Volunteer Spotlight: Darla Bardine
Darla Bardine joined the Casa Chirilagua board in January of 2012. From her first day of service, we knew she was serious, passionate, and committed to getting the job done. She was ready and willing to bring all of her skills to the table including her years...Kids Club Volunteers are the BEST!
On February 19, we celebrated Heart Day by learning about “Heart Heath”. Our volunteer Martha Larson organized some cardiovascular exercises for the kids and Dr. Jennifer Kilmer led a station where kids were able to listen to their hearts using a heartbeat...5 Reasons Why You Should Be A Free Agent Fundraiser
On April 17 Casa Chirilagua is taking part in Spring2ACTion, an Alexandria wide, 24 hour, online fundraiser. We are looking for people who are willing to set up their own individual fundraisers to contribute to our overall campaign. Here are 5 reasons why YOU...6th Grader’s Legacy
On February 2nd, we held a training for Teens Club student-volunteers who would be helping tutor younger Kids Club students. The middle school kids showed up half awake, but after a small breakfast, they were fully present and eager to volunteer with the kids. When we...
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.