Public Benefits and Community Assistance, Summer Camps and Activities

We bring together students from Harvard College and surrounding universities with kids from Cambridge's different neighborhoods.

This is a program that provides a drop-in center for homeless and street-involved youth, ages 14-24, in Harvard Square, Cambridge.

We understand the importance of community and the power of compassion. As a 100% volunteer-run program, we are committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and families in Cambridge, MA.

We provide a list of all upcoming opportunities for children ages 0-11; regular activities include story times, arts, musical, and dance events and more in our Children's Room.

The Longfellow Summer Arts Festival brings music, poetry, and community to the East Lawn of the Longfellow House on Sunday afternoons through the summer. All events are free and open to the public.

When people come in we can help them use their digital devices (smartphones, tablets, computers), apply for services online, learn digital literacy and safety/privacy tips, and get access to devices.

Safehome: Up to 1 month stay in a confidential location for an individual or family.
Transitional Housing: Up to two years of rental assistance for up to 16 survivors and their families.

We extend access to technology like Chromebook laptops and mobile WiFi hotspots by allowing patrons to check out devices.

We offer summer camps with classes in art, cooking, dance, drama, film, music, writing and photography .

We offer case management and counseling services for Cambridge residents over the age of 60 and their caregivers.

We are a student-run civil legal aid organization committed to providing free representation to low-income and marginalized communities in the Greater Boston area.

During the school year, CRLS students can come to the Youth Employment Center (Room 2101, 2nd floor) during any lunch and some days after school to seek help in finding employment.

We can help you find out if you're paying too much for your electricity bill and find the best programs to help you save money.

We offer safe and fun summer programming for Cambridge children and youth in Kindergarten - 8th grade that are located in school buildings and youth centers across Cambridge.

We host a fun and challenging program for young artists entering grades 7-9 who have a desire to expand their knowledge in the visual arts.

We offer children a 24-hour overnight camp to develop and practice leadership and life skills that will impact their future in education, family, career, and in their communities

We offer a wide variety of summer programming for elementary, middle, and high school students interested in all aspects of theater. Please check out our offerings.

A fun summer program for 7th and 8th graders to learn about ecology, genetics, chemistry, bioengineering, and more.

Known as universal preschool, we provide free preschool to Cambridge 4 year-olds and some 3 year-olds beginning in September.

The War Memorial Recreation Center provides residents access to a state of the art, fully accessible, and climate controlled facility for recreational activities.

NSM's Choral Program offers vocal music for children ages 5-17.

We specialize in 1-on-1 virtual and in-home SAT/ACT tutoring.

We offer 30 hours of tutoring that covers strategies and techniques for efficient, effective studying; time and self-management skills; improving concentration and memory; organization; and test prep.

The CLC offers five levels of English conversation, grammar, reading, and writing classes for Cambridge residents. There are daytime and evening classes. We do not offer online-only classes.

We bring robotics, coding, engineering, and design to life—shaping your child’s future through hands-on learning.
Join our afterschool studio with flexible open enrollment or convenient monthly memberships.

We are a comprehensive after-school educational enrichment and work-readiness program that includes paid workshops for low-income preteens and teens in Cambridge public housing.

We are offering virtual tutoring in all subject levels (K thru 12), including ACT/SAT test prep and foreign languages.