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Charity Foundation Donates 3,750 Bags of Rice to Aid Taoyuan's Vulnerable Ahead of Dragon Boat Festival

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The World Outside Literature and Education Public Welfare Foundation donated 3,750 bags of rice to disadvantaged families in Taoyuan ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival.
  • The donation, valued at approximately NT$510,000, was accepted by Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng, who thanked the foundation for its long-term commitment to public welfare.
  • The foundation, established by Taoyuan entrepreneurs, aims to give back to society and ensure aid reaches those in genuine need, aligning with ESG principles.

The World Outside Literature and Education Public Welfare Foundation has once again extended its generosity to Taoyuan's disadvantaged residents, donating 3,750 bags of rice just before the Dragon Boat Festival. This significant contribution, valued at around NT$510,000, was formally accepted by Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng.

This kindness not only allows recipient families to feel supported and warm, but also deeply moves the city government.

— Chang San-chengTaoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng expressing gratitude for the donation.

Mayor Chang expressed his gratitude to the foundation's chairwoman, Chang Yu-mei, for her sustained dedication to public service. He highlighted that such acts of kindness not only provide support and warmth to recipient families but also deeply move the city government. The Social Affairs Bureau works through various service systems and reporting channels to identify and assist individuals and families in need within Taoyuan, ensuring that donations effectively reach vulnerable and economically marginalized households.

Enterprises that have achieved success in Taoyuan's favorable environment should give back to society.

— Chang Yu-meiChairwoman of the World Outside Literature and Education Public Welfare Foundation explaining the motivation behind the donation.

Chang Yu-mei explained that the foundation, a joint initiative of Taoyuan's business community, believes in reinvesting in the society that has fostered their success. By donating locally sourced rice, the foundation hopes the Social Affairs Bureau will expertly match recipients with the aid, embodying the spirit of public welfare and ESG principles. Social Affairs Bureau Director Chen Bao-min added that the foundation, originally funded by the Taoyuan Enterprise Association, consistently upholds the philosophy of "taking from society and giving back to society." Since 2018, they have partnered with the Taoyuan Anjia Food Bank for donations during major festivals, providing essential household goods and appliances to needy families.

The public sector's strength is limited; only by combining the resources of private organizations and businesses can we maximize resource effectiveness.

— Chen Bao-minDirector of the Taoyuan Social Affairs Bureau on the importance of public-private partnerships in charity.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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