For over 170 years the YMCA of Metro Detroit has been helping families benefit from the Y; never turning people away because of their inability to pay. The Y For All Membership Program is another way we can help make sure everyone in our community achieve health, gain confidence, make connections and feel secure at every stage of life.
What is the Y For All YMCA Membership?
Introduced in 2011, ‘Y For All’ is a reduced membership rate for families based on a combined annual household income of less than $49,000*.
My household income is $49,000 annually – can I still take advantage of Y For All?
Y For All is only offered to families with a combined household income lower than $49,000 annually. But we still offer other financial assistance programs to those who need it. We can always sit down and review your options and see how the Y can help you and your family.
Will this program ever be offered to individuals and not just families?
This membership program is based on community need, and for now, we have decided to offer it on a case-by-case basis to families, married couples, and single parent households. Talk to a Member Experience Director to learn more.
*Please see the eligibility requirements for a full list of qualifications.
Contact us about Y For All Membership
Have a question about Y For All Membership? Use this form to send us your question.
Call Your Local YMCA
You can also always call your local Y for more details, and if your families qualifies, to make an appointment with the Member Experience Team.
Y For All Membership Eligibility Requirements
Members who enroll in Y For All must meet the following requirements, and have the needed materials before enrolling in the program:
- Members who enroll in the Y For All program must provide their 1040 tax form* to verify their income level. Please note that we will not collect or keep a copy of your 1040. We simply fill out a proof form and attached to the membership application. (*Other documents may qualify, please call ahead to your branch Member Experience Director to ask about additional verification items).
- Adults who file taxes separately must must provide separate tax documents to verify total household income.
- Only the dependents living in the same household that are also listed on your taxes are eligible to be on your Y For All memberships.
- The Y For All is a family membership; you will not qualify for an individual membership but financial assistance is available for single membership categories. Talk to your Member Experience Director to learn more about individual membership options.
- You must have a credit or debit card to enroll in the Y For All program. When you sign up you will be required to pay your first month’s dues in full.
- Y For All membership gives you access to all 7 YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit facility branches.
- You will have to re-apply and show new tax documents every year you continue in the program. Additionally, you are required to re-apply if you need to add or change adults or dependents on your account.