YWCA Girls Exclusive is proud to host its 9th annual Sister 2 Sister Conference! S2S is a day filled with fun, empowering activities for girls (ages 10-14), including visits from guest speakers, DIY crafts, social justice & girl power topics, zumba & dancing, campus tour, lunch & desserts! Saturday May 18, 2019 9:00am – 2:00pm… Continue Reading
The SouthCoast Chamber recently recognized the significant contributions and achievements of the region’s businesses with the presentation of the 2019 APEX Awards in the categories of Small Business, Large Business, Non-Profit and Educational Institution, and the Non-Profit of the Year sponsored by First Citizens Federal Credit Union was presented to YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts! With a… Continue Reading
YWCA SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICS POSITION: Residential Case Manager STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Oversee the day-to-day operations of YWCA residential programs SUPERVISION: Reports to the Director of Programs and Services RESPONSIBILITES: Accepts responsibility for implementing the Mission of the YWCA. Responsible for providing and maintaining adequate supervision and security for residential programs and its… Continue Reading
YWCA Southeastern MA to expand policy advocacy work with new position funded by Women’s Fund NEW BEDFORD, MA – The Women’s Fund recently awarded a grant to the YWCA of Southeastern MA to expand advocacy work in Southeastern Massachusetts. “The YWCA is excited to create this new position which will build on our current advocacy… Continue Reading
At the February School Committee meeting, six middle school girls asked New Bedford’s mayor, superintendent, and school committee to consider the issue of menstrual equity in New Bedford Public Schools. The girls are members of the YWCA Girls Exclusive afterschool program and their self-named initiative, Justice Flow, is a project designed to help students… Continue Reading
Dartmouth Community Television’s, Voices of Women, hosted by Gail Fortes, invited 4 women on the show to discuss the Bechdel Test for the show’s “Oscars 2019 Special.” The show included returning guests, Dr. Juli Parker, YWCA Board President, Ashley Bendiksen, Entrepreneur, YWCA Girls Exclusive Coordinator, Jordan Latham, and first time guest and member, Victoria Abolarinwa! Continue Reading
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts is holding its 16th Annual Red Dress Fashion Show to raise awareness of heart disease in women. All proceeds from the event benefit the YWCA HEARTplus Program. This event will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at the Century House in Acushnet. Cocktail hour starts at 5:30 pm, dinner will be served at 6:30… Continue Reading
Due to impending weather and early dismissal from New Bedford Public Schools tomorrow, Tuesday, February 12, 2019, YWkids will be CLOSED. Continue Reading
Do you enjoy working with children, families and are ready to put your leadership skills to good use? YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts is now hiring for the YWkids Program Director Position! Not only will you be working with children, but you will be part of a honorable organization that is dedicated to empowering women, promoting social… Continue Reading
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts is holding its 16th Annual Red Dress Fashion Show to raise awareness of heart disease in women. All proceeds from the event benefit the YWCA HEARTplus Program. This event will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at the Century House in Acushnet, MA. YWCA HEARTplus Program focuses on outreach, education, raising awareness and increasing understanding of… Continue Reading