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Spring Cleaning – Items Available for Pick Up!

April 23, 2025

We’re spring cleaning at the YWCA office and have lots of great items available for anyone interested! Chairs, couches, tables, music equipment, and more!  Free,…

YWCA Closed Monday, April 21, 2025

April 17, 2025

The YWCA administrative office and YWKids will be closed for Patriot’s Day on Monday, April 21, 2025. We’ll be operating our usual hours again on…

YWCA at 2025 MCSW Advocacy Day

April 17, 2025

Staff and Board Members YWCA, along with nearly 60 students and their chaperones from Global Learning Public Charter School, Our Sisters’ School, and New Bedford…

Board Networking Event

April 15, 2025

Board Networking  May 20, 2025 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 South Sixth St, New Bedford, MA 02740 Register The YWCA Board…

Headshots for a Cause

April 3, 2025

Headshots for a Cause Saturday, April 26, 2025 11AM – 3PM $45 Student Member $75 Student with ID $100 Member $150 Non-Member YWCA Southeastern MA…

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Until Justice Just Is 2025

March 20, 2025

Every year in April, the YWCA hosts a racial justice challenge, where we build community and raise awareness about the impacts of institutional and structural…

Babysitting Course Flyer April 2025

Baby Sitting Course

March 20, 2025

Wednesday April 23, 2025 9:30AM – 3:00PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA 02740 This workshop will give youth (age 11-15)…

Announcing Our New Mental Health Program

March 20, 2025

“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t” (John Green) The YWCA is excited to announce the beginning of our new Mental…

Donate Today to 100 Strong: Empowering Change Together

March 12, 2025

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re kicking off our 100 Strong: Empowering Change Together fundraiser for the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts. We’re asking 100 people…

2025 Advocacy Day

March 12, 2025

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…

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Women of Distinction Nominations Open

March 12, 2025

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…

Red Dress Fashion Show Auction Live!

February 20, 2025

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…

Red Dress Fashion Show Tickets Now On Sale

January 24, 2025

Red Dress Fashion Show Tickets are now on sale! Read more about the event and purchase tickets here

Save the Date for Red Dress Fashion Show!

December 18, 2024

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…

Pre-Order Apparel through January 6

December 18, 2024

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.…

YWCA Closed 12/23 - 01/01

Closed for Holidays 12/23-1/1, YWKids open 12/30 & 12/31

December 18, 2024

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.…

2024 Annual Meeting Announcements

December 6, 2024

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…

Support the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts for Giving Tuesday

November 22, 2024

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,…

YWCA Closed 11/28 & 11/29

November 21, 2024

  The YWCA office will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 28th and 29th.We will be back on Monday, December 2nd.

YWCA Annual Meeting December 5

November 13, 2024

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…