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Support the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts for Giving Tuesday
What’s special about Tuesday, December 3 this year? It’s Giving Tuesday! After the hustle and bustle of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a day where people all over the world come together to support their favorite nonprofits. Will you celebrate with us? This year, YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts is participating…
Read MoreYWCA Annual Meeting December 5
YWCA SEMA Annual Meeting December 5, 2024 6 PM WayPoint Event Center 185 MacArthur Dr, New Bedford, MA 02740 Join us for our annual meeting and catch up on news and happenings from the last year. The evening will feature the heartfelt stories of YWCA program participants, the annual business meeting, and election of board…
Read MoreWe’re Collecting Donations for our Scarf Drive
We’re accepting donations of new and gently used scarves, mittens, and gloves for our upcoming “scarf bombing.” Scarf bombing is the act of leaving scarves and other winter items in public places to help people stay warm during the winter. Drop offs are accepted 9am-4pm Monday through Friday at the YWCA (20 South Sixth Street,…
Read MoreClothesline Project at Bristol Community College
Every year in October, our Advocacy team partners with Bristol Community College for the Clothesline project. The Clothesline Project is a visual display that bears witness to the violence against women. During the public display, a clothesline is hung with shirts. Each shirt is created to tell the story of a woman’s or child’s experience,…
Read MorePay What You Can Family Photo Day
The YWCA will be hosting Pay What You Can holiday photo sessions on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 from 11AM-3PM. Come get a holiday family portrait taken at the YWCA! * Professional, high resolution digital family portrait * Indoor studio session * Print release & option to purchase prints and cards * Suggested donation $40 but…
Read MoreRegistration Open for Young Men’s and Young Women’s Leadership Conference
Registration is now open for our 2nd Annual Young Women’s Leadership Conference AND our FIRST ANNUAL Young Men’s Leadership Conference. The Young Women’s Leadership Conference will be held November 2, 2024 at Our Sisters’ School in New Bedford from 9AM – 3PM. The Young Men’s Leadership Conference will be held November 9, 2024 at Nativity…
Read MoreWomen of Distinction Tickets on Sale & Winners Announced
The 2024 Women of Distinction Awards tickets are now on sale. The event will be on October 24th at 5:30 PM at Rachel’s Lakeside. 2024 Honorees are: Michelle Hantman Dima Hendricks Sandra Ledvina Rev. Susan H. Lee, PhD Bonnie Mello Darlene Spencer Barbara Garron, Yvonne M. Drayton Award Vanessa Pereira, Spirit of Leadership Award Congratulations to all!…
Read MoreAugust is Make A Will Month
Did you know that August is Make A Will Month? It’s an annual reminder that planning for tomorrow starts with out actions today. To celebrate, we’re sharing a free online will-writing tool from FreeWill so the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts community can protect the people and causes they love. Last August, over 40,000 people used FreeWill…
Read MoreYWCA Closed June 18 and 19
We will be closed June 18th and 19th, 2024
Read MoreYWKids Enrolling For Summer!
Looking for something fun and enriching for your kids this summer? YWKids offers childcare for kids from kindergarten to 5th grade from 7:30 – 5:30 every Monday through Friday! The program offers diverse curriculum including art, physical education, STEAM, literature, and more! Breakfast and lunch are provided daily and kids have the opportunity to go…
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