Mentoring is a Lot of Leaping
Choosing to become a mentor with Casa Chirilagua was definitely a leap of faith. Like so many others I have encountered in this ministry, I was drawn like a moth to a flame, knowing there was something special about this ministry and sensing God’s hands all over it....D’s Corner: Imagine
Dear Casa Chiri Family, All that it takes to bring any story to life is a little imagination. This was fully displayed this week while playing figurines with my 4-year-old nephew. In his little imaginative world, it made complete sense for a penguin, elephant and...D’s Corner: Go Time!
Dear Casa Chiri Family, It’s “Go Time” for the 2012-2013 school year, and we are knee deep in the back-to-school hustle and bustle. Following a little break in August, it feels good to have our programs back up and running. On Monday, September 10th,...Kings Dominion
By Adriana On August 21st, Dawnielle and I, Adriana, took four of our middle school students to Kings Dominion to reward their hard work over the previous school year.The trip was a blast and a success (since it was the first trip I had the opportunity to lead). Maria...Patching-Up Beverley Hills UMC
By Julio As a newcomer to Casa Chirilagua I have learned that I will always be in the expansive shadow of Dawnielle and Emily. They have labored and tended to the community in a loving and attentive way. As a result of this the community is willing to bless the...
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.