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What is the Financial Assistance Program?
The YMCA of Lethbridge believes in the right of all individuals to access the services of the YMCA regardless of their financial status.
Anyone who is unable to pay facility memberships, day pass, or program fees is eligible to apply for the YMCA Financial Assistance Program.
The Association requires that individuals or families contribute a portion of fees as we believe the YMCA experience has more value if participants contribute a portion of the fee.
What is included in an Assisted Day Pass?
The Assisted Day Pass is a reduced rate for a full day of access to the fitness center, drop-in fitness classes, indoor running track, fieldhouse gymnasium, indoor play space, aquatic centre, rec room, and changerooms.
What is included in an Assisted Membership?
The Assisted Membership is a reduced rate on a monthly membership, which is billed on the 1st of each month. With the Assisted Membership, you have unlimited access to the fitness center, fitness classes, indoor running track, fieldhouse gymnasium, indoor play space, aquatic centre, rec room, and changerooms. Each person on the membership receives an access card with a QR code to skip the membership services line.
Assisted Members are also eligible to apply for the following programs offered at no/reduced cost.
Children (ages 2-14)
| Category | Quantity | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Aquatic Program | 2 per calendar year | |
Sport and Fitness Program | 2 per calendar year | |
Day Camp | 1 week per calendar year | |
Or 5 individual PD Day Camps |
Teens (ages 15-17)
| Category | Quantity | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Aquatic Program | 2 per calendar year | |
Sport and Fitness Program | 2 per calendar year |
Adults (ages 18+)
| Category | Quantity | Examples | |
|---|---|---|---|
Aquatic Program | 2 per calendar year | ||
Sport and Fitness Program | 2 per calendar year |
What are the subsidized rates for the program?
Monthly Assisted Membership Rate for Families
Monthly Assisted Membership Rate for Individuals
How do I apply for the program?
Follow the button below to apply for the Financial Assistance Program.
Paper applications are available at the Membership Desk at the Cor Van Raay YMCA.
What is the low income cut-off
Follow the button below to recieve a PDF of our Low Income Cut-Off Chart
What proof of income documentation do you accept?
We use line 15000 on the Notice of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency to determine annual household income. Proof of applicants receiving one of the following benefits may be used to support your application.
- City of Lethbridge Fee Assistance Program
- Alberta Adult Health Benefit
- Alberta Child Health Benefit
- Alberta Child and Family Benefit
- Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
- Community Housing program
- Seniors Self-Contained program
- Foundational Learning Assistance
- Income Support Program
- Rent Assistance Benefit
- Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit
- Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP)
- Jumpstart
- Kidsport Grant
- Lethbridge Integrated Coordinated Access – Counselling Subsidy
- Lethbridge Integrated Coordinated Access – Stabilization Funds
- Lethbridge Housing Authority Programs
- Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP)
- Repayment Assistance Plan for Borrowers with Disabilities (RAP-D)
- Military – Leave Benefits
- Canadian Forces Income Support
- Canadian Pension Plan disability benefit
- Canadian Pension Plan Post-retirement disability benefit
- Canadian Pension Plan Children’s Benefit
- Employment Insurance
- War Veterans Allowance
- Guaranteed Income Supplement – Allowance
- Guaranteed Income Supplement
- Child and Youth Support Program Benefits
I qualify for the program, but I am unable to provide any documentation. How can I get approved?
Please contact a social service provider in the community that can refer you to the program.
Examples of social service agencies include, but are not limited to:
- Housing and income support
- Disability support
- Employment support
- Group homes
- School guidance counsellors
- Addictions and mental health treatment centres
- Domestic violence and homeless shelters
I am a social service provider. How do I refer my client to your program?
Employees at of social service agencies can submit a referral form for their clients. Referral forms can be requested by emailing [email protected]
How long does it take to be approved for the program?
Our goal is to process your application as quickly as possible. Please allow up to 15 business days for applications to be processed. Applications that are filled out in full, with all requested attachments, are processed more quickly than applications missing required fields.
Can I cover my personal information on the proof of income documents attached to the application?
Yes. The only information we require is your name, your total income, and the end date of your benefits approval (if applicable). Please make sure that personal information such as your SIN number are blocked out on your application. All documentation provided is securely destroyed after an application decision has been made.
What if I cannot afford the assisted rate?
There may be additional outside funding options that you qualify for. The following programs are available to further support your access to the YMCA:
I have been approved for the City of Lethbridge Recreation and Culture Fee Assistance Program to cover my monthly membership fees. How can I see when my next bill will be?
To view your next bill date, please log in to your account at https://lethbridgeymca.ca/account/
Can I get access to the Plus Changeroom as part of the Assisted Membership?
Plus Changeroom access is not available through the Assisted Membership Program.
