“No one is debating that we have a housing shortage across Massachusetts, and yet, we’ve got corporate investors who are allowed to buy as many homes as they want and charge as much rent as they want.”
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We're announcing a new page on our website - a storytelling form for community members to tell us their stories! At caasomerville.org/share-your-sto…

You can help shape the narratives around housing accessibility, childcare, and economic justice in our community by sharing your story.

We're excited to announce the release of our album, (Affordable housing for all is) Fantastic by CAAS! Hits like 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go to That Housing Justice Rally' will have you dancing all the way to our next Renters Meeting.

Happy April Fool's Day from the CAAS! team!

Want to showcase your work at Somerville Open Studios? Join CAAS at Connexion on Saturday, May 4th and/or Sunday, May 5th! Comment, DM, or email our Communications Manager, Alex, at [email protected] by April 29th to learn more.

Somerville residents gave testimony at the City's Finance Committee Meeting last week. For many, the message was clear: Our FY25 budget needs to make serious investment in affordable housing.

Many thanks to everyone who testified. Please keep speaking up and sharing your story.

CAAS board meetings are open to the public -- Our next board meeting is coming up on Tuesday, March 26th from 6:00 - 8:00pm on Zoom. Please email [email protected] if you would like to attend.

Let’s strengthen our movement for housing justice! Join this month’s Somerville Movement Meeting to build relationships with your neighbors and learn how to take action together. Register here: bit.ly/Somerville-Ren…

We're thrilled to share that the Somerville Municipal Voucher program is launching! CAAS will be working with severely rent-burdened families to ensure that they're able to use their housing vouchers and receive other forms of assistance.

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Say hello to Home Sweet Rented Home! In this project, Mario Quiroz is bringing the faces and stories of low-income renters to the forefront of our conversation on housing affordability in Somerville. Keep an eye out for future installments of the project!

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Get ready to groove at the Somerville Shakeup this Saturday! 🤩 Dance the day away to a medley of music, with everything from the Roaring 20's to Swinging 60's coming your way. Admission is free (we do request a small donation if you can!) and family and friends are all invited!

CAAS board meetings are open to the public -- Our next board meeting is coming up on Tuesday, Feburary 27th from 6:00 - 8:00pm on Zoom. Please email [email protected] if you would like to attend.

This Black History Month, we're celebrating Saundra Graham. An activist for affordable housing, racial equity, and childcare, Graham went on to become a Cambridge City Councilor and State Representative. Graham passed away in June of 2023, but her legacy continues!

Happy Valentine's Day from CAAS! This holiday, take a moment to learn about S.1541 / H.2314, which would ensure incarcerated people are able to see friends, family, and community members by improving statewide visitation policies. Learn more about it at PLSMA.ORG/VISITATION

Due to the snow emergency, CAAS offices and Head Start classrooms will be closed on Tuesday, February 13th. We plan to reopen on Wednesday, February 14th. For more information on snow emergencies, please go to somervillema.gov/snow

Are you a Somerville tenant struggling to pay rent? Come learn about our fight for rent control at the Somerville Movement Meeting on Saturday, February 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in East Somerville. Register here: bit.ly/Somerville-Ren…

📣 The priority application deadline for our Director of Community Organizing position is this Friday! Join a team of incredible organizers and advocates and help guide the movement for housing access and economic justice in Somerville. Go to caasomerville.org/careers for more!

Today's the last day to send your testimony! Email by 5pm and tell our State Legislature that Somerville is ready for rent control!