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January Board Leadership Training Program Now Accepting Applications!

November 11, 2025

Saturday, January 31, 2026 9AM – 3PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA 02740 $50, limited scholarships available A one day…

Style & Impact Event at Luxury Tax

November 11, 2025

Style & Impact at Luxury Tax Saturday, November 22, 2025 1PM – 5PM WNBOne Radio 262 Union St, New Bedford, MA $20 – $50 More…

Young Women’s Leadership Conference

November 5, 2025

Young Women’s Leadership Conference Saturday November 22, 2025 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Our Sisters’ School 145 Brownell Ave, New Bedford, MA $15 REGISTER The…

Food Drive

November 5, 2025

In response to SNAP benefits being cut, we are hosting an ongoing food drive to support our residents, program participants, and their families who are…

Annual Meeting

November 5, 2025

YWCA Annual Meeting Wednesday December 3, 2025 6PM Waypoint Event Center 185 MacArthur Dr, New Bedford, MA Free The evening will feature the heartfelt stories…

Nutritional Assistance Resources

October 29, 2025

The USDA confirmed this week that SNAP benefits will not be distributed to states, including MA, for the month of November 2025. WIC, School Meals,…

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

October 27, 2025

Are you a grandparent or relative caregiver raising the next generation? You’re not alone! The YWCA Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group offers a compassionate space,…

Holiday Family Photo Day

October 21, 2025

Holiday Family Photo Day Saturday, November 8 2025 11 am – 3 pm YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South 6th St New Bedford, MA $50 Register Here Come…

Clothesline Project

October 20, 2025

Clothesline Project Tuesday, October 28, 2025 9 am – 5 pm YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South 6th St New Bedford, MA FREE The Clothesline Project…

Breast Cancer Information Session

October 14, 2025

Breast Cancer Information Session Tuesday, October 21, 2025 2:00 PM YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 S 6th St, New Bedford FREE – RSVP HERE Get the facts…

We’re Closed 10/13

October 7, 2025

YWCA Administrative Offices & YWKids will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 for the holiday. We will return to our normal opening hours on…

Menopause Workshop

October 2, 2025

Menopause Workshop – Presentation & Q&A Session Wednesday, October 29, 2025 5 PM YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 S 6th St, New Bedford FREE – RSVP…

2025 Women of Distinction

October 1, 2025

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…

Young Women’s Focus Group

September 19, 2025

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…

Introducing New Membership Benefits!

September 15, 2025

We are excited to announce new membership benefits available through our small business partnerships and one of our own programs!  In an effort to further…

Join Joe Drayton in his Walk for Equity

September 12, 2025

Joe Drayton, son of former Executive Director and Drayton House namesake Yvonne Drayton, is on a walk for equity. Donate today Joe writes: “My name…

2025 Women of Distinction Honorees Announced!

September 9, 2025

Congratulations to Honorees: Dr. Aminah Pilgrim Kathleen Mackenzie Rev. Karen LeBlanc Jaliyah Gonsalves, Spirit of Leadership Award Julia Monaghan, Yvonne M. Drayton Award Read more…

Announcing YWCA GRAND Parent Program

August 27, 2025

Approximately 2.5 million grandparents in the U.S. are solely responsible for the basic needs of their grandchildren. That’s why we’re excited to announce our new…

Join us for the Annual Membership Mixer!

August 8, 2025

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…

August is Make A Will Month

August 1, 2025

✍️ August is National Make A Will Month! Your will is more than a legal document—it’s a powerful tool for change. By creating your will,…