Who We Are
The Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association (CNA) was founded in November 2004 and is a 501(c)3 non-profit. We are located in Cambridge, MA with borders on River St, Mass Ave, the Grand Junction train tracks, and the Charles River.
Membership is open to all residents of Cambridgeport, families of children who attend Cambridgeport schools, and people who work in Cambridgeport.
We strive to strengthen community, facilitate advocacy, and share information. Our activities include informational meetings, social events, and neighborhood improvement projects.
The CNA is represented by a board which is elected annually by community members.
2022 Board Members:
Rebecca Bowie, President
Brittany Butler, Clerk
Tien-Tien Chan, Clerk
Cathie Zusy, Treasurer
Valerie Bonds
Julia Halprin
Tonia Hicks
Events
Our events are always free, open to the public, and no prior participation is necessary.
We encourage new faces to join us!
Shop secondhand with us
Saturday, October 29
10am - 2pm
Hastings Square
(corner of Brookline & Chestnut)
Clean out your home while keeping your stuff out of landfills, getting it to people who want it, and supporting the CNA!
We're partnering with:
- Helpsy, who will sort your textiles (they'll take everything, and they decide what gets resold/reused/recycled) and also pays the CNA per pound collected
- More Than Words, a youth-run job training program
Click here to view accepted items. It's more than you think!
Working Against Racism Group
Hosted by Valerie Bonds & Brian Aull, members of the CNA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
Repeat participants help us to move the conversation forward, AND brand new participants are welcome and encouraged each month.
Past Events, 2020/2021
The CNA Board meets monthly.
September 2022: Meet Your Neighbor Day
May 2022: Community Meeting
April 2022: Textile Drive, Clean Up & Seedling Swap, Community meeting
February 2022: Virtual Meeting/Board Elections
December 2021: Special election candidate forum
November 2021: Fall Gathering in Dana Park
October 2021: Municipal Candidate Night
September 2021: Cambridgeport Play Day
May 2021: Neighborhood Plant Swap
April 2021: Community Clean Up
April 2021: Virtual Community Meeting
March 2021: Virtual Community Meeting
February 2021: Virtual Community Meeting & Annual Elections
November 2020: Virtual Community Meeting
September 2020: Virtual Community Meeting
May 2020: Plant Swap
April 2020: Virtual Trivia Night
April 2020: Teddy Bear in the Window - Bear Hunt
April 2020: Support Local Businesses Media Campaign
March 2020: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Match Service
January 2020: Public meeting and annual election
Textile & Book Drive
Be good to the environment and help raise money for the CNA! We get a portion of sales when you shop secondhand with Helpsy (our textile drive partner) using this link:
https://helpsy.com/discount/CPORTHELPSY?utm_campaign=CommunityAffiliatePartners&utm_medium=digital&utm_source=Upfluence
Neighborhood Resources
What we're up to:
Past projects:
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Connect With Us!
Join Our Neighborhood Conversation Listserv!
You're invited if you live or work in Cambridgeport, or if you have a child in a Cambridgeport school.
Send a blank email to:
cambridgeport+subscribe@groups.io
The CNA listserv is a forum for issues and information related to Cambridgeport. Opinions expressed by individuals do not reflect the opinions of the organization. Rules for participation are here.
Prefer fewer emails? Subscribe to only receive announcements about CNA activities and events by sending a blank email to cna+subscribe@groups.io
These emails go to both listservs - there is no need to sign up for both.
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