CAAS' 40th Anniversary Fundraiser

Happy New Year!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to the Emergency Relief Program! We couldn't have done this without your amazing support! Please make sure to check our website for information on all CAAS programming and you can sign up to receive our periodic newsletters.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our live broadcast from Somerville Media Center on November 18th!!

And a huge thank you to our amazing sponsors and community leaders who made guest appearances on the show!

Thank you Boynton Yards, Sira Naturals, State Representative Mike Connolly, State Senator Pat Jehlen and Director of Somerville's Office of Housing Stability, Ellen Shachter!

And a special thanks to awesome musicians Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band!

We are so energized and inspired by all of the incredible support from the community, our partners and sponsors.

If you didn't catch the show, you can watch it here! 📺🌟🎉

Welcome to CAAS' 40th

 Anniversary Fundraiser! 

CAAS helps local families and individuals achieve financial security while working to eliminate the root causes of economic injustice.

We need your support for our new Emergency Relief Program

Last year the City of Somerville in partnership with United Way of Massachusetts Bay and CAAS, established the Somerville Cares Fund. The fund raised over $1,068,000 in donations. CAAS distributed these funds to over 1,600 households. The Somerville Cares Fund is closed to further donations. 

CAAS will start its new Emergency Relief Program to continue providing this vital and essential community need. We still receive applications from those who are underemployed or struggling due to the effects of the pandemic. While CAAS has federal funds available for rental arrears, there remains a significant funding gap for food, utilities, medical expenses, daycare and other necessities. 85% of all funds donated will go directly to households in need; CAAS will retain 15% to fund the administrative costs of operating the fund, reviewing applications for assistance, and distributing the funds. 

The need is urgent and we are asking for your help to fund the Emergency Relief Program today. To quote one grant recipient: 

“We’ve spent our savings. We don’t have money for food. They’re cutting off my phone. We’re desperate, rent is past due. Income before COVID: $400/week. Income after COVID: $0.”

About CAAS

CAAS’ holistic approach to community work and wrap-around services considers the web of connections between housing, physical and mental health, employment, nutrition, immigration, education, transportation, family composition, civic engagement, etc., and CAAS supports clients in these areas and more through direct services or referral. 

CAAS' core programs are: Head Start (a free preschool program), Housing Advocacy Program (HAP), Community Organizing & Advocacy, and Free Tax Preparation Assistance (VITA). 

To learn more about CAAS and our programs, visit us here. You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.