Go to The Foundry to Get Cool
The Foundry in Cambridge’s Kendall Square is now a designated space for anyone who needs a cool place to be on hot days. Visitors can enjoy the large, air-conditioned common workspace including free Wi-Fi.
Go to The Foundry to Get Cool
The Foundry in Cambridge’s Kendall Square is now a designated space for anyone who needs a cool place to be on hot days. Visitors can enjoy the large, air-conditioned common workspace including free Wi-Fi.
Members Sought for the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women. Application Deadline 10-16-23.
The Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women (CCSW) recognizes, supports, and advocates for all who self-identify as women or with womanhood, including transgender, gender fluid, and non-binary persons. The Commission stands with and for all women and girls, regardless of immigration status, sexuality, race, ethnicity, ability, or religion.
The Cambridge Almshouses and Avon Home for Children
This historic look at caring for the poor portrays the Cambridge Almshouse and poor houses for the homeless, many of whom were children. Those without support became the town’s responsibility; children might be bound out as apprentices or servants, and adults hired as laborers.
Important Reminders to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
As cases continue to increase in Massachusetts and in Cambridge, the City is reminding residents that COVID-19 is still with us. Help prevent the spread by remembering the basics - Wear a mask or face covering, Practice physical distancing, Wash your hands for 20 seconds.
Director of Clinical Support Services Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association
Dr. James Barrett, Director of Clinical Support Services for the Cambridge Police Department, co-authored a study published in JAMA Network Open revealing that one in five U.S. adults who die by suicide had spent at least one night in jail in the year prior. The research highlights the need for community-based suicide prevention efforts, particularly post-release. Dr. Barrett’s work with CPD and the Cambridge Health Alliance focuses on supporting individuals with mental health conditions through case management, follow-up care, and a co-response model that pairs clinicians with officers for mental health-related 911 calls.