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Northwest Neighbors Connecting (NNC), is a dynamic village of active, creative, and independent adults. CHAI is proud to support NNC in its mission to provide a strong network of members who lean on and learn from each other. Recently, NNC was featured in The Beacon as one of a few villages in Baltimore offering community... Read More

CHAI is thrilled to extend our longstanding commitment to promoting homeownership in northwest Baltimore through a new program aimed at helping participants get ready to take the big step of buying their first home. The Northwest Baltimore Partnership’s Ready Set Own – Pathway to Homeownership launched in December and held its second workshop in the... Read More

Emma Jarvis joined CHAI in December of 2023 as the new Fallstaff Community Organizer. Emma first discovered her passion for assisting individuals as a volunteer with the Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm, where she coordinated the Youth Works program. She is excited to bring this experience, in addition to a background in communications and Spanish... Read More

The Edward A. Myerberg Center’s mission of inspiring healthy aging through wellness, creativity, and connection was on full display during the 2nd annual Holiday Hop at the Myerberg last month. Nearly 100 people came ready to celebrate in the festive spirit and enjoy each other’s company. The Jewish Library of Baltimore, which brought books to... Read More

What an honor to celebrate the grand opening of the new Cross Country Elementary/Middle School (CCEMS) alongside the school community at a ribbon cutting celebration on December 13. Remarks from Dr. Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, Principal LaShella Stanfield and elected officials, including Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland State Delegate Sandy Rosenberg,... Read More

 As 2023 came to a close, the last of the 227 residents of Weinberg Place moved into their new homes. This affordable high-rise, which sits on the campus of Sinai Hospital has been beautifully renovated and modernized with upgraded kitchens and baths, windows, floors, and community spaces. The residents settling in include many who... Read More

On a crisp fall afternoon before Thanksgiving, CHAI staff gathered with volunteers to help the Baltimore Ravens distribute fresh turkeys to the parents of Cross Country Elementary/Middle School (CCEMS) students. Because of CHAI’s past involvement with the Ravens turkey giveaway at Fallstaff Elementary/Middle, the Ravens approached CHAI to host again and this year and chose... Read More

Last month, the Edward A. Myerberg Center honored those who served our country at its annual Veterans Day Celebration. Over 100 attendees listened intently as Vietnam vet, Barry Steelman shared his experience serving overseas, closing with details about the day he learned the war was over and he would be going home. The troops cheered,... Read More

As a HUD-certified Housing Counseling agency, we are reminded regularly of the critical need for this specialized service to help community members navigate the complex world of housing. We recently had the opportunity to assist a young woman with a developmental disability who was facing eviction. She had not understood the required steps to request... Read More

Since 2021, three professional musicians have served as the ensemble in residence for Weinberg Villages, providing rich, interactive musical experiences for residents and staff through the Iris Music Project (IMP). The community and hallway concerts provide immediate connection for residents through music, bringing people out of their apartments to sing and enjoy together. Earlier this... Read More