Programs and Events

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.

We can help you sign up for the Cambridge Affordable Housing list and we can help you prevent eviction.

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.

We help prevent homelessness through mediation to resolve disputes between tenants and landlords and by administering emergency financial assistance.

Keep The Keys is a housing stabilization program for On The Rise women who transition out of homeless and into housing of their own.

The City of Cambridge can help address concerns and questions about housing resources, tenants, homeowners, landlords and property management companies, and court-related information.

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

We help low to moderate income homeowners in Cambridge by offering unconventional financing and loans to facilitate the repair, renovation, and restoration of your home to help you stay in your home.

Just-A-Start's House Improvement Program (HIP) provides technical assistance to Cambridge homeowners with their repair & rehab projects.

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 work directly with survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse and their loved ones to assist with their immediate and long-term health, housing, financial, and safety needs.

The Cambridge Alert Network is comprised of multiple services that help keep residents and businesses informed of important City information.

We are one of two shelters in Massachusetts that accept people who are using drugs and alcohol and are homeless.

This is a free Resource Directory of disability services in Massachusetts. Use your information to find programs near you that will meet your family's needs.

Our shelter and advocacy programs include MA's only multilingual emergency shelter, advocacy services, outreach, and education programs for battered Asian adults and their children.

We are Boston’s largest provider of domestic violence awareness efforts and of shelter and supportive services to survivors.

Our traditional Assisted Living neighborhood is a great option for those seniors who are mostly independent, but could use some support with daily activities.

Since 1987, First Church Shelter has provided a basic act of mercy to the poor and homeless of Cambridge and surrounding communities.

Just-A-Start (JAS) develops and owns affordable apartments that allow low and moderate income people to live at rents that are within their means.

We offer training on housing and benefits issues to other groups, work closely with community organizations seeking policy changes and raise funds for homeless prevention.

This program serves families looking for help with food, rent, utilities, clothing, infant supplies, holiday assistance, refugees and immigration services, substance abuse support, and more!

This program serves women and their families looking for help escaping sex exploitation through shelter support, health, advocacy, education, emergency financial resources and more.

Our shelter and programs serve individuals or families looking for help regarding domestic violence through support, health, advocacy, education, and resources.

Council on Aging offers a wide range of social services and is committed to meeting the needs of seniors.