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When Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk visited CHAI, the conversation focused on everyday experiences of the people who call northwest Baltimore home. Around the table, residents spoke openly about the issues affecting their lives, from supporting local families and students to navigating the uncertainty of costly repairs at nearby condominium buildings. One resident shared that... Read More

In June, we celebrated a milestone in the growth of CHAIway, recognizing six active volunteer drivers who are helping the transportation program provide nearly 20 rides each month for older adults.  Before the event, riders were asked to share feedback that could be passed along to their volunteer drivers, and their responses underscored just how meaningful... Read More

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, City Council President Zeke Cohen, and Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer paid a visit to the Myerberg Center, recognizing it as an important gathering place within Baltimore’s Jewish community. As they spent time touring the Center, they had the chance to hear directly from older adults... Read More

As part of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Community Connections tour, state and local leaders recently visited northwest Baltimore to connect with partners advancing housing, economic development, and community revitalization. One stop along the tour was the Pikesville Armory. Once a decommissioned military base, the Armory is now being reimagined by... Read More

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