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CHAI is delighted to welcome Emily Raines as our new Executive Office Manager. Emily brings expertise as a highly regarded administrative professional, having most recently served as Executive Assistant to the CEO/Executive Director at the Maryland Economic Development Corporation. With her background and experience in administration, operations, human resources, and executive support, Emily is dedicated... Read More

Each fall, northwest Baltimore comes together for Good Neighbor Day, a cherished tradition of community engagement and service. This year, CHAI and the Jewish Connection Network hosted the first-ever two-day cleanup, inviting residents from Cross Country, Cheswolde, Fallstaff, Glen, and Mount Washington to join a friendly competition to beautify the area. Volunteers worked tirelessly, collecting... Read More

The Edward A. Myerberg Center is a vibrant hub for connection and community. In November, the Myerberg was host to three dynamic events that drew nearly 1,000 guests to the Center over a three-day period. The festivities began with the annual Fall Craft Fair, where more than 60 local vendors displayed unique and handmade creations,... Read More

This fall, residents of Weinberg Manors collaborated with the Iris Music Project (IMP) to create something truly special. Through a series of songwriting sessions, residents shared meaningful stories and experiences, working with IMP musicians to turn their memories into an original song that reflected their lives. Their efforts culminated at LeadingAge’s national conference held in... Read More

CHAI is excited to welcome Sheri Knauth to the Edward A. Myerberg Center team as the new Membership & Outreach Coordinator. Sheri brings a wealth of experience in community building and engagement through her work at synagogues across the country for over three decades. She may look familiar, having served the Beth Israel Owings Mills... Read More

CHAI is thrilled to announce the official relaunch of our Home Loan Program, with the opening of applications for the Home Improvement Loan and Energy Savings Loan! These updated loan products will help homeowners in northwest Baltimore renovate their homes and improve energy efficiency in a cost-effective way. With our newly digitized loan application, community... Read More

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, CHAI organized a fun Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) event at Cross-Country Elementary/Middle School (CCEMS) to promote school community engagement. The event included Spanish interpretation for 15 participants and connected more than 200 students and parents for a celebration of culture and community. CCEMS Principal LaShella Stanfield thanked the audience... Read More

On a sunny October afternoon during Sukkot (a week-long Jewish holiday celebrating the fall harvest), CHAI’s Northwest Neighbors Connecting (NNC) hosted a memorable gathering in an NNC member’s sukkah—a temporary hut built for the holiday. Representatives from Mayor Scott’s office joined the community in enjoying refreshments and connection. Rabbi Elchonon Chaikin of Jewish Senior Network... Read More

Last month, the Edward A. Myerberg Center served as a host site for a community vaccine clinic organized in partnership with the Baltimore City Health Department. With cold and flu season approaching, the clinic provided convenient access to essential vaccinations, including COVID-19, flu, pneumonia, RSV, shingles, and Tdap. The Myerberg Center offered visitors a warm... Read More

CHAI is thrilled to welcome Lori Smith O’Donnell to the Edward A. Myerberg Center team as Program Coordinator for the new Myerberg at the J program. This exciting new program is made possible through a grant from The Associated intended to help agencies collaborate on innovative programming. Myerberg at the J will bring the Myerberg... Read More