Su Casa is an outreach of Catholic Charities of Southwest Ohio to the Latino/Hispanic population, mostly in the neighborhood of the facility, a population that is primarily Guatemalan in origin. It is an impressive organization. There is a summer program for children (and it was a delight to have 45 minutes to read with them! I taught 3rd grade, bilingual, in Dallas for 2 years, and this was very nostalgic for me), classes in English as a second language and GED preparation, among others for adults. Because the community is transient, retaining students in the classes is a challenge. One thing I noticed right away: the people they serve are called "clients," the usual term for someone who receives services.
I also found it interesting that they are called clients at Su Casa and if I remember correctly they are called guests at the Healing Center. I think that both terms welcome them in a way and make them feel valued parts of their communities.
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