Dear Casa Family Member,
How does a 4th grade student go from falling behind with schoolwork and exhibiting behavioral concerns to setting goals, receiving glowing reports from his teacher, and advancing two reading levels all in just one year? The answer: family. At Casa Chirilagua, were...Thanksgiving reminds us “At Casa, We’re Family.”
As a child, Thanksgiving at Grandpa and Grandma’s house was a highlight of the year. All my aunts, uncles and cousins would gather under the same roof of my grandparents’ modest home. Though space was limited, the love and joy were abundant as we maneuvered through...November Volunteers of the Month
Each month it is a tough choice selecting just one volunteer to recognize. However, there is usually one individual or group that stands out. This month, the group standing out the most is our First Lego League volunteers. This fall Casa started a pilot First Lego...Great Falls, 5Ks, and Lego Robots
The past couple weeks we have seen our middle school students grow in experience and character. Two Saturdays ago we took thirteen students to Great Falls. The leaders watched in awe as we observed our middle school students immerse themselves in the beautiful...“Ms. Adriana, Ms. Adriana!! When am I getting my mentor?”
“Ms. Adriana, Ms. Adriana!! When am I getting my mentor?” “Ms. Adriana, Ms. Adriana!! Who is going to be my mentor?” These are the only questions our kids ask me when I visit Kids Club. Five of our students were matched with their new...
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.