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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

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

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 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

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

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

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

The second annual Taste of Northwest festival held last month was an exciting celebration of community, where guests enjoyed the sights, sounds, and flavors of the rich and diverse cultures of northwest Baltimore City and County. The free family-friendly, outdoor event developed through the collaborative efforts of the Northwest Baltimore Partnership, featured food and wares... Read More

Baltimore City has approved CHAI as the lead community school agency for Cross Country Elementary/Middle School. The initiative is part of Baltimore City’s Community Schools model, which aims to transform schools into comprehensive “community hubs” supporting families and students by connecting them to community resources. This role is a natural extension of CHAI’s work in... Read More

Meghan Clarke recently joined CHAI’s Housing and Services team as Asset Manager. She will work closely with third party management to ensure the long-term viability of CHAI’s affordable housing portfolio. Meghan has her BA from Towson and her MBA from the University of Maryland and comes to us from a local commercial real estate firm,... Read More