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YWCA Closed January 19

January 14, 2026

YWKids and YWCA Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will return to our regular hours on…

Tickets on Sale Now! 23rd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show

January 12, 2026

23rd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:30 PM  Century House 107 S Main St, Acushnet, MA Tickets on sale now! Buy…

Introducing our new Board Executives

January 5, 2026

We are excited to introduce you to our new Board Executives, starting on January 1, 2026. We are so grateful for their service and are…

Estate Planning Info Session

January 2, 2026

Estate Planning Info Session Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5:30 – 6:30 PM FREE Zoom Register Here  Learn about creating wills, estate planning tools, & how…

YWCA Closed 12/24 – 1/4

December 22, 2025

The YWCA administrative offices and YWKids will be closed December 24 – January 4th for the holiday break. We will resume our normal hours on…

Save the Date for the 23rd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show

December 19, 2025

Save the Date for the 23rd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show! Thursday February 26, 2026 5:30 PM Century House, Acushnet, MA Tickets will be $100…

Empower Your Community: Support the YWCA’s Annual Campaign

December 10, 2025

When you donate to the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, you support your community. We know that our community is currently facing immense challenges. From threats to…

Baby Sitting Course

December 10, 2025

Baby Sitting Course Tuesday December 30, 2025 9:30AM – 3:00PM $30 per person YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA 02740 Register…

Annual Meeting 2025 Recap

December 8, 2025

The YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts held its 2025 annual meeting on December 3, 2025 at Waypoint Event Center in New Bedford. Thank you to everyone who…

Young Men’s Leadership Conference

December 2, 2025

Young Men’s Leadership Conference Saturday December 6, 2025 10 am – 2 pm Nativity Preparatory School 66 Spring St, New Bedford, MA $10 REGISTER Our…

Giving Tuesday – show your support for women and girls in Southeastern Massachusetts

December 1, 2025

December 2, 2025 is Giving Tuesday.  Make My Giving Tuesday Gift On this Giving Tuesday, the mission of the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, eliminating racism and…

Closed November 27 and 28

November 25, 2025

The YWCA Offices and YWKids will be closed on November 27 and 28 for the holiday.

January Board Leadership Training Program Now Accepting Applications!

November 11, 2025

Saturday, January 31, 2026 9AM – 3PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA 02740 $50, limited scholarships available A one day…

Style & Impact Event at Luxury Tax

November 11, 2025

Style & Impact at Luxury Tax Saturday, November 22, 2025 1PM – 5PM WNBOne Radio 262 Union St, New Bedford, MA $20 – $50 More…

Young Women’s Leadership Conference

November 5, 2025

Young Women’s Leadership Conference Saturday November 22, 2025 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Our Sisters’ School 145 Brownell Ave, New Bedford, MA $15 REGISTER The…

Food Drive

November 5, 2025

In response to SNAP benefits being cut, we are hosting an ongoing food drive to support our residents, program participants, and their families who are…

Annual Meeting

November 5, 2025

YWCA Annual Meeting Wednesday December 3, 2025 6PM Waypoint Event Center 185 MacArthur Dr, New Bedford, MA Free The evening will feature the heartfelt stories…

Nutritional Assistance Resources

October 29, 2025

The USDA confirmed this week that SNAP benefits will not be distributed to states, including MA, for the month of November 2025. WIC, School Meals,…

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

October 27, 2025

Are you a grandparent or relative caregiver raising the next generation? You’re not alone! The YWCA Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group offers a compassionate space,…

Holiday Family Photo Day

October 21, 2025

Holiday Family Photo Day Saturday, November 8 2025 11 am – 3 pm YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South 6th St New Bedford, MA $50 Register Here Come…