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Lori O’Donnell joins Myerberg to lead innovative collaboration with the JCC
CHAI is thrilled to welcome Lori Smith O’Donnell to the Edward A. Myerberg Center team as Program Coordinator for the new Myerberg at the J program. This exciting new program is made possible through a grant from The Associated intended to help agencies collaborate on innovative programming. Myerberg at the J will bring the Myerberg... Read More
CHAI Supports Safety in Place for Older Adults
Mrs. R., a 74-year-old widow, faced the risk of losing her home when it entered tax sale in May 2024. With an annual income of just $13,000, she was unaware of the Maryland Homeowner’s Tax Credit, which could have helped her keep up with her property taxes. Complicating matters, her home was listed under her... Read More
Fallstaff Neighbors Create Connection Through Spanish Language Series
Earlier this month, the first graduating class of CHAI’s Fallstaff Community Spanish Language Series completed a six-week conversational Spanish Language Series, led by Raquel Martin from Arriba Spanish in Towson. CHAI developed the program in response to the community’s interest in being able to better communicate with their Spanish-speaking neighbors. Attendees included teachers from Fallstaff... Read More
On a beautiful morning last month, community members, stakeholders, partners, and public officials joined CHAI to celebrate the Grand Opening of Woodland Gardens I. This newly constructed four-story building in the heart of Central Park Heights provides 63 rental units, including one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments to serve families of varying sizes and income levels.... Read More
CHAI Welcomes Alisa Nelson to Our Housing Counseling Team
CHAI is excited to welcome Alisa Nelson to our professional team as a Housing Counselor. With over 10 years working in nonprofits serving as a housing specialist, Alisa brings a wealth of knowledge, having supported renters in securing Section 8 housing. Alisa is currently finishing her HUD certification and will soon begin working directly with... Read More
Community Comes Together to Welcome Frederick Douglass High School
Last month, CHAI staff gathered a group of enthusiastic volunteers to join in welcoming Frederick Douglass High School (FDHS) students and teachers to our neighborhood. While the FDHS building undergoes significant renovations for the next two years, its students and faculty will be based in the former Northwestern High School building in the Fallstaff neighborhood.... Read More
Warm House Brings Joy and Connection to Orthodox Adults
Warm House, one of CHAI’s programs for older adults, offers a space for women to connect socially and spiritually. Modeled after an Israeli program, Warm House brings together approximately 50 Orthodox Jewish women three times each week for in-person luncheons, Zoom meetings, and conference calls. Each luncheon features unique entertainment, from cooking demonstrations to piano... Read More
2024 Taste of Northwest Festival Spotlights Vibrant Local Cultures
The Pikesville Armory campus was the perfect location for the 3rd annual Northwest Baltimore Partnership Taste of Northwest festival, which showcased the richness of northwest Baltimore’s talents, cultures, and flavors. Festivities included activities for children provided by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore, Sankofa Children’s Museum, and @TheHouse, with live entertainment from DJ Smally... Read More
Woodland Gardens II Community Thrives with Support of New Resident Service Coordinator
CHAI’s senior apartments are more than simply safe, affordable places to live – they are vibrant communities in which older residents can feel connected to their neighbors and supported by onsite professionals. Each community has a Resident Service Coordinator (RSC) who helps connect residents to one another and to programs and services onsite and in the... Read More
Myerberg Center Recognized as Best Senior Center for Sixth Consecutive Year
A huge congratulations to the Edward A. Myerberg Center for winning top billing in the Jewish Times 2024 Best of Jewish Baltimore Reader’s Choice Competition for the sixth year in a row! The Center received the number one spot in two categories: Best 55+ Community and Best Senior Center. Members and supporters alike emphatically agree... Read More