Public Benefits and Community Assistance

This guide is an overview of some of the organizations that serve to support LGBTQ+ older adults. There are local organizations, national organizations, and other information.

Safehome: Up to 1 month stay in a confidential location for an individual or family.
Transitional Housing: Up to two years of rental assistance for up to 16 survivors and their families.

Peer-to-peer LGBTQ+ and QTBIPOC support groups. Phone-based and in-person.

Our alternative resource is curated by youth for youth to help destigmatize conversations around mental health through our welcoming, fun and approachable campaign.

We visit moms and dads of young children at a convenient location to share information about early literacy development, talking and reading with children, and community resources.

Cambridge Camping's CCAccess scholarship program makes unforgettable camp accessible to all, offering day and overnight options.

The Winter Warming Center is a welcoming and safe drop-in center where unsheltered adults can spend the night and be safe from the environmental hazards of the street during the winter months.

We offer a wide inventory of adult professional outfits and children's clothing and resources.

We provide planning services to improve Cambridge's living environment. We support residents, businesses, and institutions with urban design, zoning, and development.

We connect people who are homeless in Cambridge to appropriate housing opportunities using our assessment tool.

Offers people who have Massachusetts-based criminal records (CORI) the opportunity to seal or expunge their records with free assistance from volunteer lawyers.

We connect Massachusetts nonprofits with pro bono legal assistance, education, and resources to help them strengthen their operations and support their communities.

We can help you get to know if 're paying too much for your electricity bill and find the best programs for you to help you save money.

We you make your home more energy-efficient and help to save you money on your utility costs if you qualify for our low-income programs.

We understand the importance of community and the power of compassion. As a 100% volunteer-run program, we are committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and families in Cambridge, MA.

As part of our program, we hand out various combinations of sandwiches or bagged lunches, juice boxes, snacks, socks, some seasonal items, toiletry kits, and more to the community.

Restaurant prepared hot meals served primarily to unhoused persons.

This is a paid career exploration and internship program for young adults (ages 18-24) living in Cambridge who've graduated high school (or Hi-Set) but still don't know their next steps in life.

We support Bi+ folks and their loved ones with support groups and resources. We advocate for bisexual visibility and raises awareness about bisexuality throughout the LGBT and straight communities.

We provide free and nutritionally balanced meals to Cambridge residents 18 years of age and under. There are vegetarian and non-vegetarian options offered at all meal sites!

We offer access to affordable rental and homeownership units for low, moderate, and middle-income households.

Assist older adults with transportation to and from clinics so that they can keep much-needed medical appointments for screenings and treatments. This role is in high demand!

Help an older adult in Cambridge or Somerville budget and manage their finances. This program helps ensure that essential bills like rent and utilities are paid!

We preserve and maintain affordable apartments that are home to low and moderate income Cambridge residents. Property management and community coordinators help ensure that everyone feels at home.

We offer a monthly delivery of library materials to Cambridge residents who are unable to visit a library due to short- or long-term disability or infirmity.

Riverside Early Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood program that partners with parents to promote children’s healthy development.

Contact the MSC if you are living on the street, in emergency shelters or at risk of losing your housing and need help.