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YWCA Letter to the Editor: We Demand An End to Systemic Racism
Friday, June 12th, 2020 On May 25, 2020, another Black man was lynched in America. George Floyd was murdered at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department. Across the country, we all bore witness to this heinous act of racism, but the reality is each and every day we all bear witness to the deep…
Read MoreFrom Our Executive Director: Black Lives Matter
YWCA Southeastern MA extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of George Floyd. No words can express the hurt and sadness we feel. When does this end? When do ALL OF US – BLACK, BROWN AND WHITE – say ENOUGH? We have been living this for over 400 years. It is time for…
Read MoreYWCA Recipient of RTB Farm’s Manifest Love Project!
Dartmouth, MA — With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc in the restaurant and hospitality industry, Dartmouth farmers have found ways to adapt. Local farmers traditionally sell wholesale to retailers, directly to restaurants, at farmers’ markets and through CSAs. With restaurants closed for dining and farmers’ markets — if open — limiting customer numbers for…
Read MoreJordan Latham on WGBH’s In It Together
April 1, 2020 On Tuesday’s episode of WGBH’s In It Together, host Arun Rath talks with experts, doctors, and community leaders to provide the latest COVID-19 information on what’s happening in Massachusetts. On this episode, they checked in with YWCA SEMA’s Jordan Latham to discuss what the YWCA is doing to stay engaged with the…
Read MoreQuarantine and Chill Videos
On March 31st, April 1st and April 2nd the Girls Exclusive staff hosted virtual hang outs for teen girls called “Quarantine and Chill.” We understand that being quarantined may be hard for teen girls and we want to help keep them engaged in any way we can. If you were not able to view our…
Read MoreHow You Can Help During COVID-19
April 2, 2020 YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts remains steadfast in our commitment to provide services to our residents and families in need. We have taken steps to practice social distancing such as operating our administrative offices remotely, but the fact remains that as a human service organization there are still clients in our community that need…
Read MorePhotos: 17th Annual Red Dress Event!
Heart disease is a community and national issue as it continues to be the number one leading cause of death for women in America. Only 1 in 5 American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat. YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts hosted its 17th Annual Red Dress Event at the Century House in Acushnet,…
Read MoreGirls Exclusive: Self-Love While Social Distancing!
As all of us are trying to adjust to our new normal in the midst of COVID-19, the YWCA Girls Exclusive staff compiled some fun ideas and creative strategies for girls to practice self care while social distancing at home. We hope you enjoy! Socializing From Afar! Tip #1: Video Chatting Initiate a FaceTime /…
Read MoreYWCA Standish House Closed until June 29, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 virus, YWCA Southeastern MA office is closed effective Monday, March 23, 2020 until June 29, 2020. This date may change as time evolves. YWkids School Age Program, Girls Exclusive, Mayor’s Youth Council and Widowed Persons Program are all closed until June 29, 2020. All meetings, activities and programs are also cancelled…
Read MoreThe YWCA & the 2020 Census
On March 3, 2020, Executive Director Gail Fortes hosted her “Voices of Women” show at DCTV, and this month’s episode focused on the 2020 Census. Gail was joined by Helena DaSilva Hughes, Executive Director of the Immigrants’ Assistance Center, Valentina Martinez, YWCA Community Health Worker, and Brianna Alves, of One SouthCoast Chamber. You can watch…
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