• Saint Onufrie Social Settlement, Cluj, Romania

Together for the most challenged children of Romania — Fundraiser Luncheon

When — Sunday July 8 – 12:45 pm Where — Saint Constantine and Hellen Church, 5410 N Newland Ave Chicago Il 60656 We hope you will attend and support our cause. You could also help us simply by donating at  www.spcharity.org. Ochi tristi si prea maturi pentru varsta lor, ochi care cer fara a spune in cuvinte, … Read more

Upcoming fundraiser: Charity Concert

We invite you to attend our upcoming Charity Concert organized by SPOC Youth Chapter and ROYA! Romanian translation:

March for Life Update

This year St. Paraskeva Orthodox Charity started a partnership with Students for Life in Romania culminating last weekend with the March for Life. We funded the stage setup as well as various printed materials: magazines, pamphlets and posters. Although the weather was around freezing, the march was a success with about 300 cities across Romania and the Republic of Moldova joining in. See their blog for pictures and more info.

 

Fundraising Brunch Updates

We would like to thank all the donors that participated in our Fundraising Brunch event Organized by SPOC Art and Culture Committee on March 25th 2018. You gifts have been multiplied – over 200 pairs of boys and girls winter boots have been purchased. They will ship directly to the most needy sites in Romania where Saint … Read more

SPOC Art and Culture Committee invites you to A Branch Dedicated to Women’s Day with scents of Romanian Poetry and Charitable Taste

Dear Guest of Romanian Cultural Evening -You are Invited- A  branch dedicated to Women’s  Day with scents of Romanian Poetry and Charitable Taste When:  Sunday, March 25 Where: Granite City in Naperville, 1828 Abriter Ct, Naperville, IL 60563 Arrival time: 12.00-2.00 pm. Your Hosts: Maria, Ligia, Mariana si Daniela -we have reserved a private room just … Read more

Merry Christmas!

By the birth of Christ, the natural Son of God made us children of God by adoption. He gave us Himself as a symbol and example in all these things that we may follow his example and win the eternal gifts — life everlasting and endless bliss — which had been lost to us through … Read more

New Art & Cultural Committee

Starting November 21st, 2017 – SPOC has opened a new chapter: the Art & Culture Committee. The Art & Culture Committee is launching “Romanian Cultural Evening” to include monthly cultural evening events (starting September until May of each year), with the main goal of bringing together people sharing the same interest in poetry, prose, music, … Read more

The Gift of Giving

Thank you very much to all our donors, volunteers and participants who supported our 2017 Gala event and who support us throughout the entire year. We appreciate your continued support. Below you can read about how you can continue to help Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity. With a donation of $1,000, you will receive an oil … Read more

Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity Youth Retreat

Sunday October 15, 2017 To Give and to Care: Uniting the Undivided Fr. Silviu Bunta –presentation given to the youth at the Sts. Constantine and Helen Romanian cathedral in Chicago– As the title suggests, these two aspects of Christian life (to give and to care) are naturally united, “two sides of the same coin” as the … Read more

7 Year Anniversary Gala

You are invited to join Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity for it’s 7th Anniversary Gala. All proceeds will go to help the children of Varlaam School and St. Onufrius Orphanage Projects in Romania. Saturday, October 14, 2017 Saint Athanasios, Greek Orthodox Church Address: 1855 5th Ave, Aurora, IL 60504   Ticket Price: $55/ Adult & $15/Child … Read more