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617-686-2998
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Samaritans
Our teen support text line connects young people up to age 24 with a peer they can talk to when they feel lonely, depressed, overwhelmed, or suicidal.
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Just A Start
We preserve and maintain affordable apartments that are home to low and moderate income Cambridge residents. Property management and community coordinators help ensure that everyone feels at home.
Registration required
The Home for Little Wanderers
This is a program that provides a drop-in center for homeless and street-involved youth, ages 14-24, in Harvard Square, Cambridge.
The Network/La Red
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.
Cambridge Public Library
We extend access to technology like Chromebook laptops and mobile WiFi hotspots by allowing patrons to check out devices.
Harvard University
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.
Application required
Cambridge Council on Aging
Our programs are offered to Cambridge home owners who are are over the age of 60 or a person with disabilities. Call 617-349-6220 for more information.
Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) and DHSP Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
We provide free and nutritionally balanced meals to Cambridge residents 18 years of age and under. There are vegetarian and non-vegetarian options offered at all meal sites!
Cambridge Camping Association
Cambridge Camping's CCAccess scholarship program makes unforgettable camp accessible to all, offering day and overnight options.
DHSP Childcare Afterschool Programs, DHSP Community Schools, and Cambridge Youth Programs (DHSP)
Cambridge residents with children in grades K-8 apply to DHSP Afterschool Programs through this lottery application. The lottery opens in April for the coming school year.
Solutions at Work
We offer a wide inventory of adult professional outfits and children's clothing and resources.
Riverside Community Care
The Riverside School – Milford and Riverside School – Needham are 766 approved and specialize in children with significant emotional difficulties and/or a psychiatric diagnosis.
We provide case management services, brief respite, one-on-one support for family members, and more to reduce or eliminate the time children with emotional disturbances spend in out-of-home placement.
Our team provides in-home intensive clinical case management and treatment for children with severe emotional disturbances who are at risk for out-of-home placement.
We provide services for children who have witnessed domestic violence and their non-offending parent.
National Eating Disorders Association
We can help you find what you need, offer screenings, treatment options, support groups, and more using our online screening tool.
SAMHSA Office of Behavioral Health
Our hotline helps prevent suicide by giving free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you and loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
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Food For Free and Cambridge Public Schools
We are hosting events distributing free fruits, vegetables, pantry staples, and more!
Thursday, February 5, 2026
1:30PM – 3PM
More dates available: Thursday, March 12, 2026 Thursday, April 9, 2026 Thursday, May 7, 2026 Thursday, June 4, 2026 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Harvard School of Dental Medicine's Students for Smiles Club and the Cambridge Public Library are hosting a free community event on oral health.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
6PM – 7:30PM
Community Charter School of Cambridge and Food For Free
Please stop by and pick up a variety of fresh produce and non-perishable items. This event is completely free and all are welcome!
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
2:30PM – 3:30PM
More dates available: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Wednesday, June 17, 2026