News

Thank you to all the members of our community who joined us for the Edward A. Myerberg Center Annual Meeting on June 7, a wonderful opportunity to come together and reflect on the extraordinary events, programs, and individuals that contributed to the success of FY 2023. We celebrated the accomplishments of the Myerberg professional team... Read More

We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Anne Shimanovich, CHAI’s Aging in Community Program Director for receiving the Outstanding Jewish Communal Professional Award at Na’aleh’s annual awards ceremony held on June 6. This well-deserved award reflects Annie’s dedication, steadfast commitment to serving older adults and meaningful contributions to key community programs such as... Read More

We are thrilled to announce that on April 1 Ilysa Cohen became an official member of the Edward A. Myerberg Center staff. For years, Ilysa has been dedicated to serving older adults through her service as an NNC volunteer and leader. In her new role as Wellness and Engagement Coordinator, Ilysa brings her passion and... Read More

Spirits are high as residents continue to return to their beautifully renovated apartments in the north tower of Weinberg Place, CHAI’s 227-unit senior building. To lend to the festive atmosphere, in April, our general contractor, Harkins Builders, hosted a welcome home event where project leads rolled up their sleeves and served a catered lunch to... Read More

Members of Northwest Neighbors Connecting (NNC) planned and held a community event commemorating Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day. On Tuesday April 18, NNC welcomed over 35 guests to the Edward A. Myerberg Center to hear deeply touching first-hand accounts from three Holocaust survivors, after which the Iris Music Project performed meaningful musical selections including... Read More

CHAI hosted community members and neighborhood stakeholders at a groundbreaking ceremony on May 8 for Woodland Gardens I, a 63-unit family rental property that will provide connected and affordable living for northwest Baltimore residents. The ceremony was held on the Woodland Gardens campus, offering the opportunity to showcase CHAI’s Woodland Gardens II, an affordable senior... Read More

As the 2023 Preakness Stakes approaches, the excitement around the revitalization of Park Heights is palpable. The synergy of multiple redevelopment projects clearly signals the renewal of Park Heights after decades of disinvestment. From CHAI’s development of the multi-generational Woodland Gardens campus and Weinberg Place renovation to projects funded through the Northwest Baltimore Partnership like... Read More

CHAI is excited to welcome Arnitra Smith who joined the CHAI team on March 27 as our new Director of Community & School Engagement for Northwest Baltimore. Prior to coming to CHAI, Arnitra served in various community engagement roles in the nonprofit and health care sectors, most recently as a community liaison with the Baltimore... Read More

On April 5, CHAI joined the offices of Mayor Scott and Councilman Schleifer, the Department of Public Works, Project Ezra and the Chesed Fund for the Annual Baltimore Chometz Burning at Pimlico Race Course. Baltimore’s Jewish community gathered for the ceremonial burning of chometz (leavened products) ahead of the Passover holiday, which included a collection... Read More

For decades, CHAI has been providing HUD-approved Homebuyer Education Workshops to first-time homebuyers to meet its mission of creating access to safe and affordable housing. CHAI is excited to have the opportunity to extend this much needed knowledge to parents of children enrolled in Baltimore City’s Early Head Start program. Connected through a community contact,... Read More