Casa Chirilagua

Some say that it is in giving that we receive, and the people that have served through Chirilagua Connections have experienced the truth of this statement.  People have shared everything from their artistic talents to their skills as a dentist.  They have offered the use of buildings for larger groups and spaces in their homes for families.  Some have recognized the simple things they have like time and the ability to read which can be shared with a child who struggles with reading due to the challenges of living in a bi-lingual household.  Others have given of their finances to help share the burden of their brothers and sisters when they hit difficult times.  Local churches have given Bibles to Kids Club.  The local organic market offers nutritious snacks for our students.  Well established individuals have offered work at a fair/generous pay to give others more opportunity and have even mentored young people through the process giving them dignity and purpose.  Those who have language ability have translated documents and have helped a seven-year-old apply for the first US Passport in her family.   When a woman in Mujeres de Virtud with no health insurance was diagnosed with cancer, someone gave of her time advocating for her friend through the difficult health system, took her to doctor’s appointments, and prayed with her in the hospital after her surgeries. People have written checks out of the blue because they desire to see the overall vision of Casa Chirilagua accomplished. Even now, you are reading about these stories and are given the opportunity to join us in relationship because a young couple was willing to donate their time and talent to produce a working and artistically pleasing website.

In each of these scenarios, the givers are never quite sure if they truly are the givers or if they are the receivers.  We would love for you to offer whatever you may have in order to take part in building loving relationships that can help to transform and reconcile the Alexandria community.  We are excited to see what God does with what you have to offer and what you will receive if you are willing to accept the blessing.   Sometimes the blessing comes in the form of a good laugh around the dinner table, a repairman offering to fix a broken cabinet he sees in the kitchen, a crew of men helping some young single women move, a loving mother offering to take care of another person’s child, a group of painters who paint the walls of the church building, or if you’re lucky, a tupperware full of the best homemade ceviche you will ever taste.

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• Casa Chiri Fundraising Team

  The fundraising committee plans events that will gather people to get to know their neighbors in Chirilagua, what God is doing there, and give people an opportunity to come alongside Casa Chirilagua to build His Kingdom. Email for more info. Come join us!

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• Casa Chiri Young Professionals

  Calling all young professionals! Meet other young professionals in the DC metro area who love Casa Chiri. This group will hold casual events to meet new people, fundraise and rally other young professionals to Casa Chirilagua’s cause. Get a group together to run the Marine Corps Marathon for us. Do a video-game tournament. Host a [...]

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• Mentors and Small Group Assistants Needed

  Fall ’11 and will need: 21 new mentors for incoming elementary school students and Assistants for small groups. Commitment Mentoring: One-on-one  for 1 hour per week. Small Group Assistant: 1-2 hours per week plus time preparing for small group meetings and connecting with kids during the week. (For 4th, 5th, and Middle School groups)

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  Connect Casa Chiri to your church or congregation

  Invite Casa Chiri to speak to your church or congregation.

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• Ongoing

  Host a “Story for 10″

  Introduce Casa Chirilagua to your friends through a “story time.”

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