THE PENOBSCOT BAY YMCA A Midcoast Tradition Since 1916
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Fees Assistance
The Penobscot Bay YMCA is a not-for-profit health and human services organization committed to helping people grow in spirit, mind, and body and serving people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and incomes. The YMCA is a community-based organization and believes that its programs and services should be available to everyone. That's why the YMCA offers financial assistance that is designed to fit each individual's financial situation. Over the years, we have found that the YMCA's financial assistance program is most utilized by:
Youth referred by schools, churches, and organizations Adults who are temporarily out of work Those who are divorced and are experiencing financial hardships People on fixed incomes People who are overwhelmed by medical bills Those experiencing other financial hardships
The Penobscot Bay YMCA requires that individuals provide the requested information regarding income, family size, etc, so that we can provide financial assistance in a fair and consistent manner. The YMCA requires that individuals reapply every year or when requested by the Executive Director to keep the information on their application updated.
To process your application, we will need the following information:
Completed Scholarship Application One page letter stating your request and personal situation Copy of most recent income tax return Copy of four consecutive pay stubs (or) Copy of social security or disability checks (or copy of bank statement showing amount of automatic deposit) Copy of State or City assistance Any other household income
If you do not have a copy of your tax return, you may obtain one by calling the IRS at 800-829-1040. If you did not file taxes last year, or if you don't have the other documents required, please indicate and explain.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE FAXED OR MAILED. PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS IN PERSON. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
Please allow 14 days to process your application. After this period, you may call the YMCA at 207-236-3375 to see if your application has been approved or additional information is needed. You may contact the Scholarship Administrator by email at membership@penbayymca.org.