We are called to affirm the vital role of the local church
We view Casa Chirilagua as an extension of the local church, being an access point for the local church to give tangible expression to it’s call to serve the poor, the oppressed, the immigrant, the widow, and the orphan. We affirm the central role of the local...We are called to mentor neighborhood leaders
Made in the image of God, every individual has dignity and value. We help individuals identify their uniqueness and create opportunities for them to serve their community. Through faithful friendships over the long term, we nurture individuals in the development and...We are called to local, community-based ministry
We reside in and intentionally identify with the Chirilagua neighborhood. As community members, we help our fellow neighbors define the community’s needs and priorities through daily relationships in order to design creative, culturally-relevant, sustainable...We are called to holistic ministry
As Jesus did, we address the needs of the whole person: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. We respond to pressing material needs by connecting families to local resources and partner churches and organizations. We encourage and support students through our...We are called to invest in long-term relationships
We remain involved in people’s lives for as long as they permit. We are regularly involved in the lives of students and their families stretching beyond programming. We relationally encourage individuals to make constructive decisions as well as connect them to...
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.