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A Moving Celebration Rekindles Memories
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

Specialized Help Illuminates the Path to Housing
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

Bringing Light and Joy to Senior Residents
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

Myerberg Art Class – European Style
Mary Mayhew’s Tuesday afternoon art class at the Edward A. Myerberg Center is a highlight of the week for many of her students. While working with oils, acrylics, and pastels, the class members listen to music, socialize, and catch up on each other’s lives. Their support and encouragement of one another extends beyond the classroom,... Read More

Rock Steady Boxing Keeps Seniors Healthy and Active
The Edward A. Myerberg Center is a vital source of connection for hundreds of older adult members throughout Baltimore and around the world. The Myerberg also serves as an important hub for organizations and partners who bring valuable resources to members. A long-time partner of the Myerberg, the Maryland Association for Parkinson Support (MAPS) sponsors... Read More

Building a Healthy Society for All
As an agency founded in the Jewish community, CHAI’s work is informed and inspired by Jewish values, teachings, and history. Our experience of marginalization drives us to work alongside neighbors of all faiths to help create a whole, just, and inclusive community. The first annual One Park Heights Fall Festival held last month — co-hosted... Read More

CHAI Celebrates the Opening of Woodland Gardens II
CHAI was honored to host community members and stakeholders at the Grand Opening ceremony for Woodland Gardens II earlier this week. This newly constructed four-story building in the heart of Central Park Heights provides 75 units of connected and affordable housing for northwest Baltimore seniors. Remarks from CHAI’s CEO, Lisa K. Budlow, Senator Chris Van... Read More

NWLA’s Community Projects – Training to Transformation
Last year, CHAI established the Northwest Leadership Academy to develop new leaders and stimulate community-driven projects in northwest Baltimore. Participants learned about grassroots organizing and later utilized their training to plan and implement two projects to benefit Park Heights. The first — a community cleanup — was held in conjunction with Mayor Brandon Scott’s Cleanup... Read More

Partnerships for a Stronger Northwest
As a community convener, CHAI creates opportunities for organizations invested in northwest Baltimore to work together for the common good. Recently, CHAI hosted Secretary Jake Day and a team of professionals from the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development, for a briefing on the Northwest Baltimore Partnership (NWBP) and its development priorities for northwest... Read More

Connecting Continents: JDC-Eshel Visits the Myerberg
The welcoming hub of the Edward A. Myerberg Center served as a fitting space to host a team from JDC-Eshel during their September visit to Baltimore as guests of the Weinberg Foundation. As the largest older adult services agency in Israel, JDC-Eshel develops cutting edge, research-based programs and partners with the government to take the... Read More
