Programs and Services

Child Care Program

East End House's Child Care Program serves 54 children age 15 months to 5 years old in two Toddler and two Preschool rooms. The program is nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and professionals dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade, the NAEYC recognizes early childhood programs for the high standard of their services. The program operates year round, Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with a curriculum that is fun, educational, and adapted to the needs of the children.

Community Programs

East End House offers a number of programs to the community including workshops on topics such as tax preparation, health screenings, benefit eligibility screenings, an infant necessity program, yoga and computer classes, as well as holiday programs.

Emergency Food Program

The East End House Food Pantry provides individuals and families in need with fresh fruits and vegetables, canned and dry goods, meats, and dairy products. Community members are welcome to come to the pantry two times per month. In order to address barriers to accessing the Food Pantry among elderly and disabled community members, East End House, in conjunction with CASCAP, holds monthly Free Farmer's Markets at Miller's River, Roosevelt Towers, and Harvard Place Housing Complexes in Cambridge. East End House brings fresh fruits and vegetables, canned and dry goods, meats, and dairy products to the CASCAP-operated buildings. There is also entertainment at each Farmer's Market event.

Family Support and Engagement Activities

East End House has a long history of providing services and activities that help families thrive. Today there are a wide range of programs from the Emergency Food Program that helps parents put food on the table, to the Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway and Holiday Toy Drive that help families have the best holiday possible, parenting classes that give new parents valuable skills, to community events that bring families and neighbors together in the spirit of community.

Middle School Program

The Middle School Program is the result of a collaboration between East End House, the City of Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs, and the Cambridge Public School District. The Program serves over 70 middle school youth at the Kennedy-Longfellow School in a comprehensive afterschool program, as well as a seven-week full-day summer program, all free-of-charge to families. Our philosophy is to inspire leadership through youth-designed initiatives; empower youth to create their own learning experiences through project-based learning; and utilize the unique talents and interests of the staff to create an environment that allows for free expression of ideas and concerns.

School Age Program

East End House's School Age Program is a nationally-accredited afterschool enrichment program which provides a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for children in kindergarten though fifth grade between the hours of 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. East End House also offers a full-day program during the summer and school vacation weeks. We believe that afterschool is an exciting and critical time in the lives of children — a time for trying new things enhancing academic and social skills, and building a solid foundation for the future.

Senior Programming

Seniors are important members of the East End House community. Many have been using services at the agency since they were young children. Their stories and experiences have shaped the story of East End House and East Cambridge. Today they are a vital part of the agency, volunteering at special events, like the Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Giveaway and the Summer Block Party, and participating in Sunrise Senior Activities Program and Young at Heart.