Our Family Assistance Program was established in 2005, and it’s now our largest initiative. We seek to ensure that every child grows up in a safe, clean home with proper nutrition and health care.
This vital program is led in Bucharest by our longest-term missionary in Romania, Samuel Serban, and in Alexandria by Domnita and John Matei. We assist families by providing fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses and necessary items like baby formula, diapers and vitamins. We also support home renovations or relocations for families living in inadequate conditions.
Beyond physical needs, we believe in the importance of strong family relationships and community bonds. Our program includes family camps, mother support groups, Bible studies and partnerships with local churches to foster community support. Participation in Christian activities isn’t required, but we openly share our faith and provide opportunities for engagement.
Education and vocational training are critical in breaking the cycle of poverty. The program helps cover costs for college and vocational tuition, promoting self-sufficiency through education. We also help families become self-reliant by providing resources for gardening, livestock and firewood for heating.
Our commitment is to empower families and communities, ending the cycle of poverty and creating a lasting positive impact.
What your support provides
- Fresh fruits & vegetables
- Meats & cheeses
- Baby formula & diapers
- Vitamins
- Home renovations & relocations
- Family camps
- Mother support groups
- Bible studies
- College & vocational tuition
- Gardening & livestock
- Firewood for heating
The people on the ground
- SSSamuel SerbanLeads the program in Bucharest
- DJDomnita & John MateiLead the program in Alexandria
100% of every gift goes directly to our programs in Romania. We have never had paid staff — it’s been that way since 1998.