Financial Assistance

It shall be the policy of the Licking County Family YMCA to provide financial aid to individuals and families for the purpose of providing life-enriching opportunities to persons who otherwise could not afford YMCA membership fees.

The Licking County Family YMCA is a non-profit association offering opportunities for personal growth and service to others.  We are dedicated to serving the community.  Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.  We believe in providing programs and membership to anyone who desires participation. 

Through the YMCA’s financial assistance program, help is available for those in need. To support our assisted members, we ask people to complete a private, confidential application for financial assistance.

Financial assistance is available to persons needing help with membership and program fees.  Applications are available at the Member Services desk.  All applications must provide proof of income for consideration.  All information is kept strictly confidential.

Who is eligible for YMCA Financial Assistance?

An active older adult on a fixed income, a single parent who is trying to make ends meet, a  family in   transition, someone who needs a little help for a while - all of these are the faces of the YMCA Financial Assistance Program.

How is the Financial Assistance amount determined?

The amount of assistance is based on the annual gross income and the number of dependents. We offer a sliding fee scale after completion of a confidential application.

Is it possible to join the YMCA for free?

The YMCA believes a strong sense of ownership and pride is developed if the assistance recipient has contributed to the cost of their YMCA involvement. Therefore, applicants will be asked to pay a portion of the fee.

How soon is the amount determined?

Completed applications will be reviewed within 10 to 15 working days. Please submit your   completed  application along with proof of income, including an income tax form and the most recent pay check stubs or government assistance verification.

Will I be treated differently? Will other members know that I am on financial assistance?

Only you and the membership representative will have access to your application. We track assistance data, but only in terms of numbers and statistics, not by names.

Can I do anything in return for this assistance?

Yes you can! The YMCA is a volunteer based organization. Youth and adults are encouraged to help earn assistance by volunteering. 

Is assistance available for all programs offered by the Y?

Assistance is available for memberships and programs. Please see the membership representative for details on specific programs.

Stop by the member services desk for complete details.

Western Branch History

The Western Branch of the Licking County Family YMCA began programming in the spring of 2002.  During our first year we operated storefront operations from a small trailer and offered multiple programs in a variety of locations. 

In the spring of 2003, the YMCA reopened the closed Pataskala City Pool.  Many years of neglect had left the pool in poor condition, but with the generosity of two local families, monies were donated to renovate and re-open the pool for the summer of 2004.

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