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...Ms. D and the Willy Wonka Golden Ticket
We had just finished up Bible study and were on our way to walk several of the students to their homes when I remembered that I had forgotten to distribute something to the somewhat new but faithful attendees. I ran back over to my car and pulled out 8 slips of paper...ATF: The Start of a Middle School Program
During the weekend of May 6th and 7th, Casa Chirilagua launched its community based Middle School outreach by taking 10 middle school students, 1 leader in training and 4 group leaders to Acquire the Fire in Baltimore. Many of our students experienced some of their...An Outpouring
In Chirilagua it seems that we are in a season of an outpouring of love on our community and in our ministry. Everywhere I look, I see glimmers of hope for change in our neighborhood. Perhaps it has something to do with the eight soccer coaches from local churches who...Making Indigenous Leadership a Priority!
CASA CHIRI NEEDS TO RAISE $4,000. At the beginning of April, Emily Mancia, Director of the Kids Club program, attended the Christian Community Development Association Institute’s Immersion course in Chicago, IL. The immersion course is a week long intensive...
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.