Arts and Culture, Homelessness Supports

We use history to catalyze the connections that make Cambridge more vibrant and cohesive.

Fresh Pond Reservation is managed by the Cambridge Water Department. The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) is a municipally owned and operated water utility serving over 119,000 permanent residents.

The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, kink, polyamorous, and queer communities.

We present feature films, documentaries, animation, and shorts from around the world for both adults and children to capture the mind and stimulate discussion!

We help adults, children and families in Southeastern Massachusetts thrive with major life challenges like mental illness, disabilities, homelessness, substance use, and difficulties of aging.

We use a robust community-based approach to partner with families to help African refugees and immigrants thrive socially, professionally, and economically.

We strive to cultivate an engaged community of youth whose powerful artistic voices transform their lives, their neighborhoods, and their worlds.

A friendly & inclusive community music school offering private lessons, group classes, and ensembles for all ages.

Onsite & online interactive classes, workshops, and cultural events in dance, fitness, martial arts, music, theater, and more, for all ages and abilities, by our talented and diverse faculty members!

We are Cambridge's primary access point to permanent supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

NuVu is a project-based high school serving the greater Boston area. Our students focus deeply on one studio at a time—setting aside textbooks and rote learning for a distinctive hands-on learning experience.

We provide pro bono legal services to people who are homeless and low-income, as well as to the nonprofits and agencies that serve them.

We are a daycare center and preschool program for ages 0-5 with an after school program for ages 5-12.

A unified system with a strong main library and six active branch libraries each tailored to the unique needs of its neighborhood.

We promote and maintain socioeconomic diversity in Cambridge by supporting low-, moderate-, and middle-income residents through preserving and expanding affordable rental and homeownership programs.

We provide social services: from providing food, disaster relief, assistance for disabled people, outreach, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children.

We offer a unique opportunity for children and adults to perform musical theater together. Our productions are brilliant, original, fully-sung works that are compelling and accessible for all ages.

We support and empower community members experiencing homelessness through material aid, access to resources, and advocacy.

Cambridge Science Festival is a week-long celebration of science in all its forms. This year’s festival comprises more than 275 free events & activities from Monday September 23 to Sunday September 29

Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that produces professional ballet performances and offers ballet classes for children and adults of all ages and levels.

We provide and preserve affordable housing, offer education and training for youth and adults, and build community engagement.

We provide vibrant and active, open spaces in Kendall Square at MIT where people can meet, bump into each other, and connect using outdoor movies, pedestrian pathways, a stage, programming, and more!

We offer afterschool, art classes, and summer opportunities for children and youth.

We are a church providing services outside of Central, Harvard, and Porter Squares geared towards street outreach year-round, in all seasons and all weather.

We are theatrical art facility located in Central Square with two award-winning professional companies - The Nora Theatre Company and the Underground Railway Theater.

We produce the Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts each Summer where counselors encourage hard work, risk taking, and the joy of performing through intensive workshops.

Aside from our church services, we host the Project Manna Food Pantry to support those most in-need in accordance with the teachings of our faith.