News / Blog

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…

Looking back at the Red Dress 2018

March 7, 2018

On Wednesday, February 28, 2018, YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts held it’s 15th Annual Red Dress Fashion Show at the Century House in Acushnet. The night began…

SouthCoast Today: Three organizations named Innovation Fund winners

January 26, 2018

By Aimee Chiavaroli achiavaroli@s-t.com Posted Jan 23, 2018 at 8:55 PM Updated Jan 23, 2018 at 9:16 PM    NEW BEDFORD — In the New Bedford Whaling Museum Harbor View Gallery Tuesday evening, community members…

The YWCA main office (Standish House) will be OPEN and YWkids will be CLOSED on Friday, January 5, 2018.

January 3, 2018

Friday, January 5, 2018. YWkids: CLOSED YWCA Standish House: OPEN at 9 a.m. Please stay warm and safe!  

Voices of Women: Sexual Harassment in the Work Place

January 3, 2018

Executive Director of the YWCA and Host of Dartmouth Community Television’s show, “Voices of Women,” guest stars Addy Pratt, Educational Outreach Coordinator for the New…

2017 YWCA Annual Meeting!

December 15, 2017

On November 30, 2017, YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts held the 2017 Annual Meeting at the Waypoint Event Center in New Bedford MA. Outgoing YWCA Board President…