Public Benefits and Community Assistance

We provide shelter, transitional & permanent housing + support services to extremely low-income homeless/formerly homeless adult individuals & families with children in Cambridge & Greater Boston.

Council on Aging offers a wide range of social services and is committed to meeting the needs of seniors.

This is a program that provides a drop-in center for homeless and street-involved youth, ages 14-24, in Harvard Square, Cambridge.

We provide language and interpretation classes, youth programs, multicultural community events, and other supports for immigrant families, regardless of status.

Counselors-in-Training are part of the Youth Employment Program (YEP) where youth have fun at summer camp and earn $75 for completing responsibilities during their session.

Are you looking for a great way to give back to the community? Consider partnering with immigrant high school students in the Cambridge/Somerville community through Enroot!

The Helpline is here to answer your questions about health insurance in Massachusetts and troubleshoot issues with state programs.

A free program that can help Social Security beneficiaries go to work, get a good job that may lead to a career, and become financially independent.

Educational programs, resources, and consultation to health care organizations with the goal of optimizing quality, cost-effective health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people

We provide language access services for people with limited English; in medical, legal, and community settings; while creating job opportunities for Language Access Fellows.

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 support children and their families through the early childhood communities that care for them such as early childhood teachers, directors, and family childcare providers.

We provide services related to substance use, harm reduction, education and mental health support.

We are a student-run civil legal aid organization committed to providing free representation to low-income and marginalized communities in the Greater Boston area.

Our teen support text line connects young people up to age 24 with a peer they can talk to when they feel lonely, depressed, overwhelmed, or suicidal.

We promote the earliest parent-child relationships by helping parents manage the care of a new baby.

Enjoy a selection of local, family-owned and operated food trucks every Tuesday through Thursday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!

MPF is recruiting Fellows to serve youth in grades 6-12 in schools, city agencies, and nonprofits across the state! Apply today!

We provide career support resources, such as workshops, job postings and more.

We offer training on housing and benefits issues to other groups, work closely with community organizations seeking policy changes and raise funds for homeless prevention.

The Consumer Councils' goal is to mediate a resolution that is acceptable to both parties however, the process is voluntary and not all businesses choose to participate, although many do.

De Novo provides free civil legal aid in the areas of family law, immigration, housing and disability benefits.

The Cambridge Doula is a home visiting program available to all expecting parents who are Cambridge Health Alliance patients.

We provide comprehensive support to the parents and caregivers of youth with mental health challenges, as well as their children, through a variety of coaching, childcare, and community-building programs.

We serve children and youth (ages 6-22) with disabilities by providing a super fun summer program full of outdoor activities, swimming, field trips, crafts, cooking, and more!

Cambridge Dads was created to increase fatherhood engagement in programming. The program strives to ensure dads are engaged, informed, and feel supported in their role as parents.

Our programs are offered to Cambridge home owners who are are over the age of 60 or a person with disabilities. Call 617-349-6220 for more information.