He is Risen!
In preparation for Holy Week, Kids Club has been learning all about the Easter Story. We’ve studied the story in the Jesus Story Book Bible together, we’ve watched a children’s version on DVD, and we’ve explored the story through a set of Resurrection Eggs. Each of...D’s Corner
Dear Casa Chiri Family, This year for Springbreak, the staff intend to do exactly that…take a break. Emily will be off to El Salvador for her sister-in-law’s wedding, Dawnielle will be heading to Ecuador to rest and do some mission work with Casa Victoria...Volunteer of the Month: Kevin Sparks
We were very sad to see Kevin Sparks move away from the neighborhood in September of last year. We miss him dearly and the rhythm of life still seems a bit strange without him. After living in the neighborhood for 2 years and serving in whatever capacity possible...Middle School Field Trip to DC
On March 3rd, the Middle School tutoring group took an attendance reward trip to DC. Much to the chagrin of their leaders, they requested to visit the Crime and Punishment Museum. Though it was gruesome at times, the students actually read and were engaged. There is...D’s Corner: Changing Seasons
Dear Casa Chiri Family, Spring is in the air and I can hardly believe that it is March once again here in Chirilagua. The budding trees, the tulips sneaking out of the ground and the fields of buttercup daffodils spotting the GW Parkway remind me that the Cherry...
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.