Until Justice Just Is 2025

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Every year in April, the YWCA hosts a racial justice challenge, where we build community and raise awareness about the impacts of institutional and structural racism. JOIN HERE This year our theme is Equity in Action: Exposing Myths and Redefining Justice. Our topics will be: Age of Misinformation & Disinformation Interpersonal Racism The American Dream…

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Baby Sitting Course

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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…

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Announcing Our New Mental Health Program

“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t” (John Green) The YWCA is excited to announce the beginning of our new Mental Health Program. Our program offers many mental health services, including individualised and group counseling. We have a master’s level clinician on staff, who is fully committed to providing services and…

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Women of Distinction Nominations Open

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Nominations for the 2025 Women of Distinction Awards are open! Nominate a Woman of Distinction here. Learn more about the event here. Nominees for this award are women who: – Strongly support and promote the YWCA Mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. – Demonstrate strong and growing commitment to the community through her time…

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2024 Annual Meeting Announcements

The YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts held its 2024 annual meeting on December 5, 2024 at Waypoint Event Center in New Bedford. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported us throughout 2024. You can view all images from the event in the gallery below. Annual Report The 2024 Annual Report can be viewed on our publications…

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Support the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts for Giving Tuesday

What’s special about Tuesday, December 3 this year? It’s Giving Tuesday!  After the hustle and bustle of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a day where people all over the world come together to support their favorite nonprofits. Will you celebrate with us? This year, YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts is participating…

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Women of Distinction 2023

The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards inspire others to achieve by recognizing the leadership of women in a variety of areas. YWCA Women of Distinction have brought key issues facing women, girls, and people of color to the forefront. The awards recognize outstanding women in Southeastern Massachusetts whose lives and accomplishments reflect the YWCA’s Mission of…

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