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21st Annual Red Dress Fashion Show
Thank you to all who attended, donated, sponsored, and supported the 21st Annual Red Dress Fashion Show! It was another successful year, with more attendees and funds raised than in previous years. See all photos here. The Red Dress Fashion show featured local businesswomen and entrepreneurs as models, the original works of six UMass Dartmouth…
Read MoreWomen of Distinction Nominations Open
The YWCA is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Women of Distinction Awards The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards inspire others to achieve by recognizing the leadership of women in a variety of areas. YWCA Women of Distinction have brought key issues facing women, girls, and people of color to the forefront. The awards…
Read MoreGail Fortes Celebrates 30 Years of Service
Congratulations to our Executive Director, Gail Fortes, for 30 years of service to the YWCA and the Southeastern Massachusetts community! On Monday, members of the community came together for a surprise party to celebrate Gail and her impactful work. Gail has served the YWCA in numerous capacities since 1994, and took the helm as Executive…
Read MoreYWCA and YWKids Closed 2/13/24
Due to the impending snowstorm, the YW office and YWKids will be closed tomorrow, February 13, 2024.
Read MoreYWCASEMA Opens Drayton House
On January 31st, 2024 the ribbon was officially cut on YWCA Drayton House, the third residential program for women. Drayton House will house 12 women from the community, bringing the the total number of women served through our residential programs to 27. The ceremony featured remarks from YWCA SEMA Excutive Director Gail Fortes, Board President…
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Financial Literacy Workshop
Women of Distinction 2023
The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards inspire others to achieve by recognizing the leadership of women in a variety of areas. YWCA Women of Distinction have brought key issues facing women, girls, and people of color to the forefront. The awards recognize outstanding women in Southeastern Massachusetts whose lives and accomplishments reflect the YWCA’s Mission of…
Read MoreMember Mixer Event
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 AT 5 PM At the YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth Street, New Bedford MA 02740 Drinks, raffle, speakers, hors d’oeuvres and more! Learn about the YWCA, its Mission and Programs, and what it means to be a member.
Read More2023 Women of Distinction Nominations
The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards inspire others to achieve by recognizing the leadership of women in a variety of arenas. YWCA Women of Distinction have brought key issues facing women, girls and people of color to the forefront. The awards recognize outstanding women in Southeastern Massachusetts whose lives and accomplishments reflect the YWCA’s Mission…
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