Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse

Thursday, June 16, 2026 2pm – 9pm Texas Roadhouse in Dartmouth (131 Faunce Corner Mall Road, N. Dartmouth, MA)  15% of all eligible orders placed from 4pm – 9pm will benefit our programs To be eligible orders must be:  placed at the N. Dartmouth Texas Roadhouse on July 16th between 4pm and 9pm Present this…

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Southcoast Health Supports Our Menstrual Access Drive

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…

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Thank 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…

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We 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…

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Expressive 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.

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Menstrual 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…

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New 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.…

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100 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…

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