Strong Communities for Life
FMOP Bridges Gaps Through Collaboration and Conversation
One of the goals of the Fallstaff Multicultural Organizing Program (FMOP), a collaboration between the Fallstaff Improvement Association, CASA and CHAI, is to bridge cultural gaps by celebrating diversity and engaging Fallstaff community residents in meaningful conversations. In January, FMOP hosted a virtual celebration that included a facilitated a discussion using the Crossing Borders curriculum, which was developed by CASA de Maryland, the Center for Community Change and the Fair Immigration Reform Movement. The engaged group centered their conversation around the experiences of the African American, Latino and Jewish communities in the U.S. Participants had the opportunity to share their personal stories about racism and prejudice in a safe space, leading to a deeper, cross-cultural connection among neighbors.
Shining a Light on Affordable Housing
The Jewish Funders Network (JFN) is shining a spotlight on affordable housing, aiming to get funders engaged in the effort to create affordable housing opportunities as well as inspiring Jewish agencies to become engaged in providing housing solutions. In her role as Chair of the JFN Poverty Affinity Housing Workgroup, CHAI CEO Lisa Budlow participated on a webinar panel showcasing sustainable solutions for addressing affordable housing, with a special focus on housing for older adults and adults with disabilities. The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey showcased their beautiful Weinberg Commons community and plans to help other communities to consider similar initiatives. CHAI is thrilled to help lead the way to greater housing opportunity.
Fast-Forward with AgeWell Baltimore
AgeWell Baltimore is a network that supports aging with confidence, dignity and independence by connecting community members to over forty coordinated services and programs provided by CHAI, CHANA and Jewish Community Services. CHAI is excited to participate in a virtual screening and panel discussion of the award-winning documentary, Fast-Forward. Join the director, cast members and AgeWell agency leaders to discuss this thought-provoking film, which follows four adult children and their parents as they travel through time to meet their future selves. Wearing an MIT-produced “aging empathy suit” and working with professional make-up artists, they grapple with the realizations, conversations and mindset required to age well. Please register to receive a link to watch the film independently and then join AgeWell for the conversation on March 1. This event is free and open to all.
CHAI and Myerberg Welcome Inbal Neun
CHAI is thrilled to announce that Inbal Neun (Innie) will join the Edward A. Myerberg Center as Center Director starting February 7. Innie brings eight years of experience directing senior centers in Anne Arundel and Baltimore Counties. She also ran a consulting business providing participant-centered senior activity and training programs in the Baltimore and Annapolis area. Innie holds a Master of Science in Gerontology - Management of Aging Services and is passionate about improving programs and services for older adults. We look forward to welcoming Innie to our vibrant Center and connecting her with members online and onsite. With Innie’s passion and expertise, our innovative Center is certain to continue to thrive. 


Save the Date for a Special Myerberg Event!
On May 10 at 10:00 am, join us for a virtual conversation with John Leland, Author of New York Times Best-Seller, Happiness Is a Choice You Make.

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