Strong Communities for Life
CHAI's Sherrell Savage Receives Community Honor
At its core, community organizing is about building relationships. When the Word of Life Church was relocating to the Glen neighborhood, the pastor, Dr. Jermaine Johnson, turned to CHAI’s Northwest Community and Schools Director, Sherrell Savage, a master relationship builder, to engage with community. Over the years, Sherrell has helped the pastor and his congregation deepen their involvement in the community. Pastor Johnson joined Northwest Baltimore Partnership’s One Park Heights Committee and his congregants have volunteered at CHAI’s food distributions and participated in CHAI’s Community Conversations program. On April 24, Pastor Johnson presented Sherrell with a well-deserved award for her dedication to creating engaged, connected community. CHAI is tremendously proud of Sherrell and wishes her continued success!
Survey Results Show High Satisfaction Among Residents
For close to four decades, CHAI has been providing safe and affordable housing for seniors. While CHAI’s independent senior living communities have received top management ratings from HUD for years, we recognize that resident satisfaction may be the most important indicator of our success. So, we made ensuring the quality of residents’ experiences a priority in our 2020 strategic plan. CHAI has received the results of its first annual resident satisfaction survey conducted through an independent benchmarking tool, and we are pleased to report that the results show high levels of satisfaction. Several of our buildings scored in the superior range overall, with most residents saying they are very likely to renew their lease, and over 85% indicating they would recommend their residence to a friend. 
NNC Group Trips Return with Gusto
CHAI’s Northwest Neighbors Connecting (NNC) is a member-led community of over one hundred active, creative and independent older adults who design, plan and implement programming, trips and events, staying engaged and connected as they age in community. When pandemic restrictions started to ease, NNC members were ecstatic to be able to come together again to resume in-person activities. Recently, a group of NNC members planned a visit to the American Visionary Art Museum – their first group trip in over two years! Trip participants enjoyed door-to-door shuttle service and a docent-led tour of the museum, after which they had an outdoor lunch in the museum’s sculpture garden. The outing was such a success that NNC’s next planned venture to the Baltimore Museum of Art in May is already at capacity!
CHAI Welcomes Shlomo Berman
CHAI is excited to share that Shlomo Berman joined our professional team on April 25 as Executive Assistant. Having worked for Talmudical Academy summer camps for 14 years and most recently Yeshiva of Greater Washington, Shlomo brings a wealth of administrative experience to support CHAI’s management team and board of directors. A longtime resident of northwest Baltimore, Shlomo looks forward to serving the community. We are thrilled to have him on our team!
NYT Bestselling Author Shares the Keys to Happiness
What’s the secret to living a fuller, more content life? For John Leland, an award-winning reporter and NYT bestselling author, the answer came from an unexpected place: the wisdom of six people aged 85 and up. Join the author in a live virtual conversation hosted by WJZ reporter, Ron Matz, as he discusses his book and shares lessons of resilience, gratitude, purpose and perspective to inspire participants of all ages. Support the Myerberg and boost your serotonin levels and join us online on Tuesday, May 10 at 10:00 am.
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Myerberg FY22 Annual Meeting
June 1 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Myerberg Spring Art Show
June 12 | 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
The first in-person art show since 2019 at the Myerberg! Over 60 artists, both Myerberg students and instructors, showing over 100 original works. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to all. Prior registration is required.

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CHAI FY22 Annual Meeting
June 15 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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community members with small household jobs and guidance with technology.
Just one hour per week can make a difference.
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