Military Membership

Project Honor

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is proud to serve our military families who call Colorado Springs and the surrounding Pikes Peak region home by offering financial assistance and no cost membership to qualified individuals.

We want to give back and support our nation's heroes. The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is honored to provide a limited number of 50% discount on membership for 6 months to post 9/11 wounded veterans and a limited number of free 6 month memberships for Gold Star families.

Who is eligible for Project Honor?

• Active duty, reserve, National Guard, or veteran Purple Heart Recipient with a documented VA disability rating and their caregivers residing at the same residence.
• Gold star spouse or dependent of service member who died in service to our nation.

Next Steps

Click here to schedule a 15-minute virtual meeting to verify your eligibility and discuss next steps. Please note that Project Honor scholarships typically require 5-7 business days to activate after this meeting.

Proof of eligibility will be determined during your virtual meeting and requires one of the following documents:

Gold Star Families

• The DIC eligibility letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs
• If the spouse died on active duty, the DD1300
• If the surviving spouse is not receiving DIC, the DD214, the death certificate, and if necessary, other appropriate documentation.

Post 9/11 Wounded Warriors & Purple Heart Recipients

• DD214
• Orders
• Command Letter

As an organization for all, the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is committed to empowering families to access our facilities and services. If you need financial assistance and do not meet the above requirements, please visit any of our local branches and speak with a Membership Experience Director about financial assistance options.

Spouse Employment

Knowing full well the talent, resilience and experience that military spouses bring to organizations, the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region strives to be an employer of choice. With positions available in numerous fields that offer flexible schedules, and locations across the country, the Y is a great place for military spouses to build their careers. Visit ppymca.org/jobs to view current openings.