As winter approaches, a local business owner in Hampyeong County has donated 30 electric mats to support elderly residents living alone and low-income families.
On October 22, Kwon Young-sun, the head of Geumil Resources, a recycling company in Nasang-myeon, provided the mats to help vulnerable groups stay warm during the winter months.
Kwon recently visited the administrative welfare centers in Nasang, Haebo, and Wollya, delivering 10 mats to each location. The donated items will be distributed to elderly residents living alone and low-income households in need of heating assistance.
This donation aims to provide practical support to residents facing heating costs and cold weather as winter sets in.
Maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature and health is particularly important for the elderly living alone during winter, and the electric mats are expected to improve the living conditions of vulnerable groups.
The mats will be distributed to families in need by the welfare centers in Nasang, Haebo, and Wollya.
Kwon's initiative stems from a desire to give back to the community that has supported him.
Having operated a business in the area and built connections with residents, Kwon expressed his commitment to continue charitable activities, recalling the encouragement and support he received during difficult times.
Kwon stated, "I wanted to return the encouragement and love I received during tough times. I will continue to engage in charitable activities to promote a culture of giving in our community."
The donation is seen as a significant example of voluntary participation from the private sector in addressing the needs of neighbors who may fall through the cracks of welfare support.
When combined with government welfare assistance, contributions from local businesses and residents can help stabilize the lives of vulnerable groups.
Kim Mi-sook, the mayor of Nasang-myeon, expressed deep gratitude to Kwon for his ongoing commitment to helping those in need, stating, "We will ensure that the donated items are delivered to vulnerable households that require assistance."
Hampyeong County plans to facilitate the distribution of the donated electric mats to residents in need of heating support this winter.
Meanwhile, community attention and support for vulnerable groups, such as elderly residents living alone and low-income households, become increasingly important during the winter months. The donated items will be distributed to families in need within the community to help ensure a warm winter.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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