Who we are?
The Sõbralt Sõbrale Foundation is a social work organization of the Union of Free Evangelical and Baptist Churches of Estonia, which, in cooperation with parishes, local governments and other organizations, offers regular support and assistance to people belonging to risk groups in society.
Sõbralt Sõbrale Foundation has been operating since 1991 and has always focused on helping people in more difficult situations in society. The areas of activity have changed over time and the foundation has adapted its activities to changing needs.
The foundation operates in cooperation with the EEKBL congregations (85 congregations across Estonia) and for the last 15 years in cooperation with the Sõbralt Sõbrale second-hand stores (18 stores across Estonia). Therefore, networking and cooperation with various partners both at the national level and at the level of non-profit organizations are very important in achieving the goals.
Opportunity to support
By shopping at Sõbralt Sõbrale stores, donating clean and tidy items, volunteering in stores or the foundation, or supporting with targeted donations, you are contributing to the fact that the lives of children and families in difficult situations could change.
If any area of work of SA Sõbralt Sõbrale particularly appeals to you, you can support it financially by making a transfer to the SA Sõbralt Sõbrale account and adding the keyword (Counseling center, Narva children’s room, etc.) in the explanation.
Recipient: Sihtasutus Sõbralt Sõbrale, EE742200221024680175
We have joined the good practice of collecting donations. Read more HERE.
NGO Sõbralt Sõbrale is on the list of NGOs with income tax benefits, i.e. donations made can be deducted from the donor’s taxable income.
In recent years, family therapy and counseling have become one of the most important areas of activity, and professionals in their field work in this area, while camps and congregations, with the support of volunteers, offer communication environments for children, young people and adults, which are indispensable for people with loneliness problems in this era.
The foundation creates opportunities for congregations to do more effective social work in their region and at the same time initiates activities and projects for less supported target groups.
Our social projects
Back to School Supply Packages
Every Autumn, our teams prepare hundreds of supply packages to
Do you need help yourself or do you want to help a family in difficulty?
Our team
Aleksandra Meliss
Narva lastetoa juhataja abi
Foundation funding and target group
The Sõbralt Sõbrale Foundation operates in cooperation with the congregations belonging to the EEKB Union and creates value through the Sõbralt Sõbrale store chain through a social business model. The majority of funding currently comes from the sales revenue of recycling stores, a smaller part from project funds and direct financial donations.
Our main target group is children/youth and families with children in difficult situations (either financially or in terms of mental health); in addition, those people in need of help who have not found a solution to their situation elsewhere or who do not have the ability to seek help themselves.
Many people in need reach us through people in our churches who have noticed a person/family near them who needs help. Anyone can contact us through the form/contacts on the website.
As a Christian organization, our specialty is our ability to offer people spiritual support during times of crisis in their lives, if they want/need it.
Sõbralt Sõbrale second-hand stores are lifestyle stores that aim to promote a recycling and charitable lifestyle. Every purchase or donation of used items at Sõbralt Sõbrale store helps to do good, as we support children, young people and families in need through the proceeds from sales.
Friend to Friend regular customers receive a 10% discount and special offers vary. Instead of a customer card, regular customers benefit from our fabric customer bag, which can be purchasest from every our store.
Members of the Foundation Council
(As of October 2024)
1. Helle Liht
2. Simona Andreas-Sou
3. Ardo Ojasalu
4. Sven-Joonatan Siibak
5. Ilve-Teisi Remmel
6. Siim Kask
Annual reports (pdf)
Majandusaasta aruanne 2004
Majandusaasta aruanne 2005
Majandusaasta aruanne 2006
Majandusaasta aruanne 2007
Majandusaasta aruanne 2008
Majandusaasta aruanne 2009
Majandusaasta aruanne 2010
Majandusaasta aruanne 2011
Majandusaasta aruanne 2012
Majandusaasta aruanne 2013
Majandusaasta aruanne 2014
Majandusaasta aruanne 2015
Majandusaasta aruanne 2016
Majandusaasta aruanne 2017
Majandusaasta aruanne 2018
Majandusaasta aruanne 2019
Majandusaasta aruanne 2020
Majandusaasta aruanne 2021
Majandusaasta aruanne 2022
Majandusaasta aruanne 2023
