WeHOPE Event Archive
The WeHOPE Event Archive highlights the many one-time gatherings, fundraisers, and community celebrations that have brought people together to share hope, compassion, and purpose. From holiday drives and cultural festivals to charity fundraisers and volunteer appreciation days, these events reflect the heart of our organization — connecting volunteers and community members through meaningful, joyful experiences that make a difference.
***An event is a single, organized occasion — such as a festival, fundraiser, or community activity — designed to support a specific cause or bring people together. Unlike ongoing programs, events are typically held once or occasionally and focus on creating memorable, high-impact moments of engagement and service.
2014
3rd Annual Poker Run
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Orphanage Christmas Party
2015
The annual Orphanage Christmas party provided every child with a gift and an afternoon of Christmas activities, singing, and snacks.
The 4th Annual WeHOPE Poker Run. 150 participants, 20+ prizes 5 local bars, 1 unforgettable night.
2016
Orphanage Christmas Party
WeHOPE's 5th Annual Poker Run
2017
The annual Orphanage Christmas party provided every child with a gift and an afternoon of Christmas activities, singing, and snacks.
The 6th Annual WeHOPE Poker Run. 150 participants, 20+ prizes 5 local bars, 1 unforgettable night.
WeHope participates in their first Multicultural festival, hosted at the Taehwa Riverside.
Volunteers supported the Hangawi Festival held at the Taehwa riverside. This marked the first time we provided the 'Dalgona' making experience.
Volunteers supported a food delivery to the elderly residents of Ulsan over the Chuseok holiday.
WeHope volunteers participate in the One Heart Festival. This was a community building event with games and performances.
WeHope volunteers participate in the Ulsan Global Gathering Festival.
2018
WeHOPE Volunteer Appreciation BBQ
WeHOPE Youth Team Special Lecture
Fundraiser for Asylum Seekers in Jeju
WeHOPE Youth Team Special Lecture 2
KUMFA Christmas Gift Sponsorship Drive
WeHOPE Trunk or Treat Halloween Event
2019
The annual Orphanage Christmas party provided every child with a gift and an afternoon of Christmas activities, singing, and snacks.
The 8th Annual WeHOPE Poker Run. 150 participants, 20+ prizes 5 local bars, 1 unforgettable night.
WeHOPE organizes their first ever beach clean up. Volunteers gathered at Jinha Beach and collected everything from cigarette butts to car tires.
WeHOPE volunteers organized a Buy-one-Give-one event in Busan that helped raise money for local causes.
WeHOPE organizes their first Christmas Market at the Multicultural Family Center. 20+ volunteers, 15 vendors, 6 activity tables, 1 Santa!
WeHOPE helps coordinate a party in Seo-InGuk's name for the children at the Orphanage. It was funded by Seo-InGuk's international fan club.
WeHope volunteers organize the second Trunk or Treat Halloween Event. Over 80 families showed up to participate.
WeHOPE organized volunteers to support the Ulsan, Uljugun Multicultural Festival.
WeHOPE hosts the annual Youth Program Launch. Over 100 students came to watch the lecture and were accepted into the program.
WeHOPE is successful in their first attempt taking on a major organization role in the Global festival.
WeHope volunteers organized a gift drive for Namgwang Orphanage in Busan.
WeHOPE's second beach cleanup at Jeong-ja beach in Ulsan grew in both participation and volunteeers.
WeHOPE volunteers organize a gif drive for the D-KUMFA organization. All 50 gift requests were fulfilled.
WeHOPE collaborates with King Kong Gym to host a free self-defense class for foreign women in the community.
2020
WeHOPE's 2020 New Years Coordinator Meeting
WeHOPE Youth Team and Police Newsletter Collaboration
2021
WeHOPE staff conducts a mentoring and wellbeing seminar via Zoom with the Youth Team.
2022
WeHOPE's Welcome Back Beach Clean Up
Hangawi (Chuseok, Thanksgiving) Festival
Christmas Market at the Chaoreum Center
2023
Beach Clean up at Ilsan Beach, Ulsan Dong-gu. A rainy but memorable day with 30+ volunteers.
The Global Festival. WeHOPE manages 7 country tents and one sports tent.
WeHOPE collaborates with Hyundai Heavy Industries to host a world culture festival with over 10,000 attendees.
WeHOPE organizes their second market at the Chaoreum Center in Okdong, Ulsan.
2024
WeHOPE's Spring Beach Clean up and Culture Market with Activity Tents
Youth Team Launch hosted in Hyundai Foreign School, in Ulsan Dong-gu
Christmas Market in collaboration with the Chaoreum Center, Ulsan, Nam-gu
2025
WeHOPE Youth Team Launch at Hyundai Foreign School.
Volunteers met at Ilsan beach for another successful beach clean up.
WeHOPE organizes their first festival from start to finish. The WeHOPE Culture Festa was a success with various culture tents, food, crafts, and performances and the best volunteers.
The WeHOPE Christmas Market at the Chaoreum Center in Ulsan Namgu. 50+ Vendors, 15 Live Performances, 10 Arts and Crafts Activities, 20 Countries Represented, 1 Santa Claus.
2026
WeHOPE's 8th Annual Youth Team Launch Event. Over 100 Students and parents joined and saw various presentations.
WeHOPE joined the Global Festival and organized culture tents and experiences for visitors
Members of the youth team provided translation support for the 'Level up, University' event held at UECO.
200+ volunteers cleaned up Ilsan beach. WeHOPE was supported by local police and KOICA.