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From YWCA USA: YWCA USA Unveils Key Findings on Women’s Priorities During Critical GOTV Period

October 29, 2018

October 1, 2018 Economic Concerns, Gender- and Race-Based Discrimination and Sexual Harassment, Healthcare, and Gun Violence Top the List October 1, 2018 Catherine Beane 703.608.1404…

From SouthCoast Today! Letter: Women telling their assault stories will empower them.

October 17, 2018

Posted on October 15, 2018 at 6:46 “The last week has seen scores of women coming out.  Not women coming out in the sense of…

Save the date and vote on November 6, 2018! Ballot question information available.

October 3, 2018

  On November 6, 2018,  polling stations will be open across the state of Massachusetts.  As part of the YWCA mission to eliminate racism, empower…

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 3, 2018

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, “An average of 20 people per minute experience intimate partner physical…

Voter Registration: Deadline to register to vote is October 17, 2018!

September 21, 2018

  YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts has collaborated nationally with other organizations  to register people to vote for National Voter Registration Day! National Voter Registration Day began…

Become a member of the YWCA today!

July 18, 2018

Please become a YWmember today and help improve the lives of people throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Through your individual contribution of $25.00, the YWCA is able…

YWCA USA: Families Belong Together- Stop Traumatizing Children

June 25, 2018

Families Belong Together: Stop Traumatizing Children June 20, 2018 “Donde esta mi mamita? Donde esta mi tia? Dile que me portare bien.” “Where is my…

Voices of Women: Women’s Advocacy Day 2018

June 11, 2018

Dartmouth Community Television’s show, “Voices of Women” hosted by Gail Fortes, filmed the Women’s Advocacy Day segment on May 16, 2018. Women’s Advocacy Day took…

YWCA Highlighted in the Children’s Investment Fund Newsletter!

June 11, 2018

Please click the link below to read the full article! “ “On April 27, the YWCA of Southeastern MA hosted a groundbreaking event at its…

2018 Women of Distinction Awards

June 11, 2018

          The 2018 Women of Distinction Awards was held on May 30, 2018 at Rachel’s Lakeside! The food was delicious and…

YWCA Board Vice President, Melissa Costa helps police force keep at-risk youth out of jail.

May 25, 2018

YWCA Board Vice President was highlighted in the Turn to 10 news. NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — “The New Bedford Police Department is helping at-risk…

YWCA Under One Roof Campaign: We have broken ground!

April 30, 2018

From SouthCoast Today: YWCA rejoices as expansion set to start Monday in New Bedford! NEW BEDFORD – Jovial voices filled the yard at the YWCA…

YWCA will be breaking ground on April 27, 2018!

April 9, 2018

Register for Women’s Advocacy Day 2018!

April 9, 2018

Please join the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, Women’s Fund Southeastern Massachusetts and all of the various constituents from the Southeastern Massachusetts region to attend Women’s Advocacy…

WPRI 12 Special Feature: Stand Up To Abuse, How Survivor Ashley Bendiksen Helps Teens

April 2, 2018

The YWCA is deeply saddened by the loss of former YWCA Director and Board President, Louise Sawyer

March 23, 2018

      Gone but Never Forgotten………   On March 7, 2018, former YWCA Director and Board President, Louise Sawyer died one day shy of…

Registration for Sister 2 Sister 2018 is open!

March 21, 2018

Are you ready for a day filled with activities at UMASS Dartmouth?! Save the Date for May 5, 2018 To REGISTER ONLINE please click HERE!…

Voices of Women: Oscar Special 2018

March 13, 2018

Dartmouth Community Television’s Voices of Women show hosted by Gail Fortes, along with guest hosts, YWCA Board President, Dr. Juli Parker, YWCA Board Member, Jane…

ALL YWCA Sites will be CLOSED: Tuesday, March 13, 2018

March 12, 2018

Due to impending storm, all YWCA sites and programs  will be closed on Tuesday March 13, 2018. Please stay warm and safe!  

Woman of Distinction Awards: May 30, 2018

March 9, 2018

        Please click HERE to purchase tickets     YWCA Southeastern MA Women of Distinction Hall of Fame 2010, Women of Distinction…