YMCA of Middletown

YMCA of Middletown & Sullivan County
2009 LAID-OFF POLICY

Sign up from June 1st-August 31st

Open to existing or new members with the MIDDLETOWN & Sullivan County YMCA.

Anyone who has lost his or her job due to a company wide restructuring since January 2009 qualifies for this program.

Must provide proof on company letterhead or the YMCA will have to verify the lay-off prior to membership starting.

Will receive a no-cost membership for 2 months, regular member program rates will apply.

No joiner’s fee for new members.

Volunteer opportunities will be stressed.

After 2 months, the individual or family’s situation will be reassessed.

The opportunity to continue as a member paying regular monthly rates or to apply for Sliding Scale fee through our Open Door Program will be offered.

Executive Director Randy Grant said that's a savings of more than $150 per family. According to Grant, “There has been an increase in members who are unable to pay for their memberships, and we're trying to give people the opportunity to use the YMCA for free during these stressful times in their lives. To bond, network and to lean on other friends for support; to be the social fabric of our community.”

The YMCA of Middletown, NY is a private not-for-profit, community-based organization providing social, health, physical education and recreation services to the residents of Orange County.

YMCA programs include school-age child care, health enhancement/fitness classes, nursery school, summer camps, swim lessons for all ages, special scholarship programs for low-income youth and families, and physical rehabilitation programs.

The YMCA of Middletown is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin.

Mission Statement