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Girls 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…
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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 MoreYWCA Closed 10/12
YWCA Administrative Offices and YWKids will be closed Monday, October 12 for the holiday.
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…
Read MoreBabysitting Class
Babysitting Course Monday October 12, 2026 9:30am – 3:00pm YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 South Sixth St, New Bedford, MA 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 lunch provided. $30 per person Register here by…
Read MoreCreating Your Vision Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA FREE EVENT – RSVP a free workshop to create vision boards and collages. Use our materials or bring your own! Bring your own lunch! Presented by YWCA Pre-Licensed Mental Health Clinician Phoebe Marshall, M.Ed.
Read MoreHelp Shape Health Priorities in New Bedford
The New Bedford Health Equity Community of Practice wants your input on policies that could have the greatest impact on our community. Community health isn’t just about doctor visits and clinics; it’s reflected in the quality of our housing, access to fresh local produce, safe outdoor spaces, and supportive care for growing families. True health…
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