D’s Corner: Summer Begins

Wow, this school year has been a whirlwind. I can hardly believe it is over. On Saturday, June 9th we celebrated our 3rd annual Year End Celebration. We recognized the many accomplishments of our students and our over 212 volunteers who participated with Casa...

Onelio’s Casa Chirilagua Story

By Onelio Aguilar Casa Chirilagua came into my life my first year in college. I met Dawnielle Miller my senior year at TC Williams High School, and since then we kept in contact and she introduced me to Kids Club. I remember my first day at Kids Club. The kids...

End of Kids Club 2011-12: Wrapping up with a SPLASH!

Kids Club celebrated the end of the school year with one last field trip – to the pool!  42 children + swimming at the pool =  lots of excitement and lots of smiles!   Our kids have worked hard this school year and we are so proud of all of them and the progress...

Volunteer of 2011-12: Martha Larson

Over the past year school year, Casa Chirilagua recorded 212 volunteers who contributed over 5,500 hours of service. Each year, we recognize one volunteer for his or her on-going commitment to Casa Chirilagua’s students and families.  This year’s volunteer of the year...

Undeserved Award?

On our last day of Kids Club we finished early so that we could present the kids with their achievement awards for the year. This is such a great occasion because we get to celebrate the unique qualities of each child. It is so wonderful to see the pride and joy on...

Partner Organization of 2011-12: Restoration Anglican Church

The 2011-2012 partner organization of the year contributes their time, talent and treasure to support the mission and vision of Casa Chirilagua. This congregation logged over 400 hours of volunteer time at Kids Club and through the mentoring program. In addition to...