Arly Muenala learning to create her own zine in Casita's new NDA Arts & Literacy program: ARTiculation. Photo by Casita Staff.  

Tattfoo Tan teaching the Claremont youth Tyvek Bag Making at Claremont Neighbrohood Center as part of the Claremont Healthy Village Initiative. Photo by Argenis Apolinario.

ARTIST TATTFOO TAN TEACHES SELF-RELIANCE & HELPS STUDENTS LIVE CLOSER TO THE EARTH!

Tattfoo Tan has been working with Claremont youth with his New Earth Resiliency Training Module (NERTM) which teaches basic survival skills in urban environments such as gardening, cooking, sewing and carpentry / building. Drawing upon its surrounding resources, the NERTM program treats the city as a catalyst for building relationships within neighborhoods and communities by activating young people to be involved and equipping them with skills, knowledge, and an adaptive worldview. 

 
NATION-WIDE CELEBRATION OF AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING ON OCTOBER 20TH! 
 
Lights On Afterschool is a celebration of the impact after school programs have all across the nation. Join Casita in celebrating by attending our Open House on Thursday, October 20, 2016.  
 
Help us raise awareness about the importance of after school programming!

Donate towards Casita Maria's after school programming!
 

 
 

Group leaders read Dr. Suess to the youth. Photo by Carmen Ortiz.  
Photo courtesy of Casita Maria Archives.
 

CASITA MARIA WANTS TO HEAR AND SHARE YOUR STORIES!

Casita Maria has been working in the community for over 80 years! We have heard some amazing stories over the years and want to hear more!  
 
Even Rita Moreno has a few things to say, "I love Casita Maria because they transform people's lives and support their dreams when they need it the most." You can watch her in this video.

Want to learn more about our history? Click below to follow the #80Years80Stories campaign on social media.  
 
 
ELIZARDI IS COMING BACK TO THE BRONX VIA CASITA! 
 
December 15, 2016
7 - 9:30 PM

Celebrate the holidays by joining Elizardi Castro as he returns to Casita Maria with "Jibaro Soy". It will be an evening filled with Live Bomba, Plena and Parranda as Castro performs pieces from all 3 of his shows. Also featured will be Milteri Tucker and performers from Bombazo! This is without a doubt an event for the whole family. 

Tickets:
$20 Advanced Tickets
$25 At The Door 


 

Students at the New York Knicks Basketball Clinic. Photo courtesy of The Madison Square Garden Company. 

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO CASITA MARIA SUPPORTERS! 

Thanks to Casita Maria's many supporters, we are able to bring unique and exciting opportunities to the youth and overall community, like the NY Knicks Basketball Clinic at Casita Maria and the Back to School Giveaway Day on Casita Maria Way. 
 
Become a part of the family and make a gift today!
 
 
 
CASITA MARIA CENTER FOR ARTS & EDUCATION 's mission is to empower youth and their families by creating a culture of learning through high quality social, cultural, and education opportunities. casitamaria.org
CASITA MARIA  is supported by the Department of Youth & Community Development, New York City Council, Bronx Delegation, the Ford Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts.