Public Benefits and Community Assistance

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 protect and promote the health of everyone in Cambridge through services, information, policies, and regulations.

Cambridge Public Schools are built on a foundation of academic excellence and committed to promoting an environment of social justice.

CIRC hosts a monthly free legal screening clinic for any MA resident seeking information regarding their immigration status.

We are committed to working with the community to make the City of Cambridge a safe and desirable place to live, work or visit. We solve problems and improve public safety.

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 investigate complaints and resolve disputes that arise between consumers and businesses.

We help people who are experiencing homelessness and housing problems in Cambridge.

We are the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the United States with programs that prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

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.

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

Our university is at the frontier of academic and intellectual discovery.

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

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

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.