World Vision's Seoul East regional office pledges 10 million won to support children from low-income households in Gangbuk-gu through the winter; 50 children to receive heating assistance in November and December
Gangbuk-gu District Mayor Jung Chang-soo expressed gratitude Tuesday for a donation aimed at helping vulnerable children in the district stay warm this winter, at a handover ceremony held at his office for World Vision's winter heating program.
Six people attended the ceremony, including District Mayor Jung and officials from World Vision's Seoul East regional office. World Vision pledged 10 million won ($7,560) to support children from low-income households in Gangbuk-gu through the cold season.
The funds are part of World Vision's winter heating program and will be used from November through December to cover heating supplies and related costs for 50 children in need of heating assistance.
"I am grateful to World Vision for its warm generosity toward vulnerable children this winter," District Mayor Jung said. "We will continue to look after these children with care so they can enjoy a healthy and warm winter without worrying about the cold."
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