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Pages turned and imaginations were active as a member of Northwest Neighbors Connecting (NNC) read Valentine’s Day books to kindergarten students at Millbrook Elementary through the school’s Book Buddies program. After listening to the stories, the students took turns reading back to the volunteer, and the group finished with an art project, creating their own... Read More

When something breaks, Ms. B knows exactly who to call. For more than a decade, CHAI has helped Ms. B stay safe and independent in the home she loves. Since 2013, CHAI has addressed critical issues in her home— from heating and plumbing repairs to fixing walkways and preventing flooding— through its Senior Home Repair and... Read More

This week, the Myerberg Center’s Bagel Boys men’s club had an especially notable guest: David Rubenstein. A Baltimore native, Rubenstein is the Chairman, CEO, and principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles; Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group; and an author, historian, and philanthropist. Mr. Rubenstein spoke about his life journey— from growing up in... Read More

There is a housing crisis across Maryland, with Baltimore City facing distinct challenges. Renters are increasingly cost-burdened, homeownership rates are stagnant, and there is a surplus of vacant and abandoned housing. As of October 2025, Baltimore’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) reported approximately 12,383 vacant buildings in the city alone, reflecting long-term disinvestment and underutilized housing stock. To address this, the State of Maryland launched the Baltimore... Read More

When Ms. T came to CHAI, she—like many people— never thought homeownership would be possible. After speaking with a realtor and mortgage lender, the process still felt unclear, and important details had been overlooked that could have affected her eligibility for a loan. CHAI’s housing counseling and loan program managers stepped in to walk through her... Read More

We are thrilled to welcome Catherine Stokes to the CHAI team as Vice President of Housing Planning & Development! Catherine brings more than 20 years of experience in affordable housing and community development with a background spanning public, private, and nonprofit sectors across multiple states. She has led multidisciplinary teams and brings deep expertise in... Read More

CHAI has launched a new pilot initiative to deepen resident engagement at Weinberg Villages and Weinberg Manors, guided by the belief that the strongest communities are shaped by the people who live in them. Inbal (Innie) Neun, former Center Director of the Edward A. Myerberg Center, is taking her talent for engaging older adults to... Read More

The Northwest Baltimore Partnership (NWBP) is a City-County coalition working from Park Circle to Pikesville to advance coordinated community development in northwest Baltimore. Since its founding in 2018, NWBP (through CHAI as the operating partner) has secured more than $8 million from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative (BRNI).... Read More

The Edward A. Myerberg Center is a hub of joyful activity, where members build community and explore their passions. Three Myerberg members were interviewed for JMore’s annual Aging Gratefully cover story and shared how the Myerberg has helped them find creativity, purpose, and social connections. Bess Shuster was inspired to discover her artistic calling at... Read More

CHAI is pleased to welcome Kevin Large as the new Director of the Edward A. Myerberg Center. Kevin brings more than 15 years of leadership experience across nonprofit, government, and private-sector organizations and holds a B.S. in Political Science from Towson University. With a career dedicated to mission-driven, community-centered work, Kevin is excited to lead... Read More