East End House is one of Greater Boston’s oldest social service centers, and has been a vital resource for newly immigrated and lower-income individuals and families for more than 145 years. From well-baby clinics at the turn of the century, to New Deal programs during the Great Depression, to multilingual energy audits for lower-income families in the seventies, to expanding the facility in the early nineties to increase programming, our services have constantly evolved to respond to changing community needs. In 2006, our School Age Program became the first nationally accredited program of its kind in Cambridge. In recent years, we have expanded and diversified elder programming, started the Free Farmer’s Market targeting low-income isolated and disabled seniors, and launched Middle School and Youth Mentoring Programs.
Our Past
Our Present
Today, as a dynamic community center, we continue to meet community needs through innovative programs that support families and individuals of every age and ability. Our outcome-driven programs use evidence-based curriculum to prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten and give school age and middle school youth the skills to become successful adults. Programming supports the whole family with comprehensive services like the Food Pantry, Community Workshops, Parent Education and Senior Programming.
Our Goals
- Serve families and individuals of all ages with exceptional programming that meets the evolving needs of the community
- Create opportunities for those who have been traditionally denied access due to social and economic barriers
- Engage volunteers to strengthen the capacity of the agency and build a sense of community
- Maintain a highly motivated and well-trained staff
- Continually assess community needs and respond with innovative, evidence-based programming
- Rigorously document and evaluate programs to ensure high-quality and impact
Our Future
East End House continually evaluates and expands programming in areas where there is the greatest need.
Projects in Development
- Building capacity to begin more intensive programming for high school youth
- Expanding the number of youth served in all programs
- Expanding and diversifying senior programs to meet the needs of younger and isolated seniors
- Offering increased support to parents of young children
From our storied past to our promising future, East End House remains committed to making our community stronger. We look forward to the challenge of providing programs and services that create long-lasting, life changing experiences for all members of our community.
