Financial Assistance Fund

As part of our charitable mission, the East Side/Mt. Hope Y embarks on an Annual Fundraising Campaign to ensure that everyone in our community has access to the programs, services and benefits of YMCA membership. When financial hardships unexpectedly occur due to layoffs, illness or injury, or other unforeseeable events, the YMCA keeps its doors open to all, when it’s needed the most.

In 2009, the YMCA of Greater Providence gave out over $1.4 in financial assistance to people in our communities who would not otherwise have been able to afford the benefits of all the Y has to offer. 

2010 Campaign Volunteers

If a volunteer contacts you, please consider a generous gift.  100% of the funds we raise stays right here in our community strengthening the well-being of our neighbors. 

We are very grateful to our volunteers who have been working diligently making calls and helping us raise funds: Allan Bernstein, Irene Ziegler, Joe Afonso, Ruth Edwards, Kathryn Sternfels, Betsy Cazden, Jana Hesser, Chris Cedroni, Nancy Martin, Rick Elderkin, Lucy Lepreau, Dan Cahill, Bob and Louise Zuckerman, Lorenzo Perry, Eddie Brandt, Madolyn Maxey, Tanya Gilbert, Marty and Susanna Eerhardt, Angel Capales, Christine Rose, Ed Bishop, Jay DiRienzo and Cindy Reed.   
If you would like to make a pledge toward the campaign, contact one of the follow staff team captains: Barbara Vincent, Carol Mahoney, Christy Clausen, Jennifer Russo or Julee Palumbo.  

Over 20% of members at the East Side/Mt. Hope YMCA receive some form of financial assistance. This means it is likely that you or someone you know and are friendly with at the Y is receiving assistance. If you love the Y, if you appreciate your ability to live a healthier life because of your involvement in programs at the Y, please help us help others have this same opportunity.   

Here are a few ways these funds help individuals and families:

Helps parents afford child care so they can work and support their family. 
Gives children the opportunity to attend YMCA camps - an experience that lasts a lifetime.
Provides health and well-being programs for individuals and families who would not otherwise be able to afford them.
Allows the YMCA to never turn anyone away due to the inability to afford our services and programs.