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          The 2018 Women of Distinction Awards was held on May 30, 2018 at Rachel’s Lakeside! The food was delicious and as usual the staff did an outstanding job. It was a fabulous night celebrating women in our community who live our Mission of eliminating racism and empowering women! Congratulations to…

YWCA Board Vice President was highlighted in the Turn to 10 news. NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — “The New Bedford Police Department is helping at-risk youth by incorporating a mental health clinician in the field. Melissa Costa responds to calls with police. She interviews young people with social and emotional issues and low-level crime offender.”…

From SouthCoast Today: YWCA rejoices as expansion set to start Monday in New Bedford! NEW BEDFORD – Jovial voices filled the yard at the YWCA in downtown New Bedford on Friday as supporters gathered to celebrate an expansion 16 years in the making. “I’m beyond excited, ” executive director Gail Fortes said. “It’s almost unbelievable.”…

Please join the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, Women’s Fund Southeastern Massachusetts and all of the various constituents from the Southeastern Massachusetts region to attend Women’s Advocacy Day, hosted by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Massachusetts State House in Boston. It is the perfect opportunity to advocate…

      Gone but Never Forgotten………   On March 7, 2018, former YWCA Director and Board President, Louise Sawyer died one day shy of her 98th birthday. A memorial service will be held in her honor on March 24, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the First Unitarian Church New Bedford in Union and 8th…

Are you ready for a day filled with activities at UMASS Dartmouth?! Save the Date for May 5, 2018 To REGISTER ONLINE please click HERE! Please Click HERE to download Sister 2 Sister registration form (WORD) FORMAT. Please Click HERE to download Sister 2 Sister registration form (PDF) FORMAT. To Sponsor a girl for Sister…

Dartmouth Community Television’s Voices of Women show hosted by Gail Fortes, along with guest hosts, YWCA Board President, Dr. Juli Parker, YWCA Board Member, Jane Gonsalves, and Former YWCA Board Member Ashley Bendiksen discussed whether or not the current films, and Academy nominees pass the “Bechdel test.” View the film by clicking the link below…

Due to impending storm, all YWCA sites and programs  will be closed on Tuesday March 13, 2018. Please stay warm and safe!