2017 Annual Report

You made 2017 a very memorable year! We couldn’t have done it without you. Read more in Casa Chirilagua’s 2017 annual report.  

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Beginning New Journeys

The new semester of YHI (Yo Hablo Ingles English Language Learning classes) has launched! Adults from the community filled our entryway as they lined up for orientation. Excitement swirled through the winter air as many new students arrived to begin this new journey....

Empowering neighbors through language

“On the first day I was nervous and happy to start learning and perfect my English,” reflects Felix as he remembers his first day as a student. He began learning English in our new classes last September. Now fast forward sixteen weeks and Felix is a proud graduate,...

Warm Christmas Celebration Memories

By Adriana Gómez Schellhaas   “I’ve been waiting for you!” I look over to see two people adorned in silly holiday attire. They are a friend and mother of one of my students calling out to me! After a few snaps of the shutter another voice chimes in, “I’d like a...