance available based on the amount contributed by individuals and organizations in our community. Financial assistance can only be granted to the extent that it can be funded. All assistance is available based on demonstrated need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or physical or mental handicap.

The purpose of the YMCA Financial Assistance program is to provide opportunities for families and individuals who are unable to pay full program fees. Assistance is awarded on a sliding fee scale and can be applied to a portion of the cost of   the program. Financial Assistance determinations are based on household gross income and household size. Extenuating circumstances may be considered.

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Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Applicant must live or work in the YMCA service area.
  2. Assistance is granted based on financial need resulting from low income or extenuating circumstances (ie-medical expenses, unemployment). Applicants are asked to pay for a portion of the fees, based on a sliding scale.
  3. Financial assistance can be granted for one session of a program or for up to one year's membership.
  4. Financial assistance for Child Care and/or Summer Camp are awarded based on the needs of working parents. We may ask that you first attempt to secure assistance through the Department of Social Services Childcare Assistance (Saratoga County DSS Child Care phone number is 884-4283 or 884-4280).

When completing this application, please:

  1. Complete the entire application. Answer all questions fully.
  2. Provide the following proof of income for all members of the household (most recent paystub, most recent federal income tax return, Unemployment, Disability, SSI or Workers Comp Benefit Statement). Additional documentation may be requested by the YMCA.
  3. Turn in the application to the YMCA. Please make sure it is filled out completely. Incomplete applications will be returned and will delay the evaluation process.

All information submitted with this application will be kept confidential. Applications take approximately 14 days to be evaluated. We will notify you in writing of our determination. This application will be active for one year. You are responsible for bringing in any new information for re-evaluation if your financial situation changes within the year allotted. If you have any questions, please contact Patti Laudicina, Financial Assistance Director at 518-583-9622x110.

We look forward to serving you at the YMCA of Saratoga.
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