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Waltham Food Resources for the Week April 13 – 19
There are lots of places to get food for free in Waltham during this difficult time. Here is a guide! Weekly food guide April 13 to 19 2020 Recuerde, hay muchos lugares para obtener comida gratis en Waltham, nuestro sitio web tiene una lista actualizada de todos los lugares para ir. Recursos de Comida Gratis…
Read MoreCommunity Response Pantry / Despensa de Comida Comunitaria
Healthy Waltham has organized a pantry this Saturday to support families experiencing hardship as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Read MoreMayor of Waltham proposes $1 million CPC funds for Emergency Tenant Assistance
**UPDATE: The mayor’s proposal passed! It will now move to the City Council for a final vote. Thank you all for joining the meeting, asking key questions, and voicing your support for Waltham tenants!** The Mayor of Waltham has proposed a $1,000,000 CPC allocation for rental assistance. See the Mayor’s application here. Thanks to everyone…
Read MoreTAKE ACTION: Policy Recommendations for the COVID-19 Crisis
Action is needed on the local, state, and federal level to support low-income families during this crisis! You can help by contacting your legislators and letting them know you support clear, specific measures to sustain our communities.
Read MoreHelp Needed – Clothing Drive
Please help 7 Waltham households who lost their home and belongings in a fire on Chestnut Street on April 3rd.
Read MoreResource Update: Waltham Boys and Girls Club
The Waltham Boys and Girls Club lunch service has moved to a later time, 12:00 – 12:30pm.
Read MoreFood Resources for the Week
There are lots of places to get food for free in Waltham during this difficult time. Here is a guide! weekly food guide April 6 to 13 2020 Monday, April 6 8am-12pm YMCA 725 Lexington St., Waltham. Meals to go for children under 18 9-10am breakfast to go for anyone, Salvation Army, 33 Myrtle Street…
Read More2020 Census
It’s National Census Day – get counted!
Read MoreApplication for Tenant Assistance Now Available
The Waltham City Council approved $150,000 for an Emergency Fund for Tenant Assistance. The Waltham Housing Division is taking applications until April 30, 2020.
Read MoreMayor Requests Funding for Emergency Tenant Assistance
Great News! The Mayor of Waltham is requesting the City Council approve $150,000 for an Emergency Fund for Tenant Assistance to be managed by Waltham’s Housing Division. WATCH will be requesting an additional $100,000 in funds from the Community Preservation Committee to ensure those in need can get rental assistance. See the Mayor’s Request Here…
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