LAUNCHING THE “JOURNEY OF HAPPINESS” TO BRING TET TO 1,000 ELDERLY PEOPLE LIVING ALONE AND THOSE FACING DIFFICULTIES.
With a commitment to business aligned with community and social responsibility, on January 20 and 21, 2024, the “Journey of Happiness” convoy, packed with love, officially arrived in the provinces of Tien Giang and Ho Chi Minh City, bringing warmth to the lives of those in need here.
Delivering “hearts” to 1,000 lives in need
In the bustling atmosphere of the days leading up to Tet, the “Journey of Happiness” convoy, with the participation of CEO Lam Nguyen and members of the KLC Group, set off to transport nearly 1000 gifts to elderly individuals living alone and families in need in Tien Giang and Ho Chi Minh City.
On January 20, the convoy officially rolled into My Phong commune and My Tho City, Tien Giang province. With the support of the People’s Committee of My Tho City, KLC Group donated 500 gifts to people in difficult circumstances. Each gift includes rice, Tet food, and other essential items, with the desire to bring a whole Tet experience to families and spread the warmth of the “green volunteer team” to the people here.
Then, receiving back the recipients’ radiant smiles and happy eyes contributes to creating a canvas full of emotions, where material means measured love and care but are felt from heart to heart.
On January 21, the “Journey of Happiness” continued to move to 3 points in Ho Chi Minh City, including the Vinh Son Charity Nursing Home in Binh Thanh district, the Thien An Charity Home in Thu Duc district, and the Lam Quang Pagoda in District 8. These are shelters for older people without families, homes in their twilight years, or what is also known as the ‘peaceful place for the rest of life.’ Accordingly, the leaders and members of KLC Group visited each elderly person, exchanged cultural activities, and gave essential gifts, such as items and daily necessities, to the elderly at the nursing homes.
Soeur Bich, the “caretaker” at Thien An Shelter, shares, “Here, mostly elderly people who sell lottery tickets with no family or support gather. Some can’t see anymore; others have difficulty moving their limbs… We bring them to the shelter to provide them with food, shelter, and activities. Here, everyone lacks their own family. But when brothers and sisters visit, we feel like we have a big family outside. Receiving the care of the Corporation not only eases the worries during Tet but also brings Happiness because everyone remembers us. Almost all older people here are quite old, so when someone comes to visit and brings gifts, the elders are pleased. We, the sisters and the elderly hope we will meet again on future occasions, with enough health to sing more songs for everyone…”
Looking at older people’s smiles, applause, and grateful songs when receiving shared love from the Corporation, KLC Group appreciates and is aware that its contributions and actions have made the community happier.
Sending and receiving love – Sharing Happiness
Ms. Lam Nguyen, CEO of KLC Group, said, “Happiness can be explained in many ways. For the KLC Group and me, Happiness is giving love and receiving smiles. Sometimes, we always think of grand things and lofty goals and need to remember the value of small things or simply sharing. The ‘Journey of Happiness’ will convey the message and inspiration to individuals and businesses so that we can contribute to bringing more values and meaning to the community and society.
Love grows from giving, and the heart to share helps those in need feel complete Happiness, even though it is simple.
This year’s “Journey of Happiness” may have ended, but the journey of contributing to the community and society by KLC Group continues.
Every step and every destination not only carries memories but also opens up a promising future. New journeys, new adventures, and the spirit of “Giving is Receiving” from KLC Group will continue to spread widely. The “Journey of Happiness” with the belief that every small action contributes to something significant and can change lives positively and meaningfully. This is also the commitment that KLC Group always aims for in contributing to and participating in social welfare activities and community programs to convey the message of “Sending love, sharing happiness.”
