Philly nonprofit to send 625 backpacks to Congo children for Korean War anniversary

The Philadelphia branch of World Vision is unfolding a campaign to send 625 backpacks to children in Congo in commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Korean War on June 25.

Pastor Lee Jung-chul, a branch leader, said the backpacks will contain school supplies and basic necessities. Each bag will cost about $22, he said.

Volunteers are welcome to come out to Disciple Community Church in Conshohocken to help assemble the bags on June 27, Lee said.

World Vision is a Christian non-profit that was founded in 1950 to help orphans left helpless by the Korean War.

Eleven churches in the Philadelphia region are members of the branch.

For more information, call 267-474-0905. Disciple Church is located at 80 Cedar Grove Road.

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