Latest news and projects
March 25, 2020
THE FIGHT AGAINST CORONAVIRUS – support the disadvantaged!
The whole world is in crisis because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). As healthcare professionals fight for the lives of infected people, the virus and emergency situations in many countries affect each and every one of us. Yet the worst hit are always the poor. It is especially difficult for them at times like this. Let our response to this situation, therefore, be – SUPPORT THE DISADVANTAGED!
February 26, 2020
"Birthday party from the block" in Melbourne
Our compatriots in Melbourne came up with a great way of birthday celebration that brings a spiritual benefit. Families Stefanovich and Eror have organised a "bundled" birthday party in the hall of Holy Trinity Parish in Brunswick, Melbourne, on Saturday 22 February. Instead of customary presents, the celebrants asked for donations for the Church and our reputable charity Serbs for Serbs.
January 04, 2020
Their grandfather died a hero, but his grandchildren live in a dilapidated home in the middle of Belgrade!
When the world seems to be an increasingly dark place to be, a shining example can come along to show us the way forward. As a single candle can give light to a dark room, so can the deed of a hero spark the light of humanity in us all.
December 21, 2019
“The hardest thing for me is that we can only bathe when the weather is nice” – Boban (11) from Banat
It is difficult to find words to describe the living conditions under which 11 year old Boban Milutinović and his five siblings – Bobana (13), Sanela (8), Darko (5), Aleksandra (3) and Lazar (1), are being raised. They all live in one room which is essentially their entire house – bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, with an extension to a bathroom!
December 07, 2019
Born in a stable, living today without basic necessities – Dunja (3) from Kosovo and Metohija
Three-year-old Dunja Nasković lives in the remote and isolated village of Odevce in Kosovo and Metohija, between Novo Brdo and Kosovska Kamenica. She is one of only a few children living in this village where only 50 Serbs remain.
November 30, 2019
Will Christmas come to their homes too?
The holidays are fast approaching, and many of us look forward to spending time with our loved ones. In the warmth and comfort of our homes, gifts are being wrapped for St. Nicholas to deliver to the children.
November 25, 2019
For the first time, Atlanta hosted Trojka iz bloka
On Sunday, October 20, 2019, Serbs for Serbs USA hosted our 1st annual Charity Three Point Tournament Trojka Iz Bloka Boston in Atlanta, Georgia at the Sts Peter and Paul Serbian Orthodox Church. The first time tournament was as a huge success and was able to raise $1,310 for impoverished Serbian families in the Balkans.
November 15, 2019
Chicago rickshaw drivers for the children of Kosovo and Metohia
As another summer season in Chicago transitions into the cold Chicago winter, the Serbian rickshaw drivers community has decided once again to give back.
November 04, 2019
SFS on Serbian festivals in Chicago
In Chicago, after the hot summer months pass by and the cooler weather sets in, it’s festival time. During August and September, the Chicago Serbian community comes out in force to celebrate Serbian heritage, traditions, culture and food! Locally, this is referred to as SERBFEST!! This year, Serbs for Serbs had the privilege of attending four of these festivals in the Chicago area.
November 03, 2019
After years of hardship, better days have arrived for the Filipovic brothers
What we have observed in our 15 years of doing charitable work is that so often it is the youngest family members who hold onto the hope of a better tomorrow.
November 01, 2019
"Football tennis from the Blocks" for the first time in New York!
On Monday, October 28th, members of charity organization Serbs for Serbs from New York organized a "Football tennis from the Blocks" tournament together with the owner of The Ground in Chinatown, Manhattan. Fans of soccer gathered from all sections of the Big Apple to compete in this mini-tournament and help socially impoverished families with many children. Eight teams and 16 contestants competed, and we were able to collect $610 in donations.
October 25, 2019
Charity organization Serbs for Serbs handed over the icon of Saint Basil of Ostrog to basketball player Nikola Mirotic
Representatives of the Charity organization Serbs for Serbs handed over the icon of Saint Basil of Ostrog to basketball player Nikola Mirotic and his wife Nina, as a gesture of appreciation for all the support they have been providing to the organization over the years and the socially unprivileged families we are supporting together.
October 23, 2019
Charity organization Serbs for Serbs raised 4 million euros in donations!
From November 2005 to October 2019, Charity organization Serbs for Serbs raised 4 million euros in donations, which has provided aid to over 2.450 underprivileged families with more than 13.000 children across the Balkans. The first million was collected by August 2014, the second million was collected by June 2017, the third million was collected by November 2018, and the fourth was collected in less than a year!
