• Saint Onufrie Social Settlement, Cluj, Romania

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.

SPOC Updates for Forth Square of 2020

Thanks to the generous support of our donors, and the commitment of our volunteers in the U.S., Canada, and Romania, Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity had a wonderful fourth quarter of 2020. We were able to help many children and families across Romania with various needs including Christmas gifts for the children, food, and more. In … Read more

We wish you a Joyful Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

As we approach the joyful celebration of the Holy Nativity of Christ we give thanks to our God and our beloved intercessor Saint Paraskeva that we arrived once again at this blessed moment. Our words cannot express the gratitude we have for your generous support, prayers and team collaboration during the entire year of 2020. … Read more

Christmas for 1000 Romanian Children in Need

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

UPDATE from PROJECTS: Offer a Hot Meal for Thanksgiving!

Cantina Saracilor Cluj -Napoca – President SPOC Mariana Cuceu is volunteering in Romania to distribute food to the most needy shelters affected by COVID-19 pandemic. Help us deliver a hot meal at this THANKSGIVING by DONATING $5 to our campaign bellow:  

$77,250 in grants distributed during the third quarter of 2020

During the 3rd quarter of 2020 Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity was able to distribute a total of $77,250 in grant to 14 projects that we support in Romania. We would like to thank all our donors and volunteers that made this possible.

The Feast day of Saint Paraskeva

On October 14, the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast day of Saint Paraskeva of Epivata — also known as Saint Paraskeva of Iasi. Saint Paraskeva is a highly honored presence in the living faith of the Romanian, Greek, Bulgarian, and Serbian Orthodox communities. According to Orthodox tradition, Saint Paraskeva lived her earthly life in … Read more

Support Childhood Education in Romania!

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