| Last updated on July 16, 2003 |
To serve homeless men and women who are struggling with addiction to alcohol and or drugs. We serve women and men from Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, and Watertown. We are the only shelter open 24 hours in the Boston area.
History:
The CASPAR Emergency Center has been serving our community for over 20 years. In 1994, we opened our new facility at 240 Albany Street. We serve over 100 men and women every day.
Address:
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240 Albany Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
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Web Site: None specified
Directions:
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Take Green line to Park Street, chagne to red line outbound (Alewife) and get off at Central Square. Come out of T and follow Mass Ave. (toward Boston) about 1/2 mile. Take right on Albany Street. Caspar Center is 1/4. . . (more)
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Central Square (Red Line),
Walk distance (in minutes): 10
Nearest Bus Stop: Any Central Square Stop, 10 minute walk
For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com/schedmaps/index.cfm |
Volunteer Reflections
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Overall Experience
This agency provided me with a new outlook on life and I will carry the experiences with me forever.
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I was part of the University of Wisconsin group that traveled to the Shelter for a week. It was the most meaningful experience I have ever done. I still remain in contact with several of the clients. It has made me appreciate everything that I have. It also gave homelessness a face and showed the difficulties these people face in overcoming addiction. It was one of the best experiences of my life.
posted on September 4, 2006 |
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