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Closed 5/25

May 21, 2026

YWCA Administrative Offices and YWKids will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

Menstrual Access Drive

May 14, 2026

Help us support women and girls in our community through our menstrual access drive!  We have been addressing period poverty in our region for years…

New Support Group: Recovery, All About Us

May 14, 2026

All About Us: Recovery Meeting Every Tuesday starting May 26, 2026 11 am – 12 pm  YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 South Sixth St, New Bedford,…

100 People, $100, One Powerful Community

May 14, 2026

At YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, we believe that when we come together, small actions create a massive wave of change. This month, we are launching our…

Seeking Feedback from Young Women!

May 12, 2026

We are seeking young women’s opinions for programming! Young Women’s Programming Focus Group Tuesday June 2, 2026 7pm – 8pm  YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 South Sixth…

We’re raising dough June 4th at Panera

May 11, 2026

Fundraiser at Panera Thursday, June 4th, 2026 4pm – 8pm Panera in Dartmouth (84 N Dartmouth Mall Dr, N. Dartmouth, MA)  25% of all eligible…

YWKids Enrolling for Summer!

April 21, 2026

YWKids Summer Enrollment is open! If you’re looking for a great program for your child during the summer, YWKids offers affordable, fun childcare all summer…

Understanding Anxiety Lunch & Learn

April 16, 2026

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA  FREE EVENT – RSVP a free workshop to…

YWCA Closed April 20

April 13, 2026

YWKids and YWCA Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, April 20th for the holiday.

23rd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show

April 2, 2026

The Century House in Acushnet was transformed into a sea of red for the 23rd year on Thursday, February 26th, for the Annual Red Dress…

Women of Distinction Nominations Open

April 1, 2026

Nominations for the 2026 Women of Distinction Awards are open! This year we are also accepting nominations for the Spirit of Leadership Award. Nominate a…

Until Justice Just Is

March 27, 2026

Until Justice Just Is (UJJI) is YWCA’s annual national campaign to deepen awareness, spark conversation, and inspire collective action around the most pressing issues facing…

Red Dress Auction Now Live!

March 23, 2026

The wait is over! The 23rd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show Online Auction is officially LIVE, and your chance to snag incredible items while supporting…

Seeking Young Women’s Opinions!

March 19, 2026

We are seeking young women’s opinions for programming! Your voice shapes what comes next, choose a session or take the survey.  Young Women’s Programming Focus…

Healthy Boundaries Lunch & Learn

March 18, 2026

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA  FREE EVENT – RSVP A free workshop about…

Thank you to all who attended our International Women’s Day Brunch

March 11, 2026

We are still glowing from the energy at our International Women’s Day Networking Brunch! On March 8th, over 45 incredible individuals gathered at the Lighthouse…

Caregiver Support Info Session

March 2, 2026

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:30 – 6:30 PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA 02740 FREE EVENT – RSVP Join us…

YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts receives $100,000 from the philanthropic arm of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, Point32Health Foundation

March 2, 2026

New Bedford – March 2, 2026 – YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, an organization that eliminates racism and empowers women, received a $100,000 grant from Point32Health Foundation.…

YWCA Closed 2/23 – 2/27

February 22, 2026

The YWCA Offices and YWKids will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026 due to the storm. Stay safe and warm! Update: Due to ongoing…

YWCA Closed 2/16

February 12, 2026

YWKids and YWCA Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, February 16 for the holiday. We will return to our regular hours on Tuesday, February 17.