Media Arts and Production, Physical Health and Nutrition, Financial Assistance

We offer employment training and education programs for TAFDC clients including Young Parents Program, DTA Works Internship, Office of Refugee and Immigrants Program, and more!

Our guide is a great way to learn about and connect to free and low-cost foods in Cambridge.

You can learn how to apply for temporary income through Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance programs by clicking the links on this page.

We offer in-person and online classes for adults in a variety of subjects and specialties each season.

We help people pay for theirwinter heating bills if they are from low-income households in Cambridge and Somerville.

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.

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.

We help people apply for and resolve problems with Social Security, SSI, SSDI, TAFDC, and EAEDC.

We offer a food services program that provides emergency food to over 16,000 individuals and families each year.

We currently provide lists of resources, information, and legal advice for people of color and immigrants.

We provide lunch at noon every day and a continental breakfast six days each week through our drop-in Day Shelter.

The Just-A-Start Financial Opportunity Program offers free financial coaching from an accredited financial counselor to help people define and reach their financial goals.

We work to stabilize housing for eligible Cambridge tenants through mediation and dispute resolution services.

We help ensure that all young people have the financial information and resources necessary to find an affordable path to and through college.

This guide contains Mental Health and Domestic Violence resources for immigrant families in Cambridge.

We promote Community, Housing, Access, and Independence for children and adults of all abilities, strengths, and needs.

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.

This list contains several programs that provide low-cost or free internet and phone services to low-income households and individuals, including the Lifeline Program and Comcast Internet Essentials.

We provide nutritional counseling, healthy food benefits, workshops, education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health and community resources at no cost to eligible Massachusetts families.

We issue temporary Cambridge disability parking permits to residents and individuals who work in Cambridge.

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

Our team of social workers can help make referrals to community services, help you complete applications, navigate resources, and help connect you to mental health or substance misuse programs.

Port Arise is here to provide support to our community through uplifting families.

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.

SNAP benefits are provided by the federal government and administered by DTA.

This pocket guide contains information on many different types of resources that may be useful to individuals and families who are homeless

We work with individuals and families who need help with their housing.