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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.

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.…

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…

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+,…

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…

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…

Staff and Board Members YWCA, along with nearly 60 students and their chaperones from Global Learning Public Charter School, Our Sisters’ School, and New Bedford High School attended Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) Advocacy Day on Monday, March 24, 2025. Every other year, aligned with the state’s legislative cycle, MCSW welcomes over…