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This month, we proudly celebrate Gail Fortes and 20 years as Executive Director of the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts! For two decades, Gail has led with vision…
Every journey towards social change is built brick by brick. At YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, that idea is both figurative and literal. Through the “Leave a…
17th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Congratulations to our 17th Annual Women of Distinction Awardees! Peggy Dias Rosemary Gill Victoria Knox Chauneen Wood Genesis Galan,…
Babysitting Course Monday October 12, 2026 9:30am – 3:00pm YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 South Sixth St, New Bedford, MA This workshop will give youth (age…
YWCA Administrative Offices and YWKids will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA FREE EVENT – RSVP a free workshop to…
The New Bedford Health Equity Community of Practice wants your input on policies that could have the greatest impact on our community. Community health isn’t…
We are thrilled to announce that YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts has been selected as the official beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for…
This Make-A-Will Month, we invite you to take a simple yet profound step to protect the people, values, and causes you hold dear. Taking the…
Annual Members’ Mixer Monday, September 14, 2026 5:30 – 7 PM YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 S 6th St, New Bedford FREE All ages welcome! Open to…
Saturday, October 17, 2026 9AM – 3PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA 02740 $50, limited scholarships available A one day…
YWCA Admin offices will be closed this Friday, July 3rd for the holiday. YWKids will be closed July 1-3
Thursday, June 16, 2026 2pm – 9pm Texas Roadhouse in Dartmouth (131 Faunce Corner Mall Road, N. Dartmouth, MA) 15% of all eligible orders placed…
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing pursuit of equity, justice, and opportunity…
This week we received an incredible donation from Southcoast Health in support of menstrual access. Through their efforts, they donated over 3,500 products that will…
On Wednesday June 10th, 2026 we had the honor of attending Bristol County Savings Bank’s Check Presentation Breakfast, where we were officially awarded a generous…
We are incredibly proud to announce that YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts has been awarded the 2026 Community Impact Award by the NAACP New Bedford! The honor…
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA FREE EVENT – RSVP a free workshop about…
YWCA Administrative Offices and YWKids will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.
Help us support women and girls in our community through our menstrual access drive! We have been addressing period poverty in our region for years…