Changwon Hanmaeum Hospital Donates 100 Million KRW for Winter Heating Expenses to Vulnerable Groups in Changwon Special City

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam announced that Changwon Hanmaeum Hospital donated 100 million won for winter heating expenses to vulnerable groups during the winter season.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Song Jong-gu] Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam announced on the 6th at 11 a.m. in the reception room that Changwon Hanmaeum Hospital donated 100 million won for winter heating expenses to support vulnerable groups during the winter season.

The donated heating expenses will be provided at 150,000 won each to 667 households in crisis within the welfare blind spots who are experiencing economic difficulties, helping to alleviate their heating cost burdens.

Ha Chung-sik, Chairman of Changwon Hanmaeum Hospital, said, “With the sudden severe cold wave arriving, I hope that supporting the most needed winter heating expenses for the marginalized groups will help and comfort them during the winter.” He added, “We will continue to carry out various social contribution activities for the local community so that we can become a medical institution that is close to our neighbors.”

Hong Nam-pyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, said, “I am grateful that Changwon Hanmaeum Hospital, a local medical institution, has supported 100 million won for winter heating expenses for struggling households again this year following last year.” He added, “Since this heating support fund brings comfort and hope to neighbors, we will make sure to find the households in need and deliver the warmth of love well.”

Since its opening in 1994, Changwon Hanmaeum Hospital has continued various support activities for vulnerable groups in the region, including children in childcare facilities, children with disabilities, North Korean defectors, and children from multicultural families, and is also conducting social contribution projects for Changwon citizens such as youth scholarship programs.

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