Financial Assistance

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.

Just A Start's Home Improvement Program (HIP) provides low and no-interest loans and technical assistance to income-qualified Cambridge homeowners with their repair and rehab projects.

We you make your home more energy-efficient and help to save you money on your utility costs if you qualify for our low-income programs.

We can help you get to know if 're paying too much for your electricity bill and find the best programs for you to help you save money.

You can learn how to apply for temporary income through Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance programs by clicking the links on this page.

We help individuals fill out their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) so they can get the most financial aid for which they are eligible.

We are an IRS certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) partner that provides free tax preparation for individuals and families with low to moderate income.

We help people apply for and resolve problems with Social Security, SSI, SSDI, TAFDC, EAEDC, MassHealth and Medicare.

Housed In Cambridge: Information to Open Doors is a citywide campaign designed to educate and inform residents on housing opportunities and housing-related resources and services.

The guide is organized around six key themes: affordable housing, emergency housing, housing rights, legal and mediation services, safe & healthy homes, and financial assistance.

The Just-A-Start Financial Opportunity Program offers free financial coaching from an accredited financial counselor to help people define and reach their financial goals.

If 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.

uAspire 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.

We provide financial education to help individuals achieve their financial goals.

We provide information published by U.S. Department of Education about Federal Student Aid and loan forbearance during COVID-19.

Daily Table is a nonprofit community grocery store in Central Square, Dorchester, and Roxbury. We not only accept SNAP, we welcome it on all the food in our stores!

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

We provide facts, tips, and sound advice to homeowners that are struggling to make mortgage payments during COVID-19.

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.

Port Arise is here to provide support to our community through uplifting families.

SNAP benefits are provided by the federal government and administered by DTA.

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

We offer individualized case management services to assist families with securing support and resources within the community.

Housed in Cambridge: Information to Open Doors webinar recordings.

Safehome: Up to 1 month stay in a confidential location.
Transitional Housing: Up to 2 years of financial support for housing. The type of housing is flexible and can look different for each survivor.