Sampyo Group marked its anniversary with sharing activities for marginalized neighbors across society through the voluntary participation of its employees.
Sampyo Group, a corporations specializing in basic construction materials, said on the 15th that it successfully wrapped up a two-week relay social contribution campaign, "Blue Weeks with Sampyo" (Blue Week), with employees from all affiliates taking part starting on the 18th of last month.
SAMPYO Cement, Sampyo Industry, and SP Nature, among the group's major affiliates, took part in turn in this Blue Week activity. They ran tailored support programs for vulnerable groups around them, including older adults living alone, households with people with disabilities, and young people preparing for independence.
On the 18th of last month, SP Nature employees visited the free meal center "House of Sharing Love" in Pohang and served meals to about 90 older adults living alone. They also delivered multigrain sets they prepared themselves to support healthy eating habits for the seniors.
SAMPYO Cement also ran a "visiting laundry service" in Samcheok, Gangwon Province. They visited older adults living alone, households with people with disabilities, and group homes for children, where large-item laundry is difficult, to collect, wash, and deliver bedding and more. They also delivered daily support items such as health foods.
In the final week of Blue Week, a job mentoring program was prepared for young people preparing for independence. Employees from various roles, including management administration, human resources, and general affairs, joined as mentors to share concerns about career paths and employment and offered practical advice and emotional support.
In addition, Blue Hug, Sampyo Group's employee volunteer club, delivered job-support gift sets to about 30 young people preparing for independence. The sets included items needed for job hunting, such as shoe vouchers, certificate photo vouchers, and nutritional supplements.
Yoo Yong-jae, head of social contribution at Sampyo Group, said, "This initiative was arranged not only to provide goods but also to offer warm support and comfort to neighbors around us," adding, "We will continue sincere activities that look after the loneliness of marginalized neighbors and provide practical help."