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YWKids Reads Frederick Douglass
Thanks to funding from Mass Humanities and Massachusetts Cultural Council YWKids is reading Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” this week, June 23 – June 27. This reading allows YWKids enrollees to engage with Frederick Douglass’ famous and influential speech. Volunteers and staff read from the speech and facilitate discussions…
Read MoreYWCA Closed 6/19 and 6/20
The YWCA offices and YWKids will be closed June 19 and 20 to celebrate the holiday
Read MoreGail Fortes Graduates from SouthCoast LEADS
Our Executive Director, Gail Fortes, has graduated from her SouthCoast LEADS Fellowship! SouthCoast LEADS (Leaders Engaged and Activated to Drive Systems Change) Fellows represent a variety of sectors including the business community, public institutions, and a wide range of non-profits spanning the arts, healthcare, recovery, education, and other community services. Through LEADS programming, the fellows…
Read MoreWe’re Looking for Feedback from Women Age 18-30
We’re looking for women age 18-30 to provide us with feedback about their interests and needs to inform us about programming for this age group. Young Women’s Focus Group Thursday, June 26, 2025 5:30 – 6:30 PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA 02740 Register Here by June 18 Tell us…
Read MoreYWCA Closed 5/26
The YWCA administrative office and YWKids will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025. We’ll be operating our usual hours again on Tuesday.
Read MoreYWKids Summer Field Trip Fundraiser
For over 25 years, YWKids has been a cornerstone for children and families in Greater New Bedford, providing a safe and fun space for learning and growth! This past school year, we saw improvement in our enrollees’ grades and even had kids say they go to school just so they can come to YWKids after.…
Read MoreYWCA receives Community Partner award from Global Learning Charter Public School
The YWCA received this year’s Community Partner award from the Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS). The award was presented at the 2025 Global Gala scholarship fundraiser. The strong partnership between the YWCA and GLCPS dates back more than 20 years to the founding of the school, with reciprocal ties to board leadership, partnering on…
Read MoreYWCA Board Leadership Program Applications Now Open
Saturday, October 18, 2025 9AM – 3PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA 02740 $50, limited scholarships available A one day workshop open to all who have never served on a board and are interested to learn more! Enrollment is open to all but is focused on diverse communities: BIPOC, LGBTQ+,…
Read MoreRegistration Open for June Babysitting Course
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 Register Here by June 18 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…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning – Items Available for Pick Up!
We’re spring cleaning at the YWCA office and have lots of great items available for anyone interested! Chairs, couches, tables, music equipment, and more! Free, with donations appreciated. Must be picked up by appointment at YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts (20 South Sixth St, New Bedford, MA). All items are as is. Please note some items are…
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