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How You Can Support YWCA On Your Next Grocery Run
We are thrilled to announce that YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts has been selected as the official beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for the entire month of September! Stop and Shop’s Community Bag Program is a fundraiser that supports non-profits by sending them $1 for every $2.50 reusable community bag purchased during the…
Read MoreJoin us for the Annual Membership Mixer!
Annual Members’ Mixer Monday, September 14, 2026 5:30 – 7 PM YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 S 6th St, New Bedford FREE All ages welcome! Open to past, current, and future members. Refreshments, door prizes, & speakers Learn about the YWCA, our mission and programs, and what it means to be a member RSVP Here Have questions?…
Read MoreOctober Board Leadership Training Program Now Accepting Applications!
Saturday, October 17, 2026 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+,…
Read MoreYWCA Closed 7/3, YWKids Closed 7/1 – 7/3
YWCA Admin offices will be closed this Friday, July 3rd for the holiday. YWKids will be closed July 1-3
Read MoreDine 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…
Read MoreHonoring 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 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…
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.
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