Part of what Grassroots does is raise money to rebuilt houses in Romania for families that are desperately in need… and in danger of the roof over their heads falling on them. Here are pictures of the next house we want to demolish and rebuild as a home that is warm, dry and safe. Also […]
Sponsored family – Romania
Today Stuart has joined Sharon, Jo and Ligia as they visit the children Grassroots sponsors in their homes. Each family has been identified by BENITA (the Romanian Christian charity that is Grassroots' partner – who work closely with Romanian social services) as in particular need. This family live in a small village. The Dad & […]
Letter of thanks
Today we received pictures from the children that are sponsored. Amongst it was this letter written by one of the boys: “For our dear helper! I’m very grateful that you decided to help us, providing many useful things and giving your sympathy to us. For that, we’re truthfully happy and we don’t know how to […]
Romania building – today’s photos
It Makes a Difference! Yes it does!
From Sharon, after a very exhausting day and having just returned to the team hotel: "I had a conversation with a Mum in Romania as to how her children being sponsored has helped her and her family. Question: Has sponsorship made any difference? Answer: From the bottom of my heart …. so much! I have […]
Bridge over troubled Romanian Waters
The Building team got going today. Another picture at the bottom and will post a video later. Here’s Sharon’s quick update: “Building team left this morning at 7:30am to start building a new house for a family in need in Romania. By 9pm this evening they arrived back at our accommodation, aching, tired and hungry […]
Romania Team start on site
We arrived in Romania yesterday afternoon. So far the weather is cold and raining. The house on the right (in the picture below) is the one we are replacing. 6 people live here and it is not only possible to see daylight you can put your hand through the wall from the outside […]
Archie’s Letter
Watch this. It's not long. Great story. Now Archie's off with his Grandad and Grassroots to build a house for a very poor family in Romania