Jeongeup-si Launches Full-Scale Operation of 'Visiting Happiness Laundry Service' Project

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Jeongeup City, Jeonbuk announced on the 26th that it will officially operate the ‘Visiting Happy Laundry Room’ for vulnerable groups, starting with Chilbo-myeon, in cooperation with the nonprofit organization Chamjoeun Saramdeul Sarang Nanum Community (Representative Yoo Young-jun).

The ‘Visiting Happy Laundry Room’ project is a service that uses a mobile laundry vehicle to provide free washing and drying support to local residents who have difficulty doing laundry.

After surveying the demand from hopefuls such as elderly living alone with limited mobility, disabled persons, basic livelihood security recipients, and lower-income groups, the service plans to operate by touring eup, myeon, and dong areas every Wednesday and Friday.

Despite the hot and humid weather, volunteers collected laundry directly from vulnerable households, washed it, and delivered it back to their homes on the day of service.

In particular, they visited elderly and severely disabled households who have difficulty moving and washing, cleaning old bedding and laundry that had been postponed, receiving great responses from residents.

The city plans to continuously provide not only laundry services but also frequent welfare calls and emotional support to ensure a comfortable and healthy life for the marginalized groups in the region.

Mayor Yoo Jin-seop said, “I hope the Visiting Happy Laundry Room service will greatly help create a healthy and comfortable living environment for vulnerable groups,” and added, “We will continue to take the lead in making our region a better place to live by prioritizing the marginalized.”

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