East End House, Inc.

East End House is a community center in East Cambridge that supports children and youth from under-resourced families in Cambridge and nearby communities. Its holistic approach aims to promote their well-being, academic achievement and successful transition to adulthood. Programs include preschool and early education, child care and after-school programs that give young people the tools they need for long-term academic and social success. Staff in these programs work with child specialists to support children with special needs.

The center also serves a diverse population from infants to seniors with wrap-around services designed to strengthen families and the wider community. These include parent education classes, resource and referral help, senior support services, volunteer and community outreach programs, and an Emergency Food Program. The organization relies on community support through its annual fund and keeps families informed about changes that affect them, such as updates to MassHealth.

What to Know

• East End House is an equal opportunity employer and describes itself as committed to being an inclusive, anti-racist community.
• Assistant teachers in its child care program can receive job training to eventually become teachers.
• It is a member of the Cambridge Chamber, the East Cambridge Business Association and the Kendall Square Association.
• A newsletter keeps supporters up to date on programs and news.