New Bedford Family Resource Center

06/04/2026

📅✨ June is packed with family fun at the Family Resource Center!

Join us this month for opportunities to connect, learn, and enjoy time together. From supporting fathers and strengthening families to hands-on activities and community resources, there's something for everyone.

👨‍👧‍👦 June 3 – Strong Fathers, Strong Families
🚚 June 13 – Touch-A-Truck
🍩 June 16 – Dads & Donuts
🥫 June 24 – Dads Food Pick-Up

We look forward to seeing you throughout the month! For more information or to register for an event, contact the Family Resource Center.

06/04/2026

Check out this month's schedule for the Full Plate Project

📣 🥕 Our Community Market Pickup schedules for June are online in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
For more info on the Full Plate Project visit: https://buff.ly/NRsnhr8

06/03/2026

🚚🚒🚓 Touch a Truck is back!

Join United Way of Greater New Bedford for a FREE family-friendly Touch a Truck event on Friday, June 13, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School!

Children of all ages will have the opportunity to explore a variety of vehicles up close, meet the people who operate them, and enjoy a fun morning of hands-on learning and discovery.

📅 Friday, June 13
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Greater New Bedford Regional Voc-Tech High School
💲 FREE Admission

Bring the whole family and get ready to climb, explore, and learn!

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈✨

At United Way of Greater New Bedford, we believe that a strong community is one where everyone feels safe, valued, and celebrated for exactly who they are.

This month and every month, we stand with the LGBTQ+ community, honoring the history, celebrating the joy, and remaining committed to fostering an inclusive Southcoast where everyone can thrive. 💛

05/29/2026

Our office is closed this afternoon, our team is volunteering at Sharing the Harvest Community Farm today!

05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be closed as we take time to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

05/18/2026

Looking for ways to give back in your community? 🌟

With Volunteer SouthCoast, you can:
✔️ Find local volunteer opportunities
✔️ Track your volunteer hours and impact
✔️ Connect with causes you care about
✔️ Make a real difference right here in our community

Whether you have a few hours or want to get involved year-round, there’s an opportunity for everyone to help strengthen the SouthCoast community. Get started today at www.volunteersouthcoast.org!

VSC is a free service provided by United Way of Greater New Bedford.

Start volunteering today and see the impact you can make! 💙

05/12/2026

🚜✨ Touch-a-Truck Event — FREE Family Fun! ✨🚒

Join us for an exciting Touch-a-Truck event at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School on Saturday, June 13th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM!

Bring the whole family and get up close with a variety of awesome vehicles—trucks, emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and more. Kids can explore, climb aboard, and meet the people who operate these amazing machines!

✅ FREE admission
✅ Hands-on fun
✅ Great photo opportunities
✅ Perfect for all ages

Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this fun-filled morning! 🎉

📍 GNBVT
🕙 10 AM – Noon
📅 Saturday, June 13th

We can’t wait to see you there! 🚧🚑🚜

05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate all who nurture, guide, support, and love. 💐

Happy Mother’s Day to moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, foster moms, adoptive moms, godmothers, mother figures, and caregivers of every kind. We honor those raising children, those who have raised generations, those hoping to become mothers, and those carrying the memory of loved ones today.

Thank you for the countless ways you show up with compassion, strength, patience, and care. Your impact reaches farther than you know. ❤️

05/09/2026

This morning we're hosting Wild Wonders alongside New Bedford Community Connections Coalition for families to have a sensory- friendly experience at the zoo. 💙