For 40 years, your generous support has helped adults with intellectual disabilities live meaningful lives.
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Our CHAI-Story
CHAI Begins
June 17, 1983
Community Homes for Adults was founded on June 17, 1983. The first residents moved into Miller House the following March.
Second Group Home
January 15, 1987
CHAI opens its second group home, Levy House, and doubles our residential capacity.
Third Group Home
November 5, 1997
Todd House opens and provides services to six more residential clients and their families. We are no longer just CHAI house...we have 3 houses!
To The Big Stage
April 16, 2001
In collaboration with the JCC, CHAI residents perform in the first Habima Theatre show. Habima has been a highlight of our year ever since.
Wolens Program
February 17, 2004
The Wolens Program is launched providing life skills training, supported employment, social activities and a support group for family members.
Continued Growth
July 23, 2010
CHAI opens its sixth and seventh group homes, Toub and Bauer homes, which provide care for six additional residential clients.
Our Family Grows
August 1, 2015
Yale House, CHAI's first leased home, is added followed by a 2018 renovation to Levy House. These changes added 5 more spaces for CHAI residents.
40 Years of CHAI
November 1, 2022
Today, CHAI operates 8 group homes providing quality care, programs and services to facilitate a meaningful life for our 29 residents.
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