charity and nonprofits Archives - Cambridge

Salvage Sale aims to fill fundraising gaps for Somerville Community Growing Center

by Emma Clement November 2, 2026

The Somerville Community Growing Center is among nonprofits struggling to fundraise amid competitive grant applications and lessened individual donations.

NEWS

Nonprofit leader Taylor sets up a race to fill the Ward 3 seat on Somerville City Council

by Marc Levy October 30, 2026

Taylor, president emeritus of the Somerville Homeless Coalition, aims to build housing, improve streets and transportation, and invest in parks and public spaces.

NEWS

A meeting eats and dances down Mass. Ave., giving a peek at the future of food from Central Square’s little castle (updated)

by Marc Levy October 22, 2026

More than 100 residents, city officials, business owners and nonprofit leaders toured Central Square with music, food and anticipation along the way.

NEWS

Five-alarm fire destroys a restaurant and barbershop in East Somerville, and crowdfunding campaigns seek to help

by Marc Levy October 13, 2026

The Brazilian restaurant Rei Da Picanha and neighboring Damata Barbershop burned Monday in East Somerville, the city's second five-alarm fire within two weeks.

NEWS

There’s more to Saturday’s Food Nation event than all-you-can eat dishes from five Davis Square restaurants

by Marc Levy October 1, 2026

For those tempted to use all-you-can-eat tasting pass to the fullest extent, at least the eating can be done over six hours mixed with live music, games and activities.

NEWS

City activates emergency fund for residents displaced by Teele Square fire

by Marc Levy October 1, 2026

Only financial donations are being asked to the fund, which provides direct financial aid to Somerville residents displaced by fires and other emergencies.

TAXONOMY

Tax tip of the week: If you donate stuff instead of cash, you should be able to deduct that too

by Vincent Hicks September 28, 2026

Whether you donate cash or property, keep records from the charitable organization. Noncash contributions can require additional documentation.

TAXONOMY

Tax tip of the week: If you give to charity, be aware of this change in deductions

by Vincent Hicks September 14, 2026

A change in tax law means you may be able to deduct certain charitable contributions even if you take the standard deduction.

COMMUNITY

Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition and Cambridge Volunteers say they are joining at a high point

by Marc Levy August 18, 2026

Two organizations working side by side for nearly two decades with complementary missions are becoming one on Aug. 31.

COMMUNITY

This year’s free Oldtime Baseball Game has three Red Sox players taking the field for charity

by Marc Levy August 12, 2026

Cambridge’s Oldtime Baseball Game, played every summer at St. Peter’s Field, features college, high school and celebrity players decked out in colorful retro uniforms.