Career and College

We help break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by providing people with resources and opportunities to strengthen their confidence, achieve self-sufficiency, and participate in helping others.

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

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

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 empower a diverse community of adult learners through education, skill development, and community participation.

Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) prepares 7-12th grade students for success in college and trains the next generation of urban teachers using our unique Students Teaching Students model.

We are a City department dedicated to ensuring women and girls equal economic, social, political, and educational opportunities throughout the city.

We offer diverse, high-quality programs promoting leadership and youth development through enrichment activities, unique experiences, and opportunities to develop relationships with adults and peers.

OWD offers employment programs for both young people and adults to help them build skills, gain access to opportunities, and work towards the careers they seek.

CitySprouts introduces school gardens as a core element of children's public education.

Cambridge STEAM Initiative aims to engage all residents in Cambridge in quality STEAM learning experiences, regardless of economic and social barriers.

We support Cambridge through sustainable economic growth that expands opportunity, increases quality of life, and creates a healthy environment for Cambridge residents.