Firewood Eases the Dread of Winter

Firewood Eases the Dread of Winter

As winter approaches once again, we in North America are thankful for warm, cozy houses. But many families in Eastern Europe face winter with dread and uncertainty. How will they have enough money to buy firewood to heat their houses when incomes are low or...
“God sent you here!”

“God sent you here!”

Nestled on the edge of a Romanian village, Veronica’s house is old and its weary roof leaks. Keeping her house warm is a struggle for this widow. Poverty is all that Veronica has ever known. Recently her poverty increased when her health began to fail and she spent...
Warmth for Winter’s Hardships

Warmth for Winter’s Hardships

When chilly winds blow and fluffy clouds bring heaps of snow, we scurry inside, thankful for the comfort of a warm house. Stacks of firewood outside or a reliable source of gas mean we don’t have to fear winter. Meanwhile across the Atlantic, many families in Romania...
Warm-A-Family

Warm-A-Family

WINTER APPROACHES Many Canadians anticipate winter and what comes with it—relaxing evenings in a cozy house, a fire to ward off chills, hot chocolate, and falling snow. But in Eastern Europe, winters aren’t welcomed with such anticipation. In Romania, firewood prices...