Yangju Social Economy Donates 3.63 Million Won from "Giver Box" Proceeds... Spreading Community Values

The Yangju Social Economy Support Center (Director Yeom Il-yeol) has taken the lead in promoting a culture of sharing by donating 3.63 million won from the proceeds of the "Giver Box," created through the 2025 Social Economy Sharing Market Giver Market, as a donation to help neighbors in the local community.

Yangju Social Economy Support Center (Director Yeom Ilyeol) is donating 3.63 million won from the 'Giver Box' proceeds raised through the 2025 Social Economy Sharing Market Giver Market to local community neighbor aid funds. Provided by Yangju City

The donation ceremony was held at 2:00 p.m. on December 10 in the mayor's office, attended by Kim Dowoong, Director of the Economic, Culture and Sports Bureau; Jeong Misun, Head of the Local Economy Division; Yeom Il-yeol, Director of the Social Economy Support Center; Choi Hwaja, President of the Social Economy Council; Lee Jeongju, Director of the Volunteer Center; Jeon Sugyeong, Secretary General, and a total of 11 related officials.

The 3.63 million won donated this time was raised through voluntary contributions from social economy enterprises and participating citizens during the operation of this year's Giver Market. The proceeds have been designated for the Yangju Volunteer Center and will be used to support projects for vulnerable groups in the region.

Director Yeom Il-yeol stated, "The Giver Market is establishing itself as a meaningful platform that connects the local community and social economy organizations," adding, "We will continue to cooperate to ensure that sharing activities can be sustained in the future."

A Yangju City official said, "We would like to thank the social economy enterprises and citizens who participated in the donation," and added, "The donated funds will be used to support families in need and to address welfare blind spots."

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