If you're still thinking about how you can commit to the fight against poverty, we hope you will consider a contribution to CEOC today. Just click here or on the top right button above.

Thank you for your support!

Tina Alu

Executive Director

Voices of the Community

Many thanks to Cambridge Community Television (CCTV) for joining our May 3rd block party and filming CEOC supporters sharing video testimonials!

Click here to watch a quick 1.5-minute highlight reel of friends talking about the impact CEOC has had on their lives and work.



CEOC Honored in Mayor's Proclamation

On April 28th, Mayor Denise Simmons honored CEOC with a proclamation at City Council, recognizing our 60 years of service fighting poverty in Cambridge. Mayor Simmons also spoke to the power of CEOC's work and our impact in our community at our 60th anniversary block party.

We thank the City for this honor and for being our invaluable partner for six decades. Click here to read the many accomplishments noted in the proclamation.



Congratulations, Awardees!

Real, lasting change takes all of us, working together to lift all boats. CEOC created the Together We Rise Awards to honor some true changemakers we've worked with over the years.

Congratulations and thank you to the following seven awardees, who were recognized at our Stronger Together Block Party. We are truly grateful for all of your work:

• DHSP Community Engagement Team
• Cambridge Youth Council
• Ellen Semonoff
• MA Representative Marjorie Decker
• MA Senator Sal DiDomenico
• U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley
• U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren



Cambridge Youth Council and CRLS Black Student Union Raise $17,000+ for CEOC!

The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Black Student Union (top photo) and Cambridge Youth Council (bottom photo) raised more than $17,000 for CEOC this spring in support of CEOC's “unwavering commitment to help end poverty in Cambridge.” 

We want to thank the motivated student leaders who ran this campaign, the 57 individual supporters who contributed, and the Cambridge Community Foundation, who donated a generous $5,000 match from their Teaching Philanthropy Fund. These vital funds will make a huge difference to Cambridge neighbors who need assistance with groceries, housing, health insurance, financial counseling, and mental health.

2025 Nonprofit Leadership Award Finalist: Tina Alu!

We're very excited to announce that Executive Director Tina Alu was named as a 2025 Nonprofit Excellence Award finalist (Leadership category).

Every year, the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network honors six nonprofit organizations and employees who exemplify the most innovative, creative, and effective work being done throughout the Commonwealth. Winners will be recognized on June 18 at the New England Aquarium. Congratulations to Tina and all of the finalists!

Financial Coaching Credentials

Congratulations to CEOC Community Advocates and Educators Rabeya Akther and Anna Minaya, who have been accepted into the Financial Empowerment Learning Institute training program "Money Management Essentials."

Thanks to The United Way of Massachusetts Bay and The Midas Collaborative, we are building our capacity to promote economic empowerment for our community. Anna and Rabeya are already successful Financial Freedom Party facilitators, but with the additional skills and credentials from this AFCPE Money Management Essentials course, they will further strengthen CEOC's financial coaching services.



Upcoming Summer Events

Come meet the CEOC team out in the community! Staff and volunteers will be available to discuss our services at these upcoming events:

Hoops 'N' Health

Saturday, June 14th, 12-4pm at Hoyt Field

Cambridge Arts River Festival

Saturday, June 21st, 11am-6pm, along the banks of the Charles River in Cambridge

Fresh Pond Apartments Summer Party

Thursday, July 17th, 3-6pm at the Fresh Pond Apartments

Just A Start's Family Fun Day BBQ

Saturday, July 19th, 1-4pm, outside at 12 Boardman St

HRI's Neighbor to Neighbor event

Thursday, July 31st, at Riverside Press Park