Manning Apartments Celebrates 50 Years at the Heart of Cambridge

The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) recently celebrated Frank J. Manning Apartment’s 50th anniversary with a special gathering honoring its residents and history. Located in the heart of Central Square, Manning has been home to thousands of Cambridge residents since 1976.  A luncheon in the building’s common area highlighted presentations and remarks reflecting on the significance of Manning Apartment’s and the … Read More

Cambridge Housing Authority Launches Homeownership Opportunity Program

The Cambridge Housing Authority is introducing a new Homeownership Opportunity Program (HOP) aimed at supporting residents who are preparing for homeownership opportunities. The program will begin as a pilot at Corcoran Park, and eligible residents are encouraged to learn more and see if they qualify. For many households, even with a stable income, homeownership can feel out of reach due … Read More

CHA Computer Literacy Program Strengthens Digital Access with 14 Graduates at Burns Apartments

Congratulations to the 14 newest graduates of CHA’s fourth annual Computer Literacy Program, who were celebrated at a graduation ceremony held at Burns Apartments in North Cambridge. The program, now looking ahead to its fifth iteration, aims to reduce the digital divide among CHA’s resident community. This weeks-long program culminates in resident presentations and the gifting of a free Chromebook … Read More

Important Resident Update for LBJ Apartments

More information from the Cambridge Housing Authority: Massachusetts sanitary code requires residential buildings to maintain the ability to provide heat through May 31. While the heat is currently not running at LBJ Apartments, CHA must maintain the ability to provide heat if temperatures require it during the heating season. Understanding resident concerns during today’s unusually warm temperatures, CHA took several … Read More

Manning Apartments Residents Gain Access to New High-Speed Internet Tier

Residents at Manning Apartments now have a new high-speed internet option available through CHA’s ongoing partnership with the City of Cambridge, Starry, and Crown Castle. The new tier expands on the affordable Starry service first introduced at the property in 2022. This faster option gives residents access to the highest internet speeds available in Cambridge at the lowest cost. Residents … Read More

Cambridge Housing Authority Releases 2025-2030 Strategic Plan

New plan represents collective voices, ideas, and hopes of CHA community Cambridge, MA – Today, the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) officially launches its next five-year strategic plan to guide the future of the agency until 2030. Over the past year, the Cambridge Housing Authority team, led by CHA’s Board of Commissioners, Executive Director Michael Johnston, and Director of Strategic Initiatives … Read More

Home at Last: Christina Mumm’s Journey to Norfolk Street

When Christine Mumm walked the short stretch from the Cambridge Multi-Service Center to 116 Norfolk Street to sign her lease, it became the most meaningful walk of her life. Just the day before, she had been sleeping under a makeshift shelter in the woods surrounded by danger, struggling to maintain her recovery, and barely holding on. The moment she stepped … Read More

VIDEO: CHA Staff Come Together to Read ‘Home’ for Read Across America

The Cambridge Housing Authority is proud to celebrate Read Across America Week, recognizing the deep connection between home, learning, and childhood development. As part of CHA’s 90th anniversary, staff came together to read Home by Tonya Lippert, a book highlighting the meaning of home and housing instability. The video, featuring staff who interact with CHA’s residents, fosters community and connection. … Read More