Events
IGNITE: A Youth Showcase of Art Inspired by Historic Women of the SouthCoast
Until Justice Just Is Monthly Series: A Conversation About Feminism
Thursday, March 11th, 2021
6:30pm - 7:30pm
In honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, join YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts for this important panel discussion unpacking the racist roots of the American Feminist Movement, the urgency of intersectionality, and exploring the possibilities of a future where the voices and experiences of all women are included.
Register here!
Until Justice Just Is Monthly Workshop Series: Race and Racism in New England
Thursday, February 25th, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Notions of white racial superiority were (and are) not limited to Southern minds. Anti-Blackness, xenophobia, and racial violence were found in New England and across the US. Together, we will consider what remains to be corrected as a result of this racial legacy. Additional items addressed include entitlement programs, redlining, the Racial Imbalance Act, and housing segregation.
Register here!
YWCA Economic Empowerment Series: Practical Digital Skills and Digital Literacy during COVID-19
The Economic Empowerment Series operates on alternating Wednesdays at 6:00 pm on Zoom, beginning February 17th, 2021. Questions? Contact Jordan Latham at jlatham@ywcasema.org / 508-999-3255
- 2/17/21 6:00 PM COMMUNICATING IN A VIRTUAL WORKPLACE. Register @ HTTP://BIT.LY/YWCAEE1
- Click here to watch a recording of this workshop!
- 3/3/21 6:00 PM LANGUAGE AND TONE IN THE WORKPLACE. Register @ HTTP://BIT.LY/YWCAEE2
- 3/17/21 6:00 PM NAVIGATING GOOGLE WORKSPACE. Register @ HTTP://BIT.LY/YWCAEE3
- 3/31/21 6:00 PM THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS. Register @ HTTP://BIT.LY/YWCAEE4
- 4/14/21 6:00 PM RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING. Register @ HTTP://BIT.LY/YWCAEE5
- 4/28/21 6:00 PM VIRTUAL JOB INTERVIEW STRATEGIES. Register @ HTTP://BIT.LY/YWCAEE6
- 5/12/21 6:00 PM SOCIAL MEDIA INTRODUCTION. Register @ HTTP://BIT.LY/YWCAEE7
- 5/19/21 6:00 PM DIGITAL LITERACY IN THE MODERN AGE. Register @ HTTP://BIT.LY/YWCAEE8
All workshops are facilitated by Josh Botvin, Lecturer in the English Department and Assistant Director of the Multiliteracy and Communication Center at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He teaches courses in Business and Professional Communication as well as College Level Reading and Writing.
The YWCA's 18th Annual (Virtual) Red Dress Fashion Show
Thursday, February 25, 2021
6:30 pm on Zoom
Tickets: $30
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts is hosting its 18th Annual Red Dress Fashion Show to raise awareness of heart disease in women. Even though we cannot be together in person, we can still WEAR RED, celebrate women in our community, and raise awareness about women's heart health.
The YWCA HEARTplus Program focuses on outreach, education, raising awareness and increasing understanding of the risks of cardiovascular disease, particularly among women of color, older women and low-income women. This program also assists women with obtaining health screenings necessary for them to identify their own personal risk.
Don't forget to follow YWCA Southeastern MA on Facebook so you can follow our virtual Silent Auction, as well as important heart health facts and tips, throughout the month of February!
Click HERE to purchase your ticket today!
Understanding Cervical Cancer and HPV
Thursday. February 4th, 2021 at 6:30 pm, join us for a a Panel Discussion on HPV and Cancer, Including Information on Screenings and Prevention!
Come learn about HPV, or Human Papillomavirus - How common it is, how it is transmitted, how it is connected to cancer, and how to prevent HPV through vaccination.
Health Imperatives New Bedford Sexual & Reproductive Health Services
Team Maureen, a non-profit dedicated to ending cervical cancer
YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts
Missed the Virtual Panel? Not to worry! Click here to view a recording of the panel on YouTube.
Ver la presentación en español - haga clic aquí
New Bedford LGBTQ Winter Film Series
- Bessie on January 31, 2021
- Love, Simon on February 14
- Brother to Brother on February 28
- Tucked on March 14
Mark your calendar now so you don’t miss out! To keep up to date for event listings, zoom links, and passcodes, follow us on Social Media at @NBLGBTQWinterFilmSeries or at www.sclgbtqnetwork.org, or email at nblgbtqfilmseries@gmail.com
Community Reading Circle and Book Discussion
Tuesdays, February 16th, 2021 - March 23rd, 2021
5:30 - 7:00 pm
On Zoom
Click here to register today!
Until Justice Just Is Community Conversation: Reflecting on the Siege at the US Capitol
Friday, January 15th, 2021 @ 11:00 am
On Zoom
Registration is now open for this Friday's monthly Community Conversation: Reflecting on the Siege at the US Capitol. At YWCA Southeastern MA, we recognize that all of us have a shared responsibility to confront white supremacy and hate in all its forms. As a country, we have allowed racism, sexism, antisemitism, xenophobia, and wealth inequality to fester for too long. We encourage everyone to continue to join us as we work tirelessly to building a more equitable future, demanding accountability and justice, and combatting injustices across economic, political, and daily life that pose as barriers for so many. We cannot wait any longer. Together, let’s continue to do the work, until justice just is.
"The Impact of Structural Racism on Maternal Health" Virtual Health Summit
Thursday, January 14th, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
FREE virtual event, donations are welcome
The keynote speaker for the event will be Jai-me Rutledge-Potter, Program Manager for Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at Brown University. Jai-Me is a mom, wife, student, and professional. She is currently a PhD candidate at Salve Regina University, researching the impact of racial trauma and storytelling on health disparities and achieving health equity. Jai-Me holds a faculty appointment at the Alpert Medical School at Brown University.
Besides Jai-Me, GNB Allies Chairperson and psychologist, Barbara A. Acksen, Ph.D., will moderate an informative panel which will include Gail Fortes (Executive Director, YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts), Barbara Schmidt (Director of Organizational Culture and Engagement and Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Southcoast Health), Lucia Soraya DosSantos (Maternal Wellness Advocate & Innate Postpartum Provider, Maternal Nursing Collective), Valentina Martinez (Community Health Worker, YWCA) and two mothers from Southeastern Massachusetts.
Missed the virtual summit? Not to worry! Watch anytime here on YouTube!
Until Justice Just Is: Understanding Allyship - From Ally to All In
Thursday, December 9th, 2020 @ 10:00 am
FREE virtual event, donations are welcome
Join YWCA Rhode Island and YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts
for a seminar exploring how we can move beyond performative allyship into meaningful solidarity, capable of transforming systems of oppression.
“If you have come here to help me you are wasting your time, but if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together." ― Lilla Watson
YWCA 2020 Annual Meeting
Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 @ 6:00 pm
FREE virtual event, donations are welcome
The YWCA Annual Meeting features heartfelt stories of YWCA program participants, the annual business meeting, and election of Board members and officers.
Community Reading Circle and Book Discussion
Tuesdays, December 8th, 2020 - January 26th, 2021
5:30 - 7:00 pm
On Zoom
2020 Women of Distinction Awards
Thursday, November 19th, 2020 @ 5:30 pm
FREE virtual event, donations are welcome
Join us for our 11th Annual Women of Distinction Awards which recognizes outstanding women in Southeastern Massachusetts whose lives and accomplishments reflect the YWCA’s Mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Honorees are recognized for their exceptional commitment to improving the lives of women and girls through their leadership, advocacy, and community service, while achieving success in their career fields. Congratulations to this year's awardees!
Click here to view a recording of the event, and click here to view this year's program!
YWCA Post-Election Panel
Register at http://bit.ly/YWpostelectionpanel20
We invite you to join us and our panelists as we review the state of affairs post election and outline priorities following the election. Panelists will provide information, resources, and updates on how to support our community during this year of tremendous and seismic changes. Together, we must continue to raise our voices to demand racial and gender equity for our community regardless of who holds power.
Panelists include Gail Fortes (YWCA Southeastern MA), Jennifer E. DeBarros, PhD (NorthStar Learning Centers, Inc.), Lisa M. Lemieux (1199 SEIU), Dr. LaSella Hall (NAACP New Bedford Branch), Andy Pollock (SouthCoast LGBTQ+ Network), Helena da Silva Hughes (Immigrants Assistance Center), and Dr. Juli Parker (UMass Dartmouth Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality) Missed our event? Not to worry! Click here to watch anytime on YouTube.
Until Justice Just Is: Understanding Implicit Bias
Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
On Zoom
What is Implicit Bias? How can someone's race, sex, age, and other characteristics influence the way we see and treat them even when we are genuinely trying to be unbiased? What concrete steps can we take to help prevent this from happening?
To help answer these questions, we invite you to join us on Thursday, October 22nd from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for the second event of our monthly Until Justice Just Is Series, a workshop on Understanding Implicit Bias, facilitated by Executive Director Gail Fortes. Attendees will learn more about implicit bias and its impacts, and we will talk about what practical steps we can all take to try to reduce or eliminate it. We will acknowledge our unconscious bias and accept responsibility for it by increasing our understanding of how bias, racism, and privilege operate systematically and together.
#EnduringChange Women's March
If you'd like, you can RSVP for the event here: http://tinyurl.com/EnduringChangeSC. Though no RSVP is necessary, this will add you to the mailing list and you'll be kept up-to-date on the event.
Be sure to use the hashtag #EnduringChange to share your photos and videos next Saturday! Let's keep this important conversation going!
For more information, please contact ec.southcoast@gmail.com
"What Is Whiteness? Exploring White Racial Identity," a seminar and reflective workshop
On Zoom
Community Reading Circle and Book Discussion
Tuesdays, October 6th, 2020 - November 10th, 2020
5:30 - 7:00 pm
On Zoom
Women of Color Lighting the Way to Equality
Thursday, September 17th, 2020
7:00 - 8:30 pm
On Zoom
Regional Town Hall on Early Education and Care
Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
6:30 – 8:00 pm
On Zoom
Child care providers, educators, and parents from Southeastern Massachusetts will share their personal stories about the struggles of providing and accessing child care during the COVID-19 crisis during a virtual town hall on Thursday, September 3rd, at 6:30pm. During the event, hosted by the Southeastern Massachusetts chapter of the Common Start Coalition, local parents, educators, and child care providers will discuss the need for high-quality early education and child care to be affordable and accessible to all Massachusetts families.
Please contact Jordan Latham at jlatham@ywcasema.org with any additional questions.
Missed our event? Not to worry! Click here to watch anytime.
We Need To Talk About: White Feminism
Tuesday, August 18th, 2020
6:00 - 7:30 pm
On Zoom
Hosted by YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts and YWCA Cambridge, this virtual workshop is focused on unpacking white feminism and discussing strategies for dismantling it. Readings, videos, and podcast episodes will be shared one week before the workshop. Registration closes at midnight on 8/11/20. This workshop will NOT be recorded and distributed.
Please email Jordan Latham at jlatham@ywcasema.org or call (508) 999-3255 for more information.
What Is Whiteness? Exploring White Racial Identity
Stand Against Racism 2020 - Suppressed: The Fight To Vote
Saturday April 25, 2020
7:00 - 8:00 pm
On Zoom
Join YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Alliance of YWCAs on Saturday April 25th for an engaging discussion of the documentary Suppressed: The Right to Vote and ways we can all work to remove barriers to voting and enfranchise individuals, families, and communities. We are #OnAMission to eliminate racism because everyone deserves equity and justice.
Join us this year to take a #StandAgainstRacism
Please email Jordan Latham at jlatham@ywcasema.org or call (508) 999-3255 for more information.
Period Poverty Consciousness Raising
Wednesday March 4, 2020
UMass Dartmouth Center for Women, Gender, & Sexuality
10:30 – 12:00 pm
Together YWCA and MassNOW are raising awareness about the I AM Bill, An Act to Increase Access to Disposable Menstrual Products in Prisons, Homeless Shelters, and Public Schools. All are invited to join and learn more about this Bill!
Please email Jordan Latham at jlatham@ywcasema.org or call (508) 999-3255 for more information, or to schedule your own consciousness raising!
2020 International Women’s Day
Thursday, March 5, 2020
YWCA Standish House
20 South Sixth Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Come celebrate International Women’s Day with us! Bring your friends for a casual night of networking in New Bedford. A cash bar and refreshments will be available. Please consider bringing a donation of menstrual hygiene products if you’re able!
Please RSVP to Jordan Latham at jlatham@ywcasema.org
IGNITE: A Youth Showcase of Art Inspired by Historic Women of the SouthCoast
Thursday, March 12, 2020 6:00 – 8:00 pm
New Bedford Whaling Museum
Free!
ART IGNITES HISTORY! See and experience powerful art created by young artists and inspired by remarkable women from history. Many of these original artworks – whether exhibited, written, or performed – highlight the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, honor the unfinished legacy of the women’s suffrage movement, or highlight civically engaged women featured in the New Bedford Whaling Museum project Lighting the Way: Historic Women of the SouthCoast. All pieces included in the IGNITE Showcase are eligible for a cash award based on their relevance, creativity, and originality.