Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)

We are Cambridge's anti-poverty agency.

Teal colored Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC) logo, which is a picture of our house with our foundation written out "Challenging poverty's causes and impacts"
Hours of operation
Monday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Contact

CEOC Receptionist
617-868-2900

Location

11 Inman Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

Mid Cambridge

Additional information

Our mission is to eliminate poverty's causes and impacts to help individuals and families achieve economic security. Our services include: housing advocacy and eviction prevention; food pantry; assistance in applying for SNAP/Food Stamp; applying for and renewing health insurance; free tax preparation; financial coaching; FAFSA and college financial aid assistance. CEOC’s staff speaks Haitian Kreyol, Amharic, Portuguese, French, Spanish and English.

Last updated December 1, 2022.

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Current programs

Program

CEOC Food Pantry: North Cambridge

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)

Baldwin, Cambridge Highlands, Neighborhood 9, and North Cambridge

Our Food Pantry offers fresh vegetables, fruits, cereals, canned goods, eggs and frozen meats for families and individuals who need some support.

Program

CEOC Health Insurance Assistance

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)

Mid Cambridge

We can help you with applying for health insurance like MassHealth, Health Connector plans, Health Safety Net and dental plans through the Massachusetts Health Connector.

Program

CEOC Food Pantry

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)

Mid Cambridge

Our Food Pantry offers fresh vegetables, fruits, cereals, canned goods, eggs and frozen meats for families and individuals who need some support.

Program

CEOC SNAP/Food Stamp Assistance

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)

Mid Cambridge

We offer help in applying for SNAP/Food Stamps or completing annual recertification. In addition, our advocates can help you resolve problems that may lead to loss or reduction of benefits.

Program

CEOC Free Tax Preparation

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)

Mid Cambridge

We are an IRS certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) partner that provides free tax preparation for individuals and families with low to moderate income.

Program

CEOC Housing Assistance

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)

Mid Cambridge

We can help you with many housing-related services, including signing up for the Cambridge Affordable Housing list, preventing eviction, resolving issues with property managers, and more.

Program

CEOC College and FAFSA Assistance

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)

Mid Cambridge

We help individuals fill out their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) so they can get the most financial aid for which they are eligible.

Program

CEOC Financial Education

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)

Mid Cambridge

We provide financial education to help individuals achieve their financial goals.

Program

CEOC Public Benefits Assistance

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)

Mid Cambridge

We help people apply for and resolve problems with Social Security, SSI, SSDI, TAFDC, EAEDC, MassHealth and Medicare.

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Program

Rise Up Cambridge

Office of Mayor Siddiqui, City of Cambridge, Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC), and Cambridge Community Foundation

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All eligible Cambridge families with kids can now apply to receive $500 a month for 18 months.

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Event

Housed in Cambridge: Mastering Your Credit Score

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC), Just A Start, Community Development Department, and Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)

Learn how to access your reports and credit score for free, along with a checklist of tasks to improve your score and advocate for yourself around your credit report.

Event

City Council Candidates' Forum

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC), YWCA Cambridge, and Transition House, Inc.

Mid Cambridge

The Forum will focus on the impacts of poverty and income inequality on community life, solutions for the City's affordable housing crisis and human rights.