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We’ve been selected by the Shaw’s GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program!

May 23, 2024

For all of June, we receive $1 for every GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag purchased at Shaw’s in Dartmouth (15 State Road, Dartmouth,…

21st Annual Red Dress Fashion Show

March 7, 2024

Thank you to all who attended, donated, sponsored, and supported the 21st Annual Red Dress Fashion Show! It was another successful year, with more attendees…

Women of Distinction Nominations Open

February 29, 2024

  The YWCA is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Women of Distinction Awards The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards inspire others to achieve by…

Gail Fortes Celebrates 30 Years of Service

February 16, 2024

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Gail Fortes, for 30 years of service to the YWCA and the Southeastern Massachusetts community! On Monday, members of the…

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.

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…

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 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…

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…