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Annual Members’ Mixer Monday, September 15, 2025 5:30 – 7 PM YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 S 6th St, New Bedford FREE All ages welcome! Open to…
✍️ August is National Make A Will Month! Your will is more than a legal document—it’s a powerful tool for change. By creating your will,…
We were selected for Joe’s Cause! All day every Thursday in August, when you mention us at Joe’s Original (61 State Rd, Dartmouth) we’ll receive 15%…
Dear Community Members, As an organization that has been advocating for racial and gender equity since 1911, we at YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts are deeply disheartened…
Estate Planning Info Session Tuesday, August 19, 2025 5:30 – 6:30 PM FREE YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA 02740 Register…
Congratulations to Jordan Latham, our former Director of Advocacy and Resource Development, and current Women’s Alliance Member, for being named Class of 2025 Commonwealth Heroine…
The YWCA Offices and YWKids will be closed Friday, July 4th for the holiday. We will return on Monday, July 7th with our regular hours.
Thanks to funding from Mass Humanities and Massachusetts Cultural Council YWKids is reading Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” this…
The YWCA offices and YWKids will be closed June 19 and 20 to celebrate the holiday
Our Executive Director, Gail Fortes, has graduated from her SouthCoast LEADS Fellowship! SouthCoast LEADS (Leaders Engaged and Activated to Drive Systems Change) Fellows represent a…
We’re looking for women age 18-30 to provide us with feedback about their interests and needs to inform us about programming for this age group.…
The YWCA administrative office and YWKids will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025. We’ll be operating our usual hours again on…
For over 25 years, YWKids has been a cornerstone for children and families in Greater New Bedford, providing a safe and fun space for learning…
The YWCA received this year’s Community Partner award from the Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS). The award was presented at the 2025 Global Gala…
Saturday, October 18, 2025 9AM – 3PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA 02740 $50, limited scholarships available A one day…
Baby Sitting Course Wednesday June 25, 2025 9:30AM – 3:00PM $25 per person YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA 02740 Register…
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,…
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…
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 May 20, 2025 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 South Sixth St, New Bedford, MA 02740 Register The YWCA Board…