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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.
Legal Services at the MSC
DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)
RiversideWe (CASLS) provide free legal advice for low income families and individuals in Cambridge, by MSC case manager referral, with shelter, affordable housing, and public benefits issues.
CASPAR Emergency Service Center
CASPAR/Baycove
CambridgeportWe are one of two shelters in Massachusetts that accept people who are using drugs and alcohol and are homeless.
Y2Y Harvard Square Shelter
Y2Y Harvard Square
We run an overnight emergency shelter for young adults (ages 18-24) in Harvard Square, open between October 15th and April 15th.
Eliot Community Human Services at the MSC
DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)
RiversideEliot Community Human Services' mental health shelter specialist is a clinical social worker that works closely with the Mass. Department of Mental Health, offering a wide range of services.
Financial Assistance at the MSC
DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)
RiversideThe Multi-Service Center can provide housing-related financial assistance towards eviction prevention funds and move-in costs, especially for individuals and families who are exiting homelessness.
Case Management at the MSC
DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)
RiversideOur Case Managers assist people experiencing homelessness, those at risk of becoming homeless, or other Cambridge individuals or families in need of short-term support.
Support for Tenants at Risk (STAR) at the MSC
DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)
RiversideThe STAR program serves low-income Cambridge tenants facing eviction who have been issued a Summary Process Summons and Complaint, offering financial and clinical support towards tenancy preservation.
Cambridge Haitian Services at the MSC
DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)
RiversideThe Cambridge Haitian Services program addresses the social services needs of the Haitian community living in Cambridge, with an emphasis on Haitians serving Haitians.
Housing Search Workshop at the MSC
DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)
RiversideAll are welcome to attend this group conversation on navigating the housing search process. Participants will learn about tools and strategies to assist their housing search and self-advocacy.
SNAP Match Program
Community Development Department, Cambridge Public Health Department, Food For Free, Mass Farmers Markets, and Cambridge Community Foundation
Riverside The Port AgassizIf you are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the SNAP Match program will double the value of your SNAP purchases at three Cambridge farmers markets.