by admin | Dec 4, 2013 | Connections, Stories
“What do you wish for?” little Josefina asked as she looked at me. “Was she talking to me?” I wondered. “Ms. D! What do you wish for?!?” I didn’t know how to respond. I asked,“Do you mean, what do I hope to have, like a birthday wish or a Christmas list?” “No!” she...
by admin | Dec 4, 2013 | KidsClub, Stories
December Volunteer of the Month: Eve Lamois. Eve began mentoring with Casa Chirilagua almost a year ago. In that year she has proven to be a dedicated and loving mentor. She’s grown close to her mentee as well as his family, taking them on outings together and...
by admin | Dec 3, 2013 | Mentoring, Stories
November’s Thanksgiving potluck lunch was a huge success! See all the photos on Facebook. We had about 50 people from our mentoring family gather and share a meal together. The menu was diverse and delicious while the atmosphere was relaxed and joyful....
by admin | Dec 3, 2013 | Connections, Stories
Join us this Saturday, at 6:00pm at Grace Episcopal Church (3601 Russell Road, Alexandria) for our annual Christmas celebration. Each year at Christmastime we gather as a Casa family to celebrate the season and our community. Our students would love for you to see...
by admin | Nov 27, 2013 | KidsClub, Stories
Dear Elizabeth, The Kids Club field trip to Woodbine Rehab and Healthcare Center was my first time being at a seniors’ home. Anyway, I’m writing you to tell you about Andrea and how impressed I was with her courage. When we first arrived at the seniors’ home, Andrea...
by admin | Nov 25, 2013 | KidsClub, Stories
One of the perks of my job as Executive Director and co-leader of the Leaders in Training (LIT) program is the opportunity to visit Kids Club twice a week. On some days, once I get my LIT students settled in and on task, I get the wonderful pleasure of sitting down...