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Through its work with the Northwest Baltimore Partnership and the One Park Heights committee, CHAI convenes residents, schools, and local organizations to strengthen relationships and ensure community voices shape the future of Park Heights. As part of this ongoing work, CHAI facilitated a collaboration with the Inheritance Theater Project (ITP) and the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures, which began with a “Park Heights Dinner... Read More

For many first-time homebuyers, the path to homeownership is often stalled by a few key barriers, including down payments, closing costs, and access to support at the right moment. CHAI’s Homebuyer Incentive Grant addresses these challenges by offering eligible buyers a $5,000 forgivable loan to help make homeownership more attainable. This year, the program reached an important milestone. All... Read More

On February 12, the Edward A. Myerberg Center did what it does best: bring people together. Our third annual Health Fair welcomed 225 members and friends for a morning that felt energetic, engaging, and unmistakably Myerberg. With nearly 60 vendors throughout the building, there was something new to discover at every turn. Members moved from... Read More

Stable housing is central to wellbeing at every stage of life, from first-time buyers to older adults living in aging buildings. Mr. D, who bought his first home after participating in housing counseling with CHAI, knows firsthand how specialized guidance can make a dream achievable. “They [CHAI] helped me immensely and made the process go... Read More

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