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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

Mrs. R., a 74-year-old widow, faced the risk of losing her home when it entered tax sale in May 2024. With an annual income of just $13,000, she was unaware of the Maryland Homeowner’s Tax Credit, which could have helped her keep up with her property taxes. Complicating matters, her home was listed under her... Read More

Earlier this month, the first graduating class of CHAI’s Fallstaff Community Spanish Language Series completed a six-week conversational Spanish Language Series, led by Raquel Martin from Arriba Spanish in Towson. CHAI developed the program in response to the community’s interest in being able to better communicate with their Spanish-speaking neighbors. Attendees included teachers from Fallstaff... Read More

On a beautiful morning last month, community members, stakeholders, partners, and public officials joined CHAI to celebrate the Grand Opening of Woodland Gardens I. This newly constructed four-story building in the heart of Central Park Heights provides 63 rental units, including one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments to serve families of varying sizes and income levels.... Read More

CHAI is excited to welcome Alisa Nelson to our professional team as a Housing Counselor. With over 10 years working in nonprofits serving as a housing specialist, Alisa brings a wealth of knowledge, having supported renters in securing Section 8 housing. Alisa is currently finishing her HUD certification and will soon begin working directly with... Read More

Last month, CHAI staff gathered a group of enthusiastic volunteers to join in welcoming Frederick Douglass High School (FDHS) students and teachers to our neighborhood. While the FDHS building undergoes significant renovations for the next two years, its students and faculty will be based in the former Northwestern High School building in the Fallstaff neighborhood.... Read More

Warm House, one of CHAI’s programs for older adults, offers a space for women to connect socially and spiritually. Modeled after an Israeli program, Warm House brings together approximately 50 Orthodox Jewish women three times each week for in-person luncheons, Zoom meetings, and conference calls. Each luncheon features unique entertainment, from cooking demonstrations to piano... Read More

The Pikesville Armory campus was the perfect location for the 3rd annual Northwest Baltimore Partnership Taste of Northwest festival, which showcased the richness of northwest Baltimore’s talents, cultures, and flavors. Festivities included activities for children provided by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore, Sankofa Children’s Museum, and @TheHouse, with live entertainment from DJ Smally... Read More