Help Your Suwon Week 102~104

Current Balance : 289,614
Previous Balance : 295,914
Newly Deposited : -6,300

Help Your Suwon

Current Balance : 277,814
Newly Deposited : -9,200
Previous Balance : 287,014

Help Your Suwon Week 100

Current Balance : 287,014
Newly Deposited : 49,050
Previous Balance : 237,964

Who would have thought that we would prevail this long? Who would have thought that people actually care enough to sacrifice their precious time and money every week for homeless? Who would have thought that we would actually form a relationship with homeless after all?

After 100 weeks, the majority of the founding memebers and some new comers gathered at the shelter and, as always, distributed the goods to those in need. In addition, we purchased 32 pairs of socks and doled them out as well.

Surprisingly, there were some people that came all the way from the nothern part of Seoul and the southernmost part of Yonggin. Thank you all for coming and making a difference.

Those who left the country and could not be there yesterday, we miss you all and because of your presence, we were able to stay strong and to be friends with each other.

After a few weeks, it is Christmas and this time we are going public. Hug Your Suwon is in the making that will entailing a boombox, hugging and jumping. Let's discuss what to do to make it better.

From the bottome of my heart, I thank thee.

Sincerely,

Oh

Help Your Suwon Week 99

Current Balance : 237,964 won

Previous Balance : 213,614 won

Newly Deposited : 24,350 won

Last week, we welcomed a newly formed family, Michael, Nerry, T.J. and MeeHee. Michael who used to participate in took his family out to the volunteering and showed the kids what it is like to help those inneed and how delicious 부대찌게 is. Although we bought twice as much we usually do, we could not distribute the entire food. The colder it is, the fewer people we see at the station. 

It was so nice to see the whole gang after a long period of time. Next week finall marks our centeniel occasion. What to do? What to do?

Any ideas?

Help Your Suwon Week 98

Current Balance : 213,614 won
Previous Balance : 208,614 won
Newly Deposited : 5,000 won

Help Your Suwon Week 97

Current Balance : 208,614
Previous Balance : 224,464
Newly Deposited : -15,850(40,000-19,500-7,000-29,350)

Connect the dots between Crayong Pop and the year end free hug movement, if you will.

Help Your Suwon Week 96

Current Balance : 224,464
Previous Balance : 243,314
Newly Deposited : -18,850 (20,000 - 38,850)

Help Your Suwon Week 95

Current Balance : 243,314

Previous Balance : 232,314

Newly Deposited : 11,000

Help Your Suwon Week 94

Current Balance : 232,314
Previous Balance : 142,014
Newly Deposited : 90,300

In the first place, I would like you to click on the scanned bankbook file and see the balance. Whopping 90,000 won has been funnled into our account this morning and this was because of a) Sarah's parents' magnanimous donation to the group and b) last night's attendance; 9 people, which is the highest since forever. 

Sarah's parents were in town and were kind enough to, with her boy friend, June, help the homeless with the rest of the participants last night. In addition, they have brought goodies from the hotel they are staying in. The items were personal hygine kits such as disposable tooth brushes, razors, slippers and so forth. We left them in the good hands of the workers at the shelter. 

Becasue we had more people than usual, we purchased 40 items for each and gave them away. Afterwords, we headed to a gal-bi restaurant and enjoyed galbi. There, the parents treated us and we were very very thankful for it. The evening continues with some of us endedup taking sticker pictures together and having bing-soo at a local cafe bene.

What the parents saw last night may not be the best part of Korea, but it is still part of it. A dune of garbage in the back street, homeless drinking soju at a local train station, a little baby hovering around those drunken homeless and so forth. But, they came here to make a difference and, I presume, must be very proud of her daughter who has been trying with the rest of Help Your Suwon.

As the Fall wanes and the breeze blows, it was a bit chilly, but our hearts weren't because of the people next to each other.

Thank you everyone, especially, Sarah, her parents and June-

Help Your Suwon Week 93

Current Balance : 142,014
Previous Balance : 100,964
Newly Deposited : 41,050 (80,000 - 9,000 - 29,950)

Help Your Suwon Week 92

Current Balance : 100,964
Previous Balance : 81,114
Newly Deposited : 19,850(60,000-32,650-7,500) + 20(interest)

Help Your Suwon Week 91

Current Balance : 81,094

Previous Balance : 63,594

Newly Deposited : 17,500 (80,000 - 42,500 - 10,000 - 10,000)

Last night was truly amazing. I could not remember the last time when there were more than 6 people showing up. Yesternight, we were joined by not only the regulars, but new people; Young and Clayton. As if there were regulars, they blended in very very maturally and made the activity even more enjoyable. So, if you were absent last night, you have no idea what you missed out on. But, don't be dismayed too early. I am sure there will be more occassions like this in the future. 

In light of Chuseok, at the traditional marget we congregate, we purcahsed a bunch of donuts. The onwer of the shop gave us a huge discount. We felt very warm and welcome to hear that the owner wanted to so after we told him about our group. 

Afterwards, we headed down to the office, bagged up the food and marched up to the station as usual. The process was very swifly exeucted given that there were more peopl than usual. Then, near the station, we had some good ole Dak Galbi. Clayton who is from Texas relished the food and that (and his eating capability) made us smile. 

Instigated by Sean, almost everyone concentrated on their cell phone to update to iso7. Of course, the conversation was as always random, ranging from bang to the Killers. 

What a night. Truly stellar it was. It was all because of you, everyone. I thank you again.

Help Your Suwon Week 90

Current Balance : 63,594
Previous Balance : 55,044
Newly Deposited : 8,850

Finally. We have new blood to the group. Nicole from New York joined us last Sunday and we could not be happier. She joined through our small ad on SUWON NEWBIES on Facebook. There are some others also interested in contributing to the cause. I will try to include as many as possible. 

It is a long weekend thanks to Chuseok. Whatever you do, I hope you have a great time. We are gathering this Sunday as well so mark your calender and don't play too hard.

Happy Chusoek.

Help Your Suwon Week 89

Current Balance : 55,044 won

Newly Deposited : 1,600 (40,000 - 38,400)

Previous Balance : 53,444 won

It has been awhile since we saw the three musketeers from Canada. Last Sunday, we played a card game called Joker Rummy. It was a lot of fun playing the game with three beautiful ladies although I tanked :( The fall is upon us finally and Chuseok is around the corner. Nevertheless, we shall continue!

Help Your Suwon ; Week 87, 88

Current Balance : 53,444 won
Previous Balance : 73,144 won
Newly deposited : - 20,300 won

Amanda is back so is Simon from Dungeon. I am back also. We are running low on money :(

Help Your Suwon Week 85

Current Balance : 73,144
Previous Balance : 82,594
Newly Deposited : -9,450(50,000 - 6000 - 21,600- 31,850)

Hooooooooot! I could not put more emphasis. There were five people at the shelter today and one of them was a newcomer; Christopher. After the activity, we headed to Ajou University and had spicy Kimchi Jjigae follwed by two mega 팥빙수(move on if you don't know what this is, better yet you'd better know!) We celebrated Sean and my birthday. For that, I think thee.

This week, I am going to finally get the word out and to have more people to the group. Wish us luck.

Help Your Suwon Week 84

Current Balance : 82,594
Previousl Balance : 87,744
Newly Deposited : 5,150 (30,000 - 35,150)

Boy, it was hot and humid. We perspired like pigs, literally, but it was worth it. The man in charge of the center said that he would like get the word out by contacting major news reporters. I am not sure how he is going to do it, but we shall see. Anyhow, Sean, a new member to our group, made an apperance and it was good to see him and to have a towering read bean ice cream coupled with Subway sandwiches. Sounds tempting? Come and check us out this weekend.

Help Your Suwon Week 81~83

Current Balance : 87,744
Newly Deposited : 14,900
Previous Balance : 78,844

Hello, everyone. As always, this is a very overdue update one what has been going on with Help Your Suwon. Lately, due to the monsoon season, the weather has been quite friendly. And yet, the members (and some visitors) have paid visits to the group and helped. Thank you very much for your all endeavor.

The vacation time has finally come and I truly hope that you all get some quality time with your friends, family or even loved ones. I am thinking about giving everyone a break at the end of this month or the first week of August. Also, I am considering taking a camaraderi tour next month to the city called Yangpyoung where you can experience railbike, light hiking and traditional marketing and so forth. At any rate, I will keep you updated on this later.

With the weather all humit and all mercurial, I hope you all stay healthy (remember I was sick two weeks prior) and keep it real.

Thanks.  

Help Your Suwon Week 77~80

Current Balance : 72,844
Previous Balance : 89,874
Newly Deposited : 16,940 won

Shame one me. Grant it, I have been nothing but lazy. I was also busy at work like insane. But all the excuses aside, let me start off with good news first. Two weeks ago, Amanda brought a friend of hers, Jihoon. He came yesterday, which makes 2 week straight! Also, at Suwon station, a local woman exhibited an interest in our activity. She said that she used to be part of Help Your Suwon, the motif of Help Your Suwon. I am not sure if she will every show up, but the more the merrier right? 

As you can see, our communcal fund is running low. We have about 70,000 won. As long as there are more than 5 peopl every week, we can steer clear of depletion. But, what are we going to do? Do you recruit more or do we just sit and wait? How about, like Amanda did, bringing some friends of yours, if you will? Recently, we have enjoyed new comers e.g. Sean from South Africa and Jihoon from Seoul. At times like thise, I reminisce when there used to be more than 10 of us. Those are the times... Where did everybody go?

Help Your Suwon ~Week 76

Current Balance : 89,874 won
Newly Deposited : -57,050 won
Previous Balance : 146,834 won

I am infinitely in debt for keeping this blog updated as much as possible. I was sick, have been busy and just lazy (insanely busy at work) 

At any rate, 

First thing's first; Christi, a fervert Starbuck lover left the country and headed back to her home. It was such a pleasure for us to have you. I wish nothing but happiness in your life.

As a substitute, we have Sean hailing from South Africa. He works with Derrick in Suji. I think the current member has met him at least once.

And, the guys at the station, as always, greet us upon seeing us. Nothing has changed really. Someone now has a job, making money. It is not a bad feeling to see the familar faces upon walking up the stairs to the station. However, sometimes, I hope not to see them one day, knowing that they are better off somewhere. Surely, I feel relieved that the regulars welcome us with their arms open, lead us to the rest, tell us where to go, to whom we should give the food. And yet, they are still there still whether it is a choice or not.

In the not too distant future, we need to advertise ourselves to draw more volunteers to work with. What would we do? Craigslist? Dave's Esl? Viral? Youtube?

I am open to suggestions.