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SINCE 1988 · 37 YEARS OF TRUST

Between people —
we plant warmth

Since 1988, for 37 unbroken years, the People Love Welfare Association has stood
alongside children, young people, single mothers and older adults on the margins of our society.

37
yrs
Years of operation
(founded 1988)
11
years of grade A
Four consecutive in-depth evaluations
Highest rating
18
yrs
Youth Environment Watch Corps
Years running
120
+ families
Single-mother families
Supported over 14 years
100
+ children
Children in daily care
Across three centres

37 YEARS OF UNBROKEN SERVICE

37 years without a break

From the Home for Single Mothers to the Together Care Centres — not one year empty since 1988

1988 1993 1998 2003 2008 2013 2018 2023
Facilities operated
Home for Single Mothers Counselling and shelter · 120+ families · 1988–2003
Little Rascals Daycare Daycare attached to the Home for Single Mothers · 1997–2001
24-hour Childcare 24-hour childcare program · 1998–2003
Home Visiting for Mother-Child Households Home visits supporting independence · 1998–2003
Home of Affection Psychiatric rehabilitation residence · first private one in Seongnam · 2004–2012
Youth Emergency Shelter Commissioned by Seongnam · 6,488 young people sheltered · 2009–2011
Friendly Study Room After-school learning · 2011–2015
Children's Paradise Community Child Center Grade A in four consecutive evaluations · 2014–present
Seongnam Together Care Center No.1 Commissioned by Seongnam · 2024–present
Seongnam Together Care Center No.6 Commissioned by Seongnam · 2025–present
Continuing programs
Hand in Hand with Love Sponsorship program · 22 years running · 2004–present
Youth Environment Watch Corps Designated by the National Youth Commission · 18 years · 2007–present

The facilities changed with the times — but not a single year went without operation.

OUR WORK

Four areas of work

From children and youth to older adults and people with disabilities — care across every generation

Children & Youth Welfare

After-school care centres, a community child centre, the youth watch corps and sponsored scholarships

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Single-Parent Family Support

Counselling and a protective residence for single mothers, 1989–2003 — some 120 families supported

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Senior & Disability Welfare

Home improvements for older adults living alone, daily necessities, wellbeing checks, medical volunteering and health screening

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Community Sharing

The Hand in Hand with Love sponsorship network, seasonal food and briquette sharing, benefit concerts, and support for volunteer groups

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PARTNERS

Our partners

Shingu College
Gachon University
Seongnam Council on Social Welfare
LH Wirye Project Division
Korea Electrical Safety Corporation
Seongnam City Hall

RECOGNITION

Recognition & awards

2025-12

Commendation, Mayor of Seongnam

Two years running

2025-02

Commendation, Speaker of the Seongnam City Council

2024-12

Commendation, Mayor of Seongnam

2022-12

Grand Volunteer Award, International Volunteer Federation

2023-11

Grade A, community child centre in-depth evaluation

Four evaluations running, highest rating (122.1)

JOIN US

Your small kindness
becomes a great love

A regular gift makes lasting change. Donation receipts, our newsletter and a plaque of thanks are provided.