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CHAI’s annual Weatherization Day returns on Sunday, November 14.

Volunteers can attend the 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. shift, help out from 1:00-4:30 p.m, or volunteer all day.

Job assignments include installing plastic on windows to reduce energy costs, raking leaves, checking smoke detectors, or other minor home repairs to prepare seniors’ homes for the winter.

Student-volunteers can earn community hours toward graduation.

Volunteers will meet at Yeshivat Rambam, 6300 Park Heights Avenue to receive job assignments and materials. Job sites are located throughout Northwest Baltimore City and the surrounding areas in Baltimore County.

Want to volunteer? Click here.

CHAI and NADIV have moved! We are now both located at 5809 Park Heights Avenue.

Our new phone number is 410-500-5302. All other contact information remains the same.

To enter the rear parking lot, use the Weinberg Park Assisted Living driveway, close to Glen Avenue.

CHAI is now partnering with the Baltimore City Department of Housing for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).

The WAP will help lower your fuel bills by 30 to 45 percent through air sealing and insulation. Not to mention keep your home more comfortable by having your furnace cleaned and tuned, and help protect the environment.

Sound good? Well our goal is to have as many eligible residents register to benefit from this Federal Stimulus Funded program.

It is worth noting that an energy auditor will determine what services, if any, will be provided. The program will also not replace any windows or doors, perform any plumbing work, or fix roofs.

Am I eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program?

• Has your home been weatherized since 9/30/1994?

• Is your annual income over:

Household Size	1	2	3	4	5	6
Income Limit	$30,249	$39,556	$48,864	$58,171	$67,479	$76,786

*For each additional person, add $9,307 to income limit.

If you answered no to both questions, then you may be eligible!

How to register for the Weatherization Assistance Program:

1. Baltimore City residents call 311 or 443-984-1066 and request an application.
2. You will receive a program number and an application will be sent to your home.
3. Return completed application to: Baltimore Housing Weatherization Program, 2700 North Charles Street, Suite 202, Baltimore MD 21218.
4. A city energy auditor wil contact you and perform an energy assessment.
5. Services, if any, will then be recommended by the energy auditor.
6. A city approved contractor will schedule an appointment to perform the services.

Required Documents:

• Photo ID of all household members

• Copies of Social Security cards of all household members

• Copy of latest BGE Bill

• Proof of home ownership

• Most recent 30 days of income, if applicable.

For those living in Baltimore County, please call the Maryland Energy Assistance Office at 410-853-3385 for more information and to request an application.

Questions? Need assistance with all the paperwork? Call us at 410-318-8311 x10 and we’ll help lower your energy bill!