First Church Shelter

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First Church in Cambridge

Free

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Since 1987, First Church Shelter has provided a basic act of mercy to the poor and homeless of Cambridge and surrounding communities.

Registration required

  • Sign-up is ongoing

The Shelter is accessed on a referral-only basis and is not able to accept walk-ins. Please contact us with questions.

Cost

This Program is free!

Location

  • In-person only.

Newtowne School at First Church

11 Garden Street
(corner of Mason & Garden streets)
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States

Neighborhood

Neighborhood 9 and West Cambridge

Dates and Times

This is an ongoing program.

Every day.
All day

Additional information

Each evening 14 men are provided with a safe, comfortable place to stay. Our guests have access to two meals, showers and personal storage facilities for their belongings.

As of Monday, March 16, 2020 the shelter is operating at full capacity with no plans to reduce capacity.  

Contacts

Jim Stewart

First Church Shelter Program Director

617-661-1873

First Church in Cambridge

Front Office

617-547-2724

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Jim Stewart

First Church Shelter Program Director

617-661-1873
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This is an ongoing program.

Every day.
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Last updated April 25, 2024.