Public Benefits and Community Assistance

We work to prevent suicide and support those who have lost someone to suicide. Each year, 300+ volunteers answer more than 80,000 calls, texts, and chats on our Helpline.

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

We offer a range of educational and recreational activities in a safe afterschool environment where all are welcome.

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

We support youth with special needs in afterschool and summer programs so that they can have a successful experience.

The Recreation Department provides quality, affordable and accessible recreational opportunities for residents of all ages in well-designed and maintained facilities.

We provide afterschool care for children in Cambridge.

We are the oldest nationally-focused bi+ organization in the U.S. that advocates for bisexual visibility and raises awareness about bisexuality throughout the LGBT and straight communities.

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

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.