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As part of an ongoing annual convening, CHAI recently brought together 12 principals from public schools across northwest Baltimore City and Pikesville, creating space for peer connection, reflection, and problem-solving. Throughout the discussion, principals engaged in collaborative dialogue about the opportunities they see within their school communities and together brainstormed ideas to better support students... Read More

Two northwest Baltimore sisters built their lives side by side, sharing a home for decades and rarely spending much time apart. In 2018, they connected with CHAI through the Senior Home Repair and Benefits program, at a time when maintaining their home on a very limited income was becoming increasingly challenging. Over the years, CHAI... Read More

On April 28, the Myerberg Center welcomed nearly 30 community members for an art workshop presented in partnership with Park West Health System (PWHS) and led by Baltimore-based, nationally acclaimed artist Jay Wolf Schlossberg-Cohen. The group reflected a true cross-section of Park Heights, including many longtime residents, some of whom were visiting the Center for... Read More

During Maryland’s 2026 legislation session which ended last month, CHAI’s efforts helped advance several housing and community development priorities of special importance to northwest Baltimore, through the passage of several bills that will benefit residents and neighborhoods. First, legislation promoting access to housing counseling services among first-time buyers of state funded housing was signed into... Read More

CHAI’s monthly homebuyer education workshops continue to help Baltimore residents build the knowledge and confidence to achieve sustainable homeownership while connecting them directly to new opportunities in their neighborhoods. During a recent two-day session attended by 23 participants, CHAI’s housing counselors guided prospective buyers through every stage of the homebuying process, including budgeting, credit readiness,... Read More

CHAI’s efforts to strengthen the fabric of neighborhoods in northwest Baltimore are enhanced by the way volunteers who help older residents remain connected, independent, and able to age safely in the homes and communities they love. In March, that commitment was clearly seen through our CHAIway Volunteer program when three dedicated volunteer drivers supported 23... Read More

When Mrs. C retired, she wasn’t sure what her days would look like. Now, her time is filled with Village Gatherings, committee meetings, group outings, and lunches with people she has met through Northwest Neighbors Connecting (NNC) who have since become close friends. She describes joining NNC three years ago as “the highlight” of her life. For Mrs. R, the shift... Read More

For decades, CHAI has partnered with public schools in northwest Baltimore to connect students, educators, and the school community with resources that expand learning opportunities. Recently, we had the privilege of bringing together principals and Community School Facilitators from our Pikesville partner schools with Phyllis and Louis Friedman, whose generosity through the Samuelson Foundation and the Gordon Trust provides funding for enrichment experiences that might not otherwise... Read More

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