b'Taking Care of Our CommunityAS COVID-19 CONTINUED TO SURGE, inflation grew and many pandemic safety nets were lifted,we remained steadfast in our commitment to help our community cope during these increasingly difficult times. This year, many struggled as prices soared and COVID-19 emergency protections expired.Our agencies worked together to help familiessecure financial assistance while providing training and support so that workers could find better- paying jobs.We also addressed the growing number of children experiencing learning difficulties, ensuring all students reached their full academic and emotional potential. At the same time, we added new support groups so that parents could better understand their childrens educational and social needs and help them navigate the road to success. We tackled the soaring number of domestic violence cases, offering legal advocacy, crisis counseling, intensive safety planning and shelter. And through our newest initiative, AgeWell Baltimorea collaboration between our agencies, CHAI,CHANA and Jewish Community Serviceswe helped older adults and their families plan for the future, find housing and pursue their interests, connecting them to a vast array of volunteer and social programs available through our system.'