Strong Communities for Life
Celebrating Progress in Central Park Heights
CHAI was honored to host community members and stakeholders at a groundbreaking ceremony on May 20 for Woodland Gardens II, a 75-unit rental property that will provide connected and affordable living for northwest Baltimore seniors. As construction vehicles worked on the Woodland Gardens II site, guests gathered on the adjacent lot (the future home of Woodland Gardens I, a 63-unit affordable family housing project) to hear inspiring remarks from CHAI’s CEO, Lisa K. Budlow, Mayor Brandon Scott, Councilwoman Sharon Green Middleton and representatives from project funders. CHAI would like to thank all the speakers, guests, staff, funders, community partners and press for showing support for this project – exciting progress and an important investment in Central Park Heights.  
CHAI's Board Leadership Goes from Strength to Strength
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” - John Quincy Adams. As we look ahead to CHAI’s Annual Meeting, we extend our sincerest gratitude to Howard Sollins for his exemplary leadership of the agency during these past two years as Board President. Howard’s knowledge and wisdom have helped the agency successfully navigate the pandemic as well as several complex transactions and agency-wide innovations. Because of Howard’s leadership, the agency is stronger, with deeper community connections and a solid foundation for the future. CHAI is fortunate to have a talented and dedicated Board of Directors, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming Peter Burstein as our new Board President. Peter’s long-standing dedication to CHAI, deep knowledge of the agency’s past and present, and strategic acumen will help CHAI strengthen northwest Baltimore neighborhoods over the coming years.
Honoring Principal and Community Partner, Faith Hibbert 
After 30 years in education, Dr. Faith Hibbert, celebrated principal of Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School is retiring. For over 15 years, Dr. Hibbert has worked to ensure that Fallstaff students are taught in a safe and supportive environment and provided with the academic and social skills necessary to realize their full potential. In addition to her dedication to the students of Fallstaff, Dr. Hibbert also serves the community, offering the school as a meeting space, including hosting monthly Fallstaff Neighborhood Association meetings. It has been CHAI’s great honor to work collaboratively with Dr. Hibbert to support the neighborhood through meaningful projects including the development of a new playground, serving as the site of a weekly food distribution during the pandemic, and hosting events and programs for school families and neighbors. CHAI thanks Dr. Hibbert for her partnership and wishes her all the best in retirement. 
Myerberg Completes Extensive Building Renovations -- Enhancing Onsite Programming and Events
Whether online, onsite or a hybrid of the two, the Edward A. Myerberg Center continues to inspire new adventures by providing members and subscribers with engaging classes and programs in a warm and welcoming environment. With members and visitors returning to the center for in-person courses and events, the Myerberg embarked on an extensive makeover—which was showcased at the center’s Annual Meeting on June 1. The center has been outfitted with beautiful new flooring and fresh paint throughout, including special fitness center flooring, and the library has been transformed into
a multipurpose room equipped with new audio-visual equipment. We are delighted to invite you to stop by to see the beautiful renovations during center hours and at the Spring Art Show on June 12 and CHAI’s Annual Meeting on June 15. Congratulations to the Myerberg Center for a successful FY22 and to Robyn Schaffer, the new Myerberg Center Board President.
In Perspective: Building Strong Communities in Baltimore City
In the Associated's latest In Perspective briefing, Lisa Budlow, CEO of CHAI, along with
Sol Davis, Executive Director of the Jewish Museum of Maryland, discuss how current and future projects will strengthen the neighborhoods of Central Park Heights, Pimlico and Jonestown. Sara Paranilam, Division Chief, Policy and Data Analysis, Baltimore City Department of Planning shares the City's plan for neighborhood growth.
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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.

CHAI FY22 Annual Meeting
June 15 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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