Gangbuk-gu Successfully Concludes '2020 Hope Ondol Warm Winter Project'

Through the '2020 Hope Ondol Warm Winter Campaign,' a total of 1,113,440,000 KRW in donations and goods were raised... Goods delivered to vulnerable groups and welfare facilities, donations support living and medical expenses for neighbors in need

On January 11th, 20 youth members of the Beon 1-dong Interior 25 Hours Volunteer Group donated 500 briquettes as warm winter supplies and personally delivered them to elderly people living alone in the community.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Gyeom-su) announced that a total of 1,113,440,000 KRW in donations and goods were raised through the '2020 Hope Ondol Warm Winter Campaign.'

The district jointly carried out the project with the Seoul Community Chest of Korea for three months from November 20 last year to February 19 this year. Thanks to residents' participation throughout the region, the amount of donations and support goods raised exceeded the initial goal of 1 billion KRW by 111%. The amount raised for daily necessities such as rice and kimchi, which provide practical help to low-income residents, was approximately 492 million KRW, an increase of about 28 million KRW compared to the previous year.

In particular, although corporate participation decreased this year due to the economic downturn, small-scale donations from residents increased, delivering hope to neighbors facing difficulties.

The received goods were distributed to residents in welfare blind spots within the region and social welfare facilities. The donations are provided year-round as living expenses and medical expenses to families facing financial difficulties.

The district plans to send thank-you letters to all donors.

Additionally, it will continue to express gratitude by awarding commendations to outstanding donors who regularly help their neighbors and plans to maintain a culture of sharing within the local community.

Gangbuk-gu Mayor Park Gyeom-su expressed, “Despite the difficult economic situation, I deeply thank those who have shown warmth to marginalized neighbors. We will continue to work hard to expand the culture of sharing and caring so that no efforts are spared in supporting vulnerable groups.”

On January 17th, students of Suyu Taekwondo located in Suyu 2-dong donated 600 packs of ramen as warm winter supplies.

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