Casa Chirilagua

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Chirilagua is more than just an organization, we’re a family. For

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8 years, we’ve been walking alongside our Latino immigrant neighbors in Alexandria, building long-term, Christ-centered relationships that empower youth and families to thrive. We do

this by providing after-school programs, mentorship, leadership development, and family support services. From helping kids improve their reading skills to guiding teens toward college and careers, to equipping parents with resources and discipleship, to ensure that immigrant families have the information they need to navigate challenges and advocate for themselves with confidence. Our work is all about connection, care, and community. At Cas

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Chirilagua, we believe transformation happens when we do life together. We celebrate with families in their victories and stand by them in their struggles, ensuring no one walks alone. Through faith, love, and support, we help build a future where every child, every family, and our whole neighbor can flourish.  Our I

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n FY2024 This past ye

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r, we celebrated significant milestones with our community: 100% students

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  dicated over 3,400 hours to guiding students, while 191 volunteers contributed nearly 2,500 hours to various community programs.37 elementary studen
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  received academic support, social-emotional learning, and enrichment activities through the Kids Club, improving their reading, math, and emotional development.24 middle schoolers and
  
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  high schoolers engaged in structured programs through the Teens Club and Casa to College, receiving academic support, leadership training, and career exploration opportunities.15 students participated i
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  he STEM Code Rising Summer Camp, gaining exposure to coding and robotics, with field trips to NASA, Amazon, and the National Air and Space Museum.Empowering Youth with dynamic
  
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• ible Study initiatives ignites transformation by engaging middle schoolers in our "Peacemaking" curriculum and challenging high schoolers with an in-depth exploration of Ephesians. Strengthening Family Bonds by p
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• oviding monthly Family Dinner Nights and Parent Meetings fuels community unity, empowering parents to lead celebrations, trips, and fundraisers that create lasting support networks. Expanding Community Horizons thr
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• ugh strategic partnerships with Edu-Futuro, Senior Services of Alexandria, and Mount Vernon Community School delivers impactful adult education, ESL classes, and senior engagement programs that enrich our entire community.Casa Chirilagua Kids Club Fingerp
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t Tree for This School Year 2024-2025 But beyond the numbers, it’s the ind

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ual stories that define our mission.The Garcia Family: A Story of Hope and H

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ng Through Community Casa Chirilagua is more than a place—it’s a

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integral part of this family. In 2017, Mrs. Rebeca reached out for support for her children, Luis and Sofia, after hearing about our programs from neighbors. Over the years, we’ve celebrated many milestones with them—Luis’ graduation from Casa 2 Career, Sofia’s 5th-grade graduation from Kids Club, and Mrs. Rebeca’s active participation in our parent programs. But in the fall of 2024, tragedy struck when b

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th parents passed away within three months of each other. Once again, Casa Chirilagua was there, offering the family support and comfort. Through our family program coordinator, they received emotional and spiritual care, along with practical resources to help them navigate their immense loss. Amid their grief, the Garcia family has found s

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rength through the unwavering love and support of their community. Sofia continues to receive academic support and is also growing spiritually through Bible studies. We are committed to honoring Mrs. Rebeca’s dream: "I want my children to graduate before I leave this world." Casa Chirilagua stands by families in moments of

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oth celebration and sorrow, offering not just support, but love, resources, and advocacy. The future is built when we come together. Our Vision for 2025 As we look ahead, we are commi

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mpact: Expanding our youth programs to serve more middle and

high school students with mentorship, leadership development, and career exploration. Strengthening our family support services, ensuring th

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t parents have the resources, discipleship, and advocacy they need. Enhancing spiritual formation, providing more opportuni

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ies for children, youth, and parents to grow in their faith. Growing our community partnerships and collaborating wit

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local churches, businesses, and leaders to amplify our collective impact. Join Us in Making a Difference This Spring2Action, you ha

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ommunity. When neighbors lift each other up, true transformation happens. Your generosity ensures that families like the Garcias receive the support they need to heal and thrive.…