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Pizza with a Peer
Tuesday, November 10 12 – 2 pm YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA Join us for pizza, conversation, and support with our friends from High Point! Free to all, appointment necessary! Questions? contact LHartley@ywcasema.org
Read More2026 Annual Meeting
Wednesday December 2, 2026 6PM Waypoint Event Center 185 MacArthur Drive New Bedford, MA Free Event RSVP here by 11/20 The evening will feature the heartfelt stories of YWCA program participants, staff, and community members, the annual business meeting, and election of board members and officers. Cash bar
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Wednesday, November 18, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA FREE EVENT – RSVP a free workshop on identifying your inner and outer circle supports Bring your own lunch! Presented by YWCA Pre-Licensed Mental Health Clinician Phoebe Marshall, M.Ed.
Read MoreKids Nite Out & Shopping Day
Kids Nite Out Black Friday, November 27 5pm – 9pm Register Shopping Day Small Business Saturday, November 28 11am – 4pm Register Both located at YWKids, YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 S. Sixth St, New Bedford, MA Use the side entrance on school street Age 3-7 $60, Age 8-13 $50 We’ll have games, crafts, and non-stop…
Read MoreGirls Leadership Conference
Saturday, November 14, 2026 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA $10 Register here Every young person deserves opportunities to feel valued, recognize their abilities, and imagine a meaningful future. Our leadership conferences center young people’s voices and encourage confidence, connection, and self-discovery. Participants are invited to…
Read MoreBoys Leadership Conference
Saturday November 7, 2026 10 AM – 3:00 PM Nativity Preparatory School 66 Spring St New Bedford, MA $10 Register Here Every young person deserves opportunities to feel valued, recognize their abilities, and imagine a meaningful future. Our leadership conferences center young people’s voices and encourage confidence, connection, and self-discovery. Participants are invited to explore…
Read MoreLunch and Learn: Navigating the AI Information Flood
Thursday November 12, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA FREE EVENT – RSVP Learn how artificial intelligence actually works, why it creates convincing misinformation, and how baked-in bias shapes its answers. Attendees will learn practical tools to help confidently verify images and text. Bring your own lunch! Laura Gardner, Teacher Librarian at Dartmouth Middle School, and Mariah Tarentino, Development and Communications Coordinator at YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts
Read MoreGail Fortes Celebrates 20 years as Executive Director
This month, we proudly celebrate Gail Fortes and 20 years as Executive Director of the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts! For two decades, Gail has led with vision and an unwavering commitment to the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Her dedication has touched lives and strengthened our community in meaningful and lasting ways. Gail has…
Read MoreAdopt a Brick, Leave a Legacy
Every journey towards social change is built brick by brick. At YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, that idea is both figurative and literal. Through the “Leave a Legacy” Adopt-a-Brick Campaign, community members, families, volunteers, and supporters have a unique opportunity to pave the path forward literally. By purchasing a personalized brick for the Under One Roof Legacy…
Read More17th Annual Women of Distinction Awards
17th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Congratulations to our 17th Annual Women of Distinction Awardees! Peggy Dias Rosemary Gill Victoria Knox Chauneen Wood Genesis Galan, Spirit of Leadership Award Lindsay Carter-Monteiro, Yvonne M. Drayton Award Thursday, October 29, 2026 5:30 PM Rachel’s Lakeside 950 State Road, Dartmouth, MA $85 Tickets available here – members, be…
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