Public Benefits and Community Assistance

Serving both the cities of Cambridge and Somerville, the Home Energy Assistance Program assists low-income households with winter heating costs incurred between November 1 and April 30.

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

We are an overnight shelter for young adults (ages 18-24), open between October and April (and for 6 weeks between June and July).

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.

We use a robust community-based approach to partner with families to help African refugees and immigrants thrive socially, professionally, and economically.

We are a service provided by the City of Cambridge to help residents, businesses, and institutions become more energy efficient and access renewable energy services.

We promote and maintain socioeconomic diversity in Cambridge by supporting low-, moderate-, and middle-income residents through preserving and expanding affordable rental and homeownership programs.

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

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.

We provide vibrant and active, open spaces in Kendall Square at MIT where people can meet, bump into each other, and connect using outdoor movies, pedestrian pathways, a stage, programming, and more!

We’re a multicultural, vibrant community of prayerful, generous, and welcoming Christians at our church in the heart of Central Square in Cambridge

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 are brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers.

We are a worldwide movement that first started in Boston, MA. We provide free vegan and vegetarian meals to people who are hungry.

We are a Christian church in Porter Square.

We are one of the seven historically black churches in the Diocese of Massachusetts.

Feed the hungry, welcome everyone under our roof, and be compassionate. We host one of the largest meal programs, traditional church services, Sunday school, youth programs and community events.

Aside from our church services, we host the Project Manna Food Pantry to support those most in-need in accordance with the teachings of our faith.

We're open to anyone for whom woman is a meaningful identifier or lived experience. We offer a safe space for learning, emotional support, empathy, and empowerment through self-determination.

We holistically support the education achievement and overall wellness of under-resourced children and 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.

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

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.

We offer social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities through events and regular programming.

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