Guro District Provides 723 Heating Supplies to Vulnerable Groups

Guro District in Seoul (Mayor Jang Inhong) is supporting vulnerable groups in the area to help them stay warm during the winter season. On November 12, the district announced that it held the "2025 Winter Heating Supplies Delivery Ceremony for Vulnerable Groups" at the Renaissance Hall in the main government building, and will provide 723 heating items.

Jang Inhong, Mayor of Guro District (second from right), and officials from the Guro Hope Welfare Foundation are posing for a commemorative photo at the "2025 Winter Heating Supplies Delivery Ceremony for Vulnerable Groups." Provided by Guro District.

This initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the Guro Sharing Network (jointly operated by Guro District, the Guro Hope Welfare Foundation, and the Seoul Community Chest of Korea), with a total project budget of 30.83 million won. The district will prioritize households in crisis during the winter that either lack heating facilities or have outdated equipment, and will distribute the supplies accordingly.

The support items include nine types: winter blankets (microfiber and quilted blankets), electric mats, earmuff and glove sets, humidifiers, winter vests, slippers, mask hats, and thermal underwear. All items are domestically produced, with improved quality and practicality compared to last year, enhancing durability and safety.

The heating supplies will be distributed through each local community center starting November 20. For households with mobility difficulties, welfare planners, visiting nurses, and care teams will deliver the items directly. Households with no mobility issues can visit their community center to receive the supplies. All support is limited to one item per person, and duplicate distribution is not allowed.

The district aims to prevent cold-related illnesses among heating-vulnerable households and to promote a culture of sharing within the community through this project. In addition, the district plans to continue improving the quality and practicality of the support items each year to increase recipient satisfaction and to strengthen the local community care system.

Jang Inhong, Mayor of Guro District, stated, "I would like to thank the residents who have extended a helping hand so that our neighbors vulnerable to the cold can spend a warm and healthy winter," adding, "We will continue to do our best to provide practical welfare support in cooperation with the local community."

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