Gwangyang-si Gwangyeong-dong Tongjang Association Donates 'Welfare Blind Spot Neighbor Assistance Fund'

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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] On the 31st, Gwangyeong-dong, Gwangyang City announced that the Gwangyeong-dong Neighborhood Association (President Kim Jae-ho) donated 1.05 million won as a ‘Donation to Help Neighbors in Welfare Blind Spots.’

This donation was collected by all members of the Gwangyeong-dong Neighborhood Association pooling their contributions little by little, and it was entrusted to the Gwangyang City Love Sharing Welfare Foundation to be delivered to vulnerable groups in welfare blind spots in Gwangyeong-dong.

Kim Jae-ho, president of the Gwangyeong-dong Neighborhood Association, said, “During these difficult times due to COVID-19, the members gathered their will to prepare the donation to help neighbors in need,” adding, “Although it is a small amount, I hope it can be of some help to neighbors in welfare blind spots.”

Jung Hae-jong, head of Gwangyeong-dong, said, “I thank the members of the Gwangyeong-dong Neighborhood Association who took the lead in creating an atmosphere of living together through practicing love for neighbors,” and added, “We will do our best to improve local welfare and create a Gwangyeong-dong without blind spots.”

Meanwhile, the members of the Gwangyeong-dong Neighborhood Association are actively engaged in continuous volunteer work and environmental cleanup activities in the local community. In particular, they have been a model for the community by consistently practicing sharing, such as distributing disinfectants free of charge for COVID-19 prevention and donating funds to help underprivileged neighbors.

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