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Board Leadership Training Program
Every two years, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women and friends get together at the Statehouse to advocate for legislation that advances the rights of all women and girls in our state. This year, the new legislative session has plenty of opportunities for you to get involved. Join us for MCSW Advocacy Day 2025. YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts will be providing transportation to the Massachusetts State House.
Limited spots are available. Register here to reserve your spot!
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
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 and designers. Models for this event are recruited from the community and are reflective of the population served by the YWCA.
Thank you to our sponsors:
BayCoast Bank, Organza Title Sponsor
Southcoast Health, Organza Title Sponsor
Allyson Molloy Hussey, Satin Sponsor
Bristol County Savings Bank, Satin Sponsor
LifeStream, Inc., Satin Sponsor
Bank5, Silk Sponsor
Bristol County Community College, Silk Sponsor
First Citizens Federal Credit Union, Silk Sponsor
Sevita, Silk Sponsor
Fernandes Masonry, Taffeta Sponsor
Martha Briggs Educational Club, Taffeta Sponsor
Special thank you to Monaghan’s Printing Co. for their printing sponsorship and Whaling City Florist for their floral sponsorship
For help with purchasing tickets, view our how-to guide
Contact ywca southeastern massachusetts at 508-999-3255 or info@ywcasema.org with questions
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 members and officers.
Free Event. Cash Bar.
The YWCA will be hosting Pay What You Can holiday photo sessions on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 from 11AM-3PM.
Come get a holiday family portrait taken at the YWCA!
* Professional, high resolution digital family portrait
* Indoor studio session
* Print release & option to purchase prints and cards
* Suggested donation $40 but donations of all sizes are accepted and appreciated
* Registration recommended to guarantee session time bit.ly/YWCAPhotoDay
* Photography provided by Shutter Punk Photo
Photos will be delivered within two weeks and any prints and cards can be purchased directly from the client gallery, ensuring clients will receive them with enough time to send them to friends and family for the holidays.
Well behaved pets are allowed, but must remain leashed, crated, or otherwise contained at all times when photographs are not being taken. Owner assumes all responsibility for cleaning up after pet.
Payment for session is a donation to the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts. Donations can be made day-of via cash or check or at any time at ywcasema.org/donate-online. Please indicate “family photo day” in donation memo. If donating online ahead of time, please bring receipt of donation.
email mtarentino@ywcasema.org with questions or call 508-999-3255
The 2024 Women of Distinction Awards tickets are now on sale.
The event will be on October 24th at 5:30 PM at Rachel’s Lakeside.
2024 Honorees are:
Michelle Hantman
Dima Hendricks
Sandra Ledvina
Rev. Susan H. Lee, PhD
Bonnie Mello
Darlene Spencer
Barbara Garron, Yvonne M. Drayton Award
Vanessa Pereira, Spirit of Leadership Award
Congratulations to all!
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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 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.
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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