The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Community Engagement Center is hosting an open house on Thursday, April 6, from 2 to 4 p.m., to welcome the Cambridge community to the space and provide information on resources that are available. The open house marks the launch of its engagement efforts to develop and schedule programming that reflects the community’s needs.

There will be refreshments and family activities, such as rock painting, a poster contest, and a seed planting. The center will also have information on resources community members can receive through the department, such as programs that reduce energy costs, internet cost subsidies and housing assistance.

The community engagement center is located in The Packing House, 411A Dorchester Ave., Suite 202, Cambridge.