Community Resources

Sometimes we all need a little help. As neighbors, we want to share any resources and information with those in need of community services. Below is a list of resources that we will continually update to meet the needs of our constantly changing times. Please feel free to share with friends, family, and neighbors, or reach out to info@communityartcenter.org if you have something to add:

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Food Access​

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• Meals On Wheels

  • Meals on Wheels is a nationwide program that provides older Americans with nutritious meals and safety checks at little to no cost. To bring more attention to this popular meal program, we have created this resource.

• Boston Eats Sites

  • ​​​Boston Eats provides nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost at over 100 sites across the City. All youth 18 and under are eligible. No ID or registration required.

• Cambridge In Motion Food Resources Guide:

  • Cambridge In Motion has created a guide, listing all food pantry locations. Also listed are locations providing free community meals. ​

• Cambridge Farmers Markets are a great option for fresh and affordable food:

  • SNAP-Match: Central Square Farmer's Market participates in SNAP-Matching which means your $15 in SNAP benefits (government food assistance program) becomes $30 in fresh fruits and vegetables! It is an amazing program that maximizes the fresh produce available to those using the SNAP system.

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Community Aid Requests

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• Cambridge Mutual Aid Network Website​​

• Project Bread

  • ​Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline is the food assistance line for all of Massachusetts.

  • 1-800-645-8333

• ​Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services offer Nutrition and Meal resources to youth and seniors!

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General Health Resources

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• Get your CVS prescriptions delivered!

• Free Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers in Cambridge, MA

• Mass.gov guidance on COVID

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Mental Health Support

 

• Need to vent?

  • https://www.crisistextline.org/

• Parents Helping Parents

  • Parents Helping Parents empowers parents to nurture children and build stronger families.

  • Hotline: 800-632-8188 ​​

• For Seniors and Adults with Disabilities:

  • The Friendship Line

    • For over forty-five years, Friendship Line has been a vital lifeline for people aged 60 years and older and adults living with disabilities to connect with a caring, compassionate voice ready to listen and provide emotional support.
    • ​​Hotline (24 hours): 800-971-0016​

  • Find an affordable therapist near you!​

• BestColleges.com curated a mental health resource for first-generation students

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Financial & Legal Assistance

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Filing for unemployment through Mass.Gov:

• Apply for unemployment

• Video with step-by-step instructions

• Over the phone, call 1-617-626-6800 or 1-877-626-6800.

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Career & Networking

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MIT Job Connector Resources

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For Survivors/ Those Experiencing Domestic Violence

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• The Cambridge Women's Center

  • The Cambridge Women's Center is a community organization that provides a supportive community space for all women, and it is remaining open for the time being as a safe space for those who do not have a place to go.

  • They also have a number of hotlines and online resources.

• Counseling, Legal Advocacy, and Case Management: "We encourage survivors who are looking to begin services to submit a request online or by phone at 617-492-8306, and our service access team will explore your individual needs with you."

• Hotline: "Running as usual! You can still reach our hotline for support by phone 24-7 at 800-841-8371 and online 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. at barcc.org/chat."

• Medical Advocacy: "You can contact our hotline, visit surviverape.org for more information, and reach out to the Forensic Information Line at 866-463-3799 (Mondays 3:00–5:00 p.m. and Thursdays 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon; if you leave a message, they will call you back within two business days."

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Artist resources

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• Boston Opportunity Fund​

• Craft Emergency Relief Fund​​

• Foundation for Contemporary Arts Fund

• Pen America's Writers Emergency Fund 

• The Theatre Community Benevolent Fund

• Boston Singer's Resource Fund

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Online Learning and Educational Tools for Families

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Here are some useful tools and activities to help you and your family navigate learning remotely, as well as keep the kids busy!

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• Pre-K At Home: Check out this amazing resource from Georgia, updated daily with activities (music & movement, literacy, science and motor skills) for your child in Pre-K. Every day there is something new to keep your children busy and learning, and the whole database is accessible for all!​

• Summer Activities to Stay Healthy and Active!

• http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/​

• YMCA Online Classes​

• Learn Jump Rope Tricks​

• Learn to Double Dutch​

• Teddy Bear Hunt in Cambridge​

• Accessible Teaching​

• Knife Safety Skills for Cooking with Kids!

• Learn to Read Recipes with your Kids!

• Stressed? Try out this guided mindfulness exercise with your family!​

• Food Resources!

• Cosmic Yoga for the Kids!

• At-home Food Activities with Edible Schoolyard!

• Are you getting antsy? Here are some antidotes!

• Bored, but want to properly social distance?

• Keep yourself entertained with these at-home performances!​

• Join the Chop Chop Club for recipes to make with your family!​

• Learn about vegetables and gardening at home with City Sprouts!