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The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards inspire others to achieve by recognizing the leadership of women in a variety of areas. 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…

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 AT 5 PM At the YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth Street, New Bedford MA 02740 Drinks, raffle, speakers, hors d’oeuvres and more! Learn about the YWCA, its Mission and Programs, and what it means to be a member.

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…

Kids are like plants! Nurture them and they will grow, blossoming into awesome flowers that are each different in their own ways. Here at the YWCA, this is what we aim to do in our K-6 summer program. Every summer, students come from all over the New Bedford area to attend our program with our…

Have you ever spoken to your state legislators? How about your senators? No? Well, here at the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, we got to last Wednesday! Both employees and board members attended Advocacy Day in Boston at our local statehouse to speak to legislators, senators, and our governor about upcoming bills to vote on that we,…

Do You Know A Woman of Distinction? Nominees for this award are women who: – Strongly support and promote the YWCA Mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. – Demonstrate strong and growing commitment to the community through her time as a volunteer. – Demonstrate exceptional skills as a role model and/or mentor of women…