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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…
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)…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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 are now on sale! Read more about the event and purchase tickets here
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…
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 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.…
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…
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,…
The YWCA office will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 28th and 29th.We will be back on Monday, December 2nd.
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…
We’re accepting donations of new and gently used scarves, mittens, and gloves for our upcoming “scarf bombing.” Scarf bombing is the act of leaving scarves…
Every year in October, our Advocacy team partners with Bristol Community College for the Clothesline project. The Clothesline Project is a visual display that bears…
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…
Registration is now open for our 2nd Annual Young Women’s Leadership Conference AND our FIRST ANNUAL Young Men’s Leadership Conference. The Young Women’s Leadership Conference…
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…