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Save the Date for Red Dress Fashion Show!
Save the Date for the 22nd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show! February 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM at Century House in Acushnet, MA. Tickets will be on sale in early January – keep an eye on our website, social media, and your email for the announcement!
Read MorePre-Order Apparel through January 6
YWCA apparel is available for pre-order! Fleece vest, jackets, crewnecks, and hooded sweatshirts are available. Orders must be placed by midnight on January 6, 2025. All orders must be picked up at the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts Monday through Friday 9am-4pm. Visit our store to place your order!
Read MoreClosed for Holidays 12/23-1/1, YWKids open 12/30 & 12/31
YWCA Standish House will be closed Monday December 23rd through Wednesday January 1st. YWKids will be closed December 23rd through 27th, open 12/30 and 12/31. Have a wonderful holiday season!
Read More2024 Annual Meeting Announcements
The YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts held its 2024 annual meeting on December 5, 2024 at Waypoint Event Center in New Bedford. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported us throughout 2024. You can view all images from the event in the gallery below. Annual Report The 2024 Annual Report can be viewed on our publications…
Read MoreSupport 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…
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