Membership for All (Income-Based Membership)​

Our Y works hard everyday to ensure that everyone has the ability to learn, grow and thrive. That is why we offer the Membership For All program which provides financial assistance to families and individuals so they can take part in YMCA programs and services. 

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Funding for Membership For All Memberships & Programs is made possible through the United Way and other community donations to the YMCA. This assistance is available, within the limits of our resources, to members that provide complete documentation showing their inability to pay the full member rate.

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By completing and bringing in the forms below, along with all the required financial information, we can determine your personalized membership rate based on a fee structure. The Membership For All applications are reviewed by the Membership Director every Friday. All decisions made are final and incomplete applications will not be processed. 

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To apply, please complete both forms and all necessary documents listed below:

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• Membership For All Cover Letter

• YMCA Membership For All Application

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You must also include:

• Copy of last year’s tax return

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• A letter to our committee stating why you did not file taxes with proof of income (e.g. copy of bank statement showing amount of automatic monthly deposit; disability checks, etc.) Plus a reference letter from a non-family member (e.g. priest/pastor, social worker, etc) who can vouch for your current state of financial difficulty.

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Group Membership Program

The Group Membership Program at the YMCA is a mission based program and a free resource for qualifying human services, vocational, and rehabilitation organizations. With this program, each organization receives free access to the YMCA facility for all their participating clients who are impacted by challenges that affect their day-to-day life. To see if your organization qualifies, please contact the YMCA at 701-852-0141.

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Workplace Wellness

Invest in health for your company! This workplace membership service is available for all local businesses and organizations. Pay a portion of your employee's Y memberships (with the option of Y match percentage) and receive employee fitness assessments, health risk appraisals, and presentations regarding the benefits of exercise in the workforce. Research has proven that for every $1 a business spends on wellness, there is a return of $5 to $7!

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If your business or organization is interested in becoming a healthier workplace, please schedule a consultation at rgust@ymcaminot.org.

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Members may only receive one discount per membership. 

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Health Club Reimbursements​

Many Y members get paid to work out! The Y partners with many insurance providers to offer monthly reimbursements to members with participating health plans. To find out if your plan qualifies, simply call the number on the back of your insurance card and check with your insurance company to verify eligibility in the reimbursement program. If you qualify, stop by the service desk for more information.

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Member Referral Savings

Invite a family member or friend to join the Y and you’ll both enjoy an exclusive 20% membership savings on the standard membership rate each month for one year as long as you both remain members. Members may only receive one discount per membership. Click here for more information on our member referral program.

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Military and Public Service Personnel

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Enrollment Fee

Military and public service personnel (active or retired) including police, firefighters, and EMT's are eligible to waive the enrollment fee of their membership by providing proof of service upon membership sign up.

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Youth Program Sponsorships

Starting September 2024, Active duty or retired military and veterans can receive select program discounts for dependents ages 0-18. Stay tuned for more details.

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Military Outreach Initiative

In partnership with the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), the Minot Family YMCA is proud to offer memberships to eligible military family and personnel through the Department of Defense’s Military Outreach Initiative. Through this initiative, military members and family receive access to vital resources that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 
To be eligible, the service member must be on Title 10 orders with at least six (6) months remaining, and meet the requirements of one of the following categories:

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Category 1: Active Duty Independent Duty Personnel (IDP)

• I am assigned to a Service-designated Independent Duty Station that is not at or near a free or Service-provided fitness facility; AND

• I require a single-person membership or my family resides with me and I require a family membership

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Category 2: Unaccompanied Spouse/Family of Active Duty

• Sponsor is deployed or on “unaccompanied tour” orders that require the member to reside at an assigned duty location and restricts the spouse/family from accompanying the member; AND

• Sponsor’s family resides at a Service-designated independent duty station or in an area that is not at or near a free or Service-provided fitness facility.

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Category 3: Unaccompanied Spouse/Family of Deployed Guard and Reserves

• Sponsor is on deployment orders that require the member to reside at an assigned duty location that restricts the spouse/family from accompanying the member; AND

• Sponsor’s family resides at a Service-designated independent duty station or in an area that is not at or near a free or Service-provided fitness facility

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Category 4: Community Based Warrior Transition Unit/Warrior Care Unit

• My duty location is my home address

• My home address is not located at or near a free or Service-provided fitness facility

• I require a single-person membership or my family resides with me and I require a family membership. Only one membership type (single or family) authorized.

* Personnel on IDP assignment as support staff to a warrior transition/care unit must use Category 1 (IDP).

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The application process is as follows: 

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1. Complete and sign the Membership Application. Please use the same form for new and renewal requests. There is an additional form for Independent Duty Station – Command Form

2. Submit new and renewal applications to your Military Command Approving Official (MCAO). The MCAO will sign off and submit to ASYMCA for approval.

3. If pre-approved, ASYMCA will email a payment invoice to the local YMCA to complete application.

4. The ASYMCA will review the final application and send a final approval email. The service member will then connect with the local YMCA to start their membership.

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Questions about our Military Outreach program? Please contact our team at 701-852-0141 or japodaca@ymcaminot.org. Additional information may be found on the ASYMCA website.

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