Financial Assistance
For more information
Contact Klava Shusterman
Financial Assistance Coordinator
at 615-1340 or send an email
or contact the Member Services Department
at 415/957-9622
Through the generosity of our donors, financial assistance, to the extent available is offered to those who qualify
To Apply
All requests for financial assistance must be submitted to the Embarcadero YMCA on the Financial Assistance application and include proof of eligibility. You are responsible for making regular monthly payments for the unsponsored portion of your membership. Payment options: bank draft (monthly by checking account or credit /debit card) OR installment plan (minimum payment of 3 months). A $35 administrative set-up fee is required to be paid by you at the time you accept your award.
Award Timing
Awards are granted in one-year increments. Award renewals are not automatically issued; you must submit a renewal application prior to the end of your award. There are four award cycles per year; awards will be granted in July, October, January and April.
Residence Requirements
Financial assistance is made available, to the extent possible, to those applicants meeting residential, income and asset eligibility requirements. In order to apply for financial assistance your residence must be within our service area, which includes only zip codes: 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107, 94110, 94111, 94112, 94124, 94130, 94133, 94134 and 94158.
Award Amounts
Award amounts are based on the total income of all adults living at the residence and are either 10%, 30% or 50% of the monthly facility membership fee. The amount of your award can not be determined until your application has been processed. If awarded, you must visit Member Services before the deadline to accept your award. Bring a driver’s license, complete a Membership Application, set up an automatic bank draft or installment plan and make your first payment.
How to Apply:
1. Ask a Member Services Representative for a Financial Assistance application or download it here.
2. Read the complete description of the Financial Assistance Program’s policies and procedures included with the application
3. Determine whether you meet all of the eligibility requirements
4. Complete the application and attach current eligibility documentation. Please note: we can not make photocopies for you
5. Our intention is to provide financial assistance to as many people in need as we possibly can. We have very limited resources with which to do so. Income is defined not only as how much money you receive each month, but also includes the full spectrum of your financial means
6. In this spirit we ask you to consider all sources of income before applying for financial assistance. If you have savings, investment income etc. we request that you take a few moments to reflect on your real need and the impact that your request has on our ability to provide for others in need
7. Applicants are notified by mail within four weeks whether they have been approved, denied or if they need to submit additional documentation
8. If your application is denied we encourage you to join as a facility member at the facility rate, or you may apply for assistance at another YMCA
9. Unfortunately, we have a limited amount of resources available and are not able to assist everyone who applies