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Women of Distinction Nominations Open
Nominations for the 2025 Women of Distinction Awards are open! Nominate a Woman of Distinction here. Learn more about the event here. 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…
Read MoreRed Dress Fashion Show Auction Live!
The Red Dress Fashion Show Auction goes live on February 21st at 5PM! This year items include family activity bundles, welcome passes to Sangha New Bedford (valued at $300!), packages for dining, gift cards and vouchers to local music venues, bundles for beer, wine, and tea lovers, spiritual wellness and relaxation packages, a $2500 luxury…
Read More22nd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show
22nd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show Thursday, February 27, 2025 5:30 PM Century House 107 S Main St, Acushnet, MA Tickets on sale 1/24/25 at 10 AM Buy Tickets Here View Auction Heart Disease is the #1 killer of American women, but it does not have to be. The event will educate women about their…
Read MoreSave the Date for Red Dress Fashion Show!
Save the Date for the 22nd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show! February 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM at Century House in Acushnet, MA. Tickets will be on sale in early January – keep an eye on our website, social media, and your email for the announcement!
Read MorePre-Order Apparel through January 6
YWCA apparel is available for pre-order! Fleece vest, jackets, crewnecks, and hooded sweatshirts are available. Orders must be placed by midnight on January 6, 2025. All orders must be picked up at the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts Monday through Friday 9am-4pm. Visit our store to place your order!
Read MoreClosed for Holidays 12/23-1/1, YWKids open 12/30 & 12/31
YWCA Standish House will be closed Monday December 23rd through Wednesday January 1st. YWKids will be closed December 23rd through 27th, open 12/30 and 12/31. Have a wonderful holiday season!
Read More2024 Annual Meeting Announcements
The YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts held its 2024 annual meeting on December 5, 2024 at Waypoint Event Center in New Bedford. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported us throughout 2024. You can view all images from the event in the gallery below. Annual Report The 2024 Annual Report can be viewed on our publications…
Read MoreSupport the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts for Giving Tuesday
What’s special about Tuesday, December 3 this year? It’s Giving Tuesday! After the hustle and bustle of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a day where people all over the world come together to support their favorite nonprofits. Will you celebrate with us? This year, YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts is participating…
Read MoreYWCA Annual Meeting December 5
YWCA SEMA Annual Meeting December 5, 2024 6 PM WayPoint Event Center 185 MacArthur Dr, New Bedford, MA 02740 Join us for our annual meeting and catch up on news and happenings from the last year. The evening will feature the heartfelt stories of YWCA program participants, the annual business meeting, and election of board…
Read MoreWe’re Collecting Donations for our Scarf Drive
We’re accepting donations of new and gently used scarves, mittens, and gloves for our upcoming “scarf bombing.” Scarf bombing is the act of leaving scarves and other winter items in public places to help people stay warm during the winter. Drop offs are accepted 9am-4pm Monday through Friday at the YWCA (20 South Sixth Street,…
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