Young people preparing for independent living organize charity market; part of the proceeds to fund Christmas gifts for children

[Financial News] A charity market organized by young people preparing for independent living will be held in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. Some of the proceeds will go toward buying Christmas gifts for children under protection and helping children from immigrant backgrounds.
According to Hope Friends Korea Food for the Hungry International on the 11th, ‘Giving Flea Market Season 3’ will take place on the 14th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Cafe Amber House in Paldal-gu, Suwon. The organization’s ‘My Real Mentor Group,’ made up of young people preparing for independent living, will oversee everything from planning the event to running it on-site.
Five teams of young people preparing for independent living and five teams of other participants will sell bread and desserts, handmade crafts, illustrated products and merchandise, household goods, and more. Hope Friends Korea Food for the Hungry International accepted applications online from the 12th to the 28th of last month. It will cover part of the production costs for goods made by the young vendors.
The market will also feature a campaign to raise awareness of young people preparing for independent living. The mentor group has also taken part in activities that involve regularly meeting children under protection, listening to their concerns and helping them prepare for independent living.
Choi Chang-nam, chair of Hope Friends Korea Food for the Hungry International, said, “This event is highly meaningful because young people preparing for independent living plan and put sharing into practice themselves while engaging with the local community.”

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