Integrated Community Services in Cambridge, MA

Our Mission

We provide integrated services to individuals and families to empower them to overcome challenges, reach their potential and achieve their goals.

The Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House (MFNH) was incorporated in 1902 to support individuals and families in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Our Impact

The MFNH is home to those looking for a connection between personal, professional, charitable, and fun activities. For over a century, we have provided a fantastic destination where individuals can come together to enjoy extraordinary experiences. From educational advancement to planning life's landmark events — from business to entertainment, charity to recreation — it all starts at The Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House. Our first programs were offered to help underserved low- and moderate-income communities, which helped address widespread unemployment and underemployment. Over the past year, MFH's commitment to our communities has continued by offering:

Food Pantry

Rescued 52,766 lbs of food that would otherwise be discarded. This food was enough for 42,212 meals for people facing food insecurity with a value of $94,451
Our food pantry have impacted over 900 households (over 1,000 people), equating to over 8,000 visits

Youth Programming

Opened a second afterschool program in one of Cambridge public schools. Served over 80 youth for afterschool and summer programming at both locations
Partnered with E-Inc, Science for Scientists and Life Science for Girls to incorporate STEM activities to our program

Community Advancement Program

Assisted just over 200 households by providing comprehensive case management services
Provided Emergency financial assistance totaling over 118K to our client community
Over 50% of clients gained employment/job training
Conducted multiple of workshops on Computer Literacy, Job Readiness, & Financial Literacy

We Fulfill This Mission by Providing The Following Programming

Youth Services

The Margaret Fuller Peace Academy supports youth ages 4-1/2 to 12. Our programs provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment that focuses on social-emotional development, positive identity, academic enrichment, and leadership development.

Community Advancement

MFNH is committed to advancing our community and its residents. MFNH Community Advancement programs work to provide education, resources, and information to lift individuals up and allow them to become successful and self-sustaining.

Food Services

Our food services program provides emergency food to over 6,000 individuals and families each year. Our emergency food pantry provides low to moderate-income individuals a two-week food supply twice a month.

Donate

We provide integrated services to individuals and families to empower them to overcome challenges, reach their potential and achieve their goals. Support our programs by donating today!

Volunteer

Volunteer today! We simply cannot keep our doors open without you. Give a few hours of your time every week, every month, or only for special events. Whatever you can give is welcome- and needed!

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