Health and Wellness, Disabilities and Special Needs

The Recreation Department provides quality, affordable and accessible recreational opportunities for residents of all ages in well-designed and maintained facilities.

We are carrying on the legacy of the Kennedy Longfellow School's values of inclusion, service, and social justice by providing support, resources, and compassionate services to families in need.

We rescue fresh food that might otherwise go to waste and distribute it within the local emergency food system where it can reach those in need.

OWD offers employment programs for both young people and adults to help them build skills, gain access to opportunities, and work towards the careers they seek.

Serving both the cities of Cambridge and Somerville, the Home Energy Assistance Program assists low-income households with winter heating costs incurred between November 1 and April 30.

Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) empowers youth with disabilities to reach their full potential by providing transformative programs.

We offer diverse, high-quality programs promoting leadership and youth development through enrichment activities, unique experiences, and opportunities to develop relationships with adults and peers.

We develop policy and program recommendations aimed at improving the quality of life for children, youth and families in the City of Cambridge.

We are a collaborative office implementing the Cambridge Preschool Program and helping families find early childhood supports. Our work and team are shared jointly by CPS and the City of Cambridge.

Parents Forum is a non-profit, community-based organization that provides workshops focusing on emotional awareness.

Free family support programming for families living in Cambridge with children birth through 8 years old.

We provide map navigation education to children and families through fun games and events based on the sport of orienteering.

We are a grassroots, volunteer-run, non-profit, support, education, and advocacy group. We advocate for better treatment, timely services, and a continuum of care for persons with mental illness.

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 variety of programs which provide Mental Health Supports and Services for ages 3-21 and their famlies.

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

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 are responsible for a wide range of activities designed to meet the City's need for a diversified and thriving economic base.

We provide various basketball programs for youth and coaches.