Gangbuk-gu Delivers Lightweight Carts and Safety Kits to Elderly Paper Collectors
[Seoul District News] Gangbuk-gu Holds Ceremony on the 8th at District Office Plaza to Provide Lightweight Carts, Safety Kits, and Health Foods for the Safety of Elderly Paper Collectors
[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Soon-hee) has provided Red Cross support supplies to elderly paper collectors, supporting their safe activities.
Most elderly paper collectors face difficulties in making a living and are exposed to safety risks such as traffic accidents. The purpose is to support and encourage them to carry out their activities more safely.
The district received one recommendation per household from each neighborhood community center and provided lightweight safety carts, safety kits, and health foods to a total of 13 households. The support supplies were delivered through the community centers, and on the 8th, a delivery ceremony was held with Elderly Lee OO representing the recipients. (Photo)
The delivery ceremony was attended by Lee Soon-hee, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, Kim Ok-ryeong, Chairperson of the Gangbuk Branch of the Seoul Red Cross, and Kim Yoon-kyung, Director of the Northern Volunteer Center. Elderly Lee OO, who received the supplies on behalf of the recipients, expressed gratitude, saying, “At my age, collecting paper is often dangerous, but thanks to the supplies provided, I feel I can work more safely, which warms my heart.”
Additionally, the Red Cross plans to select the elderly as recipients of the Hope Windmill sponsorship program through this support supply delivery. If selected, the elderly will receive monthly food supplies worth 25,000 KRW for three years, along with irregular donations of other goods.
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Lee Soon-hee, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, said, “We thank the Red Cross for supporting the safety of elderly paper collectors,” and added, “Gangbuk-gu will also spare no interest and support so that elderly paper collectors can safely carry out their activities and maintain their livelihoods.”
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