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At the YMCA of Lancaster and Fairfield County, we believe in you. We know that life can sometimes throw unexpected challenges your way, and we’re here to offer support when you need it most.

Our financial assistance program is designed to ensure that everyone in our community can access our programs and services, regardless of their current financial situation. We want to help you connect, grow, and achieve your goals.

Don’t let financial worries hold you back from participating in the Y. We’re ready to help you find the support you need.

Please fill out the form below and bring it in – we’re here to welcome you.

Quick FAQs

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 people are the faces of the Financial Assistance Program at the Y.

We offer a sliding fee scale based on the annual gross household income and the number of dependents living in the household.

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

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

Assistance is available for memberships, most YMCA programs, and child care. Assistance will be awarded to be used toward membership or one program per participant at a time.

Non-Profit

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Y provides crucial programs and services to more than 230,000 people every year. With the help of generous donors, we are able to provide financial assistance to ensure everyone has a chance to succeed and belong at the Y.