• Easter for Romanian Children in Need

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

The birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, is a reminder to be thankful to God for His coming into the world. In this past year, our beloved intercessor Saint Paraskeva,  through her intercession prayers in front of Almighty God, moved the hearts of our donors enabling us to respond to many critical needs  during this … Read more

Give children joy and hope at this Christmas

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

Greetings on the Feast of Saint Paraskeva!

On this blessed day of October 14, the feast of Saint Paraskeva, our protector Saint, we lift a prayerful and humble appreciation for your ongoing love and support to our mission. In spite of major challenges in personal lives and around the world, Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity continued to be faithful and successful in offering … Read more

Over $86,000 in grants awarded during the first half of 2021

In the first two quarters of the year 2021, SPOC managed to release 18 grants totaling $86,063.74. This has been possible with the help of our donors and relentless effort of volunteers in the United States, Canada and Romania. The financial assistance, time, effort, prayers, and commitment of our volunteers and donors were united and … Read more

SPOC efforts in the light of Ressurection

Dear Friends of Saint Paraskeva, Orthodox Charity, In these Light-filled moments of Holy Easter, we carry you in our hearts, with deep gratitude for your support, trust, and dedication in working with Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity. All that has been accomplished together by all of us, volunteers and donors, it becomes more meaningful on these … Read more

Christ is Risen!

“Now all things are filled with light: heaven and earth, and the nethermost regions. So let all creation celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, whereby it is established.” Pascal Canon Ode 3 In these Light-filled moments of Holy Easter, we carry you in our hearts, with deep gratitude for your support, trust and dedication in working … Read more

The Feast of Saint George – April 23 – Life and Miracles

St. George’s life St. George the Victory-bearer is one of the most respected Christian martyr-saints in both the Orthodox as well as the Catholic Church. His commemoration day is on April 23rd and is considered one of the most valiant saints of Christianity. He is widely known because of his legendary battle with the dragon. … Read more

Building Homes and Hopes for impoverished Romanian children

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

140 YEARS IN 140 SECONDS: Mariana Cuceu

Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity has been featured through its President Mariana Cuceu at the Romanian Cultural Institute and Embassy of Romania through the United States. With special gratitude we thank you the Romanian Cultural Institute/ICR Institute for highlighting our charitable agenda for Romanian children in need.