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The Association for the Relief of Aged Women of New Bedford

The Association for the Relief of Aged Women of New Bedford

Vision

Elderly women in our community will live well and with dignity.

Mission

We furnish financial assistance,provide friendship,
and promote the welfare and relief of low-income elderly women.

We do this by:

  • Investing in and collaborating with our community partners to identify and address women’s unmet needs.
  • Meeting our beneficiaries’ needs through one time, intermittent or ongoing financial support.
  • Providing friendship to women through social visits.

 SUPPORT

ARAW directly supports individual women, as well as programs,
within the Greater New Bedford area. Support may include, but is not limited to:

  • Direct financial support for daily living needs
  • Advocacy and referrals to community resources
  • Social gathering and lunches
  • Transportation

 The Association’s primary purpose is to improve the quality of life of elderly women

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