Strong Communities for Life
Northwest Baltimore Partnership Brings Investment to Park Heights and Pikesville
Over the past several years, the Northwest Baltimore Partnership (NWBP) has secured $3.4 million in funding from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development through the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative (BRNI). CHAI is excited to announce that the FY 2023 BRNI awards announced last month will support several important projects in northwest Baltimore City and County. Two notable new projects are the revitalization of Edgecombe Park, a hidden gem in Park Heights, which will include repurposing tennis courts into a senior-led community garden and building an amphitheater for neighborhood events, and the development of the Ahavas Chaim Park Heights Youth Center, a facility for at-risk young men that will offer facilities for recreation, mental health counseling, and vocational guidance. CHAI congratulates all of our NWBP partners who received BRNI funding this year. Together, we are building value from Park Circle to Pikesville.
Myerberg is a Welcoming Community Hub
Last month, the Edward A. Myerberg Center held two community-wide events. On November 6, the Center opened its doors to over 500 community members of all ages for its first annual Fall Craft Fair. Visitors were treated to a myriad of beautiful handmade goods and wares from 40 local vendors. The event was a huge success, garnering an enthusiastic response from vendors and attendees alike. Just two days later, the Myerberg held its annual Veterans Day Celebration, a meaningful event commemorating those who have selflessly served our country, planned entirely by a committee of Myerberg members who are veterans themselves. Veterans and their families enjoyed a special performance by Voices of Vets and the presentation of colors by the Franklin High School Color Guard. The Myerberg continues to be the go-to place to find inspiration and connection for the entire community.  
Sharing Our Stories and Creating New Opportunities
On November 17, the Northwest Baltimore Partnership (NWBP) held a screening of its 2022 oral history documentary Northwest Baltimore: Through Their Words. Scores of interested community members gathered at Sinai Hospital’s Zamoiski Auditorium to view the filmed histories of long-time northwest Baltimore residents. The event fostered inspired discussions and created additional opportunities to collaborate. Unexpected cross-city connections occurred between Pastor Troy Randall
(At The House social settlement program in Arlington) and Shoshana Harris (NNC Village) - both from northwest - and Nia Redmond and Harold Madison from the East Baltimore History Library. Coming together to explore our shared history creates collaboration and connection at its best!
CHAI Welcomes Lisa Mears-Morris
CHAI is thrilled to welcome Lisa Mears-Morris to our professional team. Since 2019, Lisa has been serving as the Director of Resident Services for CHAI’s Weinberg Senior Living portfolio. Her transition from the management company to CHAI's team will ensure CHAI's mission and values are infused into the service delivery at our 15 affordable senior communities. Service coordination provides individualized support and advocacy through case management, as well as opportunities to participate in meaningful programming that empowers residents to stay productive, connected, and engaged. We are thrilled to incorporate Lisa’s expertise in serving older adults more closely into CHAI’s aging in community strategy. VP of Housing & Services, Tiffany Nicolette, shares that “Lisa has been an integral part of our portfolio for a number of years. We’re so happy to officially welcome her as part of the CHAI family.” 
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