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Breast Cancer Information Session

October 14, 2025

Breast Cancer Information Session Tuesday, October 21, 2025 2:00 PM YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 S 6th St, New Bedford FREE – RSVP HERE Get the facts…

We’re Closed 10/13

October 7, 2025

YWCA Administrative Offices & YWKids will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 for the holiday. We will return to our normal opening hours on…

Menopause Workshop

October 2, 2025

Menopause Workshop – Presentation & Q&A Session Wednesday, October 29, 2025 5 PM YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 S 6th St, New Bedford FREE – RSVP…

2025 Women of Distinction

October 1, 2025

The 2025 Women of Distinction Awards tickets are now on sale. Thursday October 30, 2025 5:30 PM Rachel’s Lakeside 950 State Rd, Dartmouth, MA $85…

Young Women’s Focus Group

September 19, 2025

Young Women’s Focus Group Tuesday, October 14, 2025 5:30 – 6:30 PM YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 S 6th St, New Bedford FREE Tell us what…

Introducing New Membership Benefits!

September 15, 2025

We are excited to announce new membership benefits available through our small business partnerships and one of our own programs!  In an effort to further…

Join Joe Drayton in his Walk for Equity

September 12, 2025

Joe Drayton, son of former Executive Director and Drayton House namesake Yvonne Drayton, is on a walk for equity. Donate today Joe writes: “My name…

2025 Women of Distinction Honorees Announced!

September 9, 2025

Congratulations to Honorees: Dr. Aminah Pilgrim Kathleen Mackenzie Rev. Karen LeBlanc Jaliyah Gonsalves, Spirit of Leadership Award Julia Monaghan, Yvonne M. Drayton Award Read more…

Announcing YWCA GRAND Parent Program

August 27, 2025

Approximately 2.5 million grandparents in the U.S. are solely responsible for the basic needs of their grandchildren. That’s why we’re excited to announce our new…

Join us for the Annual Membership Mixer!

August 8, 2025

Annual Members’ Mixer Monday, September 15, 2025 5:30 – 7 PM YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts 20 S 6th St, New Bedford FREE All ages welcome! Open to…

August is Make A Will Month

August 1, 2025

✍️ August is National Make A Will Month! Your will is more than a legal document—it’s a powerful tool for change. By creating your will,…

We were selected for Joe’s Original Fundraiser

July 31, 2025

We were selected for Joe’s Cause! All day every Thursday in August, when you mention us at Joe’s Original (61 State Rd, Dartmouth) we’ll receive 15%…

Statement on H.R.1

July 10, 2025

Dear Community Members,  As an organization that has been advocating for racial and gender equity since 1911, we at YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts are deeply disheartened…

Free Estate Planning Info Session

June 30, 2025

Estate Planning Info Session Tuesday, August 19, 2025 5:30 – 6:30 PM FREE YWCA Southeastern MA 20 South Sixth St New Bedford, MA 02740 Register…

Jordan Latham Named 2025 Commonwealth Heroine

June 30, 2025

Congratulations to Jordan Latham, our former Director of Advocacy and Resource Development, and current Women’s Alliance Member, for being named Class of 2025 Commonwealth Heroine…

YWCA Closed July 4

June 30, 2025

The YWCA Offices and YWKids will be closed Friday, July 4th for the holiday. We will return on Monday, July 7th with our regular hours.

YWKids Reads Frederick Douglass

June 25, 2025

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…

YWCA Closed 6/19 and 6/20

June 16, 2025

The YWCA offices and YWKids will be closed June 19 and 20 to celebrate the holiday

Gail Fortes Graduates from SouthCoast LEADS

June 10, 2025

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 Feedback from Women Age 18-30

May 28, 2025

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.…