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Honoring Juneteenth Through Reflection and Action: Join the Workplace Equity Assessment
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing pursuit of equity, justice, and opportunity for all. It is a time for deep reflection on our history, and a call to take measurable, impactful action toward a more fair society. True equity must be actively…
Read MoreSouthcoast Health Supports Our Menstrual Access Drve
This week we received an incredible donation from Southcoast Health in support of menstrual access. Through their efforts, they donated over 3,500 products that will immediately go to support women and girls in our community. Period poverty is a crisis that affects roughly 1 in 4 women in our area. Support like this does more…
Read MoreThank you to Bristol County Savings Bank!
On Wednesday June 10th, 2026 we had the honor of attending Bristol County Savings Bank’s Check Presentation Breakfast, where we were officially awarded a generous grant for $10,000. This vital funding is heading straight to work in our Residential and Mental Health programs. For the women who turn to the YWCA, safe housing is only…
Read MoreWe received the NAACP New Bedford 2026 Community Impact Award!
We are incredibly proud to announce that YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts has been awarded the 2026 Community Impact Award by the NAACP New Bedford! The honor was officially presented during the NAACP Freedom Fund Breakfast on June 6, 2026. A dedicated delegation from the YWCA attended to accept the award, including Executive Director Gail Fortes, Board…
Read MoreExpressive Arts & Mindful Coloring Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA FREE EVENT – RSVP a free workshop about using arts and coloring as a therapeutic tool Bring your own lunch! Presented by YWCA Pre-Licensed Mental Health Clinician Phoebe Marshall, M.Ed.
Read MoreMenstrual Access Drive
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 through advocacy, education, and distribution of products. Last year, we ensured over 800 women and girls had access to the hygiene products they needed to go to school and work…
Read MoreNew Support Group: Recovery, All About Us
All About Us: Recovery Meeting Every Tuesday starting May 26, 2026 11 am – 12 pm YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 South Sixth St, New Bedford, MA If you’re on a recovery journey, come join us every Tuesday starting May 26th for recovery-focused meetings, that will be a supportive space for healing, self-care, and personal growth.…
Read More100 People, $100, One Powerful Community
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 100 Strong: Empowering Change Together fundraiser and we are looking for 100 champions to help us reach the finish line. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to directly fund the…
Read MoreWe’re raising dough June 4th at Panera
Fundraiser at Panera Thursday, June 4th, 2026 4pm – 8pm Panera in Dartmouth (84 N Dartmouth Mall Dr, N. Dartmouth, MA) 25% of all eligible orders placed from 4pm – 8pm will benefit our Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program. To be eligible orders must be: placed at the N. Dartmouth Panera on June 4th between 4pm…
Read MoreYWKids Enrolling for Summer!
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 long for kids in K-5th grade. Our program includes: A diverse curriculum including Art, Physical Education, STEAM, Literature, & more Healthy breakfast, lunch, & snacks Included, supported by New Bedford…
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