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East End House has a long tradition of meeting community needs in innovative and meaningful ways. From our beginnings in 1875 serving struggling immigrants to earning national accreditation, our programs are constantly evolving with the community. In order to carry on our tradition of excellence, we need your help. Your contributions will aid us in providing affordable and high-quality Child Care, School Age, and Middle School Programs, developing new initiatives for older youth, offering nutritious food to low-income families, and increasing services for seniors.

Make a Secure Online Donation

Donating online is a great way to support the many programs at East End House. Click the DONATE button above then indicate your contribution amount in the pop up box. You may select a specific campaign to support and have the option to make it a monthly donation.

  • Annual Fund – General
  • Adopt-A-Family Drive
  • Back to School Drive
  • COVID-19 Emergency and Recovery Fund
  • Emergency Food Program
  • General Toy Drive
  • In Memory of…
  • Infant Necessities Program
  • Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway

If you have any questions about donations, please contact Michael Delia at michael@eastendhouse.org.

Cooking for a Cause has been on hold due to COVID-19 concerns but will return in 2024!

Thank you for your support. It truly does make a difference in the lives of those we serve!

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How You Can Help

Direct Donation

Send mail to East End House at 105 Spring Street in Cambridge, MA with check or money order. Alternatively, you can make a secure online donation by clicking the donate button above.

NOTE: A debit or credit card, or PayPal account will be required for online transactions.

In-Kind Gifts

Gifts of goods and services are always appreciated. We rely on donations for our seasonal drives, as well as year round for our programs. The value of all gifts is 100% tax-deductible.

Donate to the Annual Fund

Monetary donations will be used to directly support the programs and services East End House provides to the community. All donations are 100% tax deductible and will make an immediate impact on the lives of those we serve.

Click here to view the give form.

Gifts of Stock

A gift of stock or appreciated securities provides support to East End House at the same time providing you a charitable income tax deduction for the fair market value of the gift. In addition, no capital gains tax would be due, which would not be the case if you sold the stock on the open market and then donated the revenue to East End House.

Donate in Memory

Remember a loved one through a donation that will help shape the future. Give in memory of someone you lost.

Wish List

Click here for a list of items that would greatly enhance day-to-day operations.

Planned Giving

Leave a lasting legacy by bequesting money to East End House in your will, requesting memorial gifts be made in the name of East End House, or giving through an old life insurance policy no longer needed. You can help make sure East End House will be able to continue to serve the community for years to come.

Workplace Giving Back

Many companies will match employee charitable giving. This could double or triple your donation. Ask your Human Resources Office if your company will match your gift to East End House.

Tax deductible contributions can be made by sending a check or money order (no cash please) to East End House at 105 Spring Street in Cambridge, MA

If you have any questions about donations, please contact Michael Delia at michael@eastendhouse.org.

Thank you for your support. It truly does make a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Volunteer

We rely on volunteers to help us provide the highest quality services and create the most innovative and relevant programming we can. There are opportunities for individuals, families and groups with varied interests and skills.

Currently we are looking for volunteers to help in the following capacities:

Administration

  • Relieve receptionist
  • Answer phones
  • Data entry
  • Assist with mass mailings

School Age Program

  • Run special workshops such as dance, crafts, computers, etc.
  • Assist the group leaders with activities
  • Help in the homework room

Middle School Program

  • Help in the homework room
  • Assist with science and math activities
  • Run special classes and workshops

Community Programs

  • Run a workshop in an area of expertise; ie. dance, yoga, etc.
  • Teach or assist in adults’ computer classes
  • Run tax workshops for community members
  • Help out at special events

Child Care

  • Read to a group of preschoolers
  • Sing or play an instrument
  • Assist teachers with classroom activities

Special Projects

  • Participate in Community Clean-Up days
  • Assist at special events
  • Sort and distribute food in the Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Giveaway
  • Help organize toys for Holiday Toy Drive
  • Holiday Volunteering

Mentor a Youth

Emergency Food Program

  • Help organize and stock groceries
  • Assist with Greater Boston Food Bank deliveries
  • Hand out groceries in the Food Pantry
  • Help out at the Farmer’s Market

If you are interested in these positions, download a volunteer application and CORI form and mail it to East End House or email it to Ryan Montbleau or fax it to 617-868-3616. For more information about volunteering, please contact Ryan Montbleau.