Open Door Program

Ensuring Access For All

At the Y, strengthening the community is our cause. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. With our core values of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in mind, the YMCA proudly offers the Open Door Program to qualifying families, children, and adults to obtain quality Health and Wellness services, Youth Programs, and Child Care.

How do I apply?

Apply online

Applications that do not have all required documentation attached will experience a delay in processing.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible and how is the amount determined?

Anyone is welcome to apply. The amount granted is based on the review of the required documentation provided by the applicant. We use a sliding scale based on total household income and the number of household members. Our program reduces fees, but does not eliminate them.

What does the YMCA consider income?

We ask that applicants list all types of income, including: Wages, Tips, Retirement, Social Security (SS), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Disability, Unemployment, Temporary Assistance for Need Families (TANF), Child Support, Alimony, Housing Assistance, Food Stamps, etc. Please remember to count the income of anyone living in your household and contributing to household expenses such as rent, utilities, or groceries.

What kind of documentation do I need?

Below is a list of acceptable documents for income verification.

Wages
Unemployment
SSI/SSD Letter
Food Stamps
SNAP/TANF
Child Support and/or Alimony
Housing Assistance
Student Loans
Additional sources of income

A Reduced/Free Lunch Letter is also an acceptable form of income verification.

How will I know if I qualified?

Your online YMCA account will be updated after your request has been processed and a notification will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please allow up to 5-10 business days for your application to be processed. 

If approved, will my assistance automatically be applied to my account?

If you’re new to the Open Door Program or renewing your information and your discount stays the same or increases, your new rates will automatically be applied for future use on your account.
If you’re a current member and your monthly membership rate will increase, we will NOT automatically renew your membership at the higher rate and your membership will end the last day of the month. At that time, if you wish to continue your membership at the higher rate, you will need to contact your YMCA front desk.

Can my assistance be applied to past programs or memberships?