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Looking back at the Red Dress 2018
On Wednesday, February 28, 2018, YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts held it’s 15th Annual Red Dress Fashion Show at the Century House in Acushnet. The night began with appetizers, networking, music from the Global Learning Jazz Quartet, Music of Our Lives DJ,Jordan Paiva, photos by Andrew Gallagher, and photo booth by Global Learning Charter Public School. YWCA…
Read MoreSouthCoast Today: Three organizations named Innovation Fund winners
By Aimee Chiavaroli achiavaroli@s-t.com Posted Jan 23, 2018 at 8:55 PM Updated Jan 23, 2018 at 9:16 PM NEW BEDFORD — In the New Bedford Whaling Museum Harbor View Gallery Tuesday evening, community members and those in the nonprofit sector awaited the announcement of United Way’s Innovation Fund winners. Of five finalists, three organizations received large checks for grants to be used over a…
Read MoreThe YWCA main office (Standish House) will be OPEN and YWkids will be CLOSED on Friday, January 5, 2018.
Friday, January 5, 2018. YWkids: CLOSED YWCA Standish House: OPEN at 9 a.m. Please stay warm and safe!
Read MoreVoices of Women: Sexual Harassment in the Work Place
Executive Director of the YWCA and Host of Dartmouth Community Television’s show, “Voices of Women,” guest stars Addy Pratt, Educational Outreach Coordinator for the New Bedford Women’s Center, Bi-Lingual Counselor for domestic violence and sexual assault, Michelle Keith, Commissioner for the Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women, local Attorney and Dr. Juli Parker,…
Read More2017 YWCA Annual Meeting!
On November 30, 2017, YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts held the 2017 Annual Meeting at the Waypoint Event Center in New Bedford MA. Outgoing YWCA Board President Lena Pires gave her emotional testimony about her journey with the YWCA Board for the past few years. We welcomed incoming Board President Dr. Juli Parker. It was a bittersweet…
Read MoreDartmouth Community Television’s “Voices of Women: Women and Politics
Dartmouth Community Television’s “Voice of Women,” hosted by Gail Fortes, covered the topic of the importance of women and politics. The show guest Starred Rayana Grace, Youth Development Director of the New Bedford YMCA, Shannon Jenkins, Chair of the Political Science Department at UMASS Dartmouth, Jennifer Downing, Director of Leadership Southcoast, and Val Bassett, Director…
Read MoreYou are invited to the 2017 YWCA Annual Meeting!
On Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts will hold it’s Annual Meeting at the Waypoint Event Center in New Bedford. The Waypoint Event Center is located at 185 Mac Arthur Drive, New Bedford. MA 02740. Come enjoy stories of program participants, election of new board members and see what the…
Read MoreYWCA Week Without Violence at Global Learning Charter Public School
Each year, YWCA USA, and YWCA local associations around the country, along with friends, partners, organizations, businesses, schools and supporters come together in the third week of October for a Week Without Violence, where we raise awareness about the devastating effects of domestic violence. As the largest network of domestic violence service providers in the…
Read MoreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade
For 25 years, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade has been helping to provide quality breast cancer care to people across the country, regardless of their ability to pay. This means more women have had access to screening and diagnostic services, education, counselling, and nutrition programs. We not only help those who are at risk or…
Read MoreThe YWCA bids farewell to beloved custodian and friend David Pires
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts is deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved custodian David Pires. Dave retired from the YWCA in 2012 after over 10 years of service to the organization. Dave, we will miss your great sense of humor, numerous crazy t-shirts (never wore the same one twice) and our spirited conversations over who…
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