Donations accepted from Sunday through Feb. 14 next year; last year's campaign raised 1.19 billion won to support vulnerable residents
Seoul's Yongsan-gu will run its "2027 Huimang Ondol Warm Winter" campaign from Sunday through Feb. 14 next year, aiming to help vulnerable residents get through the cold season.
The campaign is a winter fundraising initiative run jointly by Yongsan-gu and the Seoul chapter of the Community Chest of Korea. It was established to support neighbors in need through voluntary donations from residents, businesses and organizations, and to spread a culture of sharing across the community.
Last year's campaign collected 928.31 million won ($697,000) in cash donations and 258.38 million won in donated goods, for a combined total of 1.19 billion won.
The funds and goods were used to cover living expenses and medical costs and to support kimchi-sharing events. The campaign particularly helped stabilize the daily lives of vulnerable people who urgently needed assistance but were not eligible for public welfare support.
Individuals, businesses and organizations are all welcome to participate.
Cash donations can be made by transferring funds to a dedicated Yongsan-gu account at Woori Bank, held under the name of the Seoul chapter of the Community Chest of Korea, and then submitting a donation form to the relevant district office department or a neighborhood community center. Donors who use the QR code can complete their contribution without filling out a separate form.
In-kind donations of daily necessities and food items are also accepted. Donors should submit the goods along with a purchase receipt and an in-kind donation form at the designated reception points.
Donations and inquiries can be directed to the Yongsan-gu Welfare Policy Division, the Yongsan Welfare Foundation, or the welfare team at any neighborhood community center.
To claim a tax deduction, contributors must accurately register the information required to issue a donation receipt. Individual donors can verify their donation records through the National Tax Service's year-end tax settlement simplified service. Corporations and sole proprietors may request a receipt separately; those who do not will receive one by mail between January and February next year.
"I am deeply grateful to everyone who gave so generously during last year's campaign," Yongsan-gu District Mayor Kim Kyung-dae said. "Every act of generosity becomes a steady source of strength that sustains the daily lives of neighbors in need. I ask for your continued attention and participation this year as well, so that those who need help can enjoy a warm winter."
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