On January 4th, 2025, Ilina Pârvu died during the delivery of her 6th child, born prematurely at 7 mo. Ilina, a 35-y/o mother, was hospitalized in critical condition with pneumonia and remained in critical condition which caused her death. Ilina was seven months pregnant. Doctors performed an emergency cesarean section for Ioana, a baby girl … Read more
All children should have a home! Saint Onufrie Orphanage in Florești, Cluj County, Romania, is a home to 24 abandoned children. As the number of orphans grows, the orphanage is growing as well, preparing shelter for 24 more orphans. Currently, two new homes are being built. In order to facilitate the progress of the construction … Read more
On October 14th, we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Paraskeva, our Charity patron. We are endlessly grateful for her intercession in prayer and for her guidance throughout the years of continuous service. Through prosperity and hardship, driven by the love for the people, Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity continues to be faithful to its mission … Read more
In many villages and cities of Romania poverty is a cruel reality. In a frightened and confused world, many children struggle with hunger every day. The recent increased in fuel price caused a chain reaction and the price of basic commodities like food and sanitary items has increased as well. As such much more financial … Read more
Give children joy and hope at this Christmas is our last fundraising campaign for the year. Sometimes, the simplest way to spread hope and joy is through sharing our gifts with those who do not have as much. The winter is coming and some of the Romanian children live in desolate places. Their houses are … Read more
Over 51% of children of Romania are at poverty level; this is a big percentage compared to Bulgaria, Spain, Letonia, Greece where this is bellow 35%. We need to provide shelters for some of these children. With your support, we can offer them the help they need so desperately. Homes that we can build together … Read more
Thank you for your generous donations to our “Christmas for 1000 Romanian Children in Need” campaign! We appreciate your support to help the most underprivileged children of Romania. Together we can spread some Christmas joy! If you haven’t had the opportunity to give yet, please consider doing so through Facebook and Paypal! During this campaign and … Read more
Our youth are the future of Romania. Helping to provide a quality education for them is more critical now than ever. WITH THIS PANDEMIC CRISIS IT IS VITAL TO SUPPORT THESE UNFORTUNATE CHILDREN! All children should be provided with an equal opportunity to be successful learners. It is unfair that there are many who are … Read more
We invite you to join us in supporting our cause “Food for 1000 Romanian Children in Need“. We are raising money to provide food for the most marginalized children in Romania that are supported by our projects. Your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you … Read more
“[N]othing is so strong and powerful to extinguish the fire of our sins as almsgiving. It is greater than all other virtues… For the effect of virginity, of fasting … is confined to those who practice them, and no other is saved thereby. But almsgiving extends to all, and embraces the members of Christ, and actions … Read more
Traditional Romanian Food! Fun games for children! Raffle with prizes! All proceeds will go to help the children of Gagesti and Giurgiu Project in Romania. When: Sunday, September 29, 2019 Where: Schiller Woods East Grove 13, Chicago, Illinois Irving Park Rd & Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 Registration: $25/person. Together we can make a difference … Read more