The Art of Restoration: people. families. community. (An Art Gallery and Open House for Casa Chirilagua-Nov. 6, 2011)
This Fall, Casa Chirilagua is hosting an open house called “The Art of Restoration: people. families. community.” Restoration happens when creativity and love make something broken, old or ugly into something new, unique and beautiful. Casa Chirilagua...October KC Update
The past few weeks we have been talking with the kids about CHOICES. We all make them everyday, both big and small. Through some fun role-playing and a little bit of reflection, the kids learned that our choices affect others. Sometimes a bad choice we make can hurt...A Student’s Prayer
“How can I be praying for you this week?’ I asked the girls at my first week of girls Middle School Bible study. Their responses included being more respectful to family members, caring more for others, being a better student and graduating high school....D’s Corner: The Miracle of Extravagant Abundance
This morning at a Bible study I attended, we discussed Jesus’ first miracle, turning water into wine at a wedding feast. When Jesus chose to defy the laws of nature to produce this miracle, saving the Bridegroom’s family from cultural humiliation, he didn’t just do...Volunteer Spotlight: Chris Sicks and Adam LeRoy
“Mr. Adam! Mr.Chris!” the kids exclaim as they board the APC bus, excited about the trip, the snack and the DVD they are about to enjoy to keep them occupied for the ride. We’ve...
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.