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Rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of service at this year’s Good Deeds Day cleanup at Western Run Stream! On a rainy Sunday in April, 44 volunteers gathered at Cross Country Elementary/Middle School (CCEMS), including students, Principal LaShella Stanfield, and school staff. Students earned community service-learning hours and a pizza lunch for their participation, while CHAI’s... Read More

CHAI Welcomes Justine Trybus CHAI is excited to welcome Justine Trybus to our team as Development and Communications Manager. Justine brings a background in fundraising, grants management, and marketing to CHAI along with her passion for supporting community initiatives. In this new role, Justine will help advance the visibility, image, and funding of CHAI and the Edward A. Myerberg Center... Read More

As the General Assembly winds down its 2025 session, CHAI is grateful to our state legislators, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office for advancing legislation that supports housing opportunity. CHAI’s CEO, Lisa Budlow, testified in favor of two bills put forth by the 41st District team, one that aimed to... Read More

When Ms. B, an older homeowner living on a fixed income, fell behind on her mortgage due to an increase in her monthly payment, she turned to CHAI for help. CHAI’s Senior Home Benefits Counselor worked with our Housing Counselor to conduct a deeper review of her mortgage. The counselors discovered that increases in property... Read More

Ms. S had just moved into Weinberg Village when she shared with the site team that she had no food in her apartment. The team quickly connected her with another resident who distributes food donations from local churches. Within hours, he arrived with a cart full of groceries, including chicken, fresh produce, and canned goods.... Read More

On March 23, community spirit was on full display across Park Heights and Pikesville, as neighbors came together to celebrate, connect, and care for their neighborhoods. More than 600 community members attended the One Park Heights Family Festival at the Baltimore City Public Safety Training Facility, enjoying science shows, face painting, storytelling, food, and a... Read More

We are excited to join our partners in announcing the formation of the Pikesville Downtown Partnership, a collaborative effort led by the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce, 1000 Friends of Pikesville, CHAI, and the Pikesville Armory Foundation, in collaboration with the Baltimore County Department of Planning. This partnership is committed to advancing the Pikesville Revitalization Action... Read More

In February, the One Park Heights initiative sponsored a fabulous foodie event showcasing the diversity of food traditions enjoyed by residents of Park Heights. The One Park Heights, One Love festival took place at Langston Hughes Community Center, where over 100 community members from across northwest Baltimore enjoyed tasting Kosher, Latin, Afro-Caribbean, and Middle Eastern food... Read More

The Edward A. Myerberg Center’s 2nd annual Community Health Fair, sponsored by LifeBridge Health, was a huge success. Hundreds of visitors enjoyed browsing at over 40 tables with a wide variety of vendors, all of whom contribute to the health of our community. Exhibitors included the Maryland Association of Parkinson Support (MAPS), the Jewish Library of Maryland, Charm... Read More

Jeffrey Arenberg has joined the CHAI team as CHAIway Program Manager, bringing extensive experience in volunteer recruitment and program development. In his new role, Jeff will oversee CHAIway On The Go, which provides subsidized Uber and Lyft rides for older adults. He will also focus on revitalizing and expanding the CHAIway volunteer driver program, ensuring... Read More