RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
Our 24/7 hotline helps survivors and their loved ones by connecting them to a RAINN support specialist or a local center from RAINN’s network +1,000 sexual assault service providers.
Rambax MIT
MIT Open Space Programming
Sunday, May 5 3pm – 4pm
This outdoor performance features Rambax MIT, an ensemble dedicated to learning the art of sabar, a vibrant drum and dance tradition of the Wolof people of Senegal, West Africa.
Read to a Dog (Boudreau)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, May 9 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Read with Ana the Therapy Dog!
Reading Genetic Tea Leaves (Free Hybrid Lecture)
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture and Harvard Museum of Natural History
Thursday, May 2 6pm – 7pm
Can we rely on genetics to predict someone's traits, health risks, and even future events in their life? In this free hybrid lecture, join Dr. Molly Przeworski as she dives into this nuanced question.
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Volunteering
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine
We provide a platform for volunteers to recover excess food from businesses and transport it to local human service agencies.
Résumé and Job Application Support (Central Square)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 8 1pm – 3pm
Also: Wednesday, May 15 1pm – 3pm; Wednesday, May 22 1pm – 3pm; and Wednesday, May 29 1pm – 3pm
Looking for assistance creating a résumé or looking for jobs?
Résumé and Job Application Support (Central Square)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 8 1pm – 3pm
Also: Wednesday, May 15 1pm – 3pm; Wednesday, May 22 1pm – 3pm; and Wednesday, May 29 1pm – 3pm
Looking for assistance creating a résumé or looking for jobs?
Resume Writing and Help with Job Hunting
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 8 1pm – 3pm
Also: Wednesday, May 15 1pm – 3pm; Wednesday, May 22 1pm – 3pm; and Wednesday, May 29 1pm – 3pm
Central Square Library - 45 Pearl Street, Cambridge
Every Wednesday at 1 pm (finishes at 3)
No registration necessary. Drop in help provided.
Riverside Meeting Place
Riverside Community Care
Meeting Place provides a secure setting for children and parents to interact when there are concerns about the emotional and/or physical safety of a child or their parents during parent-child contacts
Riverside Outpatient Centers
Riverside Community Care
Neighborhood 9New outpatient center in various locations including Cambridge and Somerville offering in-person and virtual support.
Romance Book Group (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 14 7:15pm – 8:15pm
Also: Tuesday, June 11 7:15pm – 8:15pm
This month's book: Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev
Sacred Songs and Rituals: Tjovi Ginen and the power of Vodoun Music
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, May 18 1pm – 3pm
Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.
Salvation Army Cambridge Shelter for Men
Salvation Army
Cambridgeport and The PortWe provide a shelter for men that includes counseling, meals, clothing, a medical clinic, and day programs.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Group (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 15 6pm – 7pm
This Month's Read: Babel, by R.F. Kuang
Seedling Distribution Volunteers: Henry Street Farms
Henry Street Farms
Henry Street Farms will provide one vegetable or herb seedling to each Cambridge student for free! We could really use help from volunteers and those interested in giving in-kind goods.
Senior Lunch
Cambridge Council on Aging
Mid Cambridge North CambridgeSCES and Senior Centers offering lunches Monday through Thursday.
Senior Men's Group
Cambridge Council on Aging
Tuesday, May 21 10:30am – 11:30am
Also: Tuesday, June 18 10:30am – 11:30am; Tuesday, July 16 10:30am – 11:30am; and Tuesday, August 20 10am – 11:30am
Join our Men’s Group. Light refreshments will be served.
This event will take place at the Cambridge Senior Center in our 2nd floor Kitchen Classroom.
Senior Tai Chi
Cambridge Council on Aging
Wednesday, May 8 1pm – 2:30pm
Also: Wednesday, May 15 1pm – 2:30pm
This instructor-led Tai Chi class is open to all individuals to learn this ancient martial art.
Senior Whist
Cambridge Council on Aging
North Cambridge
Join us for Whist
Fridays 12:30pm -2:30pm
at the North Cambridge Senior Center
Serger Training (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 8 1pm – 2:30pm
Also: Wednesday, May 22 1pm – 2:30pm and Monday, May 27 3pm – 4:30pm
Are you an intermediate or advanced sewer?
Services for Older Adults
Jewish Family and Children's Service (JF&CS)
We help aging individuals and their families navigate life transitions and changing circumstances through a variety of support services.
Sewing 101 (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, May 11 2:30pm – 4pm
Also: Monday, May 13 3pm – 4:30pm; Tuesday, May 14 1pm – 2:30pm; and Friday, May 24 9:30am – 11am
In this 90-minute workshop, you'll learn the basics of sewing machine operation and safety.
Sewing Circle
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 15 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Also: Wednesday, May 29 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Continue building your machine-sewing skills AND receive support as you work on your own sewing projects with our Library sewing community.
Sexual Assault Unit
Cambridge Police Department
This unit investigates sexual crimes and provides support and social services to survivors of sexual crimes.
Shelter & Domestic Violence Resources
Transition House, Inc.
Cambridgeport and RiversideOur shelter and programs serve individuals or families looking for help regarding domestic violence through support, health, advocacy, education, and resources.