A Storybook December

4th Edition of the Campaign: November 1 – December 11, 2024

Letter to Santa

Every year, children—young and old—write letters to Santa!
We can match letters to your preferences, and you can prepare one or more heartfelt gifts. Our children have modest wishes, and any gift given with love will bring a smile to their faces. You’ll experience the joy a child can express in words of gratitude!

To arrange the easiest way for your gifts to reach the children and young people supported by FARA Foundation, please write to us at: alexpapa@faracharity.ro

Read our guide

for more ideas on how to create a magical December

The Perfect Gift Doesn’t Exi...

Want to join the campaign but unsure what the perfect gift would be?
We’ve thought long and hard and identified three magical ingredients:

1. Something useful (clothes, shoes, school supplies, backpacks, hats, gloves, scarves, etc.)
2. Something fun (plush toys, games, puzzles, building blocks, storybooks or coloring books, etc.)
3. Something with spirit (sweets, sleds, Christmas lights, decorations, artificial trees, etc.)
Wrap them beautifully and you’ll bring immense joy to the children at FARA!

What Not to Include in a Christmas Gift

Used or damaged items
Medication or vitamins
Glass containers or aerosol cans
Unsealed food or drinks
Fresh fruit
Items not age-appropriate

Your Contribution Brings Joy!

Every year, people from across the country and the diaspora bring happiness to the children and young people at FARA by joining the Storybook December campaign. YOU are Santa, and we—your loyal elves—will make sure your joy reaches them!

Christmas Meal

We collect non-perishable food items like flour, cornmeal, beans, lentils, cereals, oil, vinegar, spices, canned goods, and packaged products for 100 vulnerable families across 26 counties in Romania.
Together, we can offer a real Christmas meal to those in need.

Join the Teams of Kind People

We thank the amazing teams who donated and spread joy. You, your colleagues, and your company can change lives!

Other Campaigns You Can Support with Product Donations

#BackToSchoolWithoutWorries

Our Poverty Prevention and Education Support Program aims to prevent school dropout—a common issue in disadvantaged rural communities. To support vulnerable students, we identified a constant need for school supplies and backpacks. Your donation can pave the way for a new generation’s education!

Humanitarian Aid

FARA Foundation has identified hundreds of vulnerable families across the country who need your support!
Donate basic food items (canned goods, flour, cornmeal, oil, other packaged foods) at our headquarters, and we’ll ensure they reach the families who need them most.

📍 National Office – Anton Pann 6A, Popești Leordeni, Ilfov
📧 Contact: Mari Ghioca – mghiocha@faracharity.ro
📞 0770417735

Hop, Hop to Easter

The Hop, Hop to Easter campaign is organized to show the children and young people in FARA’s care that the Easter Bunny hasn’t forgotten them this year either.
It runs during the Easter season to give the Bunny enough time to reach over 600 beneficiaries of FARA’s programs.
💸 Donate 50 lei and help us offer a beautiful, symbolic Easter gift.
Each donation is a hop closer to a joyful Easter for FARA’s children, youth, and families!
📩 Don’t forget to specify the donation’s purpose: write “Țop” and we’ll make sure it lands in the Bunny’s basket!
🎁 For donations of new items like hygiene products, games, sweets, coloring books, crayons or markers, please contact us at alexpapa@faracharity.ro and we’ll guide you to where your contribution will make a difference.
Let’s show our children they are good and kind—and that the Easter Bunny will visit them again this year!

Other Ways to Support Us

Want to support FARA’s work but don’t have time to organize a collection, go shopping, or found out about our campaigns too late? No worries—we understand! You can make one-time or recurring donations directly on our website.