Issued by: Department of Social Affairs
Today (December 7), Yunlin Child Welfare Center held the “Wrapped in Love, Warmth Everywhere” Year-End Fair at the Huwei Agricultural Expo Park, inviting families served by the center to “return home” and celebrate together during the festive season. The event gathered support from all sectors of society, creating a lively and heartwarming atmosphere. Magistrate Chang Li-Shan attended in person, making a donation to support the center’s services, alongside Chairman Chen Tsan-Hsun and numerous businesses and organizations committed to helping disadvantaged families.
Magistrate Chang expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the Child Welfare Center for its long-standing dedication, serving over a thousand vulnerable families. Through fundraising, the center provides scholarships to ensure children—from elementary school to college—can study without worry. It also offers material assistance, companionship, care, and support during times of family fragility, helping strengthen family resilience. These efforts, she said, are truly moving.
She emphasized that the center not only cares for children but also witnesses inspiring stories of families striving for independence and self-reliance, making it a vital force for social stability in Taiwan. When fundraising faces challenges, she hopes more kind-hearted individuals will step forward to support the center’s work. Every year, the winter charity event sees businesses and communities voluntarily provide booths, food, and supplies, sharing warmth and care with families. This collective love is deeply touching and deserves continued public support to keep love everlasting.
Chairman Chen Tsan-Hsun noted that the first Sunday of December is Yunlin Child Welfare’s annual family reunion day. This year, nearly 1,000 families—about 3,000 people—joined the celebration. The event featured around 60 free booths offering food and games, along with donations of rice, noodles, cooking oil, tissues, and dual-purpose blankets. All donated items were distributed to participating families, ensuring everyone left with full hearts and hands. He expressed sincere gratitude to all supporters for making this warm and hopeful year-end event possible.
The fair included 60 booths sponsored by caring individuals and businesses, all free for families. The event also honored 18 Self-Reliant Families, recognizing parents who, despite economic hardship and life challenges, have courageously shouldered family responsibilities and cared for children and elders—true role models for society.
The Yunlin Child Welfare Center acknowledged generous contributions from sponsors and co-organizers, including Yuqi International, Yilin Enterprise, Fude Qiaoxin Foundation, Yunlin County Jude Charity Association, Douliu Tech Golf Club, Chen Yong-Tai Public Welfare Trust, Yunlin Meat Market, Dasheng Chemical, Yuanshun Foods, Futianfu Charity Foundation, Pure Land Buddhist Charity Association (New Taipei Branch), Cheng Loong Corporation and Cheng Huo-Tian Charity Foundation, Huwei Lions Club, Changhua Dream-Making Charity Group, and Quantai Environmental Energy, among others. Their donations of goods, booth support, and volunteer services exemplify the power of public-private cooperation in protecting vulnerable families.
Magistrate Chang further stated that the county government continues to prioritize family-centered policies and the best interests of children, implementing measures such as strengthening the social safety net, childcare and education subsidies, emergency relief, and employment support. By working closely with professional organizations like Yunlin Child Welfare, these services reach every township and rural corner. Combining government resources with community strength, the goal is to help more families overcome hardships and ensure children grow up in safe, stable, and loving environments.
The Department of Social Affairs affirmed its commitment to ongoing collaboration with Yunlin Child Welfare and other social service groups to expand support for disadvantaged families. It also welcomes more businesses and communities to join in, spreading warmth and care to every family in need during this year-end season.
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