A Special Happiness from Jungnang-gu Haengbok Nanuri Council and 'Aneun Sonju'...

Birthday Party for Elderly Living Alone Hosted by Jungnang-gu Myeonmok 4-dong Haengbok Nanuri Council and ‘Aneun Sonju’ Student Volunteer Group Receives Great Response

The Myeonmok 4-dong Happiness Sharing Council and the ‘Aneun Sonju’ Volunteer Group are hosting a birthday party for senior citizens.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] “We didn’t expect our visit to bring such great joy to the elderly. They treat us like their own grandchildren, so they feel like my grandfather and grandmother. We plan to continue volunteering frequently.”

This is what Kang Hyunjun, a member of the volunteer group ‘Aneun Sonju’ (Knowing Grandchildren), said.

The volunteer club ‘Aneun Sonju,’ composed of high school students, and the Myeonmok 4-dong Happiness Sharing Council (Chairperson Kang Geumseon) have actively taken steps to ensure the happiness of the elderly in the community.

The district announced that the birthday party support team, consisting of 10 members from the Myeonmok 4-dong Happiness Sharing Council and the high school volunteer group ‘Aneun Sonju,’ visits elderly residents who are struggling financially and unable to celebrate their birthdays each month. They provide birthday gifts and prepare birthday tables, offering special presents for the elderly.

In particular, social workers and visiting nurses accompany the team to care for the elderly’s health conditions and, when necessary, connect them to emergency support and case management welfare services, receiving great positive responses from the elderly.

Additionally, the ‘Love-filled Side Dish Support Project’ is also being promoted, providing elderly residents with their preferred side dishes from local side dish stores as part of the service.

Ryu Gyeonggi, Mayor of Jungnang District, expressed his gratitude, saying, “I thank the Myeonmok 4-dong Happiness Sharing Council and the ‘Aneun Sonju’ team for dedicating their precious time and effort for the elderly. We will continue to promote various care projects for the elderly to make Jungnang a happy place for all residents.”

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