Events
The 2025 Women of Distinction Awards tickets are now on sale.
Thursday October 30, 2025
5:30 PM
Rachel’s Lakeside
950 State Rd, Dartmouth, MA
$85
discounts available for awardees, nominators, and members – check your emails!
2025 Honorees are:
Dr. Aminah Pilgrim
Dr. Kathleen Mackenzie, EdD,MSW, LICSW, CIMHP
Rev. Karen LeBlanc
Jaliyah Gonsalves, Spirit of Leadership Award
Julia Monaghan, Yvonne M. Drayton Award
Congratulations to all!
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
Young Women’s Focus Group
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
5:30 – 6:30 PM
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts
20 S 6th St, New Bedford
FREE
Tell us what programming you want to see for women your age in your community!
Questions and discussion with light refreshments.
The purpose of this focus group is to gauge the interests and needs of women age 18-30 to create programming for this age group at YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts.
Focus group is open to women age 18 – 30. No commitment to participating in related programming is required.
If you can’t make it, but would like to participate in the survey, visit Bit.ly/YWCA18-30
please note the url is case sensitive.
Annual Members’ Mixer
Monday, September 15, 2025
5:30 – 7 PM
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts
20 S 6th St, New Bedford
FREE
All ages welcome! Open to past, current, and future members.
Drinks, raffle, speakers, refreshments, and more.
Learn about the YWCA, its mission and programs, and what it means to be a member. Plus, be the first to hear an exciting announcement about new benefits to members!
Have questions? contact mtarentino@ywcasema.org
Estate Planning Info Session
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
5:30 – 6:30 PM
FREE
YWCA Southeastern MA
20 South Sixth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
Learn about creating wills, estate planning tools, & how to leverage philanthropy to achieve your financial goals from a financial planning professional
Questions? Contact mtarentino@ywcasema.org or call 508-999-3255
Baby Sitting Course
Wednesday June 25, 2025
9:30AM – 3:00PM
$25 per person
YWCA Southeastern MA
20 South Sixth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
This workshop will give youth (age 11-15) the knowledge and confidence to care for infants, toddlers and school age children and start their own babysitting business.
Certificates and lunch provided.
Questions? Contact mtarentino@ywcasema.org or 508-999-3255
Board Networking
May 20, 2025
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts
20 South Sixth St, New Bedford, MA 02740
The YWCA Board Leadership Program graduates, panelists, and boards in need of members will be in attendance to network over refreshments.
In need of board members?
Please select “organization” and bring a ‘job description’ for potential candidates to the event!
email mtarentino@ywcasema.org with questions
Headshots for a Cause
Saturday, April 26, 2025
11AM – 3PM
$45 Student Member
$75 Student with ID
$100 Member
$150 Non-Member
YWCA Southeastern MA
20 South Sixth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
Refresh your professional image and support YWCA SEMA’s vital community services.
5-10 minute mini-session, 5 high-res images
10-15 minute makeup touch ups available by Pearl Moon Beauty
Resume and cover letter review from Mass Hire
Walk-ins accepted pending availability, pre-registration encouraged
Questions? Contact mtarentino@ywcasema.org or 508-999-3255
Wednesday April 23, 2025
9:30AM – 3:00PM
YWCA Southeastern MA
20 South Sixth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
This workshop will give youth (age 11-15) the knowledge and confidence to care for infants, toddlers and school age children and start their own babysitting business.
Certificates and lunch provided.
$25 per person
Register by April 16 at bit.ly/YWBabysitting
Questions? Contact mtarentino@ywcasema.org or 508-999-3255
Every two years, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women and friends get together at the Statehouse to advocate for legislation that advances the rights of all women and girls in our state. This year, the new legislative session has plenty of opportunities for you to get involved. Join us for MCSW Advocacy Day 2025. YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts will be providing transportation to the Massachusetts State House.
Limited spots are available. Register here to reserve your spot!
22nd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show
Thursday, February 27, 2025
5:30 PM
Century House
107 S Main St, Acushnet, MA
Tickets on sale 1/24/25 at 10 AM
Heart Disease is the #1 killer of American women, but it does not have to be. The event will educate women about their risk of heart disease, provide them with information on how to speak with their health care provider and tell them how heart disease has affected the lives of women like them. The YWCA HEARTplus Program focuses on outreach, education, raising awareness and increasing understanding of the risks of cardiovascular disease, particularly among women of color, older women and low-income women. This program also assists women with obtaining health screenings necessary for them to identify their own personal risk.
The YWCA is an active participant in the National Heart Truth Red Dress Project. The Red Dress Project includes a collection of dresses from America’s most prestigious designers. The dresses symbolize the fact that heart disease is a women’s health issue, as well as a man’s. The YWCA Red Dress Fashion Show includes a collection of red dresses from a variety of local stores and designers. Models for this event are recruited from the community and are reflective of the population served by the YWCA.
Thank you to our sponsors:
BayCoast Bank, Organza Title Sponsor
Southcoast Health, Organza Title Sponsor
Allyson Molloy Hussey, Satin Sponsor
Bristol County Savings Bank, Satin Sponsor
LifeStream, Inc., Satin Sponsor
Bank5, Silk Sponsor
Bristol County Community College, Silk Sponsor
First Citizens Federal Credit Union, Silk Sponsor
Sevita, Silk Sponsor
Fernandes Masonry, Taffeta Sponsor
Martha Briggs Educational Club, Taffeta Sponsor
Special thank you to Monaghan’s Printing Co. for their printing sponsorship and Whaling City Florist for their floral sponsorship
For help with purchasing tickets, view our how-to guide
Contact ywca southeastern massachusetts at 508-999-3255 or info@ywcasema.org with questions