Gapyeong County to Provide Emergency Support for Flood Recovery Using Hometown Love Contribution Program

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom Inyong] Gapyeong County has launched emergency funding efforts using the designated project contribution method of the ‘Hometown Love Contribution Program’ to recover areas that suffered major damage from recent heavy downpours. The emergency fundraising period for heavy rain damage through designated project contributions runs from the 25th of this month through October 31st.

The county stated on the 27th that "Record-breaking heavy rains have caused widespread damage including landslides, loss of homes and roads, farmland flooding, and livestock facilities, disrupting residents' daily lives and livelihoods," and "we have decided to pursue support through designated project contributions under the Hometown Love Contribution Program as a way to promptly recover from this."

Designated project contributions are made when donors specify the purpose and use of their donations to the relevant local government, with all such contributions used exclusively for the specified purpose. In the case of Gapyeong County, the funds are scheduled to be invested in projects related to flood recovery, including road and bridge repairs, farmland and river maintenance.

Due to this flood disaster, Gapyeong County was designated as one of six local governments classified as a special disaster area by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Consequently, tax deduction benefits for Hometown Love Contributions have been expanded. For donations exceeding 100,000 won, tax deductions have increased from the existing 16.5% to a maximum of 33%, and donors can also receive return gifts.

Meanwhile, Hometown Love Contributions can be made through the ‘Hometown Love e-um’ website (https://ilovegohyang.go.kr) or by contacting the Planning Team at Gapyeong County Office (☎031-580-4638).

Shin Sung-chul, Director of Planning and Budget, stated "Recovery is urgent for county residents who have lost their livelihoods," and asked for "much interest and participation so that practical solidarity and compassion can be gathered through the Hometown Love Contribution Program."