Warmth Shared with Neighbors... Mapo-gu's Campaign to Raise Funds for a Warm Winter

Fundraising Goal of 800 Million Won by February 14 Next Year, Donations in Cash and Goods Accepted
Easy and Convenient Donation Participation by Scanning QR Code on Promotional Poster
Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, “Please Show Warm Interest and Sharing for Neighbors in Need During the Cold Winter”

Mapo-gu (Mayor Park Gang-su) announced that it will carry out the ‘2024 Hope Ondol Warm Winter Campaign’ for neighbors in need until February 14 next year.

This campaign is a public-private partnership project conducted jointly by Mapo-gu and the Seoul Social Welfare Community Chest.

Mapo-gu’s expected fundraising amount for this year is 800 million KRW, the same as the previous year. The fundraising items include cash donations and goods, with goods consisting of food items such as rice and kimchi, as well as various daily necessities.

Despite the economic downturn last year, Mapo-gu raised 1.135 billion KRW in cash and goods, which is 142% of the target amount. The collected donations were used for various welfare support projects such as emergency living expenses, medical expenses, and housing costs for basic livelihood security recipients, low-income households, and others in need. This year, the funds will again be used to help neighbors in need.

In particular, this year, the chairperson of the Dong Community Security Council’s private sector was appointed as an ambassador to promote the Warm Winter Campaign, and an SNS Hope Sharing Challenge will be conducted to encourage residents’ interest in donations.

Residents who wish to donate cash or goods can contact their local community service center, Mapo-gu Resident Life Welfare Division, or the Mapo Welfare Foundation. Also, by scanning the QR code printed on the promotional poster, donations can be conveniently made using credit cards, bank transfers, or simple payment methods.

Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, said, “This winter may be even harsher for neighbors in need as household burdens increase due to ongoing high interest rates and high prices,” and added, “We ask for warm interest and sharing so that we can be a source of strength for our neighbors who are going through difficult times both psychologically and economically.”

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