What’s it like to volunteer at Kids Club?

Our volunteers are the heart of everything we do. Without them, our programs would not exist. We don’t simply say that to help our volunteers feel needed (even though they are!) – it’s completely true. Without our volunteers, we wouldn’t have enough...

First night of Teens Club Core is a “sweet” hit

  At Teens Club Core, we are a group of middle school students and adults striving to become people of character who are reaching outside our boxes, respecting each other, and engaging in God’s world. Last Wednesday, at our first night of Teens Club Core,...

6,501,948,552 Reasons to Persevere in Mentoring

We love hearing stories from our mentors. While working with students one-on-one, sometimes they see the most clear progress whether academic, emotional or spiritual as they’re able to dig in deep and work through tough problems with their mentees. Sometimes...

Introducing four new part-time staff members

September is a big month for Casa as we launch our 2013/14 programs and hire four new, part-time staff members. Please join us in welcoming our newest Casa compadres! Matt and Rachel Hoppe, Teens Club Co-Directors teensclub@casachirilagua.org Matt and Rachel, resident...

5k Fun Run in Support of Casa Chiri – Nov. 2nd

One of our partner churches, Christ the King, is organizing their second annual 5K fun run at Cameron Run Regional Park in Alexandria, on November 2nd at 9:00am. This year, the church has graciously offered to donate all proceeds to Casa Chirilagua!   We’re...