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The SouthCoast Chamber recently recognized the significant contributions and achievements of the region’s businesses with the presentation of the 2019 APEX Awards in the categories…
YWCA SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICS POSITION: Residential Case Manager STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Oversee the day-to-day operations of YWCA residential programs SUPERVISION: Reports to…
YWCA Southeastern MA to expand policy advocacy work with new position funded by Women’s Fund NEW BEDFORD, MA – The Women’s Fund recently awarded a…
At the February School Committee meeting, six middle school girls asked New Bedford’s mayor, superintendent, and school committee to consider the issue of menstrual…
Dartmouth Community Television’s, Voices of Women, hosted by Gail Fortes, invited 4 women on the show to discuss the Bechdel Test for the show’s “Oscars 2019 Special.” …
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts is holding its 16th Annual Red Dress Fashion Show to raise awareness of heart disease in women. All proceeds from the event benefit the YWCA…
Due to impending weather and early dismissal from New Bedford Public Schools tomorrow, Tuesday, February 12, 2019, YWkids will be CLOSED.
Do you enjoy working with children, families and are ready to put your leadership skills to good use? YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts is now hiring for…
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts is holding its 16th Annual Red Dress Fashion Show to raise awareness of heart disease in women. All proceeds from the event benefit the YWCA HEARTplus Program. …
What an extraordinary journey it has been to see the plans for the Under One Roof blue prints made into a tangible reality. For the…
Dartmouth Community Television’s talk show, Voices of Women hosted by YWCA Executive Director, Gail Fortes interviewed four women from the Leading Ladies program. The Leading Ladies…
Dear Friend, “I really like the staff and the new friends I’ve made. They’ve helped make school so much better.” – Victoria,…
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…
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…
On November 6, 2018, polling stations will be open across the state of Massachusetts. As part of the YWCA mission to eliminate racism, empower…
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…
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts has collaborated nationally with other organizations to register people to vote for National Voter Registration Day! National Voter Registration Day began…
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…
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…
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…