Friendship House, Center for Learning

Our name says it all

Change the Future by investing 2 hours a week in the life of an Hispanic child in our neighborhood. Casa de Amistad will be welcoming over 150 kids this fall in a ministry of our church that gets rave reviews from local principals who see the results in test scores. Casa tutoring nights are on Tues and Thurs. You choose the age (elementary through high school) and we’ll match you up with a great kid. For more information, please contact Nicole Green at director.casa@gmail.com.

Casa de Amistad, Centro de Enseñanza is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to fostering education and character development of Hispanic children and their families from the North County coastal region of San Diego County.

Mentors are making a difference everyday. A kindergarten aged child, as her English comprehension improves by the middle of the year has an "Ah-Hah" moment when she understands what her tutor is trying to show her. One child in particular proudly said, "I can read!”

One fifth grade boy was reading at only a first grade level but consistently demonstrated a fifth grade level of proficiency in math. His teachers and his CASA tutor reached out to one another to work together to provide tailored teaching material for him. His reading ability is improving noticeably and his interest level in his school work has increased. Very real examples of Casa de Amistad making a difference are seen in the faces of our students’ parents – their gratitude cannot be measured.

Stepping forward:

You can volunteer as a Mentor/Tutor. Work with students, kindergarten through twelfth grade. Mentors help with homework, read and spend time with children.

Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 4:15pm- 5:45pm and/or 6:00pm- 7:30pm .

Contact Nicole Mione-Green at 858-509-2585 ext. 1442 or director.casa@gmail.com