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ACTION 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!
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 here to place your…
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 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…
Read MoreYWCA Honored to be One of 49 Organizations Chosen by the MA Bankers Association
MASSACHUSETTS BANKERS ASSOCIATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES RECORD 2020 COMMUNITY GRANTS BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2020 – The Massachusetts Bankers Association (MBA) announced today that the MBA Charitable Foundation has set a new record in its annual year-end community grant season. In keeping with the Charitable Foundation’s annual community grants, MBA is announcing today that the Foundation…
Read MoreYWCA SEMA Launches Until Justice Just Is Campaign
United we stand. Together we act. Until Justice Just Is. Eliminating racism. Empowering women. Our mission lives in the soul of everyone at YWCA, because we demand a world of equity and human decency. We envision a world of opportunity and we commit ourselves to the work of justice. We’re not new to this, we’re true to this. Combating…
Read MoreGirls Exclusive is Now Virtual! Register Today!
Girls Exclusive is a free, high-quality afterschool & summer program for girls ages 10-14 in Southeastern Massachusetts. The goal of the program is to empower girls by cultivating academic, social, and emotional learning skills such as teamwork, empathy, responsibility, initiative, and problem solving. This fall, Girls Exclusive is being offered VIRTUALLY on Zoom. Join us…
Read MoreNominate A Woman of Distinction Today!
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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