The University of Maryland Baltimore's (UMB) new Community Engagement Center (CEC) is the cornerstone of UMB’s Community Campus, a location and concept that demonstrate a deep commitment to strengthening West Baltimore in collaboration with the neighbors who live there. The CEC is where UMB works hand-in-hand with neighbors to support them in achieving their career goals and giving children a safe place to learn and play. And it is now even better equipped to partner with our community to reach our common goals of health, security, and well-being.
The new CEC is architecturally stunning, employing some of the original architectural elements of the historic 20,000-square-foot building at 16 S. Poppleton St. It is bright, open, airy, welcoming, and close to seven times larger than the original center that opened in 2015.
Growing in response to the recorded 40,000-plus visits from men, women, teens, and children who have engaged with its services and programming since 2015, UMB looks forward to opening the new building to welcome neighbors, provide partnership for job development, offer children safe spaces, host health and fitness programs, and connect neighbors with resources.
