Westfield Area Y Announces Offer for Federal Employees

As the government shutdown continues, the Westfield Area YMCA would like to help relieve some stress by reminding the community about the Y’s financial assistance program and by offering federal employees access to the Y:

All federal employees are eligible for a free one-month membership during the shutdown. Please bring your government-issued federal employee ID and driver's license to the Welcome Center.

Federal employees who are current Y members and have been furloughed or are working without pay may request to have their next month’s membership fee waived during the shutdown. Please bring your government-issued federal employee ID and documentation of your current status. If you require additional assistance with programs or services in which you currently participate, including childcare, please contact Susan Morton at 908-301-YMCA (9622) x228 or smorton@westfieldynj.org to discuss.

Thanks to the Westfield Area Y’s Annual Support Campaign, no one who lives or works in Westfield, Cranford, Garwood or Mountainside and is experiencing a bona fide financial hardship is turned away from the Y for inability to pay. The majority of assistance is provided to enable participation in the Y’s early learning, school age and summer camp programs. Funds are also provided for membership and programs such as aquatics and sports. Financial assistance forms are available online and at all Westfield Area YMCA locations.

The Westfield Area YMCA is a nonprofit human service organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual and family in the communities it serves through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.