As the cold season settles over Korea, a line of warm hands filled the narrow alleys of Daejeon. On November 27, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Daejeon Branch carried out its 23rd annual Coal Briquette Sharing campaign, delivering essential winter fuel directly to households in need.
This year, volunteers prepared and delivered 2,000 coal briquettes—about 7 tons—to heating-vulnerable families in Dong-gu’s Soje-dong area. The effort created one of the warmest scenes of local solidarity this winter.
Winter Support Carried by Hand: 2,000 Coal Briquettes Delivered
At 10 a.m., nearly 70 volunteers gathered as trucks arrived with briquettes stacked high. The moment the unloading began, volunteers formed long, human chains winding through steep paths and narrow alleys—typical of Soje-dong’s hillside neighborhoods.
Each coal briquette weighs approximately 3.5 kg, and volunteers had to repeat the motion hundreds of times: lifting, passing, and safely maneuvering through tight spaces where even placing one foot down can be difficult.
Yet every movement was filled with purpose. One volunteer noted,
“Carrying these briquettes myself made me realize how much one piece of fuel can support someone’s entire winter. I want to keep participating.”
Local residents expressed gratitude with warm smiles, encouraging words, and even small snacks handed out along the delivery line. The neighborhood's cold morning slowly warmed with moments of connection.
More Than Fuel: Delivering Warmth, Dignity, and Hope
Branch leader Jang Bang-sik described the deeper meaning behind the annual campaign:
“Delivering coal briquettes is not the end—it is the beginning of connecting hearts. When one briquette warms a room, that warmth supports an entire life.”
He added that the black marks left on volunteers’ hands after carrying briquettes represent “evidence of protecting someone’s winter.”
For many beneficiaries, briquettes are not simply fuel—they are the difference between enduring the cold or facing real hardship.
A Tradition of Local Care
The Coal Briquette Sharing project is one of the Daejeon branch’s long-standing programs. In addition to this initiative, the volunteer group continues to expand community support through:
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daily living support and food donation programs
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local-business–linked giving campaigns
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regular assistance for vulnerable households
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seasonal safety activities
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neighborhood clean-up and care projects
Together, these efforts strengthen a local ecosystem of support, ensuring that those most in need are not left behind during the winter months.
From one hand to the next, a single coal briquette traveled through narrow Daejeon alleys—carrying more than heat. It carried care, dignity, and the warmth of community.
This is the power of shared compassion:
small touches of kindness that keep an entire city warm.
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