[2026-09-04] Shincheonji’s Volunteering Group Wraps Up Two-Month ‘Summer Service’ Campaign, Hotter Than the Heatwave - Second year of ‘Wise Summer Life’ campaign benefits 1,700 people - 15,000 items, including ice water, provided to help prevent heat-related illnesses - Home visits also made to veterans vulnerable to extreme heat Shincheonji’s Volunteering Group announced on the 4th that it had concluded its nationwide heatwave-response volunteer campaign, ‘Wise Summer Life,’ which ran from June 16 to August 14. A total of 2,633 volunteers took part in this year’s campaign, while the number of beneficiaries was 16,779 and the number of participating citizens was 16,232. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency’s emergency department surveillance system for heat-related illnesses, 3,859 cases of heat-related illness and 34 suspected deaths were reported nationwide between May 15 and August 26. During this period, Shincheonji’s Volunteering Group visited streets, home...
Shincheonji Volunteer Group Marks 40 Years of Community Service, Surpassing 1.11 Million Cumulative Volunteer Participants
Shincheonji Volunteer Group Marks 40 Years of Community Service, Surpassing 1.11 Million Cumulative Volunteer Participants - Since 1986, the organization has carried out charitable initiatives in 14 areas, including disaster recovery, blood donation, and environmental clean-up. - Recipient of 655 awards and commendations, including the Presidential Commendation, for contributions to disaster relief and community service in Korea and abroad. The Shincheonji Volunteer Group has spent the past 40 years serving local communities through a wide range of social contribution activities. What began as small acts of kindness to help neighbors in need has expanded into disaster recovery, life-saving blood donation campaigns, environmental conservation, and many other initiatives, extending its outreach beyond Korea to communities around the world. The group's volunteer efforts date back to 1986. Its earliest activities included assisting underprivileged neighbors and promoting Korea while su...