Safer Homes, Safer Communities Gift Cards for Guns
Help make Cambridge an even safer community by disposing of any unwanted guns! You'll receive a supermarket gift card for each firearm you turn in, ranging from $50-$200 in value, and help reduce the risk of suicide by accidental discharge, domestic violence and street crime. Bring firearms unloaded with the safety engaged in a bag, box, or case.
$450K In Covid Relief Awarded To 25 Cambridge Cultural Organizations
Applicants were eligible for up to $30,000 each via the Create Cambridge: Arts Nonprofit Recovery Grant from the City of Cambridge (managed by Cambridge Arts and the city’s Community Development Department), in partnership with the Create Cambridge cultural nonprofit coalition, with funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Expanded Robotics Program Provides STEAM Skills to CPS Elementary School Students
Did you know that Cambridge students have the opportunity to learn robotics beginning in 3rd grade? This is made possible through a sustained partnership between the Cambridge STEAM Initiative and Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) - and the effort to expand robotics opportunities for elementary school children began with the Cambridge community. Learn more!
Meditation for Wisdom and Renewal: A Retreat for Elders
Join us for a 3-hour Community Retreat. Mindfulness offers a gentle yet powerful way to meet the challenges of aging with calm, resilience, and compassion. In this retreat, we will explore simple practices that can be adapted for all bodies and abilities. Together, we will create space for quiet contemplation and personal reflection, while also fostering a sense of community among elders walking this stage of life side by side. Whether you are new to meditation or have practiced before, you will leave with practical tools to support your well-being and cultivate greater wisdom in daily life. Come as you are—all levels of experience are welcome. Presented in partnership with the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center.