New School Year

New School Year

NEW SCHOOL YEAR Last week, the children at La Casa began their school year. New backpacks, uniforms and school supplies always seem to excite the children. We are thankful for that excitement and the opportunity they have to learn in a small classroom environment...
New Year Greeting

New Year Greeting

NEW YEAR GREETING As we step into the new year, our Executive Director has a few words to share with you. Please listen to his message to each of you journey with us in serving children and families who have been in difficult situations. May this new year bring you...
Celebrating Christmas Together

Celebrating Christmas Together

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS TOGETHER Each year, La Casa de mi Padre opens the gates to welcome our neighbors for a special time of sharing and celebrating the birth of our Savior together. It has become an event much looked forward to by all each year. This past week, a...
Celebrating New Beginnings

Celebrating New Beginnings

CELEBRATING NEW BEGINNINGS End-of-the-year school activities are always exciting. The children look forward to days when they can sleep in, not have homework and enjoy the outdoors.  But before all the “fun” began, we wanted to stop and reflect on what was...
Seeing Transformation

Seeing Transformation

SEEING TRANSFORMATION I can remember sitting with the board on the early years of La Casa as we were trying to determine direction. We sat listening to many of the teenagers answer one question: “What is your heart’s desire?” And you know what was the answer we heard...