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YWCA SEMA Launches Economic Empowerment Series: Practical Digital Skills and Digital Literacy during COVID-19
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SERIES: Practical Digital Skills and Digital Literacy during COVID-19 ALTERNATING WEDNESDAYS ON ZOOM @ 6:00 PM REGISTER AT THE LINKS BELOW QUESTIONS? CONTACT JORDAN LATHAM JLATHAM@YWCASEMA.ORG / 508-999-3255 ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FACILITATED BY JOSH BOTVIN, LECTURER IN THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF THE MULTILITERACY AND COMMUNICATION CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS…
Read MoreThree Ways That You Can Effect Change Today!
The YWCA remains at the forefront of addressing issues of racial and gender inequities. We are a member of a regional and national movement working together to strengthen our voice in the local, state and national governments. YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts strives daily to continue to provide opportunities to help women and their families reach their…
Read MoreYWCA SEMA partners with New Bedford Creative for “Collective Imagination for Spatial Justice”
Are you an artist, creative, culture bearer, cultural organizer, or community-based collaborator living or working in New Bedford? New Bedford Creative, in partnership with YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, will embark on a series of community conversations about Spatial Justice. Funded by New England Foundation for the Arts, this project will begin the important work of imagining…
Read MoreYWCA 18th Annual Red Dress (Virtual) Fashion Show!
Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:30 pm on Zoom Tickets: $30 YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts is hosting its 18th Annual Red Dress Fashion Show to raise awareness of heart disease in women. Even though we cannot be together in person, we can still WEAR RED, celebrate women in our community, and raise awareness about women’s heart health. The…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Urge Governor Baker NOW to sign H.4818, An act to reduce racial inequities in maternal health
On Tuesday, January 5th, the Massachusetts Legislature passed maternal health legislation aimed to eliminate racial inequities in maternal health, led by black women and centering black women. We at YWCA SEMA are incredibly grateful for the leadership of Rep. Liz Miranda and her co-filers Rep. Kay Khan and Senator Becca Rausch. Join us in thanking…
Read MoreYWCA SEMA’s Response to the Siege at the US Capitol
The scene that unfolded last week in our nation’s capital was a disgrace to our democracy and a bleak day for our nation. History will justifiably record the violent efforts to halt the confirmation of a fair democratic election decided by the American people as an insurrection and attempted coup. We at YWCA Southeastern MA…
Read MoreCongratulations on your Retirement, Catherine Bourassa!
Catherine Bourassa, the YWCA’s Director of Programs and Services, has retired after 27 years with the YWCA. YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts staff and Board of Directors thank Catherine for her time and dedication to the YWCA. We will miss Catherine greatly, and we wish her a happy and healthy retirement! We got the chance to…
Read MoreOrder Your Until Justice Just Is Gear Today!
This Holiday season, show your support for the YWCA’s Until Justice Just Is campaign for racial justice Black unisex crew neck cotton t-shirts are available in Adult and Youth sizes. Supplies are limited so order today! Adult Sizes $20 (S, M, L, XL) Youth Sizes $10 (XS, S, M, L) Bumper Stickers $5 Click…
Read MoreYWCA SEMA 2020 Annual Meeting
YWCA 2020 Annual Meeting Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 @ 6:00 pm FREE virtual event, donations are welcome The YWCA Annual Meeting features heartfelt stories of YWCA program participants, the annual business meeting, and election of Board members and officers. Click here to register today!
Read MoreCelebrating this year’s Women of Distinction Awardees!
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 of…
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