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Each Thursday, CHAI staff and volunteers distribute a total of 400 boxes of shelf-stable groceries and fresh produce to community members who are experiencing food insecurity. Now, through a generous donation from The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, CHAI is able to provide an additional 50 boxes of kosher shelf-stable groceries to help meet the... Read More

CHAI’s Homeownership team works to sustain thriving neighborhoods in northwest Baltimore through homebuyer education and counseling. CHAI also works to keep the community strong by assisting current homeowners at risk of mortgage default through foreclosure prevention counseling. In response to the growing need for homeownership services, CHAI has brought on Stephanie Davis as Housing Counseling Program Manager... Read More

CHAI is committed to helping older adult community members maintain their independence at home. So, every year, before the onset of winter, CHAI hosts Good Neighbor Day, an opportunity for staff and volunteers to help local seniors winterize their homes and yards. This year, with the well-being of our staff and older neighbors in mind,... Read More

As of October 1, CHAI officially began working with a new management company, Humphrey Management, whose model of respect, responsibility, and accountability is a perfect match for our family and senior living communities. HumphreyManagement has hit the ground running, working with the onsite teams to ensure smooth operations, a positive living environment, and of course, COVID safety. CHAI’s Weinberg Senior Living communities... Read More

NNC Member Wins First Place in Community Writing Contest In honor of its centennial, The Associated partnered with the Baltimore Jewish Times to host a writing contest to capture the historical perspective of 2020. Contest entrants from various age groups reflected on the importance of community during this challenging time. Eileen Creeger, a member of Northwest Neighbors Connecting and the Edward A. Myerberg... Read More

In anticipation of a profoundly different school year, CHAI began convening principals from the 10 public schools it serves, to give the principals an opportunity to exchange ideas and resources. CHAI also has been working with individual principals to identify and address the needs of their schools, families, and students, linking schools to partnerships to... Read More

For the past several months, CHAI’s Mobile Food Pantry has been delivering food and dry goods to older adults in our community. In the most recent deliveries, CHAI treated recipients to dried apples and honey in honor of Rosh Hashanah, along with a note wishing them a sweet new year. The members of CHAI’s Warm... Read More

Through funding from The Associated Baltimore City Partnerships Commission, CHAI distributed masks and hand sanitizers promoting One Park Heights at the weekly Fallstaff food distribution. CHAI’s partner, Park Heights Renaissance, will be continuing the distribution at additional sites in the coming weeks. One Park Heights is a campaign of unity working through the Northwest Baltimore... Read More

Due to unforeseen circumstances, CHAI’s regular supplier of free school supplies is unable to give this year. Now, more than ever, the students and teachers at Bedford Elementary, Cross Country Elementary/Middle, Fallstaff Elementary/Middle, Millbrook Elementary, and Woodholme Elementary need our support. CHAI launched an online school supply drive via Amazon wish list. Select CHAI as... Read More

On Monday, August 10, 2020, a gas explosion rocked Labyrinth Road in the Fallstaff neighborhood, leveling three homes and damaging approximately 20 others. Two people were tragically killed, seven others were seriously wounded and countless people continue to experience the shock and grief associated with the loss and damages. CHAI professionals are working with Baltimore... Read More