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...Kids Club: 2012-13 Starts!
Monday, September 10, 2012, we started Kids Club with some new surprises and some still waiting to blossom! A new school year has begun with more kids than we have ever served (40 on a daily basis) and a new director (me, Julio Hernandez) in place. Now we face a new...Middle School: Our Beginning
The much anticipated September 17th came and with it, a lot of joy, because our Middle School Program launched! We had a successful registration night a few weeks ago with 15 families in attendance. When I spoke to some of the students, the common statement was,...D’s Corner: Season of Prayer
Dear Casa Chiri Family, The summer at Casa Chirilagua has been slower than previous summers but I certainly wouldn’t say it has been “slow.” From a programmatic standpoint, students attended multiple camps, went on field trips,and were tutored by 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.