Volunteers, Partners and Coconut Water!

It was 8:30 a.m. on a warm July morning when I pulled up in a Grace Community Church bus to transport a group of Kids Club students to a week-long summer reading camp in Old Town Alexandria. The 25 students accompanied by eight InterVarsity summer interns were dropped...

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer At Casa

We surveyed our Kids Club volunteers and discovered some touching reasons why they enjoyed being a part of the Casa family. Here were the top five:   5. Having a kid hug me unexpectedly when I walk in. 4. Students remembered me every time, which made me feel more...

A Mentor’s Favorite Moment

We cherish the stories that mentors share with us about their experiences, what they learned, and the progress with their mentees. Here’s an excerpt from a mentor that volunteered over the 2013-14 year:   My favorite moment in June was when my mentee and I...

Job Opening: Director of Youth Programs

Do you love working with youth? Are you passionate about Casa Chirilagua’s mission? If so, please consider applying for our Director of Youth Programs position. Download the job description here. If interested in applying, send your resume...