Doksan 1-dong Staff Practice Sharing Through 'Sarang-ui Jomdori'

Since 2016, started by voluntary participation of Doksan 1-dong staff, sustained for 5 years... Collected about 3.8 million won in cash and goods to support 126 low-income households

Employees of Doksan 1-dong Community Service Center

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Amid the overall downturn in the local atmosphere due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, the ‘Love Jomdori Project’ by the staff of Doksan 1-dong is delivering warm inspiration to the community by supporting neighbors in need.

The ‘Love Jomdori Project’ is a donation activity where the employees of the Doksan 1-dong Community Service Center voluntarily collect a small fixed amount each month to support low-income households such as elderly living alone and single-parent families in the area.

It originates from the traditional practice where mothers used to set aside a spoonful of rice into a pot called Jomdori on the kitchen hearth while cooking, saving it to help others later.

The staff of Doksan 1-dong started the ‘Love Jomdori Project’ in 2016, and even with personnel changes due to transfers, all employees have empathized with the purpose of the project and have continuously carried it on for five years.

So far, they have raised a total of about 3.8 million won, combining approximately 2.8 million won in cash and in-kind donations such as rice and ramen (valued at 1 million won), supporting 126 households.

Jung Il-su, head of Doksan 1-dong, said, “I am very grateful that all employees participate voluntarily and continuously. Although the amount is small, we will make sure it helps families in need,” and added, “I hope the warm hearts of the staff will spread beyond Doksan 1-dong to the entire community, establishing a culture of small-scale sharing centered on the local area.”

Geumcheon-gu Doksan 1-dong Community Service Center (☏2104-5250)

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