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Shincheonji Volunteer Group Gangdong Branch Improves Living Environment for Family with Disabilities in Seoul

Volunteer Effort Supports Household Facing Difficult Living Conditions

The Shincheonji Volunteer Group Gangdong Branch carried out a housing environment improvement volunteer activity for a family with disabilities in Amsa-dong, Gangdong District, Seoul, on March 4.

According to the branch, the activity was conducted in cooperation with the Gangdong District Association for the Disabled, which had requested assistance for a household experiencing severe difficulties maintaining a safe and hygienic living environment.

The two organizations have maintained ongoing communication regarding support for vulnerable residents in the local community. When they learned about the situation of the family in need, volunteers from both groups quickly organized a joint effort to provide practical assistance.


Cleaning, Organizing, and Disinfection for a Safer Home

The household receiving support is a family of four living in Amsa-dong.

The parents both live with disabilities—one with a mental disability and the other with a spinal disability. Their children include a son with a physical disability and a daughter without a disability.

Due to financial and physical limitations, the home had become difficult to manage. Household items and waste had accumulated, creating unsanitary living conditions that posed potential health risks.

To address the situation, volunteers worked together to:

  • Sort and remove accumulated waste

  • Organize household belongings

  • Clean and disinfect the living space

  • Repair damaged furniture

A total of 25 volunteers participated, including 12 volunteers from the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Gangdong Branch and 13 volunteers from the Gangdong District Association for the Disabled.

During the activity, one volunteer also repaired a broken wardrobe, providing additional practical support for the family.

Cooperation Between Local Organizations

Participants divided the home into sections and worked efficiently to clean, organize, and sanitize the space. According to observers at the site, the volunteers coordinated their roles smoothly, allowing the work to be completed quickly and effectively.

A representative from the Gangdong District Association for the Disabled praised the collaboration, noting that the volunteers from the Gangdong branch were particularly energetic and worked very efficiently during the project.

Volunteer Park Min-woo, who took part in the activity, shared his thoughts:

“I was happy to offer even a small amount of help to a family facing difficulties due to disabilities. Although we came to serve others, the warm words of gratitude we received brought comfort to us as well. I hope our small efforts can bring strength and hope to their daily lives.”

Continuing Community Support for Vulnerable Residents

A representative of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Gangdong Branch emphasized the meaning of the activity, stating that small acts of kindness can come together to create meaningful change.

The branch explained that supporting households in difficult circumstances and helping residents live in safer and cleaner environments remains an important part of their ongoing community volunteer work.


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