YMCA San Diego Membership Grants

The CAF proudly partners with YMCA of San Diego County to offer free memberships to individuals with permanent physical disabilities living in San Diego County. This partnership provides a safe, welcoming space where recipients and their families can engage in sports, fitness, and community activities that build self-esteem, independence, and healthier lifestyles. 

Eligibility Requirements 

  • Permanent physical disability verified by medical documentation 
  • Cognitive and intellectual disabilities do not qualify 
  • Must show ability and desire to participate in sports and fitness at the YMCA 
  • Membership intended primarily for the grant recipient (the individual with a disability) 
  • Membership covers up to four individuals total, including the grantee 
  • Additional members must be immediate family or caregivers living in the same household 
  • All members must be 3 years old or older when applying 
  • Memberships are non-transferable and valid only at YMCA of San Diego County locations 

YMCA Membership Grant Details 

  • Membership includes access for the grantee plus up to three additional household immediate family members or caregivers 
  • Members must use the YMCA at least four times per year, except for medical or extreme circumstances 
  • Membership renewal and compliance reviewed annually 
  • YMCA and CAF reserve the right to terminate memberships that do not adhere to program guidelines 
  • Terminated members are ineligible for future YMCA/CAF memberships 
  • Recipients are encouraged to attend at least one CAF or affiliated event annually 

Eligible Locations:

  • Dan McKinney Family YMCA
  • Copley-Price Family YMCA
  • Border View Family YMCA
  • South Bay Family YMCA
  • Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
  • McGrath Family YMCA
  • Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA
  • Cameron Family YMCA
  • Palomar Family YMCA
  • Rancho Family YMCA
  • Toby Wells Family YMCA
  • Firehouse YMCA
  • Eastlake Family YMCA
  • T. Claude & Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA (Peninsula)
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Frequently asked questions

Individuals with permanent physical disabilities residing in San Diego County, verified by medical documentation. 

Yes, up to three immediate family members or caregivers living in the same household may be included. 

Members must visit at least four times per year, unless prevented by medical or extreme circumstances. 

No, memberships are non-transferable and only valid at YMCA of San Diego County locations. 

Membership status will be reviewed annually and may be terminated, affecting future eligibility. 

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