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YWKids Closed
YWKids will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th for professional development. YWCA administrative offices will be open during our normal operating hours.
Read MoreYWCA Closed January 26
The YWCA Offices and YWKids will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026 due to the storm. Stay safe and warm!
Read MoreYWCA Closed January 19
YWKids and YWCA Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will return to our regular hours on Tuesday, January 20.
Read MoreTickets on Sale Now! 23rd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show
23rd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:30 PM Century House 107 S Main St, Acushnet, MA Tickets on sale now! Buy Tickets Here Members, models, designers, and stores – check your email for your discount codes! Heart Disease is the #1 killer of American women, but it does not have to…
Read MoreIntroducing our new Board Executives
We are excited to introduce you to our new Board Executives, starting on January 1, 2026. We are so grateful for their service and are exciting to work with them in the coming years! President, Shai Spinola-Ramos I am a proud fourth-generation Cape Verdean American, born and raised in New Bedford, where I still reside…
Read MoreYWCA Closed 12/24 – 1/4
The YWCA administrative offices and YWKids will be closed December 24 – January 4th for the holiday break. We will resume our normal hours on Monday, January 5th. See you all in 2026!
Read MoreSave the Date for the 23rd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show
Save the Date for the 23rd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show! Thursday February 26, 2026 5:30 PM Century House, Acushnet, MA Tickets will be $100 per person, 10 people per table. Tickets will go on sale in early January.
Read MoreEmpower Your Community: Support the YWCA’s Annual Campaign
When you donate to the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, you support your community. We know that our community is currently facing immense challenges. From threats to reproductive rights and setbacks in racial justice to a critical lack of affordable childcare and education, the obstacles are real. Yet, in the face of these hurdles, the resilience of…
Read MoreAnnual Meeting 2025 Recap
The YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts held its 2025 annual meeting on December 3, 2025 at Waypoint Event Center in New Bedford. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported us throughout 2025. You can view all images from the event in the gallery below. Annual Report & Impact Report View the 2025 Annual Report and Impact…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday – show your support for women and girls in Southeastern Massachusetts
December 2, 2025 is Giving Tuesday. Make My Giving Tuesday Gift On this Giving Tuesday, the mission of the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, eliminating racism and empowering women, is more critical than ever. We reach out to ask for your immediate partnership in building resilience for our community. Every dollar you donate becomes a lifeline. Your…
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