Gapyeong County Launches Emergency Flood Recovery Support Using Hometown Love Donation Program

Securing Recovery Funds Through Designated Project Donations
Supporting Residents' Return to Daily Life

Gapyeong County in Gyeonggi Province has launched an emergency fundraising campaign using the "Hometown Love Donation Program" to secure urgent resources for the restoration of areas severely damaged by recent heavy rainfall. The emergency fundraising period through designated project donations will run from July 25 to October 31.

Gapyeong County, Emergency Support for Flood Recovery Utilizing the Hometown Love Donation System. Provided by Gapyeong County

The county stated, "Record-breaking torrential rains have caused widespread damage, including landslides, the loss of homes and roads, flooding of farmland, and destruction of livestock facilities, severely disrupting the daily lives and livelihoods of residents." The county added, "As a measure to restore the area as quickly as possible, we have decided to support recovery efforts through designated project donations under the Hometown Love Donation Program."

Designated project donations allow donors to specify the purpose and use of their contributions, which are then given to the relevant local government. All donated funds are used exclusively for the designated purpose. In the case of Gapyeong County, the funds will be allocated to projects related to flood damage recovery, such as the restoration of roads and bridges, and the maintenance of farmland and rivers.

Due to the recent flood damage, Gapyeong County has been classified as one of six local governments designated as special disaster areas by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. As a result, tax deduction benefits for Hometown Love Donations will also be expanded. For donations exceeding 100,000 won, the tax deduction rate will increase from the existing 16.5% to up to 33%. Donors will also receive return gifts.

An official from Gapyeong County stated, "It is urgent to restore the homes and livelihoods of residents who have lost everything," and added, "We ask for your interest and participation so that genuine solidarity and warmth can be gathered through the Hometown Love Donation Program."

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