Fund background
How to make a donation
Administered by the Recreation and Culture
Department, RecAssist raises thousands of dollars
each year to help hundreds of residents enjoy the
benefits of participating in recreation programs.
Please make donations payable to:
The funds are raised through the support of individuals, city staff, local business, service clubs,
community groups, and other funding bodies.
All donors to the fund share a belief in the value
of recreation and in the need to ensure that no
person is deprived of it. These donors are the only
source of revenue for the fund. The more they
give, the more people the fund is able to assist.
Donors will be happy to know that 100% of their
contributions, every dollar, goes towards program
registrations, with the City covering all administration costs. The Fee Assistance Program (RecAssist)
was established and approved by Vaughan Council
in January, 2009.
City of Vaughan, Recreation & Culture
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1.
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Tax receipts will not be issued.
For more information on making a contribution please
call 905-832-8500 or email rec@vaughan.ca.
Testimonial
I am so grateful for the assistance with my community
centre membership that I have received from the City. I
was in a car accident, was off on disability, then lost my
job so I was struggling financially and was very stressed
out. The assistance that I received was a huge benefit
for me, in that it helped me get my life back on track.
Thank you!
-Tina
The purpose of the program is to create an environment of cooperation and inclusiveness to help
create recreation opportunities for individuals and
families at every experience.
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RecAssist
FEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Removing barriers to participation
RecAssist
The foundation for the program is based on the
values of human dignity and respect, health and
wellness, social justice and quality of life. Building
on these values, the Fee Assistance Program will
create an environment of cooperation and inclusiveness to help create recreation opportunities for
individuals and families at every experience.
Frequently asked questions
WHEN CAN I REGISTER FOR A PROGRAM? Once you
receive your credit confirmation, please check program
registration dates in your Recreation Guide or online at
www.RecEnrollVaughan.ca.
CAN I APPLY FOR FEE ASSISTANCE THROUGH ONLINE
REGISTRATION OR TOUCHTONE REGISTRATION?
No. You can only apply by phoning 905-832-8500.
DOES APPROVAL OF MY APPLICATION GUARANTEE MY
PROGRAM CHOICE? No. Registration in programs is
dependent on space availability.
CAN I USE MY CREDIT TOWARDS MY CHILD’S ACTIVITIES?
No. Your individual credits cannot be transferred to
other individuals or family members.
DO I HAVE TO CONTRIBUTE SOME OF MY OWN FUNDS
ALONG WITH MY CREDIT TO PAY FOR A PROGRAM?
It depends. BASIC LEVEL PROGRAMS - no payment
required unless program fee exceeds $200; VALUE
ADDED PROGRAMS - 25% payment required; PREMIUM
PROGRAMS - 50% payment required; Additional information regarding funding levels is available by calling
905-832-8500.
ONCE MY CREDIT IS USED UP CAN I RECEIVE MORE?
3.Provide proof of City of Vaughan residency by attaching
a copy of a property tax bill, utility bill, driver’s license or
similar documentation with the applicant’s address on it.
Dependants under the age of 18 cannot apply as individuals;
A parent or legal guardian must complete an application
on their behalf. Postsecondary students who are enrolled
full time in a college or university are not eligible to apply.
Eligible applicants may be put on a waiting list.
How do I apply?
For online information and to see a complete listing
of all recreation programs visit www.vaughan.ca.
If you continue to meet all of the eligibility you can
apply for the program every 12 months. Applications
for the next year may be made thirty days prior to the
end of your current enrolment period.
To apply for the recreation Fee Assistance Program
call 905-832-8500.
How do I qualify?
na completed application form (available at any
To qualify you must be a resident of Vaughan and;
1. Have a combined total family income less than the
Low Income Cut-off (LICO).
2.Submit a completed Fee Assistance Application Form
with the previous year’s income tax return (Notice of
Assessment) attached for all income sources.
Applicants are required to submit the following
documentation:
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nproof of residency in Vaughan (recent utility bill,
lease agreement, driver’s licence)
nproof of total family net income (Notice of Assessment)
and legal responsibility
for all dependants listed on the application.