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This month, CHAI will be celebrating an exciting milestone in our Preservation Project with the completion of renovations at Weinberg House, a 116-unit affordable housing community for older adults in Pikesville. As the second of 15 properties to be transformed through this initiative, Weinberg House offers a glimpse of what’s ahead as CHAI invests in... Read More

For many older adults living on fixed incomes, the challenge of maintaining their homes goes beyond knowing who to call when a repair is needed; they also face the challenge of finding a way to pay for it. That’s where CHAI’s Senior Home Repair and Benefits (SHRB) program makes all the difference, helping older homeowners... Read More

A recent Baltimore Jewish Times article highlighted the partnership between the Edward A. Myerberg Center and the Maryland Association for Parkinson Support (MAPS), whose office is located at the Myerberg Center, where they also provide programs and support for people living with Parkinson’s disease. The Myerberg member featured in the story shares how Rock Steady... Read More

CHAI is pleased to welcome Amanda Rothschild as Project Manager for the Pikesville Downtown Partnership (PDP), a community coalition dedicated to implementing the Pikesville Revitalization Action Plan. Amanda served previously in this role through PDP coalition member, the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce, and is excited to continue the work with CHAI’s support. She brings more than... Read More

CHAI marked the end of FY26 with an energizing annual meeting in June, alongside nearly 150 community members, program participants, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders. Rabbi Menachem Goldberger set the tone with an inspiring D’var Torah on what it means to be a good neighbor. Attendees then heard from a resident of CHAI’s Weinberg Place, Jonathan Jones, who embodies... Read More

Over 150 community members gathered at the Myerberg Center for its Annual Celebration, a morning that reflected both the vibrancy of the community today and the promising future ahead. This year, the Myerberg reached pre-pandemic membership levels, hosted eight community-wide events, and continued offering more than 80 programs each week, both onsite and virtually. The... Read More

When Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk visited CHAI, the conversation focused on everyday experiences of the people who call northwest Baltimore home. Around the table, residents spoke openly about the issues affecting their lives, from supporting local families and students to navigating the uncertainty of costly repairs at nearby condominium buildings. One resident shared that... Read More

In June, we celebrated a milestone in the growth of CHAIway, recognizing six active volunteer drivers who are helping the transportation program provide nearly 20 rides each month for older adults.  Before the event, riders were asked to share feedback that could be passed along to their volunteer drivers, and their responses underscored just how meaningful... Read More

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, City Council President Zeke Cohen, and Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer paid a visit to the Myerberg Center, recognizing it as an important gathering place within Baltimore’s Jewish community. As they spent time touring the Center, they had the chance to hear directly from older adults... Read More

As part of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Community Connections tour, state and local leaders recently visited northwest Baltimore to connect with partners advancing housing, economic development, and community revitalization. One stop along the tour was the Pikesville Armory. Once a decommissioned military base, the Armory is now being reimagined by... Read More