Public Benefits and Community Assistance

Free family support programming for families living in Cambridge with children birth through 8 years old.

The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, kink, polyamorous, and queer communities.

We help adults, children and families in Southeastern Massachusetts thrive with major life challenges like mental illness, disabilities, homelessness, substance use, and difficulties of aging.

Onsite & online interactive classes, workshops, and cultural events in dance, fitness, martial arts, music, theater, and more, for all ages and abilities, by our talented and diverse faculty members!

We are Cambridge's primary access point to permanent supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

We provide pro bono legal services to people who are homeless and low-income, as well as to the nonprofits and agencies that serve them.

We offer a variety of programs which provide Mental Health Supports and Services for ages 3-21 and their famlies.

We provide social services: from providing food, disaster relief, assistance for disabled people, outreach, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children.

We support and empower community members experiencing homelessness through material aid, access to resources, and advocacy.

A unified system with a strong main library and six active branch libraries each tailored to the unique needs of its neighborhood.

We provide and preserve affordable housing, offer education and training for youth and adults, and build community engagement.

We offer afterschool, art classes, and summer opportunities for children and youth.

We are a church providing services outside of Central, Harvard, and Porter Squares geared towards street outreach year-round, in all seasons and all weather.

We provide specialized diagnostic and therapeutic mental health services to children & adolescents (primarily ages 6-17) who are court-involved or at risk of being court-involved and their families.

DHSP strives to meet the needs of residents through our extensive services from newborns to senior citizens, from school aged children to homeless families, from non-profits to local employers.

We focus on a singular, powerful goal – to improve people's lives.

A unique 6. 5 square mile community with a strong mix of cultural, demographic and social diversity.

Free early literacy program for all families in Cambridge with children birth to 8 years.

We provide free legal services to low income residents of Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Woburn and Winchester in civil legal matters including denials for public benefits claims.

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a vibrant, innovative health system dedicated to providing essential services to all members of the community.

To stop the epidemic and related health inequities by eliminating new infections, maximizing healthier outcomes for those infected and at risk, and tackling the root causes of HIV/AIDS.

We protect and promote the health of everyone in Cambridge through services, information, policies, and regulations.

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.

We are a youth-led, adult-supported social support organization committed to social justice and creating, sustaining, and advocating for programs, policies, and services for LGBTQ youth.

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