Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)

We are Cambridge's anti-poverty agency. We provide a variety of wrap-around services to help people with public benefits, health insurance, financial education, housing, and more.

Teal background with a white line drawing of a house (CEOC's building on Inman Street), underneath is white lettering CEOC.
Hours of operation
Lunes: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Martes: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Miércoles: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Jueves: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Viernes: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Contact

CEOC Receptionist
617-868-2900

Ubicación

11 Inman Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
Estados Unidos

Mid Cambridge

Additional information

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; wellness support service; and public benefits assistance. CEOC’s staff speaks Haitian Creole, Amharic, Portuguese, Tigrinya, Spanish and English.

Last updated Abril 12, 2024.

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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 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, Medicare and dental plans through the Massachusetts Health Connector.

Program

Journey to Hope: CEOC's Wellness Support Service

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)

Mid Cambridge

Have you been feeling stressed or overwhelmed? CEOC has a service to help!

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 Food Pantry: Central Square

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 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 recertifications and interim reports. We can also help you resolve problems that may lead to loss or reduction of benefits.

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 and Coaching

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)

Mid Cambridge

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

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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, and EAEDC.

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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.