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YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts receives $100,000 from the philanthropic arm of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, Point32Health Foundation
New Bedford – March 2, 2026 – YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, an organization that eliminates racism and empowers women, received a $100,000 grant from Point32Health Foundation. The funds support coalitions and organizations that advance community-led initiatives to drive civic engagement and improve health outcomes. “This investment allows us to assume strategic leadership of the Health Equity…
Read MoreYWCA Closed 2/23 – 2/27
The YWCA Offices and YWKids will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026 due to the storm. Stay safe and warm! Update: Due to ongoing storm cleanup, we will remain closed on February 26th. Several areas in New Bedford, including the YWCA, currently remain inaccessible. The safety of our staff and community is our primary…
Read MoreMarch Board Leadership Training Program Now Accepting Applications!
Saturday, March 21, 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 MoreYWKids 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.
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