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Soul Calling: New Bedford woman hosts transformative healing retreats in Dartmouth - August 2025

When the world locked down during the COVID-19 pandemic, a local licensed social worker, artist, and educator felt a deep calling as she witnessed the stress and pain shared by her community.

As the director of Bristol Community College Women's Center, Iva Brito recognized the urgent need for a restorative space dedicated to healing and self-discovery. Thus, the Soul Calling Retreat was born…read more

Artist, Poet, Actress, Educator, Activist, Iva Brito, is a Cape Verdean-American visual and performing artist. As a native of Cabo Verde, Iva channels her nostalgic… read more

Iva Brito is the inaugural Director of Bristol Community College Women’s Center… read more

Women’s Center Director at Bristol creates the first Women of Color Family Night… read more

Iva Brito is receives South Coast Emerging Leader Award… read more