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Financial Assistance

We believe that everyone in our community deserves access to the benefits and services the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis has to provide.

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Membership & Programs for All

The Y is like no other organization in that we work hard to ensure that our programs are open to all. With financial assistance, eligible families and individuals who otherwise might need an extra hand, have access to our facility, our camps, our sports programs, and our child-care centers. Therefore, we provide a supportive environment for healthier living; we address our communities’ most pressing social issues such as nutrition, education, child welfare, and more; and we create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued and needed.

We work towards a better community through the support and generosity of our members.

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis provides financial assistance for children, teens, adults and families who cannot afford the full cost of a Y membership. That’s why we base membership rates and program fees on total household income. This sliding fee scale, which is possible thanks to donor contributions, allows us to realize our mission of being open and accessible to all. We seek to reflect the multicultural, ethnic, and racial diversity of our service area in our members, volunteers, and staff. We also hope to create an environment where all people feel welcomed and valued.

Our sliding scale begins for households with a total income of less than $55,000 per year. If you would like to privately discuss our different levels of assistance, please call or stop by the Member Services desk at any of our centers.

Financial Assistance Frequently Asked Questions

The YMCA financial assistance program provides help to pay for the needs of families, youth, and other individuals who can’t afford to pay for the full cost of YMCA memberships and child care programs. The underlying goal of the YMCA is a commitment to being accessible to all, and they work very hard to support those who may need help or be in challenging financial situations.

The YMCA uses a sliding fee scale that is based on both total household income and also the number of household members. We require supporting documentation to verify the household income and size and they also do consider special circumstances when determining and providing assistance.

The YMCA uses a sliding fee scale that is based on both total household income and also the number of household members. We require supporting documentation to verify the household income and size and they also do consider special circumstances when determining and providing assistance.

YMCA financial assistance is granted for a maximum period of up to one year. Upon expiration of that timeframe, the recipient can reapply. If they decide to do this, they must reapply with current financial information for the upcoming year.

As the leading nonprofit for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y works side-by-side with our neighbors every day to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. To do our important work, the Y relies on support from members, donors, volunteers and community leaders.

Your gifts are needed to keep the YMCA open to all. With your help, kids can go to camp, families can enjoy the enriching environment, teens can learn valuable life skills, and seniors can find a place to socialize.

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