Public Benefits and Community Assistance

Cambridge Public Schools are built on a foundation of academic excellence and committed to promoting an environment of social justice.

CIRC hosts a monthly free legal screening clinic for any MA resident seeking information regarding their immigration status.

We work with unhoused women, trans and nonbinary people who need a type of support that other programs may not be able to provide.

Casa Myrna is Boston's largest provider of domestic violence awareness efforts and of shelter and supportive services to survivors.

We are committed to working with the community to make the City of Cambridge a safe and desirable place to live, work or visit. We solve problems and improve public safety.

Our mission is to promote and safeguard the health and independence of seniors.

We are committed to PD for our members, advocacy on behalf of great design and, together with the BSA Foundation, sharing an appreciation for the built environment with the public at large.

We are Cambridge's anti-poverty agency. We provide a variety of wrap-around services to help people with public benefits, health insurance, financial education, housing, and more.

We investigate complaints and resolve disputes that arise between consumers and businesses.

We are a survivor led organization that provides a wide range of continuous and comprehensive services for women exploited through prostitution and sex trafficking.

We help people who are experiencing homelessness and housing problems in Cambridge.

We are the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the United States with programs that prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

Heading Home is a leading provider of emergency shelter, transitional, and permanent housing for extremely low-income families and individuals currently or formerly experiencing homelessness.

PBHA meet the needs of youth and families through community-based afterschool, summer, and enrichment programs in Boston and Cambridge with an emphasis on accessibility for underserved groups.

CHRC investigates complaints of discrimination that occur in Cambridge; in housing, employment, education, and public accommodations.

De Novo provides free civil legal assistance and affordable psychological counseling to low income people.

All In Energy advances an inclusive clean energy economy by connecting underserved communities to energy-savings and affordable renewable energy, while increasing green jobs for diverse talent.

We help provide legal resources and information for people of color and immigrants about common situations.

DHCD oversees funding and resources to help people in Massachusetts live affordably and safely.

We work to create a health care system that provides culturally competent care to everyone, especially the most vulnerable among us, through public policy, advocacy, education, and public service.

Imagine a church that is glad you're here no matter where you are on the journey of life or faith.

We are an open and affirming ELCA (Evangelical Church of America) Lutheran Church that is welcoming of all, including GLBTQ individuals.