Mokpo Yang Eun Lions and E-Land Welfare Center Deliver Warmth through Home Improvement for Vulnerable Seniors

Major Cleanup and Home Renovation for Households in Crisis
Identifying Welfare Blind Spots and Providing Customized Support

In Mokpo, Jeonnam Gwangju Metropolitan City, local welfare organizations and volunteer groups have joined forces to transform the home of a vulnerable senior citizen—who struggled with mobility issues and financial hardship—into a comfortable and safe haven, delivering warmth and care to the community.

Members of the Yang Eum Lions Club actively participated in a housing area improvement project for vulnerable groups amidst the heat. Photo by Seunghyun Jung

The Mokpo E-Land Senior Welfare Center, operated by the E-Land Welfare Foundation, announced on the 7th that on the 3rd, volunteers from the Yang Eun Lions Club visited the home of Ms. Kim Misoon (pseudonym) in Yeondong to carry out the "Love House Housing Improvement Support" project.

This initiative was organized to provide a safer and more hygienic living environment for a senior in crisis who, due to mobility issues and financial difficulties, was unable to maintain her old and deteriorating home alone.

On this day, staff from Mokpo E-Land Senior Welfare Center and volunteers from the Yang Eun Lions Club actively worked both inside and outside the house, carrying out a large-scale environmental improvement project.

The team began by collecting household waste that had been left in the yard for an extended period and removing overgrown weeds, thoroughly cleaning the property.

They also completely replaced the worn-out and damaged wallpaper and flooring inside the house. By improving the living area that had long been neglected, they enabled the senior resident to enjoy a much cleaner and more hygienic environment.

This activity was especially meaningful because the welfare organization first identified the household in crisis, and the local volunteer group contributed manpower and expertise, resulting in a tangible improvement in the quality of daily life.

The Mokpo E-Land Senior Welfare Center plans to continue expanding its customized support system by not only engaging in one-off home improvement projects but also working with local organizations to identify seniors in vulnerable or crisis situations and connect them with the welfare services they need.

Shin Seonghwa, Director of Mokpo E-Land Senior Welfare Center, said, "I am deeply grateful to the President and volunteers of the Yang Eun Lions Club, who wholeheartedly stepped up as if caring for their own family despite their busy schedules," adding, "We will continue to cooperate closely with the local community to proactively identify vulnerable seniors at risk and expand tailored support for their specific situations."

Park Junyang, President of the Yang Eun Lions Club, stated, "It was meaningful to participate in the Love House project with the Mokpo E-Land Senior Welfare Center to provide a comfortable living environment for the senior resident," and added, "We will continue our commitment to sharing and volunteering for seniors in crisis who have been left out of the welfare system."

Meanwhile, the Mokpo E-Land Senior Welfare Center, with the vision of "a world where every senior enjoys a dignified life," has established a cooperative network with local organizations and provides customized welfare services for vulnerable and at-risk seniors.

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