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Joe Drayton, son of former Executive Director and Drayton House namesake Yvonne Drayton, is on a walk for equity. Donate today Joe writes: “My name is Joe Drayton. In 1999, I walked across the country in an effort to create a greater sense of unity in the world. More than 25 years later, I look…

Congratulations to Honorees: Dr. Aminah Pilgrim Kathleen Mackenzie Rev. Karen LeBlanc Jaliyah Gonsalves, Spirit of Leadership Award Julia Monaghan, Yvonne M. Drayton Award Read more about the event here.  And be sure to follow us on social media (facebook, instagram, and linkedin) or subscribe to our newsletter to learn more about these distinguished ladies leading…

Approximately 2.5 million grandparents in the U.S. are solely responsible for the basic needs of their grandchildren. That’s why we’re excited to announce our new GRAND Parent Program. We will help grandparents of all ages serving as caregivers access the support they need. Our services will include resources, legal advice, parenting guidance, and emotional support…

✍️ August is National Make A Will Month! Your will is more than a legal document—it’s a powerful tool for change. By creating your will, you can: ✅ Protect the people you love ✅ Support causes you care about most ✅ Leave a lasting legacy rooted in justice and equity Join YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts in…

We were selected for Joe’s Cause! All day every Thursday in August, when you mention us at Joe’s Original (61 State Rd, Dartmouth) we’ll receive 15% of the proceeds. Valid for lunch and dinner, dine-in and take out. Supporting your community never tasted so good!

Dear Community Members,  As an organization that has been advocating for racial and gender equity since 1911, we at YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts are deeply disheartened by the passing of the One Beautiful Bill Act. The bill deprioritizes the real, human needs of millions of people across the country and will disproportionately affect those in marginalized…

Congratulations to Jordan Latham, our former Director of Advocacy and Resource Development, and current Women’s Alliance Member, for being named Class of 2025 Commonwealth Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Each year the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) partners with state legislators to identify women who make outstanding…

The YWCA Offices and YWKids will be closed Friday, July 4th for the holiday. We will return on Monday, July 7th with our regular hours.

Thanks to funding from Mass Humanities and Massachusetts Cultural Council YWKids is reading Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” this week, June 23 – June 27. This reading allows YWKids enrollees to engage with Frederick Douglass’ famous and influential speech. Volunteers and staff read from the speech and facilitate discussions…