Everything started in October 2017. My parents attended a Sarah Vienna concert in my hometown. All excited, they told me about the organization that Sarah Vienna and Steffi Vogel founded in Romania. At that time, I was planning to spend a year overseas in 2018 and had already contacted different organization, but nothing had really […]
Sarah Vienna had the opportunity to play Maria in a musical production called “Finding the Dream: The True Story of the Von Trapp Family,” which was part of an FFR fundraiser dinner and complimentary show. Written and directed by Beth Pile of Crooks Memorial UMC in Yorktown, Virginia, the well known story was told from […]
David and I have just completed another seven enjoyable weeks working with the children in the After School Programme run by Firm Foundations Romana in Budila. What a great bunch of young people they are. When we arrived in January we had a warm welcome and lots of hugs from all those who remembered us […]
Throughout each month the students in our After School Program receive points for attendance, good behavior, completing their worksheets, etc. Then at the end of the month the children can “shop” with their points, buying anything from clothing to toys to hygiene products to school supplies. It’s a great incentive program! The ASP teachers have […]
Everyone who has worked with or volunteered with Firm Foundations Romania knows how much vice president Steffi Vogel loves babies, people, and animals. One other thing that Steffi loves, and everyone knows about, is her Fantastic Fiat Doblo. This much beloved car became like family and Steffi often refers to it as her baby, talking […]
Do you remember as a child how exciting it was when your birthday was approaching? You’d start counting down the days, planning your birthday party, and making a list of what you were asking for. Then when the birthday past, the first question was “how long until my next birthday?” Can you imagine not knowing […]
Volunteering for 5 weeks with Firm Foundations Romania was one of the most heartwarming and special experiences I have ever had. Caring for babies in need in the hospital, helping out at the After School Program in Budila and meeting all of the wonderful people driven by love and compassion was absolutely amazing. When I […]
Thanks to donors and volunteers, Firm Foundations Romania continues to provide arms of love for the babies, the hospital with diapers, and education for the children in the village. As 2018 wraps up, we ask that you consider making an end of the year donation. Not only will you be supporting the children in Romania, […]
“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there” Most people will recognize these lines from the famous poem, “Twas the night before Christmas.” For many people in Europe, the stockings are actually boots that get filled with chocolates and treats on December 6th. St. Nicholas Day […]
Thank you for all your support, love, and prayers, as the 2018 tour in Germany went incredibly well. Sarah and Steffi were able to raise funds, recruit volunteers, while making new friends and contacts for who support FFR’s mission. Three newspapers posted an article about the tour as well! Check out the below video to […]