Cafe Luna and CHA Partner Again to Provide 100 Hot Thanksgiving Meals to Residents

Cafe Luna continued its annual tradition of donating 100 Thanksgiving meals to Cambridge Housing Authority residents, this time benefiting individuals and families living at Woodrow Wilson and Roosevelt Towers. Organized by Karrie Canavan, Deputy Director of Operations at CHA, this consistent effort reflects a commitment to community well-being. The Cambridge Housing Authority appreciates Cafe Luna’s ongoing involvement, recognizing their dedication … Read More

Cambridge Housing Authority’s 4-in-1 Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Modernization Triumph

In a momentous occasion that marked a significant step towards revitalizing public housing in Cambridge, the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) recently celebrated a 4-in-1 ribbon-cutting event. The event marked the successful completion of modernization efforts at Truman Apartments, Porter Road, Putnam School, and Roosevelt Towers – a testament to the commitment of the CHA to provide safe and modern housing … Read More

Draft FY24 MTW Plan Available For Comment

The draft plan can be found here (https://cambridge-housing.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Fy24DraftMostRecentCommentDraft-1.pdf) . Hard copies will be available for pickup at CHA’s Front Desk (362 Green St) by 12:00PM on Monday, August 21. A Public Hearing will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM. The public meeting will be held in-person at Cambridge Housing Authority’s Central Office (362 Green St, Cambridge, … Read More

Waitlist Success Q&A Series – Clark Caraven: ‘Whenever I called, CHA was there for me’

In 2021, the Cambridge Housing Authority released its “Can’t Wait List: Who Are The 21,000?” original publication to help humanize the many issues surrounding the affordable housing crisis seen on the national stage and, specifically, the steep demand for low affordable housing inventory across Massachusetts. Cambridge alone is one of the most expensive real estate markets in the country. This … Read More

VIDEO: Resident Reaction to Portrait Display at Burns Homecoming Event

Pure joy lit up the face of a Burns Apartments resident when she caught a glimpse of her portrait adorning the halls at the Burns ribbon cutting, which celebrated the completion of modernization efforts at the property. A proud moment captured, a sense of belonging and community captured, and a moment forever etched in her heart. See the video below:

Virtual Publication: Burns Apartments Ribbon Cutting; a Homecoming

Virtual publication below. On June 20, 2023, a vibrant crowd of nearly 200 attendees assembled for a ribbon cutting event, commemorating the revitalization of Daniel F. Burns Apartments following an extensive three-year modernization project. The program unfolded with inspiring remarks, the prestigious presentation of a Community Spirit Award to a resident, a captivating exhibit of resident portraits, unit tours, and, … Read More