Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province announced on the 24th that they have delivered a field support vehicle, funded by the General Donation Fund for Hometown Love (equivalent to 60 million won), to the Jeonbuk Youth Counseling and Welfare Center.

This vehicle support, the first project at the provincial level utilizing the General Donation Fund established under the Hometown Love Donation System, was carried out to promptly identify and provide counseling and protection for at-risk youth by enhancing on-site infrastructure.

The Youth Counseling and Welfare Center has seen an increase in demand for on-site counseling and emergency interventions for at-risk youth. However, due to the aging of their dedicated vehicles, there were limitations in immediate response during nighttime or emergency situations. Additionally, there were constraints on expanding counseling and protection services reaching all 14 cities and counties in the province. The newly allocated vehicle is expected to be utilized for on-site counseling, emergency crisis intervention, and outreach services such as connecting with schools and relevant local organizations.

Director Lee Sang-yeom stated, "The foundation for directly reaching and providing counseling and protection for at-risk youth has been strengthened," adding, "We will further promote substantive on-site support." Kim Ho-sik, the provincial head of education cooperation, emphasized the meaningful outcome of the donation funds being practically utilized in youth welfare services, stating, "We will strengthen early identification and proactive support." Lee Ji-hyeong, the provincial head of external cooperation, highlighted that this is the first case of the Hometown Love Fund being directly used in youth welfare services, and expressed the province's commitment to continuously discovering projects to enhance the quality of life for residents.