On Friday, September 25, 2009 the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts will host its 4th Annual Sizzlin’ Salsa Dance Party in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The Sizzlin’ Salsa Dance Party is a fundraising event to benefit YWCA leadership development programs for young women. The event will incorporate Latin music, food and dance—and you don’t even need to know how to Salsa to join in the fun.



Johnny and Felicita Giraldo from Boston’s, Salsa y Control Dance Company will be back by popular demand to teach the group Salsa dance lessons. Guests will enjoy a Spanish buffet from area restaurants, a salsa showcase, chances to win great prizes, live entertainment from Flamenco guitarist, Brian Mello and dancing throughout the night with a mix of music by DJ Eric Lopes.

The evening will be hosted at The Sky Room in Howland Place, 651 Orchard Street in New Bedford from 8pm to 1am. Sponsors include, “La Salsa” Lead Sponsors: Salsa y Control and JustIn Advertising, “El Mambo” Sponsors: Brian Mello Music, Bufftree Building Company, and UMASS Dartmouth, Office of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Outreach.

For tickets: go to www.ywcasema.org or pick-up at the YWCA, 20 South Sixth Street, New Bedford. Tickets are $25 per person (21+ adult). For more information call Athena Mota at the YWCA: 508-999-3255.

The YWCA focuses its efforts towards its Mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. The goal of the fundraiser is to support programs for the leadership development of young women. Helping ensure the success of young women is a commitment the YWCA has maintained since its founding. By providing young women the opportunities to learn about character, competence and strength, the YWCA is helping young women become informed and active leaders in our communities.

YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts

The YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts was founded in 1911.  The Mission of the YWCA speaks to the elimination of racism and the empowerment of women.  The YWCA has undergone major changes nationally, regionally and locally, but it has continued “to create opportunities for women’s growth leadership and power” since its inception. 

The organization adopted its One Imperative in 1970, “to thrust our collective power toward the elimination of racism wherever it exists and by any means necessary” and continues to work to that goal internally and throughout its service area.  The Board of Directors and staff reflect the diversity of the area with a concentrated effort to have many locales served.

The YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts serves the region surrounding Greater New Bedford including communities south of Brockton, east to Provincetown and west to Attleboro.  The YWCA is one of 300 local associations of the YWCA USA, incorporated individually and operated autonomously by a Board of Directors elected by the general membership.

The programs and services of the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts are identified in five areas.  They are Advocacy, Adult Services, Wellness for Women and Girls, the Women’s Collaborative Project and Youth Services.

Mission:

The YWCA is a women’s membership movement nourished by its roots in the Christian faith and sustained by the richness of many beliefs and values. 

Strengthened by diversity, the Association draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women’s growth, leadership and power in order to attain a common vision:  Peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people.

The Association will thrust its collective power toward the elimination of racism wherever it exists and by any means necessary.

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