Department of Social Welfare

The "Special Delivery of Heart-warming New Year Dishes with Compassion" campaign, organized by the Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government in partnership with civil organizations such as social welfare foundations, cooperative societies and trade associations, has entered its 14th year. Economic activities by the general public and companies have been severely affected in the last few years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has made fund-raising all the more difficult. Fortunately, charitable donations have continued to come from all corners of society, and a total of 1,976 helpings of heart-warming New Year dishes were received before the Lunar New Year of 2022. As a result, seniors who live alone as well as underprivileged families were able to enjoy tasty New Year dishes during their year-end family reunion dinner. Certificates of appreciation are presented to the organizer, co-organizers and sponsors of the "Special Delivery of Heart-warming New Year Dishes with Compassion" campaign

In response to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic and rising infections across Taiwan, the Taipei City Government has sought funds for COVID-19 relief from the Civil Disaster Relief & Donation Committee for Major Disasters in Taipei City to subsidize low-income households in Taipei City with NT$500 per person to purchase rapid test kits. This will lighten the economic burden on underprivileged households during the pandemic. The endeavor is expected to benefit nearly 45,000 low-income citizens in Taipei City.

To help mothers from underprivileged households have a happy Mother's Day, the Down Syndrome Foundation R.O.C. donated more than 2,000 Mother's Day cake gift boxes, which were gifted to families in need via the Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government. Recipients included disabled citizens, senior citizens, families in hardship, new immigrants, low-income households, middle-to-low-income households and families living in near poverty in the city. The move served as encouragement for mothers from underprivileged families, allowing them to feel heart-warming blessings during these difficult times. Women and Family Service Centers from various administrative districts in Taipei helped distribute the Mother's Day cake gift boxes

To increase employees' and front-line professional workers' sensitivity towards LGBTIQ+ people, the Taipei City Government has compiled the "Transgender-Friendly Service Guide." It helps front-line workers treat gender diverse groups with calmness through listening, observations, acceptance, and understanding. In doing so, they can advance gender-friendly municipal services. Transgender-Friendly Service Guide