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On behalf of the YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts, I want to express our deepest gratitude. I hope you had a nice end to 2025 with your loved ones over the past few weeks! As I reflect on the past year, four words rise to the surface: resiliency, change, strength, and...

YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts is excited to announce the additional promotions of three long-standing YWCA leaders to support Maricelis Ortiz in her new Chief Executive Officer role. Maricelis, who served as the organization's Chief Operating Officer for two years,...

YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts is excited to announce the promotion of Maricelis Ortiz to Chief Executive Officer, September 8th, 2025. After an extensive search process, the YWCA Board of Directors is confident that Maricelis, who has served as the organization's...

Join us for the 1st Annual YWCA Dominoes Tournament & Block Party on Friday, August 22nd from 5:30 – 8:30 PM at the YWCA Main Site, 38 Lawrence St., Lawrence. We are hosting an official Dominoes Tournament for only $25 per player. Player tickets include food,...

Announcing that we are officially seeking the next Chief Executive Officer at the YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts Office Are you a passionate and visionary leader ready to drive meaningful social change? Do you believe in the power of empowering women and eliminating...

Join us for the 43rd Annual YWCA NEMA Tribute to Women, Thursday, May 14th, 2026, from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Andover Country Club!Every spring, the YWCA seeks nominations for women who have made a difference in their work and community. A hallmark of Tribute is that...

Dive into the world of swimming at the YWCA! The British Swim School is joining forces with the YWCA in Lawrence, MA. Our recently renovated, regulation-size indoor heated pool is a valuable resource for individuals of all ages in our programs. It...

In 2022, The Women’s Foundation of Boston awarded YWCA Northeastern MA a Catalyst Grant to support the development of the program director. Girls Center provides STEM programming for girls aged 10-14. Read More: YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts - Women's Foundation of...

YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts will host its 7th Annual Fall Fest on Thursday night, featuring raffles, games, entertainment, and refreshments. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the fundraiser will highlight the YWCA’s work promoting peace, justice, and...

Haverhill Stem’s “Blast in the Grass” golf tournament helped raise $10,000 for the YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts, dedicated to combating violence and racism in Greater Haverhill. Stem, a cannabis retailer, hosted 200 guests on Aug. 5th at Renaissance Golf Club in...

The YWCA hosted its annual Tribute to Women Luncheon at the Andover Country Club. Each May, the YWCA of Northeastern Massachusetts honors a select group of remarkable women who contribute to the communities within our service areas. Read More: STEPPING OUT: YWCA...

Since 1983, the YWCA’s Tribute to Women awards luncheon has recognized nearly 850 Merrimack Valley women leaders from all walks of life. Organizers say a hallmark of the event is that the women cover a broad spectrum of fields and industries and make varied...

The 21-year-old mother of two who was killed in Lawrence on Christmas Day will be remembered in a candlelight vigil on Thursday, Jan. 4. Diomaris Mejia was found dead at her Lawrence apartment. Read More: Candlelight Memorial Set For Mom Of 2 Killed On Christmas Day...

The United Way of Massachusetts Bay announced it will grant $56M in grants to 124 organizations in an effort to eradicate the conditions that lead to poverty and economic injustice. The YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts is thankful to be one of the 124 companies doing...

Concerns about the spread of COVID-19 dominate the headlines, but the YWCA of Northeastern Massachusetts also remains busy tracking other women’s health issues. The Haverhill YWCA, at 107 Winter St., seeks to expand its health program to cover chronic disease...