Events
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 AT 5 PM At the YWCA Southeastern MA
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 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.
To nominate a “Woman of Distinction” please complete the online form, or download and complete the application form (please type) and submit as noted below. Please be as descriptive as possible and answer each question thoroughly and concisely and include the REQUIRED attachments: magazine and/or newspaper articles, bios and/or résumés or other supporting documents. Nominations are confidential. Past nominations/nominees not selected are encouraged to be submitted again.
Nominate a woman
The deadline to nominate is 5:00 PM on August 25, 2023
Recipients will be notified by the committee after final decisions in October. Nominators will be contacted via mail. Award will be presented at our annual YWCA Women of Distinction event October 5, 2023 at 5:30PM at Rachel’s Lakeside
The YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts is holding its 20th Annual Red Dress Fashion Show on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Century House in Acushnet. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about heart disease in women and raise funds to support our HEARTplus Program. All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts.
Purchase tickets and participate in the auction at bit.ly/ywred23!
Heart Disease is the #1 killer of American women, but it does not have to be. The event will educate women about their risk of heart disease, provide them with information on how to speak with their health care provider and tell them how heart disease has affected the lives of women like them. 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.
The YWCA is an active participant in the National Heart Truth Red Dress Project. The Red Dress Project includes a collection of dresses from America’s most prestigious designers. The dresses symbolize the fact that heart disease is a women’s health issue, as well as a man’s. The YWCA Red Dress Fashion Show includes a collection of red dresses from a variety of local stores. Models for this event are recruited from the community and are reflective of the population served by the YWCA.
Join us for these free digital literacy workshops! Starting with google suite, we will cover Resume writing, writing cover letters, and interviewing skills. Attend all or one, the choice is up to you.
Take advantage of this opportunity and register Here.
Moderated by:
Marlene Cerritos-Rivas, Health Equity Program Manager, Partners in Health
Panelists include:
Soraya Dossantos, Founder, Maternal Nurturing Collective
Samia Walker, Executive Director, South Coast, Entrepreneurship for All
Have you registered for this year’s Stand Against Racism Challenge yet?
Starting April 4, the Stand Against Racism (SAR) Challenge virtual learning tool will be available! This tool and the challenge itself are designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership.
Participants are welcomed to access the SAR Challenge via phone app or web browser where you will be presented with challenges such as reading an article, listening to a podcast, reflecting on personal experience, and more!
The Stand Against Racism Challenge virtual learning tool is an essential part of YWCA’s annual Stand Against Racism. This year’s challenge is taking place from April 28 – May 1 and informs our theme: We Can’t Wait: Equity and Justice Now! We hope you will join us and by participating, help us build a world where all people are seen as equal, powerful, and unstoppable.
Thank you to all who attended and supported the 19th Annual Red Dress Fashion Show. The night was a great success! Thank you to all our attendees! With your help we can continue to serve those that need our support.
The program book can be found at the following link:
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