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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• YP4CC Happy Hour Fundraiser!

  YP4CC is hosting a Happy Hour Fundraiser on Wednesday May 2nd from 5-8pm as part of our Spring2ACTion online giving campaign! Please come help support a worthy cause and meet others in the area that share this passion. Come to Union Jack’s of Ballston, 671 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203.  Entry price for the happy hour [...]

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• Mentor Orientation

  Our next Mentor Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16th from 7:00-8:30 PM. Orientation Location: Fairlington Presbyterian 3846 King St. Alexandria, VA 22302 We will be meeting in the basement. Contact emily@casachirilagua.org for more information.

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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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• ongoing

  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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