The Communal Space - New Bedford

02/28/2024

02/16/2024

Exciting Announcement! 🎉 ⁠
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Our website is officially up and running! 💻 After a long journey, we’re thrilled to share that this phase of our process is complete. It’s been a labor of love, but seeing our vision come to life makes it all worth it. ⁠
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One of our big goals for this year was to revamp our platform and give our site a fresh new look, and we’re thrilled to say that we’ve achieved that! 🌟 But that’s not all - we also made it a priority to give back to our community. Last year, we envisioned donating onesies to the NICU, and we’re overjoyed that we were able to make that happen. 💕⁠
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But wait, there’s more! We have plenty of exciting projects in the works here at FOGO, and we can’t wait to share them with all of you. ⁠
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Stay tuned for updates - you won’t want to miss what’s coming next!

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02/15/2024

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Latinas in the South Coast is bringing together a community of powerful women looking to support, network, engage, inspire, economically empower, and celebrate each other.

Are you ready for our next event? Stay Tuned for more details!

📸: Mercado’s Snapshots

02/13/2024

Learn about no-cost training available to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Attend the info at Quincy College sponsored by MassHire South Shore.

Join us for an information session sponsored by MassHire South Shore to learn about the no-cost training available for individuals interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. The session will take place on February 15, 2024, at 10 AM at the Quincy College Plymouth Campus located at 36 Cordage Circle Plymouth, MA. Follow the link to register now: https://buff.ly/3unYxMp

02/12/2024

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New Bedford's Brown Suga Stationery and owner Jaden Teixeira were recently awarded a $25,000 grant.

02/11/2024

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02/09/2024

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Get to know Bryce Burke, a 2023 MTTI HVAC Graduate*. MTTI is a family-owned and operated Career School, that has a main campus located in Seekonk, MA, and sa...

02/06/2024

3rd Annual Black Presently - People of Color in Offshore Wind
, February 7th, 5 pm to 7 pm LIVE FREE STREAM!

Are you eager to dive into the thriving offshore wind industry? Would you love to explore the diverse array of roles available for residents to kickstart their careers? Are you curious about how those colossal offshore wind turbines operate?

Join us for enlightening conversations with trailblazers in and around the offshore wind sector. Discover the unique stories and pathways through which People of Color can tap into the burgeoning opportunities within the offshore wind landscape. Explore the initiatives and support available to New Bedford residents and delve into the cutting-edge National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI), a state-of-the-art training and certification facility that Bristol Community College has built in New Bedford.

We're thrilled to have some fantastic Special Guests:

Dana Rebeiro, Massachusetts Liaison, Vineyard Wind
Marvin Brown, Chief Strategy Officer, IWNL Energy, LLC
Samia Walker, Executive Director, EforAll SouthCoast
Erik Andrade, Industry Trainer, Oceantic Network

Meet the WindWorks Team:

Stephanie Cerritos-Rivas, Ambassador, WindWorks Campaign
Peter Lonelle Walker, Co-Campaign Manager, WindWorks Campaign
Don Burton, Co-Campaign Manager, WindWorks Campaign

Visit WindWorksforyou.com or follow for more information.

Be sure to like our pages to get the latest updates from WindWorks For You - Offshore Wind Resources and The Communal Space - New Bedford

02/06/2024

Yet another classic for your listening pleasure during this Black History Month. Tap in with Public Enemy - Fear of a Black Planet and lose yourself in the powerful messaging combined with rhythmic deep healing—a soundtrack for empowerment touching on social issues particular to the brown and black communities. Dive into the breakdown of institutional racism, classism, equity, and more on this legendary project. 👑❤️🖤💚