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For over twenty years, CHAI has been convening the Northwest Community Planning Forum (NWCPF) a coalition of the presidents of neighborhood associations in northwest Baltimore: Cheswolde, Cross Country, Fallstaff, Glen and Mount Washington. NWCPF creates space for neighbors to work collaboratively to address issues of shared concern. Recently, the group’s work has focused on updating... Read More

Last spring, AgeWell Baltimore conducted a community survey to gauge the transportation needs of older adults in northwest Baltimore. Responses indicated an overwhelming need for transportation. CHAI is thrilled to respond by relaunching the CHAIway transportation program. Originally introduced as a volunteer-powered ride service, the program was paused during the pandemic. As we relaunch, CHAIway... Read More

Last month, CHAI’s work in creating housing opportunity was recognized by two longtime community partners. Representatives from Fulton Bank and Bank of America visited the CHAI office to present the organization with generous gifts. The funding will support CHAI’s housing stability counseling services and Senior Home Repair program, which provides repairs and modifications to the... Read More

In addition to providing high quality affordable rental housing throughout northwest Baltimore, CHAI is creating housing opportunity for homebuyers through the purchase, renovation and resale of formerly vacant and blighted homes. In partnership with St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, CHAI recently gutted and rehabilitated four row homes on Oakley Avenue – a quiet tree-lined street... Read More

CHAI is pleased to share that Woodland Gardens II, a new 75-unit affordable senior housing community in Park Heights, is now more than half-way done construction, with completion slated for late spring 2023. We have already received a great deal of interest from prospective residents in the Park Heights community. CHAI expects to begin accepting... Read More

CHAI is thrilled to announce that financing has been secured for the development of Woodland Gardens I, a 63-unit affordable family housing property to be built on Park Heights Avenue. Woodland Gardens I will offer one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments and feature communal spaces that include an outdoor garden, a playground and a multipurpose room.... Read More

CHAI is thrilled to welcome Lisa Mears-Morris to our professional team. Since 2019, Lisa has been serving as the Director of Resident Services for CHAI’s Weinberg Senior Living portfolio. Her transition from the management company to CHAI’s team will ensure CHAI’s mission and values are infused into the service delivery at our 15 affordable senior... Read More

On November 17, the Northwest Baltimore Partnership (NWBP) held a screening of its 2022 oral history documentary Northwest Baltimore: Through Their Words. Scores of interested community members gathered at Sinai Hospital’s Zamoiski Auditorium to view the filmed histories of long-time northwest Baltimore residents. The event fostered inspired discussions and created additional opportunities to collaborate. Unexpected... Read More

Last month, the Edward A. Myerberg Center held two community-wide events. On November 6, the Center opened its doors to over 500 community members of all ages for its first annual Fall Craft Fair. Visitors were treated to a myriad of beautiful handmade goods and wares from 40 local vendors. The event was a huge... Read More

Over the past several years, the Northwest Baltimore Partnership (NWBP) has secured $3.4 million in funding from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development through the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative (BRNI). CHAI is excited to announce that the FY 2023 BRNI awards announced last month will support several important projects in northwest Baltimore City... Read More