YMCA Financial Stability Fund

Geographic Scope: Suncoast YMCA employees only

Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum 12 months of consecutive service working an average of at least one shift per pay period for the YMCA of the Suncoast
• Currently in good standing with employer
• All other financial resources exhausted including unemployment benefits, stimulus dollars, and employer loans
• Qualifying event occurred within the last 180 days
• No prior awards from this program (or disclosure of previous awards required)
• Not applicable to those with extended history of relying on government or charitable organizations with no improvement

What They Fund:

• Emergency financial assistance for YMCA staff facing crisis
• Assistance types determined on case-by-case basis

What They Don't Fund:

• Not specified in provided materials

Program Philosophy:

• Funded by a donor specifically wanting to support YMCA staff
• Applicant consent options include allowing anonymous story sharing with donor or keeping story private

Background:
This fund supports YMCA of the Suncoast employees experiencing financial hardship due to qualifying events.

Application Process

Required Information:

1. Personal Information
   • Full name (first, middle, last, suffix)
   • Date of birth
   • Photo ID (upload required)
   • Address (street, city, state, zip)
   • Phone number
   • Email address
   • Preferred contact method (phone or email)
2. Employment Verification
   • Confirmation of minimum 12 months consecutive YMCA service
   • Current employment status
   • Employment standing verification
3. Financial Information
   • Confirmation that all other financial resources exhausted
   • Details of exhausted resources (family, retirement fund, banks)
   • Total monthly household income
   • Household member count
   • Current government/nonprofit assistance received
   • Type of assistance currently receiving (WIC, food stamps, rent assistance, etc.)
   • History of government or charitable reliance
4. Assistance Request Details
   • Type of assistance requested
   • Amount of assistance requested
   • Detailed explanation of circumstances requiring assistance
   • Timeline of qualifying event (within last 180 days)
   • Financial alternatives already explored (minimum of three)
   • Previous award history from this program
5. Support and Stability Factors
   • Actions willing to take for financial stability
   • Financial planning or credit counseling participation
   • Criminal history disclosure
   • Nature of crimes and rehabilitation (if applicable)
6. Consent and Authorization
   • Story sharing options (anonymous sharing, thank you note, or privacy preference)
   • Agreement to terms and conditions
   • Authorization for background check and reference checks
   • Privacy policy consent

Application Statement:
Applicant must certify that all answers are true, accurate, and complete. Applicant understands that omission or misrepresentation results in immediate rejection. Authorization granted for background checks and personal reference contacts unless noted otherwise. Agreement to abide by all Hands Across the Bay rules and regulations if assisted. Understanding that application does not constitute guarantee of assistance and is contingent on successful completion of lawful pre-assistance checks.