Taiwan's Everrich Duty Free sees record volunteer participation in 2024
Everrich Duty Free Chairman Simon Chiang (center) with company volunteers at An-Con Mental Retardation Training Services Institution, where employees regularly organize activities to support residents' wellbeing
Everrich Duty Free's corporate volunteering program set new records in 2024, with employees contributing over 53,000 hours across nearly 570 events, demonstrating the travel retailer's commitment to community engagement.
Chairman Simon Chiang leads by example, personally participating in charitable activities before the Lunar New Year. The company's recent initiatives included support for three social welfare organizations where employees engage with at-risk youth, individuals with disabilities and children without parental care.
Chairman Simon Chiang, affectionately known as "Grandpa Jiang," and Kevin Chiang, left, make sweet rice balls with children at Lovefu Children's Home during pre-Lunar New Year celebrations
Since 2011, Everrich has supported Taoyuan Adolescent's Home, organizing outdoor activities and team-building events for at-risk youth. The company also assists An-Con Mental Retardation Training Services Institution, which serves adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, and Lovefu Children's Home, caring for children aged 2-18 who have lost parental care.
"Through various volunteer activities, the company spreads care and positive energy, allowing the community to feel the warmth and goodwill from Everrich Duty Free," says Chiang. "We will continue to uphold the 'altruistic' spirit, offering support and assistance to those in need."
