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illustration of snowy landscape with text reading due to weather, we are closed February 13, 2024

YWCA and YWKids Closed 2/13/24

February 12, 2024

  Due to the impending snowstorm, the YW office and YWKids will be closed tomorrow, February 13, 2024.

Drayton House ribbon being cut by Yvonne Drayton, Gail Fortes, and Lindsay Carter-Monteiro

YWCASEMA Opens Drayton House

February 1, 2024

On January 31st, 2024 the ribbon was officially cut on YWCA Drayton House, the third residential program for women. Drayton House will house 12 women…

Digital Literacy Workshop

October 4, 2023

Financial Literacy Workshop

October 4, 2023

Women of Distinction 2023

September 28, 2023

The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards inspire others to achieve by recognizing the leadership of women in a variety of areas. YWCA Women of Distinction have…

Member Mixer Event

August 29, 2023

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 AT 5 PM At the YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth Street, New Bedford MA 02740 Drinks, raffle, speakers, hors d’oeuvres…

2023 Women of Distinction Nominations

July 20, 2023

The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards inspire others to achieve by recognizing the leadership of women in a variety of arenas. YWCA Women of Distinction…

July Babysitting Course

June 27, 2023

YWKids Need Your Help!

June 20, 2023

Kids are like plants! Nurture them and they will grow, blossoming into awesome flowers that are each different in their own ways. Here at the…

YWCA SEMA Advocated At The Statehouse

June 8, 2023

Have you ever spoken to your state legislators? How about your senators? No? Well, here at the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, we got to last Wednesday!…

20th Anniversary of the Red Dress Fashion Show

February 2, 2023

The YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts is holding its 20th Annual Red Dress Fashion Show on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Century House…

Nominate A Woman of Distinction!

September 8, 2022

Do You Know A Woman of Distinction? Nominees for this award are women who: – Strongly support and promote the YWCA Mission of eliminating racism…

Staff Retreat at Round the Bend Farm!

June 27, 2022

Last week our YWCA staff took a moment away from the YWCA offices and programs and headed out to Round the Bend (RTB) Farm in…

Digital Literacy Workshop Flyer

Free Digital Literacy Workshops

June 8, 2022

Join us for these free digital literacy workshops! Starting with google suite, we will cover Resume writing, writing cover letters, and interviewing skills. Attend all…

Girls' Exclusive Summer Program Flyer

Girls’ Exclusive Summer Program is now enrolling!

June 8, 2022

The YWCA Girls’ exclusive program is a high quality after school and summer program for girls ages 10-12 in southeastern Massachusetts. The goal of the…

sar challenge debrief may 3 at 12pm

Stand Against Racism Challenge: Debrief Session

April 27, 2022

The Stand Against Racism Challenge is designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues…

Panel Discussion on Reproductive Justice

SAR: Panel Discussion on Reproductive Justice

April 12, 2022

We are very excited to partner with YWCA Rhode Island for this Stand Against Racism event. The Panel Discussion on Reproductive Justice will take place…

The Annual Bechdel Test Show

The Annual Bechdel Test Show: Watch the Recording Now!

March 22, 2022

This year’s Annual Bechdel Test Show took place on Monday, March 21st. The Annual Bechdel Show, hosted by Gail Fortes, takes a close look at…

stand against racism challenge. we can't wait.

Stand Against Racism Challenge: Register Now

March 22, 2022

Have you registered for this year’s Stand Against Racism Challenge yet? Starting April 4, the Stand Against Racism (SAR) Challenge virtual learning tool will be…

YWkids School Age Childcare Program: Now Enrolling

March 8, 2022

YWkids School Age Program is designed to offer educational experiences in a structured environment. We provide and construct hands on, theme based activities in subjects…