Updates–2025

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January 2025 – Our Romanian children had a wonderful Christmas celebration, with so much joy on receiving even the simplest of gifts. When Adina opened her box of markers she had a look of shocked happiness on her face, and she was happy for days. Cristi had dreamed all year of having a soccer ball and when his dream come true he jumped for joy.
Sixty children and their younger siblings at home received simple gifts, and they were like treasures to them. They also received larger presents from a community charity. For the children, gifts are not just objects but proof of love and hope. Receiving these are priceless moments which leave lasting impressions.
When our social workers took clothes and school supplies in order for their 2 children to keep going to kindergarten, Emil and Mirabela were hugely relieved and had hope for some normalcy. When this very poor family was visited as well at Christmas, their 6 year old daughter hugged her new warm clothes! Their 7 year old son was thrilled at the toy he received. Our help was more than just material aid for Emil and Mirabela, it was an indescribable comfort to know they were not alone in their fight for a better future.
Dorina is a widow of a year, and being unsupported fell into poverty. She is raising her almost blind 18 year old daughter Anca who needs a lot of care. Our social workers helped Dorina get to government offices and navigate the long and complicated bureaucratic process of getting disability assistance for Anca. This helped her escape the extreme poverty they were in. Having no one to help her, Dorina was overwhelmed by hardship, and thankful beyond words for our help.
Twelve year old Marian from an extremely poor family, went through a devastating loss when his mother and grandfather died within a few months of each other. Our social workers helped the family with the funerals and with social assistance so that Marian could remain in school and the family could eat.
Twelve year old Silviu has a bone disease and because of the pain spends a lot of time in bed. He wanted to continue his schooling though so our social workers set him up to be able to learn online. His teachers stop by periodically to support him in his education. Our social workers also got Silviu medical treatments to alleviate his pain.
Samir is 1 of 3 boys being raised by a single mother whose husband left them. Samir had an accident when he was small which resulted in a serious vision problem. We provided him with an eye operation, and with monthly food assistance Samir has a chance at a normal life and his family can eat.
Bujor comes from a large family whose weak mother couldn't put food on the table and the family was continually in crisis. We provided food and clothes, and got social assistance for them. Now the family survives.