Joint partnership announcement released by EMPath on May 16, 2023: AMP Up, led by Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath), has supported local low-income families as they pursue work, education and homeownership opportunities and a pathway out of poverty Cambridge, MA – Today, Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath), a Boston-based nonprofit led by former Boston Mayor Kim Janey, and the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA), announced a new … Read More
Waitlist Success Q&A Series – Billy Burke: ‘CHA Came Through For Me; I Get To Be Back In The Neighborhood I Grew Up In’
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. The list has now grown to more than 22,000 people in need. Meanwhile, Cambridge remains … Read More
Waitlist Success Q&A Series – Daisy Ozuna: ‘We Are More Than Just Numbers’
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: Burns Revitalization Unit Glimpse
Located in historic North Cambridge, construction on the 198 units at Daniel F. Burns Apartments started in February 2020 and completed in late 2022. Every building system was replaced or upgraded and a new air conditioning system was also installed at Burns. The building was insulated and cladded with a cementitious panel. Enhanced and expanded community spaces include a new … Read More
Resource: MIT Job Connector and CEOC Partner to Expand Free Tax Preparation Services for Cambridge Residents
Our friends at the MIT Job Connector and the CEOC are partnering together to expand Free Tax Preparation services for Cambridge residents. Sessions will take place on 3/2, 3/23, and 4/5. Residents must register to attend. Support in multiple languages will be available. For more details or questions, please see the above flyer.
CHA Welcomes 200+ Attendees to Celebrate the Revitalization of Millers River Apartments
On Thursday, September 29, 2022, the Cambridge Housing Authority welcomed more than 200 attendees to its Revitalization of Millers River ribbon cutting marking the end of construction to modernize the property. The event brought many familiar faces together who worked hard or were in support of this project to celebrate alongside the building’s residents. CHA Executive Director, Michael J. Johnston, … Read More
Police Department and Housed in Cambridge to Conduct Webinar Protecting Against Latest Scams
The Cambridge Police Department and Housed in Cambridge are teaming together to continue an effort to protect Cambridge residents against scams that affect unsuspecting individuals, especially the elderly and those who are undocumented. The ongoing pandemic has sparked an uptick in fraudulent activity, often times resulting in financial loss to Cambridge residents. The webinar will be hosted on Zoom this … Read More
Recap: Third Jefferson Park Federal Community Meeting
From CHA Planning and Development: Thank you to everyone who came out to our third neighborhood meeting for the redevelopment of JP Federal last night, October 19. If you missed the meeting, don’t worry, you can access the recording of the meeting here and review the presentation here! To recap, during the meeting the CHA presented update site design, sample … Read More