Classes and Programs
All Programs and Classes
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Community Engagement Center - Wednesdays 5:30-7 p.m. (adult) |
Get creative making a variety of art projects each week. Register Online or call 410-706-5522 for more information or to register by phone. |
Makers Space, Makers, Community Engagement Center |
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Community Engagement Center - Fridays Noon-1:30 p.m. (senior) |
Get creative making a variety of art projects each week. Register online or call 410-706-5522 for more information or to register by phone. |
Makers Space, Makers, Community Engagement Center |
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A Bridge to Academic Excellence |
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy - Saturday Mornings |
Tutoring and mentoring to middle and high school students needing in STEM classes and SAT Prep. |
Family and Youth, School Initiatives, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy |
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Community Engagement Center |
Housed in the CEC, the CASH Campaign of Maryland provides Financial Empowerment services such as free tax preparation, financial coaching and benefits screenings. Make an appointment, or call 410-541-5086. |
Services and Support, Community Engagement Center |
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University of Maryland School of Law |
The Center for Dispute Resolution helps people manage conflicts through training, mediation, and restorative practices, and also runs the Workplace Mediation Service at UMB. |
School Initiatives, University of Maryland School of Law, Violence Prevention, Legal Resources |
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University of Maryland School of Nursing |
Workplace violence is a serious issue for health care workers, and the School of Nursing is studying its causes, effects, and how a new prevention program can reduce violence and stress in hospitals. |
School Initiatives, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Violence Prevention |
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University of Maryland School of Social Work |
Center for Restorative Change runs four Baltimore community schools that provide extra support to students, families, and the community through partnerships led by a social worker. |
School Initiatives, University of Maryland School of Social Work, Family and Youth |
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Community Engagement Center - 2nd Fridays (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.) |
Join us for a family-friendly evening of chess. Coaches from The Board Room Chess guide players at all levels of play, whether it's your first time or you've been playing for years. |
Family and Youth |
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Community Help Desk |
Community Engagement Center - 3rd Wednesdays 2 to 4 p.m. |
Need help with your computer, smart phone, or other tech device? Looking for support accessing programs online? The Community Helpdesk provides tech professionals to help you navigate through your most challenging tech issues. |
Job and Technology Training, Services and Supports, Community Engagement Center |
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Community Engagement Center |
Enjoy a delicious meal from a local vendor, catch up with neighbors, make new friends, and learn about the opportunities offered by the Office of Community Engagement and our partners. Community meals occur quarterly. |
Health And Wellness, Community Engagement Center |
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Community Engagement Center - Tuesdays 12:15 to 1 p.m. |
Join our friends from St. Peter's Adult Learning Center every week for a easy-paced loop around the neighborhood. |
Health and Wellness, Community Engagement Center |
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Community Engagement Center - Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
The computer lab provides computers use and limited printing and faxing services to community members at no cost. |
Services and Supports, Job and Technology Training, Community Engagement Center |
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University of Maryland School of Social Work |
Family Connections-Baltimore helps vulnerable families in Upton/Druid Heights with services to improve safety, well-being, and stability. |
Family and Youth, School Initiatives, University of Maryland School of Social Work |
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Community Engagement Center - 1st Fridays (6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) |
Meet "Rocket Reba" and learn with the family through this interactive scientific presentation. |
Family and Youth, Community Engagement Center |
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University of Maryland School of Social Work |
SWCOS received $80,000 from United Way of Central Maryland to help families stay housed, keep children in school, and support self-sufficiency at Benjamin Franklin High School and in Promise Heights. |
Family and Youth, School Initiatives, University of Maryland School of Social Work |
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University of Maryland School of Nursing |
A mobile health clinic that brings nurse-led care to underserved communities and helps train students to care for people without easy access to health care. |
Health and Wellness, School Initiatives, University of Maryland School of Nursing |
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University of Maryland School of Dentistry |
The International Brain Bee is a neuroscience competition for high school students. Its purpose is to motivate young men and women to learn about the human brain and to inspire them to enter careers in the basic and clinical brain sciences. |
Family and Youth, School Initiatives, University of Maryland School of Dentistry |
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The Community Collaborative on Intimate Partner Violence aims to study, understand, and respond to the problem of intimate partner violence (IPV) and strengthen education, awareness, early intervention, and prevention of IPV. |
Violence Prevention |
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University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) |
The mission of the JACQUES Initiative is to change lives, engage communities, and support health systems affected by HIV and Hepatitis C. |
Health and Wellness, School Initiatives, University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) |
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Tuesdays 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. January 16-April 5 |
Meet with a lawyer to discuss your legal questions and receive brief advice, free of charge. To make an appointment, call 410-929-4809 or email justadviceclinic@gmail.com. Walk-ins are welcome, but must arrive by 4:15pm to be seen. |
School Initiatives, Francis Carey School of Law, Legal Resources |
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University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law |
The Clinical Law Program provides legal services to individuals, families, and communities throughout Maryland. |
School Initiatives, Family and Youth, Francis Carey School of Law, Legal Resources |
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Community Engagement Center - Tuesdays 6 to 7 p.m. |
Move and groove to high-energy dances like the Wobble and Cupid Shuffle. |
Health and Wellness, Community Engagement Center |
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The Live Near Your Work Program helps University employees with money for down payments and closing costs on homes in certain Southwest Baltimore neighborhoods, including homes that need major repairs. |
Community Wealth Building |
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Office of Community Engagement |
The Local Food Connection supports West Baltimore's economy by using institutional buying power to help local communities. |
Community Wealth Building, Community Engagement Center |
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Community Engagement Center - Tuesdays & Thursdays 2-3 p.m. |
Learn to safely operate Makerspace tools, while creating a project to take home. Learn more by visiting the Maker Space Schedule or Call 410-706-5522. Drop-in only. |
Makers, Maker's Space, Community Engagement Center |
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University of Maryland School of Medicine |
Offered as a public service by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Mini-Med School is a series of tuition-free classes designed to help Baltimore residents improve their health and well-being. |
Health and Wellness, School Initiatives, University of Maryland School of Medicine |
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School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry |
The National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH) improves school mental health services by developing programs and supporting five programs in Baltimore and three Maryland counties. |
Health and Wellness, School Initiatives, University of Maryland School of Medicine |
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Community Engagement Center - Tuesdays & Thursdays 3-6 p.m. |
Drop in to use our equipment and tools and work on your own independent projects with support from other makers in the community. No formal instruction is provided during this time. |
Makers Space, Maker, Community Engagement Center |
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University of Maryland School of Pharmacy |
The PATIENTS Program leverages innovative partnerships to ensure that patients, health care providers, and other partners are actively engaged in research. |
Health and Wellness, School Initiatives, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy |
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University of Maryland School of Nursing |
Nursing students supervised by faculty, provide health screenings and counseling at Paul's Place in Pigtown, serving uninsured and homeless people once a week during the Hot Lunch program. |
Health and Wellness, School Initiatives, University of Maryland School of Nursing |
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Community Engagement Center - Wednesdays 6 to 7 p.m. |
Discover the benefits of this low-impact exercise that strengthens muscles while improving posture and flexibility. |
Health and Wellness, Community Engagement Center |
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University of Maryland School of Social Work |
Promise Heights helps children in West Baltimore’s Upton/Druid Heights succeed in school, stay healthy, and prepare for future jobs by partnering with local schools and community groups. |
Family and Youth, School Initiatives, University of Maryland School of Social Work |
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Safe Streets is a public health campaign in Baltimore that works with local groups and leaders to reduce shootings and homicides by promoting non-violent solutions and community strength, operating at four sites: McElderry Park, Cherry Hill, Mondawmin, and Park Heights. |
Violence Prevention |
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Community Engagement Center - Thursdays 10 to 11 a.m. |
This exciting class is designed for older adults to improve health and physical mobility, but all are welcome. |
Health and Wellness, Community Engagement Center |
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Community Engagement Center - Mondays 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
Love to sew? Bring your latest project and work alongside other sewers while receiving support from our sewing instructor. Sewing machines, some fabric, and other essential tools will be provided. No formal instruction is provided during this time. |
Makers, Community Engagement Center |
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Southwest Partnership Anchor Institution Community Referral Program |
UMB, University of Maryland Medical Center |
The Southwest Partnership's Workforce Roundtable offers a referral program giving qualified residents from certain Baltimore ZIP codes priority when applying for jobs at local institutions. |
Community Wealth Building, UMB, University of Maryland Medical Center |
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UMB Workforce Initiatives Information |
We host info sessions where UMB and UMMC staff explain job openings, how to apply, what they look for in hires, and provide details on free training programs for careers like IT and community health support. |
Community Wealth Building, Job and Technology Training |
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United Way of Central Maryland |
Community Engagement Center |
United Way of Central Maryland, located in the CEC, helps connect people to resources like 211 Community Resource Specialists and offers eviction prevention support for families with school-age children at risk of losing their homes. (If you live in zip codes 21223, 21201, 21230, to get help, contact 211 and listen for the housing option. |
Family and Youth, Community Wealth Building, Services and Support, Community Engagement Center |
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University of Maryland Medical System Shock Trauma |
The Violence Intervention Program (VIP) in Baltimore helps victims of serious violence, like gunshots and stabbings, by offering counseling and support to make positive life changes, focusing on the critical time after the incident. |
Violence Prevention, University of Maryland Medical System Shock Trauma |
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University of Maryland Medical Center |
The University of Maryland School Mental Health Program has provided mental health support to 27 Baltimore schools since 1989, helping students succeed through collaboration with families and communities. |
School Initiatives, University of Maryland School of Medicine |
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Community Engagement Center - Wednesdays 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
We help job seekers with one-on-one guidance on local job resources, résumé writing, and applications, with support from a Southwest Works representative and UMB Human Resources volunteers. |
Job and Technology Training, Community Wealth Building, Services and Supports, Community Engagement Center |
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Community Engagement Center - Mondays 6 to 7 p.m. |
Join us for a soothing session. Have your mat, towel, and water ready. |
Health and Wellness, Community Engagement Center |
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Community Engagement Center - Thursdays 6 to 7 p.m. |
Join this supportive group that cheers for one another while moving at their own pace. |
Health and Wellness, Community Engagement Center |
Contact
Office of Community Engagement
220 N. Arch St.
Fourteenth Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
