YMCA Financial Assistance		Financial Assistance Q & A Q:  Who is eligible for YMCA Financial Assistance? A:  Individuals and families can qualify for financial assistance based on their annual income. Q:  Can I receive financial assistance for memberships and programs? A:  Yes. Financial assistance is available for YMCA membership, and also for all YMCA programs including childcare, summer camp, youth sports, older adult fitness and more! Q:  How do I apply for financial assistance? A:  Applying for financial assistance is easy. Just fill out the form available at your YMCA's Member Services Desk, and return it with a copy of your tax return from the previous year, along with three recent pay stubs and proof of any other income you may receive (child support, DPW, Social Security). Q:  How long does it take to receive an answer about my application? A:  You will be notified about your financial assistance award two to four weeks after we receive your application. Q:  How long can I receive financial assistance? A:  Membership financial assistance is awarded for one year and then must be renewed by the recipient. Program financial assistance is awarded for specific program sessions.
No One is Turned Away from the YMCA Thanks to the Good Kids Annual Support Campaign, funds are available to assist those unable to pay the usual fees for YMCA programs, services, and memberships. Financial Assistance is awarded based on individual need, using established guidelines. Applications are available at the YMCA Member Services Desk. All requests are confidential. Contact Us Contact your YMCA for more information or e-mail: Brandywine YMCA: Paula Sauer: 610-380-YMCA, ext. 165 psauer@ymcabwv.org Kennett Area YMCA: Lenda Carrillo: 610-444-YMCA, ext. 17 lcarrillo@ymcabwv.org Octorara YMCA Danielle Salada: 610-593-YMCA, ext. 443 dsalada@ymcabwv.org Southern Chester County YMCA: Sharon Eggers: 610-869-YMCA, ext. 102 seggers@ymcabwv.org Twin Valley YMCA: Tracie Witkowski: 610-913-YMCA, ext. 104 twitkowski@ymcabwv.org West Chester Area YMCA: Jennifer Murdock: 610-431-YMCA, ext. 1014 jmurdock@ymcabwv.org