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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…
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…
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…