Strong Communities for Life
Reflections on Fiscal Year 2022
CHAI would like to thank the many members of our community who joined our Annual Meeting on June 15 to reflect on the projects and people that made FY 2022 a success. There was much to celebrate as we gathered to thank outgoing President Howard Sollins, welcome incoming President Peter Burstein, install our new board, honor partners, and applaud the CHAI professional team. We also explored how CHAI’s Jewish identity and values guide us to serve the entire northwest Baltimore community, as we work to fulfill our mission to strengthen neighborhoods by creating housing opportunity and building community. We are grateful for the many opportunities we had in FY 2022 to invest in CHAI and northwest Baltimore and look forward to continuing to build value in the coming year.
Members of CHAI’s Board Honored by The Associated
CHAI is proud to announce that The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore has honored two members of CHAI’s dedicated Board of Directors with awards that recognize the work of young professionals who commit their time and talent to support to the Associated, its agencies, and the community. Eugene Poverni is the recipient of the Fred Walpert Award, which recognizes involvement and effective leadership within The Associated community. Rich Topaz received the Julius Rosenberg Memorial Award to honor his exceptional personal contributions and commitment to building community. Congratulations to Rich and Eugene on receiving these well-deserved awards! The CHAI professional team is fortunate to work alongside a talented and committed board to realize its mission and goals.
NNC Celebrates Ten Years
of Connection
On June 14, CHAI’s Northwest Neighbors Connecting (NNC) gathered at the Myerberg Center to celebrate NNC’s 10th anniversary! Since 2012, this ever-evolving group of active, creative and independent adults has organized and participated in countless cultural, social and educational activities that have served as powerful catalysts for meaningful connections – which is at the core of NNC’s mission to support older adults to age successfully in community. Members took the opportunity to honor volunteers for their service. Founding member and Board President, Rev. Arnold Howard adds, “This is a celebration of the commitment of truly dedicated members who have unselfishly given of their time, talents, and resources in support of our mission and goals.”
Building Community Through Food, Music and Fun
In continuation of our commitment to strengthening northwest Baltimore, CHAI is excited to participate in the first annual Taste of Northwest event on Sunday, August 14. This family-friendly outdoor festival was developed through the collaborative efforts of the Northwest Baltimore Partnership with the goal of building community among the culturally diverse residents of northwest Baltimore through a universal thread – the joy of food and music. Made possible by a grant from the Baltimore City Partnerships Commission and several generous sponsors,Taste of Northwest will showcase restaurants, musicians, community organizations and merchants from Park Circle to Pikesville, highlighting some of what makes northwest Baltimore a great place to work, live, pray and play. All are welcome at this free community event.  
CHAI would like to congratulate the FY 2022 award winners
who were recognized at our annual meeting:

Brien O'Toole, Maryland Department of Housing
and Community Development
Business Partner of the Year Award

Rabbi Jessy Dressin
Community Partner of the Year Award

Howard Sollins, CHAI Immediate Past President
Lee Rosenberg Lifetime Community Service Award

Jill Spector
Arnold Kohn Board Member of the Year Award
 
CHAI welcomes new board members:
Liz Briscoe
Michael Gaines
Zed Smith
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