For more information

  Maria Messer
  Casa Amiga Program Director
  (937) 845-3513 ext. 209

 MariCruz Valencia
  Senior Information & Referal Coordinator
  (937) 845-3513 ext. 210

  Giovanna Alvarz
  Information & Referal Coordinator

  Marisol Pina
  Office Assistant
  (937) 845-3513 ext. 211

Casa Amiga is funded by the DJFS in collaboration with the Turner Foundation, United Way and WesBanco.

For Casa Amiga donations, please contact Maria Messer, Director.

 

Casa Amiga means "friendly house," and is the Tecumseh  YMCA's Latino outreach program.  Its mission is to empower and educate the rapidly growing Latino community of Clark County through a variety of services, which are detailed below.

Information and Referral Services

  • Healthcare

  • Education

  • Employment

  • Unemployment

  • Workers Compensation

  • Domestic Violence

  • Child Support Services

  • Bank and Utility Company Accounts

  • ESOL Classes

Legal Information and Referrals

Casa Amiga  educates and assists Latinos and employers about reference and procedures necessary to obtain Work Visas,  Residency, U.S. Citizenship and/or matters related to Domestic Relations.

Community Presentations

Casa Amiga organizes community presentations for Latino residents of Clark County and representatives of government agencies, social service providers, and employers, and promotes "cultural awareness."

Interpreting & Translating Services

Casa Amiga provides translating services to clients at the Tecumseh YMCA and at the Work Plus Center in Springfield.

Basic Spanish and Cultural Awareness Courses

Casa Amiga offers customized, Basic Spanish instruction and cultural awareness classes for law enforcement personnel, healthcare professionals, attorneys, educators, and business people

Office Locations

Tecumseh YMCA in New Carlisle and Department of Job and Family Services at the Work Plus Center in Springfield

Office Hours

Tecumseh YMCA – New Carlisle Location:
Telephone - (937) 845-3513

Monday & Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Work Plus Center –  Springfield Location:
Telephone#: (937) 327-1914
Fax#: (937) 327-1978

Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Serving

Park Layne, Medway, New Carlisle, Donnelsville, Springfield, and the Northwestern School District