Changwon Christian Association Practices Neighborly Love for 13 Years Without Change... Donates 1,000 Bags of Rice

Lee Sang-young, president of the Changwon Christian Association, and executives are delivering 1,000 bags of 10kg white rice to Changwon Mayor Heo Seong-mu.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] The Changwon Christian Association donated 1,000 bags of 10kg white rice worth 27 million KRW to Changwon City to support low-income families facing difficulties during the Lunar New Year.

The donated rice was raised through small contributions from the members of the Changwon Christian Association who wished to share their hardships together.

The city plans to provide 950 bags to low-income families residing in Uichang-gu and Seongsan-gu, and 50 bags to ‘Nanum Sikdang,’ a nonprofit restaurant located in Namyang-dong, Seongsan-gu, serving elderly and children in need within the community.

The Changwon Christian Association was established in 1979 and currently consists of 182 churches. Since 2009, they have been practicing neighborly love by holding the annual ‘Love Rice Sharing Delivery Vehicle Departure Ceremony’ event.

Lee Sang-young, president of the Changwon Christian Association, said, “Although everyone is going through difficult times due to COVID-19, this year marks the 13th year of practicing rice sharing, driven by the members’ desire to share hardships together. We hope that the love rice will bring a warm holiday, even if just a little.”

Heo Seong-mu, mayor of Changwon City, expressed, “I deeply thank the president of the Changwon Christian Association and the members for their kindness and generosity despite the difficulties. In tough times, we will make sure to reach out to the vulnerable neighbors who may become more isolated and deliver the warm hearts of the members well.”

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