The Nonhyeon 2-dong (논현2동) Community Welfare Center in Namdong-gu, Incheon, announced on June 27 that staff members and delegates from the Local Social Security Council visited Samgyeopsal Restaurant Nonhyeon Branch to present the official Good Store signboard. The restaurant newly enrolled in the Good Store program this year and will make fixed monthly donations to support vulnerable residents in the community.
 [코리안투데이] Officials from the Nonhyeon 2-dong Community Welfare Center and members of the Local Social Security Council visit Samgyeopsal Restaurant Nonhyeon Branch to present the Good Store signboard. © 김현수 기자 |
What Is the Good Store Program? Building Welfare Funds Through Regular Giving
The Good Store program designates businesses that make fixed monthly donations as community sharing partners. The funds raised are channeled into a range of welfare initiatives benefiting vulnerable residents in the local area.
Even before joining the program, Samgyeopsal Restaurant Nonhyeon Branch had maintained a steady interest in neighbors in need and engaged in community contribution activities.
Owner Lee Jong-geun: 'It Is a Small Act of Sharing, But We Will Keep It Going'
Owner Lee Jong-geun said, 'I have long felt grateful for the support and affection shown by local residents,' adding, 'This is a small act of sharing, but I hope it helps those who are struggling, and I intend to continue donating consistently going forward.'
Jang Hye-sun, head of Nonhyeon 2-dong, expressed gratitude for the owner's participation, saying, 'This kind of warm, tangible practice is the driving force behind building closer community bonds and a better place to live.'
Nonhyeon 2-dong Expands Sharing Network to Close Welfare Blind Spots
The Nonhyeon 2-dong Community Welfare Center plans to broaden its sharing activities by partnering with more local businesses going forward. It also intends to actively pursue welfare initiatives aimed at eliminating blind spots in social services and improving residents' quality of life.
[ Reporter Kim Hyun-soo ] incheoneast@thekoreantoday.com
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