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YWCA receives Community Partner award from Global Learning Charter Public School
The YWCA received this year’s Community Partner award from the Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS). The award was presented at the 2025 Global Gala scholarship fundraiser. The strong partnership between the YWCA and GLCPS dates back more than 20 years to the founding of the school, with reciprocal ties to board leadership, partnering on…
Read MoreYWCA Board Leadership Program Applications Now Open
Saturday, October 18, 2025 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 MoreRegistration Open for June Babysitting Course
Baby Sitting Course Wednesday June 25, 2025 9:30AM – 3:00PM $25 per person YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA 02740 Register Here by June 18 This workshop will give youth (age 11-15) the knowledge and confidence to care for infants, toddlers and school age children and start their own babysitting business. Certificates and…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning – Items Available for Pick Up!
We’re spring cleaning at the YWCA office and have lots of great items available for anyone interested! Chairs, couches, tables, music equipment, and more! Free, with donations appreciated. Must be picked up by appointment at YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts (20 South Sixth St, New Bedford, MA). All items are as is. Please note some items are…
Read MoreYWCA Closed Monday, April 21, 2025
The YWCA administrative office and YWKids will be closed for Patriot’s Day on Monday, April 21, 2025. We’ll be operating our usual hours again on Tuesday.
Read MoreYWCA at 2025 MCSW Advocacy Day
Staff and Board Members YWCA, along with nearly 60 students and their chaperones from Global Learning Public Charter School, Our Sisters’ School, and New Bedford High School attended Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) Advocacy Day on Monday, March 24, 2025. Every other year, aligned with the state’s legislative cycle, MCSW welcomes over…
Read MoreBoard Networking Event
Board Networking May 20, 2025 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 South Sixth St, New Bedford, MA 02740 Register The YWCA Board Leadership Program graduates, panelists, and boards in need of members will be in attendance to network over refreshments. In need of board members? Please select “organization” and bring a ‘job…
Read MoreHeadshots for a Cause
Headshots for a Cause Saturday, April 26, 2025 11AM – 3PM $45 Student Member $75 Student with ID $100 Member $150 Non-Member YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA 02740 Refresh your professional image and support YWCA SEMA’s vital community services. 5-10 minute mini-session, 5 high-res images 10-15 minute makeup touch ups…
Read MoreUntil Justice Just Is 2025
Every year in April, the YWCA hosts a racial justice challenge, where we build community and raise awareness about the impacts of institutional and structural racism. JOIN HERE This year our theme is Equity in Action: Exposing Myths and Redefining Justice. Our topics will be: Age of Misinformation & Disinformation Interpersonal Racism The American Dream…
Read MoreBaby Sitting Course
Wednesday April 23, 2025 9:30AM – 3:00PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA 02740 This workshop will give youth (age 11-15) the knowledge and confidence to care for infants, toddlers and school age children and start their own babysitting business. Certificates and lunch provided. $25 per person Register by April 16…
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