Volunteer Spotlight: Beth Taylor
Beth Taylor is the self-motivated volunteer every non-profit organization would love to have. She is vested and dedicated to the work and ministry of Casa Chirilagua and has committed her time, talents and treasure to help meet the needs of both the community and the...D’s Corner: It’s REALLY Official!
It’s really official! On May 19th, Casa Chirilagua received 501(c)(3) exemption status from the IRS. The approval came in record time (less than a one month turn around) allowing us to apply for grants, enroll in programs only available to 501(c)(3) organizations and...Onelio – Summer 2011 Indigenous Leader Intern
We first met Onelio in the fall of 2009 through the program Building Better Futures. From our first interactions with Onelio, we knew there was something different about this kid. He had a spirit of determination, a heart of service and a deep love for God. Slowly, as...Kids Club June Update
Unbelievable, but true: The 2010-2011 Kids Club after-school program has come to an end! Here are some highlights of our last few weeks: Lemonade Stand – Keeping Cool and Doing Good: In a desire to help families affected by the earthquakes in Haiti and Japan,...Volunteer Spotlight: Scott Jacob and Lee Ferron
For the month of June we are recognizing two volunteers as the volunteer of the month, Mr. Scott Jacob and Mr. Lee Ferron. Due to their hard work, dedication and the generous giving of their time and talents, this summer Casa Chirilagua will receive two databases...
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.