Financial Assistance
THE Y FOR EVERYONE
At the Summit Area YMCA, we are here for the community regardless of their ability to pay and have been since our founding in 1886. As a nonprofit, we are committed to enhancing the lives of individuals and families in our community. With the generous donations of members, donors, and partners in the community from funds raised during our Annual Community Strong Campaign and special events, the Summit Area YMCA is able to offer financial assistance to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Families with low or moderate household income or those who are experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to apply. Applicants must live or work in the Summit Area YMCA service area which includes Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit. Financial assistance can be used for membership, child care, summer camp and/or enrichment and sports programs where additional fees apply, such as soccer and swimming lessons. To qualify for full-time childcare programs, applicant(s) must work 30 hours per week. Read through our frequently asked questions here.
How to Complete Your Application:
1. Complete our application online or download a paper application to print. Paper applications are also available at the YMCA.
2. Complete all the requested information in the application, as applicable to your situation.
3. Use the Documentation Checklist (also listed below) to gather your supporting documents.
4. Submit your application and documentation.
WHERE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
Once you have completed your application and gathered all of your supporting documentation, you can mail or deliver them in-person to the Summit Area YMCA location you are applying to (please refer to the location and contact information below) or submit your documents electronically at www.thesay.org/FAdocs. Your application cannot be processed until you submit your required supporting documentation.
DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
To support your application Provide all of the following documents FROM GROUP A OR GROUP B:
GROUP A (PROVIDE ALL):
◉ Most recent Income Tax Return (W2 & Form 1040)
◉ Last 4 paycheck stubs or last 4 unemployment stubs
◉ A letter of consideration explaining which YMCA programs and dependents you are requesting assistance for, and any other important information regarding your circumstance or application, including if you are not able to provide any of the required documents.
◉ If applicable:
◉ Free or reduced lunch award letter
◉ Child support documentation
◉ Social security statement
◉ List of all income received from state or federal assistance (Child care, food, housing, etc.)
◉ Proof of enrollment and current schedule if applying for a College Membership.
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PROVIDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FROM GROUP B:
◉ Notarized letter from current employer stating hours, wages and including employers contact information (Employer will be contacted).
◉ Current lease agreement or property tax bill or notarized letter from landlord including location of residence, monthly rental amount, landlord’s name, address, and phone number (Landlord will be contacted).
◉ A letter of consideration explaining which YMCA programs and dependents you are requesting assistance for, and any other important information regarding your circumstance or application, including if you are not able to provide any of the required documents.
◉ If applicable:
◉ Free or reduced lunch award letter
◉ Child support documentation
◉ Social security statement
◉ List of all income received from state or federal assistance (Child care, food, housing, etc.)
◉ Proof of enrollment and current schedule if applying for a College Membership.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
REQUIRED IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF INCOME OR ADDRESS:
◉ A letter of recommendation from another local or state organization or agency confirming your participation in their services and why you should be considered eligible for assistance from the Y. Must be on the organization’s official letterhead and include contact information.
◉ A letter of consideration explaining which YMCA programs and dependents you are requesting assistance for, and any other important information regarding your circumstance or application, including if you are not able to provide any of the required documents.
LOCATIONS & CONTACT INFORMATION
BERKELEY HEIGHTS YMCA, SUMMIT YMCA, BERKELEY HEIGHTS COMMUNITY POOL AT THE YMCA & SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY POOL
Membership | Programs | Childcare | Camp
ATTN: PATTY FACCHINEI
67 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-3330 EXT. 1174
patty.facchinei@theSAY.org
THE LEARNING CIRCLE YMCA
Childcare | Camp
ATTN: MARCIA KHASHAYAR
95 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-7040 EXT. 5204
marcia.khashayar@thesay.org
HAVE QUESTIONS?
We're here to help! Please feel free to call the contact listed above for the location which you are applying or complete the form below. Thank you.
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