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Student-Run Homeless Shelters to Operate at Reduced Capacity This Winter
As Harvard students returned en masse to Cambridge earlier this month, Harvard student-run homeless shelters have made plans to operate at reduced bed capacity for overnight guests this fall and winter.
Shelter Skelter
Councilor Quinton Y. Zondervan points out that an end to the pandemic could come with a surge in homelessness, as the eviction moratorium expires. “There’s going to be a wave of evictions, of people who couldn’t afford to pay their rent. It’s a horrible disaster waiting to happen,” he says. “[It will] disproportionately impact Black and Brown community members ... We can’t go back to normal,” he adds. “We have to [do] better, because normal was unjust.”
Fundraiser for Cambridge’s Homeless Raises More Than $30,000 With Sandel, Paulsell as Guests
With Cambridge homeless shelters facing operational challenges due to Covid-19, the First Church in Cambridge raised more than $30,000 for two projects supporting unhoused residents during its annual fundraising gala Saturday night.
Housing Advocates Urge Cambridge Residents to Endorse Non-Congregate Shelters at Upcoming City Council Meeting
In advance of the Cambridge City Council meeting on Monday, a group of housing advocates distributed flyers to more than 1,200 households on Sunday urging residents to give public comment in support of “non-congregate” shelters.
Cambridge Plans to Open Warming Center at Reduced Capacity in December
The City of Cambridge will open its warming center at a reduced capacity of 30 guests on Dec. 1 as a temporary shelter space option for homeless individuals this winter.
Cambridge Activists Advocate for ‘Community Safety Response Program’ as Alternative to Police Department
A group of Cambridge activists are calling for a “community safety response program” grounded in rehabilitation as an alternative to local police amid a nationwide reckoning with law enforcement.
Cambridge Extends Meal Program for the Homeless Through End of the Year
The City of Cambridge announced Monday that it will extend its partnership program with local restaurants to provide meals to homeless residents until December 31.
Advocates Say City-Run Homeless Facility Not Enough To Keep People Sheltered for this Winter
The City of Cambridge plans to keep its temporary emergency homeless shelter in operation for the next 20 months, though housing advocates say the city’s inability to expand the shelter’s capacity will leave more people sleeping outside this winter.
As Winter Approaches, Cambridge Homeless Shelters Reevaluate Their Options
Homeless shelters in Cambridge are grappling with their fall and winter operations as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll in Massachusetts.
Cristina Jiménez Calls for Community Activism in 2019 Robert Coles Lecture
Jiménez received the 13th annual Robert Coles “Call of Service” Award at First Parish Church in Cambridge for co-founding United We Dream, an advocacy group for young immigrants.
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War Memorial Recreation Center
The War Memorial Recreation Center is the site of a temporary congregate shelter.
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital is the site of a temporary emergency shelter.
Sobrinho-Wheeler Lit Drop
Councilor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler addresses Project Right to Housing advocates during a "Literature Drop" event on Sunday, Jan. 31.
Sandel and Paulsell at First Church Fundraiser
Harvard Government professor Michael J. Sandel, left, spoke at a fundraiser benefitting homeless programs at the First Church in Cambridge. Sandel was interviewed by Divinity School professor and Interim Minister of Memorial Church Stephanie A. Paulsell.
Project Right to Housing rally pamphlets
Project Right to Housing organizers hand out pamphlets calling on Cambridge residents to deliver public comment at Monday's City Council meeting in support of creating non- congregate shelter spaces.
Project Right to Housing rally Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
Cambridge City Councilor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler addresses Project Right to Housing advocates during a rally on the Cambridge City Hall steps on Sunday.
Tercentenary Theatre (First Day of Classes)
Tercentenary Theatre, usually bustling with activity on the first day of classes, was relatively empty when classes began for the 2021 spring semester.
Boston Police Inauguration Day
Boston Police prepare for potentially violent demonstrations at the Massachusetts State House on Inauguration Day, Jan. 6, 2021.
Boston Police Prepare for Inauguration Day Demonstrations
Boston Police prepare for potentially violent demonstrations at the Massachusetts State House on Inauguration Day, Jan. 6, 2021.