COVID-19 Update: Contact programs to confirm information.City of Cambridge COVID-19 Updates
MassHire Career Center Services
MassHire Metro North Career Center and Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Our offices are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we return calls and do our best to connect people with available career support resources, such as workshops, job postings and more.
SNAP Application Assistance: Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House
Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House (MFNH)
We're hosting sessions by phone or online for those needing support applying for DTA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which can provide you with money for groceries.
Utility Bill Assistance: DHSP Fuel Assistance
Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) and DHSP Fuel Assistance
We assists low-income households from the City of Cambridge and Somerville with winter heating costs incurred. Due to COVID-19, we have extended our support until the end of May!
Seniors Special Grocery Store Hours
City of Cambridge
Outside Cambridge North Cambridge Neighborhood 9 Mid Cambridge and The Port Cambridgeport and RiversideSome grocery stores have special hours for people over the age of 60.
Meals Program: The Friday Café
First Church in Cambridge
Neighborhood 9 and West CambridgeDuring the COVID-19 outbreak, we will be providing bagged lunches on the lawn once each week.
Food Pantry: St. Paul Parish
Find It Cambridge and St. Paul Parish
Mid CambridgeWe are distributing free bags of fresh vegetables, bread, and other food items every Saturday morning from 10:00-12:00.
Infant Necessities Program: East End House
East End House
East CambridgeWe can provide some essential food and materials for infants for people struggling to meet the basic needs of a newborn.
Helpline, Virtual Support Groups, and Resource Navigation: Cambridge Women's Center
Cambridge Women's Center
RiversideWe have currently established a helpline for non-gender specific and non-geographic specific emotional support, resource referrals, and navigation support.
Food & Supply Pantry: Cambridge Community Center
Cambridge Community Center
Cambridgeport and RiversideThe Food & Supply Pantry is open to all on a first come, first served basis until supplies run out.
COVID-19 Volunteers: Cambridge Volunteer Clearinghouse
Cambridge Volunteer Clearinghouse
CVC informs and guides volunteers about opportunities matching their interests, time and experience.
Office of Student Services
Cambridge Public Schools
The Office of Student Services (OSS) includes a variety of services, supports and programs dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities.
Psychological Counseling Services at De Novo
De Novo Center for Justice and Healing (formerly Community Legal Services and Counseling Center)
East CambridgeDe Novo provides individual and group counseling for adults.
Center for Families' Newsletter
Center for Families
The Center for Families shares our most up to date information for Cambridge families with children birth-age 8 years on programming, resources, and supports in our monthly newsletter!
Leaders of Today Peace Academy School Year Program
Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House (MFNH)
The PortIn-person remote learning childcare program and out-of-school-time program serving children 5-12 years old.
Home Visiting Programs Guide
Birth-3rd Grade Partnership
A home visiting programs' primary purpose is to support and encourage parents and caregivers, share information, and connect families with resources in their home and/or a convenient location.
Programs and Services at AIDS Action Committee
AIDS Action Committee
CambridgeportOur programs are designed for those most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.
JAS Housing Services
Just-A-Start Corporation
Wellington HarringtonWe help prevent homelessness through mediation to resolve disputes between tenants and landlords and by administering emergency financial assistance.
911 Disability Indicator Program
Cambridge Emergency Communications
The disability indicator program is voluntary for both the community and its residents.
CEOC Housing Assistance
Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)
Mid CambridgeWe can help you sign up for the Cambridge Affordable Housing list and we can help you prevent eviction.
Cambridge Residential Energy-Savings Program - for renters, landlords and homeowners!
All in Energy and Community Development Department
We've partnered with the City of Cambridge to connect you to state and utility incentive programs, starting with a no-cost home energy assessment!
Directory of Resources for People Homeless in Cambridge
Cambridge CAN
This online guide contains information on many different types of resources that may be useful to individuals and families who are homeless.
Keep The Keys
On The Rise
Mid CambridgeKeep The Keys is a housing stabilization program for On The Rise women who transition out of homeless and into housing of their own.
Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions
Community Development Department
6pm – 8pm
Also: 12pm – 2pm and 6pm – 8pm
Join a virtual info session to learn about the City's Affordable Rental and Home Ownership Programs
Immigrant Resource Guide
Cambridge Public Health Department, Cambridge Health Alliance, and Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
This guide contains Mental Health and Domestic Violence resources for immigrant families in Cambridge.
uAspire College Affordability Advising at CRLS
uAspire
Mid CambridgeuAspire is a nonprofit organization ensuring that all young people have the financial information and resources necessary to find an affordable path to and through college.