Changwon Special City, Masan Welfare Family Volunteer Association One-Heart Resolution Rally Successfully Concluded

Mayor Hong Nampyo "Hoping to Take the Lead in Spreading the Culture of Sharing in the Local Community"

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam held the 2023 Masan Welfare Family Volunteer Association Unity Pledge Event on the 13th at the Masan Olympic Memorial Hall, with over 300 members of the Masan Welfare Family Volunteer Association in attendance.

Changwon Special City held the Masan Welfare Family Volunteer Association Unity Festival.

The event was attended by Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Kang Yongbeom, Vice Chairman of the Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Council, Kim Igeun, Chairman of the Changwon Special City Council, along with other provincial and city council members.

During the ceremony, 56 outstanding volunteers who were recognized for their dedicated volunteer work for the local community and neighbors throughout the year received plaques and certificates of commendation, and their efforts were acknowledged. In the second part, the event concluded successfully with an exciting time of camaraderie and bonding among members through a performance by a guest singer and a singing contest.

Jeon Youngbae, President of the Masan Welfare Family Volunteer Association, said in his address, “I thank the members who have quietly fulfilled their roles even during difficult and challenging times. Let us become a volunteer association that works together to develop more vibrant activities.”

Mayor Hong said, “Congratulations on holding today’s Masan Welfare Family Volunteer Association Unity Pledge Event. I sincerely thank the members who have consistently volunteered with a devoted heart for the marginalized neighbors around us,” adding, “I hope you will continue to take the lead in spreading the culture of sharing in our local community.”

Meanwhile, the Masan Welfare Family Volunteer Association was established in August 2004 and currently has about 650 members across 27 towns, townships, and neighborhoods in Masanhappo-gu and Masanhoewon-gu. It is a volunteer organization that has steadily practiced activities such as providing side dishes for low-income neighbors, meal service volunteering, senior citizen consolation parties, and environmental cleanup activities, contributing to the development of the local community.

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