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In continuation of our commitment to strengthening northwest Baltimore, CHAI is excited to participate in the first annual Taste of Northwest event on Sunday, August 14. This family-friendly outdoor festival was developed through the collaborative efforts of the Northwest Baltimore Partnership with the goal of building community among the culturally diverse residents of northwest Baltimore... Read More

On June 14, CHAI’s Northwest Neighbors Connecting (NNC) gathered at the Myerberg Center to celebrate NNC’s 10th anniversary! Since 2012, this ever-evolving group of active, creative and independent adults has organized and participated in countless cultural, social and educational activities that have served as powerful catalysts for meaningful connections – which is at the core... Read More

CHAI is proud to announce that The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore has honored two members of CHAI’s dedicated Board of Directors with awards that recognize the work of young professionals who commit their time and talent to support to the Associated, its agencies, and the community. Eugene Poverni is the recipient of the Fred... Read More

CHAI would like to thank the many members of our community who joined our Annual Meeting on June 15 to reflect on the projects and people that made FY 2022 a success. There was much to celebrate as we gathered to thank outgoing President Howard Sollins, welcome incoming President Peter Burstein, install our new board,... Read More

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams. As we look ahead to CHAI’s Annual Meeting, we extend our sincerest gratitude to Howard Sollins for his exemplary leadership of the agency during these past two years as Board President. Howard’s... Read More

CHAI was honored to host community members and stakeholders at a groundbreaking ceremony on May 20 for Woodland Gardens II, a 75-unit rental property that will provide connected and affordable living for northwest Baltimore seniors. As construction vehicles worked on the Woodland Gardens II site, guests gathered on the adjacent lot (the future home of... Read More

After 30 years in education, Dr. Faith Hibbert, celebrated principal of Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School is retiring. For over 15 years, Dr. Hibbert has worked to ensure that Fallstaff students are taught in a safe and supportive environment and provided with the academic and social skills necessary to realize their full potential. In addition to her... Read More

Whether online, onsite or a hybrid of the two, the Edward A. Myerberg Center continues to inspire new adventures by providing members and subscribers with engaging classes and programs in a warm and welcoming environment. With members and visitors returning to the center for in-person courses and events, the Myerberg embarked on an extensive makeover—which... Read More

In the Associated’s latest In Perspective briefing, Lisa Budlow, CEO of CHAI, along with Sol Davis, Executive Director of the Jewish Museum of Maryland, discuss how current and future projects will strengthen the neighborhoods of Central Park Heights, Pimlico and Jonestown. Sara Paranilam, Division Chief, Policy and Data Analysis, Baltimore City Department of Planning shares... Read More

At its core, community organizing is about building relationships. When the Word of Life Church was relocating to the Glen neighborhood, the pastor, Dr. Jermaine Johnson, turned to CHAI’s Northwest Community and Schools Director, Sherrell Savage, a master relationship builder, to engage with community. Over the years, Sherrell has helped the pastor and his congregation... Read More