Adriana’s statement on the recent injustices
Dear Casa Chirilagua Community, The news of the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and now George Floyd have left me heartbroken at the realization that more Black lives – individuals made in the image of God – have had their lives taken away in such...Local Leaders
Local young adults serve as Assistant Kids Club Directors caring for students, developing program content, directing volunteers and overseeing all of the details that make the program possible each day. As part of the Local Leaders Program they acquire job experience...
Helping during COVID-19
Dear Casa Community, Sadly, many adults and parents have lost their jobs due to the impact COVID-19 has had on our society. The biggest concern several families have communicated is paying rent and bills on time. The majority of Casa families live on or below the...
Our Own Little Group
Growing up in the tight knit community of Chirilagua, fifth graders Amelia and Gisselle have become inseparable friends. Their close bond formed over the past years, bringing their families together in the process. They spend time in the same elementary school, hang...
We are a community of people “learning together to love our neighbors as ourselves” in a Latino neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia.
As a faith-based Christian non-profit with a small staff and over 100 volunteers, we serve alongside more than 100 families and their children (1st-12th grades) each week through our community programs.