Employment Services Program: Massachusetts DTA
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
Outside CambridgeWe offer employment training and education programs for TAFDC clients including Young Parents Program, DTA Works Internship, Office of Refugee and Immigrants Program, and more!
Food Resource Guide
Cambridge in Motion and Cambridge Public Health Department
Our guide is a great way to learn about and connect to free and low-cost foods in Cambridge.
Massachusetts Department Veterans' Programs and Services
Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Outside CambridgeWe provide employment and training services to veterans and their families.
Sign Up for High School Equivalency Prep (HiSET/GED) and Reading, Writing and Math Classes
DHSP Community Learning Center
Tuesday, May 7 6pm – 8pm
Also: Tuesday, June 4 6pm – 8pm
Learn about our Reading/Writing, Math and Science classes for adults and take a placement test. Students work towards their high school equivalency (GED/HiSET) or just want to improve their skills.
Unemployment Assistance: Massachusetts DUA
Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Outside CambridgeYou can learn how to apply for temporary income through Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance programs by clicking the links on this page.
Volunteering Opportunities in Cambridge
Cambridge Volunteers
We work with hundreds of agencies across Cambridge that are in need of volunteers to help address different issues ranging from hunger to homelessness to education.
911 Disability Indicator Program
Cambridge Emergency Communications
The disability indicator program is a voluntary program that helps 911 call takers identify if a person calling needs special assistance during an emergency.
CEOC Free Tax Preparation
Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)
Mid CambridgeWe are an IRS certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) partner that provides free tax preparation for individuals and families with low to moderate income.
CEOC Housing Assistance
Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)
Mid CambridgeWe 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Information Sessions (English language learners)
DHSP Community Learning Center
Monday, May 13 4pm – 5pm
Also: Wednesday, May 22 4:30pm – 5:30pm; Thursday, June 13 4pm – 5pm; and Wednesday, June 26 3pm – 4pm
Learn about our CNA Training Programs for English language learners. Classes start in September!
City of Cambridge and De Novo Virtual Immigration Legal Screening Clinic
Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship (CIRC), De Novo Center for Justice and Healing, and City of Cambridge
Wednesday, May 15 8:30am – 12pm
Also: Wednesday, June 12 8:30am – 12pm; Wednesday, July 17 8:30am – 12pm; and Wednesday, August 21 8:30am – 12pm
Have questions about your immigration status?
Call: 617-405-5479
Drop-In Community Center
Cambridge Women's Center
Our drop-in is open to eight people at a time. Check website for updated hours. Use a computer, cook in the kitchen, get help from a volunteer, pick up food & supplies, T-passes, clothing closet.
Emergency Food Pantry
East End House
East CambridgeThe Food Pantry provides individuals and families in need with fresh fruits and vegetables, canned and dry goods, meats, and dairy products.
Food Pantry: Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House (MFNH)
Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House (MFNH)
The PortThe Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House food services program provides emergency food to over 16,000 individuals and families each year.
JAS Financial Opportunity Program
Just A Start
Wellington HarringtonThe Just-A-Start Financial Opportunity Program offers free financial coaching from an accredited financial counselor to help people define and reach their financial goals.
Keep The Keys
On The Rise
Mid CambridgeKeep The Keys is a housing stabilization program for On The Rise women, trans, and non-binary people who transition out of homeless and into housing of their own.
Meal Program: Faith Kitchen
Faith Lutheran Church
The PortWe distribute free, prepared to-go meals twice each month on the second and last Tuesday evenings.
Meals Program: CommonCare Meals Ministry
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Mid CambridgeSince 1999, the CommonCare Meals Ministry has been offering community meals that are open to all.
Meals Program: Harvard Square Churches
Find It Cambridge
Mid CambridgeThe Harvard Square Churches Meal Program operates a community supper each Thursday evening at Christ Church Cambridge.
Meals Program: Loaves and Fishes
Loaves and Fishes Meals
CambridgeportEvery Saturday, we open our place to the people in need and provide them with hot meals.
Meals Program: Salvation Army Soup Kitchen
Salvation Army
CambridgeportDuring COVID-19, we'll be distributing bagged meals at the door for people to take home.
Programs and Services at AIDS Action Committee
AIDS Action Committee
CambridgeportOur programs are designed for those most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Counseling
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)
The PortShort-term individual, couples, family, and group counseling with licensed clinicians & trained counselors for survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse, and partners, families, and friends.
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Hotline
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)
Our highly trained and supervised volunteer counselors and staff are available to talk with survivors ages 12+, their families and friends, and providers about sexual assault, harassment, and abuse.
Cambridge Energy-Savings Programs
Community Development Department and All in Energy
Our City programs connect renters, homeowners and landlords to resources that help save money on their utility bills while also addressing climate change through renewable energy and efficiency.