[Photo] Yeongdeungpo-gu Cleaning Agency Donates 15 Million Won for a Warm Winter Fundraiser

6 Waste Collection and Transport Agencies on the 10th Support COVID-19 Overcoming Efforts
- Hoped to Be Used for Purchasing Masks and Disinfectants for Low-Income Groups

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yeongdeungpo-gu (Mayor Chae Hyun-il) announced that it received a donation of 15 million won from local waste collection and transportation agencies amid a nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases during the winter season.

The district promotes the annual winter project, ‘Hope Ondol Warm Winter Campaign,’ to help neighbors in need, and this year, the ‘Ddakyeo’ project began on November 16 and is currently underway.

In response, local waste collection and transportation agencies also joined in this meaningful effort. The 15 million won donation will be used through the Yeongdeungpo-gu Community Chest of Korea to support vulnerable neighbors struggling with the cold winter and COVID-19.

On the 10th, Namseoul Environment CEO Kyung Sook-hyun and representatives from six agencies visited the district office annex, expressing support for Yeongdeungpo-gu officials fighting COVID-19 on the front lines and residents facing difficulties. They hoped the donated funds would help purchase masks, hand sanitizers, and other supplies for low-income groups.

Meanwhile, following a donation relay tour of 18 neighborhoods, the district is conducting the ‘Better Together Sharing Challenge’ for employees of the district office and affiliated organizations until the 31st of this month, focusing all efforts on raising funds to overcome crises such as COVID-19.

Yeongdeungpo-gu Mayor Chae Hyun-il said, “In this emergency situation where COVID-19 is rapidly spreading nationwide, I deeply thank the local cleaning agencies and residents who have extended warm support. In difficult times, by gathering small helping hands together, we will overcome this crisis through collective effort.”

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