Employment Services Program: Massachusetts DTA
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
Outside CambridgeWe offer employment training and education programs for TAFDC clients including Young Parents Program, DTA Works Internship, Office of Refugee and Immigrants Program, and more!
English Classes (ESOL) for Immigrants at Community Learning Center
DHSP Community Learning Center
Cambridgeport, Mid Cambridge, and Riverside Cambridge Highlands and North CambridgeThe CLC offers six levels of English conversation, grammar, reading, and writing classes for Cambridge residents. There are daytime and evening classes. We do not offer online-only classes.
Legal Services at De Novo
De Novo Center for Justice and Healing
East CambridgeDe Novo provides free civil legal aid in the areas of family law, immigration, housing and disability benefits.
Multi-Service Center Programs
DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)
RiversideWe help people who are experiencing homelessness and housing problems in Cambridge.
Neighborhood Sergeants Program
Cambridge Police Department
If you are having a problem in your neighborhood, call the Neighborhood Sergeants. They are responsible for much of the outreach and problem-solving activities throughout Cambridge.
Sign Up for English Class (ESOL)
DHSP Community Learning Center
Tuesday, May 7 9:30am – 12pm
Also: Thursday, May 30 6pm – 8:30pm
Sign up for free English (ESOL) classes and take a placement test. Learn about our programs and the resources that come with being a student at the Cambridge Community Learning Center!
The Welcome Project Program Partners
The Welcome Project
We are doing our best to provide information and assistance to anyone regardless of immigration status, specifically those seeking career, financial, and other supports for immigrant families.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Information Sessions (English language learners)
DHSP Community Learning Center
Thursday, April 11 3pm – 4pm
Also: Monday, April 22 4pm – 5pm; Monday, May 13 4pm – 5pm; and Wednesday, May 22 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Learn about our CNA Training Programs for English language learners. Classes start in February!
City of Cambridge and De Novo Virtual Immigration Legal Screening Clinic
Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship (CIRC), De Novo Center for Justice and Healing, and City of Cambridge
Wednesday, April 17 8:30am – 12pm
Also: Wednesday, May 15 8:30am – 12pm; Wednesday, June 12 8:30am – 12pm; and Wednesday, July 17 8:30am – 12pm
Have questions about your immigration status?
Call: 617-405-5479
Housed In Cambridge's Online Guide
Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC), Community Development Department, and Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP)
The guide is organized around six key themes: affordable housing, emergency housing, housing rights, legal and mediation services, safe & healthy homes, and financial assistance.
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.
Legal Resources: Lawyers for Civil Rights
Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston
Outside CambridgeWe currently provided a list of resources and information for people of color and immigrants to common situations resulting from COVID-19.
Virtual: Rian Immigrant Center Phone Consultations
Rian Immigrant Center
We provide legal services to help people navigate their immigration status, and deliver wellness counselling support, case management, adult education, and career services for immigrants and refugees.
Port Arise Institute
Community Art Center , Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House (MFNH), and Tutoring Plus of Cambridge
Port Arise is here to provide support to our community through uplifting families.
CHRC Housing Discrimination Guide
Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
Learn about the resources available to you if you believe you have been discriminated against. Materials are in ASL, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Somali, Portuguese.
Domestic Violence Resources at ATASK
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK)
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.
Events at the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women
Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women
The Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women hosts many events through out the year in collaboration with community partnerships.
Fair Housing for All!
Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
Saturday, April 27 11am – 2:30pm
Our event is a chance to learn about fair and affordable housing resources by asking your questions to staff from city departments other organizations in Cambridge.
Harvard Legal Aid Bureau
Harvard University
Baldwin, Mid Cambridge, and Neighborhood 9We are a student-run civil legal aid organization committed to providing free representation to low-income and marginalized communities in the Greater Boston area.
High School Equivalency Prep (HiSET/GED) and Reading, Writing and Math Classes
DHSP Community Learning Center
Cambridgeport, Mid Cambridge, and RiversideWe offer Reading/Writing, Math and Science classes to adults. Students prepare for their high school equivalency test (HiSET/GED) or take classes just to improve their skills.
Immigrant Health Toolkit
Health Care for All
Outside CambridgeThe Immigrant Health Toolkit offers a range of health care-focused resources for organizations serving immigrant communities in Massachusetts.
Immigrant Resources at CHRC
Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
Mid CambridgeOur Immigration Services assist individuals to process immigrant visa or becoming a permanent resident.
Literacy and ESOL at the Library
Cambridge Public Library
CambridgeportThe Literacy Project offers free classes in English conversation, job hunting and resume writing.
MassHire Career Center Services
MassHire Metro North Career Center and Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Cambridge Highlands and North Cambridge Outside CambridgeWe provide career support resources, such as workshops, job postings and more.
Mental Health Resources at The BCRHHR
Our services are designed to meet the special needs of asylum seekers, torture survivors, refugees, and their families.