April 2015 update
“The smiles on their mothers faces, says it all” says Nely Tudor, Giurgiu Project Coordinator
The physio-therapy apparatus funded (as seen in the photo) is being used by over ten children with disabilities as part of their physical rehabilitation program. This rehabilitation machine is extremely vital for the children in need especially in the autumn and winter season when it is too cold to be outside to exercise.
April 2015 update
“The children’s gratitude and faith in God, shines brightly” says Fr. Marian, Project Coordinator
Our satisfaction is big, although it comes from the small things and the small children of Glodeanu, whose faces light up as they receive a new backpack filled with supplies and a new set of clothes and school uniform to start the new school year. The children are there for each other and love helping out at the community center, like Maria, who loves coming in early to clean up and prepare what is needed for when the rest of the children arrive.
April 2015 update “Tender as a butterfly!” that’s how Georgiana describes herself. Georgiana one of our most needy beneficiaries which our organization has sponsored for the past four years. Her incurable disability, Bullous Epidermolysis (EB), requires constant care and attention, which implies daily application of medical creams covered with bandages. This year our charity helped … Read more
Special Medical Care for the handicapped kids of Giurgiu There are over 70 children in Giurgiu, Romania who suffer from severe physical and cognitive disabilities. Under the coordination of Nely Sortudor, the children’s families are leading the effort to improve their health condition through physical therapy, diet, and special medical programs. Donors like you made … Read more
Marcus Monastery is a blessed place, one that Father Arsenie Boca described as a ‘holy place’. In this place, 60 years ago, Abbess Serafima’s grandmother, Suzana, built a monastery that later was demolished during the Communist times. The monastery was built after a dream in which Our Lady showed her where to lay the foundation. Scared, … Read more
Dear Saint Paraskeva Donors, Members, Volunteers and Brethren in Christ,
This most joyous time of the year is upon us let us happily wish you “Christ is Risen!”.
As we celebrate this Holy Feast, we would like to offer our utmost gratitude for your generous donations and continuous support to our charity. Our charity, like many other charities has faced challenging financial times, yet thanks to your continuous support and appreciation, has been able to advance its important operations in Romania.
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Dr Mariana Cuceu, President of Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity was interviewed on the Worldview program where she talked about our organization and our mission. The interview also included live Christmas carol performances from the Bel Canto Choir of Sts. Constantine and Helen Romanian Orthodox Church of Chicago. You can listen … Read more
To welcome the new year, Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity invites all of you to participate to a special luncheon to be hosted on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 1pm hosted at Saint Constantin and Elena Orthodox Cathedral, located at 5406 N. Newland Ave., Chicago, IL. 60656. No reservation necessary.
All profits from the tournament will go to Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity.
Have you ever thought about children in need of a meal, a home to be raised, and a school book to discover knowledge, or a new toy to replace the old broken one? All this little blessings will put a smile on their faces and is our Christian duty in Our Lord Jesus Christ to make this effort.
If you want to be part of fulfilling this duty, you can join our organization Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity to help raising funds for the poor children of Romania.
